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I'm sorry if this is a newbie question, but here goes anyway...
What's the difference between a mid-late '90's production steel frame like a Trek 930 or Fisher HKEK and a new production frame like Kona Explosif, Jamis Dragon, or even Universal Cycles' Phobia?
I understand there will be differences between frames in the materials used (853 vs TT OX, etc.), but is there a big difference in quality, workmanship, and most importantly, ride?
I currently am riding a '96 Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo frame built up with XT/XTR. It's triple-butted True Temper OXII- Hand made in USA. It suits my needs just fine in terms of ride, but it's just a little big for me (standover). I need to replace it and want to know if I should be shopping eBay, craigslist, and the pawn shops for an older frame or shelling out some dough for a new one.
Thanks.
Ron
What's the difference between a mid-late '90's production steel frame like a Trek 930 or Fisher HKEK and a new production frame like Kona Explosif, Jamis Dragon, or even Universal Cycles' Phobia?
I understand there will be differences between frames in the materials used (853 vs TT OX, etc.), but is there a big difference in quality, workmanship, and most importantly, ride?
I currently am riding a '96 Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo frame built up with XT/XTR. It's triple-butted True Temper OXII- Hand made in USA. It suits my needs just fine in terms of ride, but it's just a little big for me (standover). I need to replace it and want to know if I should be shopping eBay, craigslist, and the pawn shops for an older frame or shelling out some dough for a new one.
Thanks.
Ron