You guys got me all sentimental, so I thought I'd post up a pic of my Bridgestone MB-S, yes it's an "S", their first suspension bike. Triple butted, chromoly, just awesome. Had it new since 94'.
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And then theres the newest ride a 05 Turner Flux. Just broke in half a month ago on a normal xc ride. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt and Turner has went above and beyond on the warranty side of things, but aluminum definitely has it's limits over time. Makes you wonder about airplanes made from aluminum. hmmmm.....