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My friend just got me into MTB lately. I am looking for a bike now and I don’t want to spend more than $500 (before tax).
A week ago, I saw the 2008 Trek 4300 ($360 + tax) and I like that a lot (I am not sure if it was because the nice orange/silver color combination – love at the first sight
). I test rode it on the street and around the block for about 1 mile, the bike seems nice :thumbsup: but I can’t really tell much as I am only a newbie in MTBing.
My friend told me since we will go to the mountain and do some downhill riding, it will be much better for me get a bike with disc brake.
I just went to shop again this afternoon and they said they can order the 2008 Trek 4300 DISC (Brushed Aluminum Black only) for me $460 + tax. They said the 2008 has a longer front suspension, plus few minor upgrades and a nicer frame than the 2007 model:
Frame: 1038 Trek Alpha SL aluminium
Swingarm/Stays: 1038 Trek Alpha SL aluminium w/repl hngr
Fork: RST, Gila T8 1-1/8" 100mm, DISC SPECIFIC, BLACK CROWN MINI BOOT W/PRELOAD
Headset: VP-A76C-TK 1-1/8" STEEL SEMI-CARTRIDGE
Crank: Suntour, CW7-XCC-T102 PB 42 / 34 / 24 W/O DISC
Bottom Bracket: VP-BC73 73x122.5mm CARTRIDGE TYPE
Front Derailleur: Shimano, FD-C050 DUAL PULL 35mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano, Alivio, RD-MC410-L DIRECT MOUNT
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF50L 3 & 8 speed index
Cassette/Freewheel: Sram PG830 11-32T 8-Speed
Chain: KMC, HG50 1/2" x 3/32" x LINKS
Front Hub: Shimano, HB-M65-L 14x32H W/STEEL BLACK Q/R W/LOGO
Rear Hub: Shimano, FH-M65-L 14x32H W/STEEL BLACK Q/R 8-SPD W/LOGO
Front Rim: BONTRAGER RANGER DISC 26x1.5 32H A/V W/LOGO W/SS EYELET
Rear Rim: BONTRAGER RANGER DISC 26x1.5 32H A/V W/LOGO W/SS EYELET
Spokes: TREK APPROVED 14G STAINLESS
Nipples: Brass
Rear Tire: BONTRAGER JONES ACX (C-1403P) 26x2.1 27TPI DARK SKIN WALL
Front Tire: BONTRAGER JONES ACX (C-1403P) 26x2.1 27TPI DARK SKIN WALL
Front Brake: Shimano, BR-M415 MECHANICAL DISC, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake: Shimano, BR-M415 MECHANICAL DISC, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers: Shimano ST-EF50-L
Pedals: Wellgo, B-81T 9/16" BRN AXLE 1-PC ALLOY BODY W/CPSC REFL.W/TOE CLIP ADAPTOR
Handlebar: BONTRAGER SPORT (YC-A215) 25mm RISE 6D BEND ALLOY W/B LOGO
Stem: BONTRAGER SPORT (TDS-AD286N-8) 10D ALLOY W/LOGO
Grips: BONTRAGER SELECT 120mm DUAL DENSITY W/LOGO Velo #VLG-554D2
Saddle : BONTRAGER SELECT BASIC (VL-1013) W/O CLAMP W/LOGO
Seat Post: BONTRAGER SPORT(TKP-22) 31.6x___mm W/ALLOY SILVER HEAD W/LOGO
I read the Trek 4300 DISC review in http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/XC_Hardtail/product_125516.shtml it seems like the rating isn’t that good. Even though the review is not particular for the 2008 model, I still not sure if I should consider the 2008 Trek 4300 DISC or not.
My friend suggested me to get the 2007 GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc ($400 + tax), another LBS suggested me to get the 2007 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc ($460 + tax) or the Diamondback Response Sport ’07 ($440 + tax).
Thank you in advance for any suggestions and inputs!
A week ago, I saw the 2008 Trek 4300 ($360 + tax) and I like that a lot (I am not sure if it was because the nice orange/silver color combination – love at the first sight
My friend told me since we will go to the mountain and do some downhill riding, it will be much better for me get a bike with disc brake.
I just went to shop again this afternoon and they said they can order the 2008 Trek 4300 DISC (Brushed Aluminum Black only) for me $460 + tax. They said the 2008 has a longer front suspension, plus few minor upgrades and a nicer frame than the 2007 model:
Frame: 1038 Trek Alpha SL aluminium
Swingarm/Stays: 1038 Trek Alpha SL aluminium w/repl hngr
Fork: RST, Gila T8 1-1/8" 100mm, DISC SPECIFIC, BLACK CROWN MINI BOOT W/PRELOAD
Headset: VP-A76C-TK 1-1/8" STEEL SEMI-CARTRIDGE
Crank: Suntour, CW7-XCC-T102 PB 42 / 34 / 24 W/O DISC
Bottom Bracket: VP-BC73 73x122.5mm CARTRIDGE TYPE
Front Derailleur: Shimano, FD-C050 DUAL PULL 35mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano, Alivio, RD-MC410-L DIRECT MOUNT
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF50L 3 & 8 speed index
Cassette/Freewheel: Sram PG830 11-32T 8-Speed
Chain: KMC, HG50 1/2" x 3/32" x LINKS
Front Hub: Shimano, HB-M65-L 14x32H W/STEEL BLACK Q/R W/LOGO
Rear Hub: Shimano, FH-M65-L 14x32H W/STEEL BLACK Q/R 8-SPD W/LOGO
Front Rim: BONTRAGER RANGER DISC 26x1.5 32H A/V W/LOGO W/SS EYELET
Rear Rim: BONTRAGER RANGER DISC 26x1.5 32H A/V W/LOGO W/SS EYELET
Spokes: TREK APPROVED 14G STAINLESS
Nipples: Brass
Rear Tire: BONTRAGER JONES ACX (C-1403P) 26x2.1 27TPI DARK SKIN WALL
Front Tire: BONTRAGER JONES ACX (C-1403P) 26x2.1 27TPI DARK SKIN WALL
Front Brake: Shimano, BR-M415 MECHANICAL DISC, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake: Shimano, BR-M415 MECHANICAL DISC, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers: Shimano ST-EF50-L
Pedals: Wellgo, B-81T 9/16" BRN AXLE 1-PC ALLOY BODY W/CPSC REFL.W/TOE CLIP ADAPTOR
Handlebar: BONTRAGER SPORT (YC-A215) 25mm RISE 6D BEND ALLOY W/B LOGO
Stem: BONTRAGER SPORT (TDS-AD286N-8) 10D ALLOY W/LOGO
Grips: BONTRAGER SELECT 120mm DUAL DENSITY W/LOGO Velo #VLG-554D2
Saddle : BONTRAGER SELECT BASIC (VL-1013) W/O CLAMP W/LOGO
Seat Post: BONTRAGER SPORT(TKP-22) 31.6x___mm W/ALLOY SILVER HEAD W/LOGO
I read the Trek 4300 DISC review in http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/XC_Hardtail/product_125516.shtml it seems like the rating isn’t that good. Even though the review is not particular for the 2008 model, I still not sure if I should consider the 2008 Trek 4300 DISC or not.
My friend suggested me to get the 2007 GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc ($400 + tax), another LBS suggested me to get the 2007 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc ($460 + tax) or the Diamondback Response Sport ’07 ($440 + tax).
Thank you in advance for any suggestions and inputs!
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