Mountain Biking - Trek 800 or Diamondback Outlook? YOU CHOOSE!

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Diamond_Back_03
12-25-02, 03:31 AM
Hey, i just wanted to know which of these 2 bikes are better: Trek 800 or Diamondabck Outlook. Also, the Outlook has suspension and is aluminum and the Trek is hi tensile steel with NO suspension and a cro moly frame. What is a cro moly frame anyways, is it better then alloy? WHAT IS CRO moly???? Well, heres the specs for these 2 bikes: Trek 800 2003: FRAME High tensile steel and Cro-Moly. Shock absorbing and built to last.

FORK High tensile ATB eases road vibration.

WHEELS Matrix 550 rims with Bontrager Connection tires perform well on dirt or pavement.

COMPONENTS Suntour crank and Shimano 21-speed shifting.

SIZES 13", 15.5", 17.5", 21.5"; 13" Women's, 17.5" Women's

Diamondback Outlook 2003: Frame: Alloy with replaceable hanger
Fork:RST 156E suspension.
Brakes: Chang Star Alloy linear pull
Drivetrain: Shimano front & rear derailleur; Rapid Fire shifters with Shimano crank set.
Wheels:Alex Y-2000 alloy rims & Alloy hubs with quick release .
Freewheel: Shimano 7 speed 11- 28T
Extras: Riser handle bars;MTB oversized stem; Alloy seat post & stainless steel spokes.

EVOMTB
12-27-02, 02:45 PM
I have a Trek 800 and I can tell you that it will quickly outgrow what you can do on it. I suggest as an alternative a Kona Caldera. The caldera has disc brakes, a marzocchi fork, and a shimano LX component set (I think... :confused: ).

You can pull up the specs at www.konaworld.com, but for close to $900, the caldera is an excellent buy.
EVOMTB
12-27-02, 02:48 PM
my point is neither of them are good for more advanced riding..

If you had to choose one of those two, go with the Trek.