Mountain Biking - Got my first Mountain Bike :)

So after a few failed experiments from Ebay, I broke down and went and bought a new bike from the local Bike store, they were very Friendly and knowledgeable, I was just looking for something to get me started, I first test road the Trek 3700, i liked the stiffer feel of it but the gears didnt shift that great and the front shox were not adjustable, I finally settled on an '07 4300 in the Matte Silver finish, its pretty sweet:D . I plan on taking it out to Land Between the Lakes this weekend in KY. I added a Cat eye to it and look to put on some new pedals if anyone has any recomendations for a noob

Congrats EX!
Great first bike! Now get out there and ride!
As far as pedals go...I would look into clipless at some point. I started out on a lower model Shimano SPD pedal. M-520 comes to mind...You can pick up pedals and shoes for about $100.00, if you're on a budget. But, don't let that stop you from hitting the trail this weekend!

Congrats man!

EX1855, congratulations on the new bike. If you haven't yet taken delivery, the local bike shop could potentially credit you on the stock pedals towards a clipless model. The performance difference between the two types of pedals is like night and day. The cyclocomputer was a solid accessory to add to give you an idea on how you're coming along with your fitness. Does it look something like this picture borrowed from the web:


http://www.europacycle.com/images/2007%20Trek%204300%20WSD.jpg

Enjoy!

Yup, looks just like that, I love it!

where are you located? I ride LBL all the time. I love it down there.

I hope you're a female, the 4300 in that color is the women's specific model.

I hope you're a female, the 4300 in that color is the women's specific model.

+1.....4300 WSD.....Womens Specific Design.....should be female to own :eek:

I hope you're a female, the 4300 in that color is the women's specific model.

The 4300 men's is available in silver too...

http://www2.trekbikes.com/images/bikes_my07/large/4300_smokesilver.jpg

The one that was gotten has the blue decals which is the wsd.

Easy, no it doesnt have blue decals calm down lol, no its that bottom one, I'd be kicking that kids tale if he sold me a chicks bike, its that bottom bike, my bad, i thought it looked like those decals were blue, but no its the guy one and to the poster who asked where I was, Im in Paducah, but my g/f lives in Murray so I'm down there a lot

Congrats on the new bike! I just picked up my first MTB a couple of months ago. I got a Trek as well. The 6000 to be exact. Hope your Trek serves you has well as mine as served me.

CONGRATULATIONS.....cool bike. I like the color too......I used to have a Rockhopper with very similar color.

post some pictures when you get a chance......and as someone said....ride it like you stole it....