Full rigid 90's Stumpjumper vs full rigid 90's Marin? Any other decent quality full rigid 90's brands that won't break the bank?

[Norwood42]

I'm looking for a 90's mountain bike for city riding and light gravel trails. Hoping top find a fully rigid bike as i don't need suspension for my riding. Online I've found a few full rigid 90's Marin Pine Mountains and Marin Eldrgidge Grades and a few full rigid 90's Stumpjumpers that look nice and have Tange cromo frames and these are mostly under £300 which is unfortunately my budget (approximately). Which do people prefer out of these two and which other models/brands should i look out for in that price range?
Thanks for any advice!

 

[Markybeau]

Kona.

I have both of your suggestions. I prefer my Stumpjumper.

Steel is a nicer ride than aluminium if you're going fully rigid

 

[vtwinvince]

Agreed, stick with steel. You might also want to look at Rocky Mountain, they made some decent stuff that isn't horribly expensive.

 

[Norwood42]

Agreed, stick with steel. You might also want to look at Rocky Mountain, they made some decent stuff that isn't horribly expensive.

Thanks I read that Chromo is a form of lightweight steel and not an aluminium?

 

[Norwood42]

Kona.

I have both of your suggestions. I prefer my Stumpjumper.

Steel is a nicer ride than aluminium if you're going fully rigid

Thanks So you wouldn’t recommend chromo frames?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Chromoly (also referred to as 4130) is a form of steel.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Early 90's? KHS, Univega, Bridgestone, Rockymountain...

 

[brocklanders023]

That’s a decent budget in retro world so should be able to find something nice.

Not got much experience of Specialized but early 90’s Marin are nice bikes and offer a neutral, comfortable ride.

Have a look at Orange too, Clockwork, P7 or Prestige.

 

[vtwinvince]

Something like a Fisher Paragon would fit the bill as well.