Return-Path: Received: from B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU by K.GP.CS.CMU.EDU; 8 Mar 89 17:30:43 EST Received: from B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU by B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU; 8 Mar 89 17:30:32 EST Return-Path: Received: from BRAHMS.CODA.CS.CMU.EDU by B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU; 6 Feb 89 14:01:35 EST Received: from BRAHMS.CODA.CS.CMU.EDU by BRAHMS.CODA.CS.CMU.EDU; 6 Feb 89 14:01:08 EST To: Frederick.Knabe@B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Mountain Bikes Date: Mon, 06 Feb 89 14:00:30 EST Message-ID: <5358.602794830@BRAHMS.CODA.CS.CMU.EDU> From: David.Steere@B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU Resent-To: bovik@k Resent-Date: Wed, 08 Mar 89 17:30:30 EST Resent-Message-ID: <5600.605399430@B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU> Resent-From: Frederick.Knabe@B.GP.CS.CMU.EDU Your post: >>Does anybody know anything about Jamis mountain bikes (general >>quality, etc.)? Also, is there any bike or frame composition which is >>extremely resistant to rust? My parents are buying mountain bikes and >>live in a *very* salty climate (the Florida Keys). >> >>Thanks! >> >>--Fritz Mike Gleicher has an '86 Jamis Dakota. They are good solid bikes. The two mountain bike frame materials are a steel-chrome alloy and aluminum. Either would provide adequate rust protection (i would hope). chrome alloy frames are a little heavier and alot cheaper. It should be easy for your parents to talk with a bike dealer down there who would know much more about the relative strengths of a bike in those conditions. You should also have your parents decide what kind of riding they will be doing. The most important point (i think) in buying a bike is getting something that matches your riding style. (sorry, here's my turn to let out *my* opinions) mnt bikes are typically more expensive, and if your parents aren't going to be doing much off road riding, it wouldn't be worth the extra cost. Also make sure they ride the bikes before buying them. Comfort is also a major issue. david.