Hello from Texas. I've recently discovered the site and it is great! I'm the original owner of a 1994 Buckshaver and wanted to get your thoughts/opinions on upgrading my bike.
After being off the bike for the last 6 or 7 years I've started riding again. A lot has changed during my "time off" and full suspension, disc brakes, etc. seem to almost be the norm. I still love the ride of my Fat, but wonder if I may be missing something with the newer technology. I would never get rid of the bike, but I'm wondering if I should... 1) purchase a new bike 2) update/upgrade shock, components, wheels, etc. or 3) ride as is and fix what breaks as needed. In addition, do you think there are any safety issues w/ riding on the original stuff?
The bike is a green Buckshaver w/ a Manitou 4 and is pretty much all XT. In addition I've got Salsa skewers, a Control Tech stem and a few other "vintage" things from the 90's.
I'd love to hear your thoughts/opinions or similar experiences. Any specific recommendations on brands/models would also be great. Thanks in advance for your help.
-Chris
After being off the bike for the last 6 or 7 years I've started riding again. A lot has changed during my "time off" and full suspension, disc brakes, etc. seem to almost be the norm. I still love the ride of my Fat, but wonder if I may be missing something with the newer technology. I would never get rid of the bike, but I'm wondering if I should... 1) purchase a new bike 2) update/upgrade shock, components, wheels, etc. or 3) ride as is and fix what breaks as needed. In addition, do you think there are any safety issues w/ riding on the original stuff?
The bike is a green Buckshaver w/ a Manitou 4 and is pretty much all XT. In addition I've got Salsa skewers, a Control Tech stem and a few other "vintage" things from the 90's.
I'd love to hear your thoughts/opinions or similar experiences. Any specific recommendations on brands/models would also be great. Thanks in advance for your help.
-Chris