I have been corresponding with one of the other forum members, who has been lamenting the teal paint on his Ross. When I pointed out to him that he should be thankful that he did not have the teal and pink Ross Mt. Hood, he found it hard to believe that anyone would market that combination. Well, here it is, in a file photo. THIS IS NOT MY BICYCLE. Don't you just love the bulbous stem?
However, I do have a 1988 GT Karakoram, as depicted in the other pic. Again, this is a stock, file photo, as you guys would ban me if I showed a pic of it's current condition. The bicycle is just worn out, after 3 years as my race bicycle and two further years as by winter bicycle. I only made three changes; SPuDs, bar end extensions and a Cinelli Unicanitor saddle. Out of the five ATBs I have owned, it is not the lightest, most expensive or oldest, but it is my sentimental favourite. It is from the period when riding and racing off-road was a pleasure and not a chore.