Originally Posted by
bikemig
I think the MTBs from the 80s and 90s are the cat's pyjamas.
You're probably the guy to ask: Looking at the 3 tiers of Specialized Mountain bikes from the era, is there much of a difference between the frames, or did it mostly come down to the components? If I'm building an all purpose bike, do I get much benefit for holding out for a Stumpy frame, or is a hard rock just as good?