The Eldridge grade was definitely above the bear mountain, I believe they were higher than both. They were the top of the range hard trails in steel! I had a 1997 and it was lovely! I sold the frame 8-9 years ago on eBay and only got like £50… Twas one of those gut wrenching moments to sell it for so little! I recall new they were around the £1000 with ridge forks in 1997 and came with a mixed XT/LX group sets, but mine came from a LBS with shop discount so May have been more… I can’t remember!
The Eldridge grade was definitely above the bear mountain, I believe they were higher than both. They were the top of the range hard trails in steel! I had a 1997 and it was lovely! I sold the frame 8-9 years ago on eBay and only got like £50… Twas one of those gut wrenching moments to sell it for so little! I recall new they were around the £1000 with ridge forks in 1997 and came with a mixed XT/LX group sets, but mine came from a LBS with shop discount so May have been more… I can’t remember!
Think my frame was triple butted tange