Help me choose a retro full suspension bike…………..

[al]

Just get a Santa Cruz Heckler in which ever form floats your boat, job done.

Had several, and still have two...very nice bikes.

al.

 

[hawkhill97]

If it were me, I'd go with the 657 all the way, as long as you're not going to be gnar-ing too much shred.

I'd also put in a shout for a 1997 - 2000 Marin FRS (Mount Vision, Rift Zone, East Peak etc etc) if the 657 doesn't work out. I love mine, and they're very versatile bikes.

Myself I have an urge to build up a GT RTS, ideally one of the purple ones...

 

[legrandefromage]

Steel, 853, yellow, different...

 

[The History Man]

Steel, 853, yellow, different...

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Is that an offer? Solicitors aren’t cheap.

 

[markoc]

If you want different, there's an LTS on ebay at the moment that has been converted to a different rear shock arrangement - with a home-made linkage and lower shock mount. Not sure I'd be wanting to ride it...