(Not) Hope MTB
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bikeworkshop
Old School Grand Master
Never trust a top end frame with a rattle-can finish
Especially if the vendor:
doesn't know what it is,
only wants a few quid
and is difficult to deal with.
What do you think?
Especially if the vendor:
doesn't know what it is,
only wants a few quid
and is difficult to deal with.
What do you think?
benjabbi
Bontrager Fan
Yeah I have one. 
It's the earlier 1995 model with the slight differences as outlined by Kalle @Frankenorange
It was in the for sale pile until the other day but I decided to give it another bash.
Rides nicely but indistinguishable from a nice steel frame to me. Weighs in at a touch under 1700g for a medium sized frame so light but not silly light.
Nice bikes that I think most wouldn't be disappointed with.
It's probably going to stay, as I said it's a nice ride and something a little different.
I think if they'd done a top spec 'halo' model it would be seen in a better light these days.
It's the earlier 1995 model with the slight differences as outlined by Kalle @Frankenorange
It was in the for sale pile until the other day but I decided to give it another bash.
Rides nicely but indistinguishable from a nice steel frame to me. Weighs in at a touch under 1700g for a medium sized frame so light but not silly light.
Nice bikes that I think most wouldn't be disappointed with.
It's probably going to stay, as I said it's a nice ride and something a little different.
I think if they'd done a top spec 'halo' model it would be seen in a better light these days.
bikeworkshop
Old School Grand Master
Diamondback trashed their brand with a Raleigh style race to the bottom.
Usually has a negative effect on collectable values down the line
Usually has a negative effect on collectable values down the line
benjabbi
Bontrager Fan
Not massively surprising considering they had the same owners for a good while.
But yes I agree.
