>>1911179sure, but it won't feel great or look cool. still, hopping on a bike is a good skill to develop. getting up curbs, over downed tree branches etc. your chain will probably slap or maybe even come off but you're not going to destroy your bike.
>>1911270neither. stop throwing money at the old bike and just ride it as is. you won't be able to ride it like a modern mtb because of the cantilever brakes, and you will eventually want a 27.5 or 29er for trails.
i do like the frame, but it's folly to turn it into one of those boutique 90s mtb people post on reddit. if it ain't broke...
