Dragged it out of the basement this weekend where it's been sitting for more than 12 years (I've lost track). Mechanically it seems all good. Tires were dry rotted. No desire to be clipped in on it anymore, so pedals will get replaced. Drivetrain, brakes, shifters, hubs are all Shimano XT.
Picture is before I did anything at all. Covered in dust and the Michelin tires have no air.
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For the life of me I can't remember what year I bought this bike, it's been too long. I bought it new at a bike shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. in 1992. Other than the tires, grips, pedals and bar ends, it's all original. I rode it a lot (training bike) at one time, but it was well-maintained. Hoping I can get it back to excellent working condition while retaining as much of the original as I can (despite the fact that I'd prefer a 1x11 drivetrain).
By today's standards, this isn't a trail bike of any kind. Fully rigid, steep head angle, narrow bars, etc. It's closer to a road bike than a modern mountain bike. But around-town on paved surfaces and dirt roads, it still ticks some boxes I appreciate (not the least of which is the weight).
Picture is before I did anything at all. Covered in dust and the Michelin tires have no air.
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For the life of me I can't remember what year I bought this bike, it's been too long. I bought it new at a bike shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. in 1992. Other than the tires, grips, pedals and bar ends, it's all original. I rode it a lot (training bike) at one time, but it was well-maintained. Hoping I can get it back to excellent working condition while retaining as much of the original as I can (despite the fact that I'd prefer a 1x11 drivetrain).
By today's standards, this isn't a trail bike of any kind. Fully rigid, steep head angle, narrow bars, etc. It's closer to a road bike than a modern mountain bike. But around-town on paved surfaces and dirt roads, it still ticks some boxes I appreciate (not the least of which is the weight).