any mountain bikers here?

Heck, yeah! I don't ride the mountain bike nearly as much as I do my road bike, though. The road bike just goes so much better with its 700 X 23 wheels and tires. My mountain bike is an old, non-suspended, Columbus-tubed model with Shimano Deore components.

Cycling is how old farts like me can stay in pretty good shape!

Hard tail and rigid fork for me, lol, don't off road any more. I am like you Bill. Here is my latest toy after riding a steel Pinarello for 20 years.
This bike is a rocket! Even with the heavy wheels.
16.8 lbs

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