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I’d say the short answer is you should ride the bike that makes you want to ride.
Luckily old MTBs are very adaptable and one frame can cover many purposes depending on set up. I’ve had my Specialized since the late 80s, and although it was designed (and used) for racing, it still works for me now as bike transport which I like to ride.
I’ve got sympathy with the view that says these bikes should be set up and used for their original purpose, even if that means they don’t get used much, if at all: ”if you need a comfier bike, buy one. Don’t gawk-up something that was designed to fly.”
But you get emotionally attached to old things, and I’d much rather adapt and ride than restore and store.
Luckily old MTBs are very adaptable and one frame can cover many purposes depending on set up. I’ve had my Specialized since the late 80s, and although it was designed (and used) for racing, it still works for me now as bike transport which I like to ride.
I’ve got sympathy with the view that says these bikes should be set up and used for their original purpose, even if that means they don’t get used much, if at all: ”if you need a comfier bike, buy one. Don’t gawk-up something that was designed to fly.”
But you get emotionally attached to old things, and I’d much rather adapt and ride than restore and store.