What mountain bikes did you own BITD?

[TheRadioGuyUK]

At the end of the day, what really matters is if it’s fit for what you (you as in triple underscore indelible what you want to achieve) bought a bicycle for (and there is scope for even a basic buy). If the frame is sound and bits that you depend work adequately and you enjoying using, that counts a great deal.

And if you’re into modding to build budget racers, hybrid use bikes or outright extreme projects, a good solid bike is the foundation - you may delve into frame swaps down the line, but if you can’t basically test the water with a basic solid bike as a donor - something is very wrong in paradise.

 

[27motorhead]

I've never seen an eight leading shoe single sided drum brake, I've seen a double sided four leading shoe drum brake on the front. I would love to see a picture of the 8LS rear. @27motorhead @Tootyred

Sounds like @TheRadioGuyUK did some serious tinkering. Would love to see pics if you have any...