I dont really "get" the retro MTB thing, but I was never into it bitd I guess, I like old BMXs mind
Only got into MTB a couple years ago, used to do a fair bit of BMX back in the day but got lazy and fat in my 20s tbh!
Got a hardtail Haro first, cant find any pics but was nothing amazing, then built up my first full sus, a Mongoose Canaan Frame and various bits, was a tiny bike (I am 6:3) loads of fun but I really needed a bigger bike, something that was highlighted to me doing a Gravity Endura event this year

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Heres the Mongoose:
And under me at Hopton:
Decided on a bigger and more travel bike, wanna get into uplift days next, Mondraker Dune R with a few bits changed, temp brakes while I wait on Hopes, now has Renthal Chainring and will have the Renthal Duo Stem and New Fat Bar Lites when they arrive!
And under me at Chicksands (slightly blurry pic lol)