Mountain Biking - Trek 4300 vs Giant Rincon

Here i am again making decision on 2 bikes,Trek ain't cutting any slack on their bikes,intead,those lbs around me raised the price on most of their popular models,well that's not my question,which bike do you guys prefer and shine lil light on me,thanks.

Here i am again making decision on 2 bikes,Trek ain't cutting any slack on their bikes,intead,those lbs around me raised the price on most of their popular models,well that's not my question,which bike do you guys prefer and shine lil light on me,thanks.

Trek make a decent bike, but I think you'll get more out of the Giant at that price. Given that Giant is the #1 bicycle manufacturer in the world (3rd most popular in the USA), Giant can afford go provide their customers with equal or better quality components for cheaper than the competition.

I've also found that when comparing Giant bikes to other manufacturers, their bikes also seem to be lighter.

Rincon is TRASH

Rincon is TRASH

Say what? Pls clarify.

im sorry, i was thinking about the boulder. the boulder is trash. The rincon is a pretty sturdy entry level bike. a buddy of mine has a 2008 Rincon and he loves it. he says its a bit on the heavy side, but the frame is a tank

Say what? Pls clarify.

Nothing wrong with a Rincon. If there were things "wrong" with a bike, most manufacturers would refrain from putting it into production. Like any other bike, a Rincon is a fair tool for what Giant says it was manufactured for.

As for it being heavy, I'm yet to come across a mountain bike that isn't heavy, aside from some of the carbon fiber variants.

Nothing wrong with a Rincon. If there were things "wrong" with a bike, most manufacturers would refrain from putting it into production. Like any other bike, a Rincon is a fair tool for what Giant says it was manufactured for.

As for it being heavy, I'm yet to come across a mountain bike that isn't heavy, aside from some of the carbon fiber variants.

My "commuter" is 24lbs, not to heavy i guess :P

My "commuter" is 24lbs, not to heavy i guess :P

Wow, I'm sure we're all impressed. We all wish we had $200 so we could purchase 10 year-old bikes. :rolleyes:

if you only knew....

Wow, I'm sure we're all impressed. We all wish we had $200 so we could purchase 10 year-old bikes. :rolleyes:


if you only knew....

Sorry for my ignorant, i do not understand these replies.

KPS, I wouldn't worry about it too much. RZ and JL are harbouring animosity toward each other carried across from another thread. Just ignore them.

I'd go test ride them. Both will get the job done.

Personally I'm a bit bias against trek. I just don't like the company. But the product is going to be good.

Okay, i noticed some chain rings on some bikes don't have the plastice guard on them, i ride with regular long cargo pants,will the teeth on the ring catches my trouser bottom? I saw it could happen when the wind is blowing the right direction.

Yes. That's a possibility. I don't think it's really a safety concern, but it could tear up your pants. Some people who ride with long pants use a small velcro strap around their ankle on the drive side to keep their pants out of the way while they ride. I ride with long pants too, and while I don't worry about the chain rings, my pants did catch on the bottle cage, so I removed it.

I'd go test ride them. Both will get the job done.

Personally I'm a bit bias against trek. I just don't like the company. But the product is going to be good.

What's the problem with "the company," Trek? Did they do something to you? Trek makes decent bikes.

KPS, I wouldn't worry about it too much. RZ and JL are harbouring animosity toward each other carried across from another thread. Just ignore them.

Well ain't that funny. You must be harboring some animosity, too, because you mentioned it. I don't harbor any animosity towards Johnny Law. Why would I? I'm not the one who has to wake up every morning as Johnny Law.

I'd go test ride them. Both will get the job done.

Personally I'm a bit bias against trek. I just don't like the company. But the product is going to be good.

I'm not a big fan of Trek either. The store near me seems way too corporate..like everything they told me, they read out of a brochure to avoid legal issues or something. But I agree, Trek does make good bikes.

On another note, this whole "animosity" thing with me, Johnny, & RatedZ is getting out of hand. Seriously. We had at it in the other Trek vs. Giant thread, & it's over now. Can we not move on with our lives? And RztedZ, there's no reason to pull more people (4evrplan) into this. I vote that if we can't get the **** over some stupid internet argument, the three of us be banned from the site. Just sayin'.

Also, I would go with the Trek. Nicer components from what I read.

And Johnny, on another note, you might ought to consider providing reasons why a bike is trash in the same post as calling it trash, rather than waiting to be asked why. Otherwise it makes it look like you're simply biased towards Trek, regardless of the bike.

I'm not a big fan of Trek either. The store near me seems way too corporate..like everything they told me, they read out of a brochure to avoid legal issues or something. But I agree, Trek does make good bikes.

On another note, this whole "animosity" thing with me, Johnny, & RatedZ is getting out of hand. Seriously. We had at it in the other Trek vs. Giant thread, & it's over now. Can we not move on with our lives? And RztedZ, there's no reason to pull more people (4evrplan) into this. I vote that if we can't get the **** over some stupid internet argument, the three of us be banned from the site. Just sayin'.

Nice try. You've been ranting up a storm in the other thread non-stop, and anyone here who actually cares (I'm guessing...NOBODY) can go view your yammering for themselves. You just can't leave well enough alone.

As for the subject of you and Johnny, aka, Ernie and Bert, I couldn't care less about either one of you, so feel free to move on. The two of you were good for laughs for about...a day.

As someone who sold a bunch of Rincons for the past year, they're really great bikes. The paint schemes are great (for 2010 especially), good solid frame design, solid components and disc brakes, it's a great all around mountain bike. The Trek is fine too (I sell those now), but I actually had my eye on a Rincon myself, but then I built up a bike instead.

Yo Sam, aka, my sexy man, aka, my lover. you must have hit the spot with RatedZ. he is really edgy lol.

Nice try. You've been ranting up a storm in the other thread non-stop, and anyone here who actually cares (I'm guessing...NOBODY) can go view your yammering for themselves. You just can't leave well enough alone.

As for the subject of you and Johnny, aka, Ernie and Bert, I couldn't care less about either one of you, so feel free to move on. The two of you were good for laughs for about...a day.

Whatever, you win. You're the master of all. With this comment as the last of its kind, can we please stick to the subject from now on? I seriously doubt anyone cares that a bunch of grown men like to fight on the internet like a bunch of sissies.

What's the problem with "the company," Trek? Did they do something to you? Trek makes decent bikes.

No, they didn't. They are just "that brand" that everybody and their mother has. And I also don't like that dope feind lance armstrong rides them and they market the **** out of their bikes using him. Just not a big fan. Seems too corporate for me, even though most of the major companies are that way as well.


I guess it'd be like buying a chevy cavellier to me.....If that makes any sense.

That's how I feel too. It's a VERY popular brand, & for that I don't like them. Like that popular kid at school who you hate just because you don't think they deserve to be that popular. I prefer to feel cool & edgy with less common brands, like Gary Fisher or Motobecane. (though GF was owned by Trek until a few days ago with it became a part of Trek) Though I'm not one to talk, since tomorrow I'll hopefully be buying a Specialized Hardrock Disc. You just can't beat the price for the components & weight.

How about getting back to my OP? i am about to buy the Rincon.

Ive got an older Rincon....2002 to be exact and have been on the trails a few times with it. Im 6ft 240lbs and the frame and stock components are holding my weight quite well. When I go to get a new mtn bike a giant will probably be it. Which ever bike you do get you'll be addicted as soon as you hit the trails. GL man!

Either bike you can't go wrong with, both bikes are durable and should come down to which bike the person likes the ride of more, not due to brand name. There's a ton of people out there on specialized's, a ton of people on treks and tons of people on giants. In the end each manufacturer makes a very capable bike in that price range(except the department store offerings, but that's whole different barrel of fish). So the fighting doesn't make any sense on this.

You guys also have to remember that both of these bikes were most likely built in the same factory.

Either bike you can't go wrong with, both bikes are durable and should come down to which bike the person likes the ride of more, not due to brand name. There's a ton of people out there on specialized's, a ton of people on treks and tons of people on giants. In the end each manufacturer makes a very capable bike in that price range(except the department store offerings, but that's whole different barrel of fish). So the fighting doesn't make any sense on this.

You guys also have to remember that both of these bikes were most likely built in the same factory.

At the price-point of a Rincon, regardless of any of the manufacturers, it's more than likely just going to come down to a matter of what bike fits you the best. All of the componentry is probably going to be about the same across the board. It isn't until you get into the high-level bikes that there are going to be large differences between the bikes. Spend $1500-$1800 and you'll run into the same thing; basically comparable bikes with the same or very close to the same componentry.

Thanks to all guys ...believe it or not,,i have found one on Cl,,bottom price is $ 325,brand new....well just check out the list....

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1784217229.html

the second choice for me is this,2006 model,less than 30 miles.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1791524480.html

I'm not 100% on this but the Trek is more of a Hybrid around town bike with a front shock isn't it?

Yep.

I'm not 100% on this but the Trek is more of a Hybrid around town bike with a front shock isn't it?

yes, you ar right,,i am ok with either bike.....just want another ride

The Trek 4300 was my first bike and I put it through all kinds of wrecks and weather. It never broke and I never had any trouble except for a flat tire. It is a great bike for the price and is very durable.

If i drive 165 miles,,this is what i will get,,,what do you guys think? A bike shop already quote me a price for the same bike for $499,same color,thats about 145 miles away as well but in the other direction.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1784217229.html

If i drive 165 miles,,this is what i will get,,,what do you guys think? A bike shop already quote me a price for the same bike for $499,same color,thats about 145 miles away as well but in the other direction.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1784217229.html



Hmm...it sounds a bit shady that they're not only selling a bike like that for so little money, but that they aren't including any sort of picture with it. I would ask for some pictures before driving out.

Hmm...it sounds a bit shady that they're not only selling a bike like that for so little money, but that they aren't including any sort of picture with it. I would ask for some pictures before driving out.

OMG,,i did not notice that in the ad,,thanks a lot for telling me,,i will call her for some pics later today....thanks again.