Mountain Biking - Trek 4300 vs Diamond Back Response

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casey1
05-05-04, 08:05 PM
i have narrowed my choice of a new bike down to these 2 models

which should i get, and what are your reasons for this.

they are both the same price

bg4533
05-05-04, 09:03 PM
I don't know anything about the Diamondback, but the Trek 4300 is a good bike. Trek is a pretty reliable company, where I don't think many people respect Diamondback very much anymore.
mindbogger
05-05-04, 09:15 PM
where I don't think many people respect Diamondback very much anymore.

noo way. Tons of people on these forums will vouch for Diamondback. Just wait and see :)

As for me. I am gonna hafta go with the Trek

bg4533
05-05-04, 09:53 PM
noo way. Tons of people on these forums will vouch for Diamondback. Just wait and see :)

As for me. I am gonna hafta go with the Trek

Diamondback now or a few years ago? Seems to me they aren't as good as a few years back.
Maelstrom
05-06-04, 12:25 AM
He was being sarcastic...:) I would go with Trek as well..but really neither companies bikes work for me (except DB bmx)
a2psyklnut
05-06-04, 01:39 PM
Both bikes are decent. I'll vouch for the quality of DiamondBack. Their bikes are as well made as any other in this same price range.

Between the two, it all depends on which one is more comfortable! Test ride them both and decide for yourself.

L8R
DieselDan
05-06-04, 07:42 PM
Trek MTBs are rebadged Gary Fishers.
Diamondbacks are now rebadged Raleighs.
kona_roastbika
05-06-04, 07:46 PM
get a kona or a norco or a specialized they are reliable companies.
brandon14295
05-06-04, 10:08 PM
i have a trek 4300 and i love it.
bigchina
05-07-04, 12:54 AM
i have a trek 4300 and i love it.

..jamis? anyone? yeah.. guess not ;)
Alrocket
05-07-04, 04:14 AM
i have a trek 4300 and i love it.

(yes, really) :)
a2psyklnut
05-07-04, 08:19 AM
Jamis, K2, Fuji, Raleigh, Trek, Gary Fisher, Specialized, Haro, KHS, Iron Horse just to name a few. All have bikes in the $300 pricepoint.

Shop around!

L8R
Portis
05-07-04, 11:30 AM
i have narrowed my choice of a new bike down to these 2 models

which should i get, and what are your reasons for this.

they are both the same price

I've got the 8600 AKA 2 4300's. They are good bikes for the $. The 04 model (black one) has the same frame that they use clear up through their $500+ bike.
Reggie
05-10-04, 04:23 AM
trek all the way
themuffinman149
05-10-04, 05:24 AM
got a trek 4300. tough. reliable. any lbs can fix it IF it does break
Duffy
05-10-04, 12:32 PM
I have a Diamonback Topanga(2002) and it has been a very good bike. There are better bikes I know, but for the money I couldn't be happier.