Anyone remember the mountain bike brand "Giant?"
I used to have a blue one--10 speed, "off road" tires, straight handlebar and steel and aluminum frame, "competition" lamb skin covered seat, 26 in wheels. This was one of the first bikes where you could remove the wheel w/ out tools by simply flicking a lever. This was way before carbon fiber and scandium alloys
; I remember as a boy of 13-14yrs there was nothing I wanted more! Anyway, the parents finally relented on the condition of a good report card. Simpler times. I remember it was 400 bucks which was a lot in those days.
It brings back good memories of all the adventures I had. Gradually interests changed and I got older so I didn't ride as much. I don't remember what happened to it-- it may be in my mother's attic.
Amazing how time flies. I rode that bike 24 years ago. Great thread Lorien.