Hi all, older rider from Lancashire here

Tonybro

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Hi all.

I retired my 1995 vintage early full suspension GT Team RTS bike (you'll have to look this up in history books now!) in 2020 and moved to a much, much heavier e-bike, the Merida eOne Sixty Limited.

Seeing Rob's reviews AFTER I bought my bike last year thankfully put my mind at rest! Phew... :)

Being in my mid-50s with some leg paralysis I have to wear a shin and foot brace but it doesn't stop me now with the assistance from a motor. What a delight it is to be back doing the climbs rather than getting frustrated with not being able to put the power through my left leg!

Generally cycle on Winter Hill local to me (454m at the top) and Gisburn Forest less than an hour away. Winter Hill pic below - wet, muddy, boggy, you name it!

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Tonybro

🦾 The Bionic Man 🦿
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Lancashire
Here's a pic (not my actual bike) of a 1995 GT Team RTS. I have mine hanging on my garage wall after retiring it for the Merida. I specified XT group, originally Pace forks, changed to Manitou II, then Manitou IV. Coil and oil/air rear sussy.

Still a beast to ride...
1995_GT_RTS.jpg
 

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