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Trek 4300 XC Hardtail
Product DescriptionWeekend warrior seeks multi-purpose machine for mountain and town. Needs a capable, confident machine for legitimate trails. Wants to cruise around town, too, but still maintain mountain biker identity.
User Reviews 
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bluesway
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: June 14, 2012 Strengths: solid, solid, and solid. My bike is the 2006 version and I bought it new. I have NOT used this bike as a streethopper, but a true all-mountain bike on all types of gnarly terrain. The thing is all stock still.... after 5 serious years of riding. (I've changed tires, brake pads, a few links on the chain, and handgrips a few times...) The geometry is fantastic for my body type and it's a very comfortable bike to ride. Weaknesses: HEAVY beyond functional. The bicycle weighs WAAAYYY too much for serious riding; even though i competed on it for years. (Money reasons, you know. :) Also, that front fork on mine (RST) is terrible. If you dont know about forks, then you're alright, but the day you get on a bicycle with a good fork, you'll really begin to hate this thing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Purchased At: Bike Stop. Bike Setup: stock 
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Jamespio Date Reviewed: April 28, 2012 Strengths: climbing ability, frame drability, value. Weaknesses: Front fork, lousy brakes, weight. Bottom Line:
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BigheathBar
a Downhiller
from wheeling, wv, us Date Reviewed: March 5, 2012 Strengths: Overall I feel that the bike seems very strong and dourable. Im a 270pound rider and tend to be very hard on my equiptment. I can't say how the factory fork is, but over all I think the 4300 is a perfect intry level bike for any one wanting a general alpurpose bike to get started with. Weaknesses: As much as i appreciate the strong feel of the frame, it is darn heavy. It isn't like a walmart junk bike kinda heavy but... it sure doesn't come near that light as a feather area of the bikes on the market today. Tires are kinda lacking, and does a little ghost shifting ( only been as issue two days and considering i ride every day .. not to shabby) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: WLU campus Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Bike Setup: rst fork, Toe clips, inverted stem (helps me get up hills)
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wschruba
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: February 26, 2012 Strengths: As some people have mentioned, this bike is a real tank. Over the past three years, it has done everything from daily commute to technical singletrack rides. For obvious reasons, the bike is not suitable for downhill or large drops. The vast majority of components are aluminum, which makes maintenance in crummy weather less of a chore, as you can ding up the finish and ride in the wet without fear of rusting. The stock fork (RST, or Spinner fork on later models) is more than sufficient for general use--they are not the lightest, but are stout models using the tried and true coil spring. Earlier models of the bike lack a lockout for the fork. Shifting is accomplished through the 8-speed Alivio integrated shifter/brake pods. They are entry level, but completely serviceable, with smooth shifting if everything is kept in working order. If you move on to other braking systems, but want to not buy shifters, you can knock or drill the brake arm rivets out of the pods with a little work. The derailleurs included on the bike are not top of the line, but I have had zero trouble from the Alivio with careful maintenance. Ditto with the hubs, though the stock Shimano rear has a lot of cassette wobble when the pawls are not engaged. Thankfully, the wheels come built as standard 32 hole models, so those looking to upgrade their hubs (I have no complaint for the rims, they are trouble free with all their use) have many options. Both the stock A-Head-Set headset and Shimano bottom bracket are well protected and have given me no trouble. Weaknesses: As with many entry level bikes, the initial kit is on the heavy side, but still fully functinoal. On older models, the crankset is a stamped steel Suntour with solid aluminum arms. Great for taking hits, but heavy and not visually appealing. Thankfully, newer models have a Shimano crankset that is much nicer looking and much lighter. The V-brakes are perfectly adequate to stop the bike in most conditions, but the rear brake has a particular flaw: with no seatstay connector, the brakes can easily flex the seatstay tubes apart, robbing braking power. This is usually not an issue, but in wet winter weather, every little bit of power is necessary. The stock saddle is hard and unyielding. If you wear padding, you can live with the old seat...but if you ride every day, it's worth investing in a higher quality saddle. While the bike comes standard with platform pedals, they are heavy aluminum deals that are difficult to mate clips to, if desired. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $420.00 Purchased At: Jay's Cycles (Prince Similar Products Used: Univega Rover Bike Setup: Stock, upgraded with Brooks Team Pro Saddle, SRAM hubs and Avid Elixir brakes, Shimano M424 pedals, QBP rebranded bar ends.
Submitted by
INAPICTTAA
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC Date Reviewed: January 30, 2012 Strengths: Everything is bulletproof; nothing major has broken due to any fault other than mine. Weaknesses: The components are all relatively bottom-of-the-line, but I knew this would be the case, and was looking for an entry-level bike. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sherman Branch Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $325.00 Purchased At: Ultimate Bicycle Bike Setup: 100% stock 
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niehausiiw
a Cross Country Rider
from Ocala, Florida, U.S. Date Reviewed: November 27, 2011 Strengths: Good beginner bike Weaknesses: Components Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santos Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: Local LBS Similar Products Used: none, first mountain bike Bike Setup: Shimano pd-m520 pedals, 130 mm stem, Bontrager lock on grips, xr3 team issue front tire, xr2 expert rear tire, Selle Italia xo flow seat
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pokerphrog
a Cross Country Rider
from Germany Date Reviewed: November 19, 2011 Strengths: Solid frame Weaknesses: Every component Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Wherever I can ride Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $600.00 Bike Setup: Trek 4300, avid BB7 brakes, rock shox recon fork, shimano spd pedals
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Mike Soprano
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, FL, USA Date Reviewed: October 9, 2011 Strengths: Good entry level "off-road" bike. Very confortable and forgiving frame. Good for riding off the pavement. Weaknesses: Weak components. Wheels are not for any significant trail riding. Not made for technical trails. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Key Biscayne Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $390.00 Purchased At: RB cycles Similar Products Used: Cannondale F8, Specialized Hardrock
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bakly
a Weekend Warrior
from Marion, OH USA Date Reviewed: September 1, 2011 Strengths: Seems pretty tough after a few trees, one endo with the bike falling off the side of a low drop off. I've ridden urban and trail almost every day for a few months. Has me hooked on the sport. Weaknesses: Have had it adjusted twice due to chain slipping and shifting problems. Saddle hurts - replaced when I bent it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Alum Creek P2 Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $520.00 Purchased At: Rocky's Cyclery Similar Products Used: Giant 29er test ride (awesome), a friends trek fuel and 6000. Bike Setup: Tall rider 6'5" on a 22.5 inch frame. Fits good but I lower the seat for my local rooty trails.
Submitted by
trekowner89
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: August 5, 2011 Strengths: Good entry level bike from a noobies stand point this seems like a very good entry bike to get me on my way to becoming a mountain bike enthusiast. Weaknesses: The only thing I have seen so far is the seat is super uncomfortable but has started to finally break in and the rims so to be out of alignment after a couple of good 3ft jumps which I did expect since it is an entry level bike. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any canyon around Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $440.00 Purchased At: Trek South County Similar Products Used: None I just go into the sport Bike Setup: Trek 4300 stock
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LF-X
a Cross Country Rider
from Bergheim Date Reviewed: August 5, 2011 Strengths: Cheap entry level MTB. Good for Beginners. Nothing really weak on the bike. Brakes are ok. Wheels feel good. Tires are some kind of allround tires. Weaknesses: The RST Gila Fork. Needs good care to work well and is not adjustable much enough to be usabe for lighter Riders. this Bike belogs to my Girlfriend and is 16" tall. Fork might be usable by people 200lbs+. But for avarage people buying 16" frame, this is a totally wrong configured fork. Might have been equipped with 9-times derailleur to be able to upgrade once in a while without having to change too much (shifters and cassette too). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Deutschland Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: Germany Similar Products Used: Renault Team Spirit VTT. Bike Setup: Basically Stock. Replaced fork with older Suntour Axon and used a shorter stem.
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Kopkins
a Cross Country Rider
from Exton, PA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2011 Strengths: Nice frame, some good components stock. Weaknesses: Stock tires (connection trail), cranks (CREAKY, within first few months cranks started to creak, eventually left crankarm needed replacement, still creaky), fork (during the winter when it is cold the fork hardly works at all for whatever reason). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $420.00 Purchased At: Bike Line Similar Products Used: 3500 Bike Setup: Replaced almost everything so far. STX derailleurs, alivio shfiters, shimano v brakes, mavic wheels, wtb trail grips, continental race king tires.
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Datsrboi
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Worth Texas Date Reviewed: June 3, 2011 Strengths: Beautiful Bike. Love the 100mm travel with Lockout. Comfortable bike for what it is suppose to do and the gearing is perfect for almost any trails. Weaknesses: I feel like the newer model bikes are too luxury over the older model bike. The bike rode great but it does not feel solid like my older 08 3700. I cant seem "feel" the trail as much and the stock Spinner fork feels cheap. It doesn't feel mid quality at all. I wish the bike was lighter. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rowlette Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: Trade in upgrade Similar Products Used: Trek 3700 Trek Fuel Many more Bike Setup: All stock except WTB Prowler tires. BIKE WEIGHT- 2010 4300 TREK = 29.5 LBS 18 inch frame (Might have been a 18.5 frame. Cant remember since bike has since been sold.)
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Gul
a Weekend Warrior
from lincoln ri Date Reviewed: June 2, 2011 Strengths: Strong frame.Great Shimano components Weaknesses: Front suspension rust,poor performance stock kenda tires Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: no faves Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: East Providence Cycl Similar Products Used: GT,Connondale, Bike Setup: Trip computer,suspension seat post, kevlar tires,upgraded brake pads,bell grips
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Austin H
a Weekend Warrior
from Texas Date Reviewed: April 11, 2011 Strengths: Extremely durable, well built. Not too heavy. Weaknesses: Saddle takes some time to get used to, it's not very comfortable. Stock rims are not very good, I ended up folding my front rim, but I bent it back into shape and am still using it. Tires are decent. Gears and derailuers are rough when shifting. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Knob Hills Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: Bicycles Plus Bike Setup: All stock components. Added pedal clips and a Serfas frame-mounted air pump.
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