So, I've been acquiring bits and pieces for another tadpole project, and I found This:
Now, some would consider this to be a useable bike, as it's not in bad shape, and is rideable (I guess), as is.
But, I think it's a candidate for the ugliest mountain bike ever - I own a few nice vintage MTB's, so I guess my opinion is somewhat biased on that.
It was sold in Walmart stores, around 1999-2000 +/-, and it's SO heavy, that I think it would self-destruct from its own weight, if used as the design implies.
It has an aluminum frame (to save weight!?), so not much of it is useable, except for one component - Can you guess what it is ?
An interesting side note - I bought it from a local parish priest!
He said that some parishioners gave it to him - He rode it around the church parking lot, one time, and decided NOPE!
When I told him what I wanted it for, he thought it was a great idea, and blessed the project !
I'm thinking he was just happy that someone actually paid him for it

Now, some would consider this to be a useable bike, as it's not in bad shape, and is rideable (I guess), as is.
But, I think it's a candidate for the ugliest mountain bike ever - I own a few nice vintage MTB's, so I guess my opinion is somewhat biased on that.
It was sold in Walmart stores, around 1999-2000 +/-, and it's SO heavy, that I think it would self-destruct from its own weight, if used as the design implies.
It has an aluminum frame (to save weight!?), so not much of it is useable, except for one component - Can you guess what it is ?
An interesting side note - I bought it from a local parish priest!
He said that some parishioners gave it to him - He rode it around the church parking lot, one time, and decided NOPE!
When I told him what I wanted it for, he thought it was a great idea, and blessed the project !
I'm thinking he was just happy that someone actually paid him for it