Comparision
08-09-04, 01:31 PM
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Comparision
I need help. I checked the $500 thread but not quite what i was looking for. I have narrowed my choice to 2 bikes.
Trek 4500 (2004) $420
https://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/mountain/4500.jsp
or
Specialized Rockhopper (2005) $399
https://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9339&JServSessionIdroot=2d0y36vew4.j27002
Between the two bikes, and factoring in price which one is a better buy. I am leaning towards the Rockhopper, but i read somewhere the forks changed.
So i humbly ask the MTB forums for help.
Trek 4500 (2004) $420
https://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/mountain/4500.jsp
or
Specialized Rockhopper (2005) $399
https://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9339&JServSessionIdroot=2d0y36vew4.j27002
Between the two bikes, and factoring in price which one is a better buy. I am leaning towards the Rockhopper, but i read somewhere the forks changed.
So i humbly ask the MTB forums for help.
08-09-04, 01:55 PM
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The fork changed from a Manitou Six to an Axel Comp. That's actually a step-up in their fork line.
I tend to like Specialized bikes more, and the new '05 line has not dissapointed me.
I've never been a big fan of Trek bikes, but that's more due to fit.
Regarding bike fit. This is critical. Ride both bikes and re-ride them several times. Buy the one that feels better.
As far as comparing the two side-by-side. They're pretty much the same. Better fork on this one, better derailleur on that one, blah blah blah.
Go for the better fit and you won't go wrong!
L8R
I tend to like Specialized bikes more, and the new '05 line has not dissapointed me.
I've never been a big fan of Trek bikes, but that's more due to fit.
Regarding bike fit. This is critical. Ride both bikes and re-ride them several times. Buy the one that feels better.
As far as comparing the two side-by-side. They're pretty much the same. Better fork on this one, better derailleur on that one, blah blah blah.
Go for the better fit and you won't go wrong!
L8R
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
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08-09-04, 05:59 PM
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Those two bikes make up 75% of the posts in the $500 bike thread! How did it not help?
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