Originally Posted by
big john
When I buy a road bike I don't justify the expense in any logical sort of way. I buy one because I want it. Not because I need more gears or whatever. I just want a new bike. Still, haven't bought a road bike in 10 years but I'm getting the itch.
Now a mountain bike is a different story. Mountain bikes changed dramatically in about 2018. I did buy a new mtb in 2018 and I certainly justified that expense with the technology.
you have a Seven Ti road bike (?) - sweet bike ... might be tough to top that one (?)
how is the weight of the MTB ? some of the look like tanks - and I've heard some comments that might support this observation