4300 or Yukon?
02-16-08, 03:28 PM
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4300 or Yukon?
I'm in a dilemma,
I have a desicion between a 2007 Trek 4300 Disc with all stock components vs. a 2006 Giant Yukon Disc with all stock components. Im curious if a year of difference would make that big of a deal. Also, is the SR Suntour XCR with 100mm Travel is better than the RST Gila T7 with 80mm Travel?
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I have a desicion between a 2007 Trek 4300 Disc with all stock components vs. a 2006 Giant Yukon Disc with all stock components. Im curious if a year of difference would make that big of a deal. Also, is the SR Suntour XCR with 100mm Travel is better than the RST Gila T7 with 80mm Travel?
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02-16-08, 03:59 PM
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I'll always say Giant just because I've never ridden one I didn't like, but drivetrain specs would be helpful.
02-16-08, 04:05 PM
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Er, don't go with Discs on an entry level bike. Chances are the discs aren't that great anyway, and you're getting crappier components to make up for the discs.
02-16-08, 04:13 PM
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Both the bikes he has there have discs. Sounds like he's got a deal on either one, so I'd take the Yukon.
02-16-08, 04:17 PM
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EH, I was just saying, go with cantis over discs. Of course, if he can get the discs cheaper then the cantis.....
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well, i think i'll going to go with the giant... o and here are the specs of both bikes
Yukon,
Frame: ALUXX Butted Aluminum
Fork: SR Suntour XCR, 100mm travel Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Brakes:Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc brakes, aluminum levers
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Front Derailluer: Shimano Acera
Rear Derailluer: Shimano Deore
Crankset: Truvativ Power Spline, 113mm spindle
4300
Frame:Alpha SL aluminum
Fork: RST Gila T7 80mm travel Aluminum/steel, single crown
Brakes: Shimano M-465 Disc brakes, Shimano EF-50 levers
Shifters:EF - 50
Front Derailluer: Shimano C-050
Rear Derailluer: Shimano Alivio
Crankset: SR XCC-T102, 24/34/42 teeth
If you need anymore details,
Yukon, https://www.bike-alog.com/BikePedia/Q...ukon&Type=bike
4300, https://www.bike-alog.com/BikePedia/Q...5859&Type=bike
Yukon,
Frame: ALUXX Butted Aluminum
Fork: SR Suntour XCR, 100mm travel Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Brakes:Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc brakes, aluminum levers
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Front Derailluer: Shimano Acera
Rear Derailluer: Shimano Deore
Crankset: Truvativ Power Spline, 113mm spindle
4300
Frame:Alpha SL aluminum
Fork: RST Gila T7 80mm travel Aluminum/steel, single crown
Brakes: Shimano M-465 Disc brakes, Shimano EF-50 levers
Shifters:EF - 50
Front Derailluer: Shimano C-050
Rear Derailluer: Shimano Alivio
Crankset: SR XCC-T102, 24/34/42 teeth
If you need anymore details,
Yukon, https://www.bike-alog.com/BikePedia/Q...ukon&Type=bike
4300, https://www.bike-alog.com/BikePedia/Q...5859&Type=bike
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02-17-08, 11:59 AM
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OP,
If possible, try to spend more money. You'll save it in the long run.
If not, I'd go with the Giant. Both bikes have "bare minimum" drivetrains from Shimano and are decked out with house brand components. Both have boing, boing shocks. The difference is that the Giant has WTB Dual Duty rims. Those disc brakes probably are very sucky, but with a good set of rims you're already ready for an upgrade.
If possible, try to spend more money. You'll save it in the long run.
If not, I'd go with the Giant. Both bikes have "bare minimum" drivetrains from Shimano and are decked out with house brand components. Both have boing, boing shocks. The difference is that the Giant has WTB Dual Duty rims. Those disc brakes probably are very sucky, but with a good set of rims you're already ready for an upgrade.
