Originally Posted by
Inusuit
My 1995 Rockhopper was $75 with a Thule 4-bike rack thrown in. Swapped out the stem to reduce reach and installed Schwalbe Land Cruiser tires. Rolls smooth on pavement and gives me the option of checking out dirt roads and trails. Has become my favorite all-around bike for daily riding.
I ride a bike like yours there, a Kuwahara Sage. Old steel non-suspension bikes are my usual go-to for toughness, huge economy and availability. I thought I'd try something with larger diameter wheels and something I can fit a 40mm tire on. There are many Hybrids out there from the past except none show up around here for some bizarre reason.
This is the bike I really want though. I have been seeking an XXL for years. It is a touring bike, but in the interim an old hybrid would do fine.