[coaster123]

Hey..

I’ve been out of the game for six or seven years. Need to start shredding again.

With a budget of $1,500 - $2,000 I’m wondering if I should refit my beloved Trek 850 frame or get a new bike. Or increase my budget?

I ride single track year around, not all that interested in a rear shock. I like light.

Any recommendations?

TY!

[Osage Orange]

I’ve a Marin East Peak, MB....in excellent condition. Shocked back and front....It’s a classic.

[Be Free]

If it’s been that long, you might spend a little fixing up the old ride - just to make sure you’ll like it again like you think you will.

Assuming you do, THEN start checking with any local MTB clubs for local used sales and swap meets. You can get some steals that way, and get 4x the bike as new would cost. Like cars - let someone else suffer the depreciation - just be prepared to do some wrenching on your own.

I bought a MTB off of eBay years ago - Titus Exogrid. New it would have been over $7,000. I got it for $2,400. It’s still worth $1,800 today - some 8 years later.

[Berlin_Freeper]

This is looking good to me...

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