>>1153520basically
>>1153521In the late 80s and the 90s a bunch of mtbs were sold that had fully rigid frames, a pretty comfy riding position, very sturdy wheels and hubs, and usually a 7 speed drivetrain with a triple crank. Newer mtbs are either hardtail, meaning front suspension, no rear, which is nice for keeping the front end under control offroad but adds weight complexity and cost, or fs which is great for dh type riding but shit for everything else. Because of the suspension and very slack geo, newer mtbs suck on road but are great offroad, while 90s rigids are decent all around
