>>1061068>https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/bik/6055893151.html>1990 trek 7000>bontrager tires>black/green color schemethat would make one fucking badass commuter
those old treks are built like a tank
its alu, not chromoly, but on an old mtb like that it'll still be strong as all fuck,
they overbuilt those like hell
that also means it won't be super heavy
also, the owner sounds like he knows his shit,
that means the bike will be in good shape
>threw on semi slicksno need, the tires he has on there are already pretty much perfect for commuting
they're a bit heavy, but they're fat enough to handle shitty roads x1000,
no way you'll be getting any pinch flats and slick enough that they should roll well
i've heard lots of good things about botragers
>if the latter is clearly superiorits road component based not mtb based, so it'll be a bit quicker
probably won't be quite as tough
new components may require a bit less maintence at first
i always recommend that new commuters learn how to work on their own bikes too
old mtbs, especially with 3x7 drivetrains like that are very easy to work on
only thing that's a bit of a pain is adjusting canti brakes, but its not too hard
basically with the modern bike you have a bit more speed at cost of some toughness
the tires on the 90s rigid will be more comfy if you have bad roads too
>extra $300its your money, but my rec is always to save some on the bike at first
you can always buy a new bike later, old rigids don't lose value unless you trash them
imo you're much better off saving $300 and spending $50 on a rack + fenders
and spending $100 on a nice pannier and saddle bag
fenders will keep your legs, shoes, and drivetrain clean and dry
a rack + pannier will get your work stuff off your back so you don't get sweaty
also, consider throwing some bar ends on there, they can make flat bars more comfy
and so that you don't get run over, buy a good headlight and tail light and always use them
