>>1775083>>1775091>Sry for deleting after your reply, typo bothered meBecause riding isn't only about how fast you can go, there's so much more to it than that for most cyclists. And 90s mtbs aren't really mtbs at all, they represent an early step in the evolution from road bike to the fully evolved full suspension mtbs of today, and in fact rigid steel framed mtbs of that era share far more with traditional road bikes than with modern mtbs, the only things they really have in common with modern mtbs are flat bars and wider tyres, both of which can be easily changed.
Unlike road bikes they are extremely comfortable, robust and versatile, they are also cheap, for a couple of hundred bucks and a bit of luck you can get what was a top tier bike in great condition, if you get the right kind of tubing then the frame will be on a par with the best of the Surlys and other modern hipster-trash 90s mtb clones, and they are often lighter and more agile, the group sets are of exceptional quality too, especially in terms of ease of maintenance, durability, reliability, they have had decades to prove their worth and their reputation is well earned. Comparatively speaking parts are super abundant and dirt cheap.
A good quality rigid steel 90s mtb can provide the basis for a bike well suited to practically any role, from urban commuter, shopper, gravel, tourer, bikepacker, offroader, cruiser etc, small alterations to the spec will transform its character and therefore its effectiveness for any role except competition tier track, road or off road racing.
That is why 90s mtb - which actually refers to mid 80s to mid 90s atb/mtb of a certain quality - is peak bike, only hopeless consoomerbots find it hard to grasp.
