I have an early 90s mtb, and I can definitely confirm they are very much more difficult to ride than modern bikes, even just cross country (I have neither the courage nor the youth to try gravity trails). But still fun in a way, I'd do it more often if the rims weren't so worn out they'll dent just putting it in the bike rack.
And can also confirm, it is possible to wear out XT thumb shifters. But there's always the friction setting.
March 14, 2022, 8:06 p.m. - Squint
I have an early 90s mtb, and I can definitely confirm they are very much more difficult to ride than modern bikes, even just cross country (I have neither the courage nor the youth to try gravity trails). But still fun in a way, I'd do it more often if the rims weren't so worn out they'll dent just putting it in the bike rack. And can also confirm, it is possible to wear out XT thumb shifters. But there's always the friction setting.