question(s) on the Trek Antelope 800 mountain bike
08-24-17, 11:26 AM
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question(s) on the Trek Antelope 800 mountain bike
Hi, I brought this trek antelope 800 fully-rigid mountain bike used from the recycle-a-bicycle store down at NYC. I use it for commuter and heavy groceries-shopping bike as well as a bad weather beater bike. I don't know what year this bike is. Probably in the early 1990s.
It's a SMOOTH bike , very smooth bike. Much smoother than my current and past road bikes. it does not beat me up at all which I really like. But this bike is very heavy. and it rides , feels like a tank. I just don't like the heavy weight especially since I got a bad back now due to surgery.
If someone makes a mtb like this but much lighter , I would really love it. Does anyone out there makes something like that?? What brand or model(s)? I don't mind if the frame material is steel, aluminum, Ti, carbon fiber or even bamboo ; depending on reasonable price. A smooth and reasonably lightweight but tough rig would be great for long-distance touring and traveling.
It's a SMOOTH bike , very smooth bike. Much smoother than my current and past road bikes. it does not beat me up at all which I really like. But this bike is very heavy. and it rides , feels like a tank. I just don't like the heavy weight especially since I got a bad back now due to surgery.
If someone makes a mtb like this but much lighter , I would really love it. Does anyone out there makes something like that?? What brand or model(s)? I don't mind if the frame material is steel, aluminum, Ti, carbon fiber or even bamboo ; depending on reasonable price. A smooth and reasonably lightweight but tough rig would be great for long-distance touring and traveling.
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It would also be relatively easy to find a higher end, older mountain bike that's going to be a lot lighter than what you have now.
And for much cheaper than buying new. Got a Jamis Exile with a nicer, lighter, steel frame for about 60 bucks
And for much cheaper than buying new. Got a Jamis Exile with a nicer, lighter, steel frame for about 60 bucks
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Look for a Trek 920, 930, or 950 Singletrack. They are lighter versions of the Antelope.
