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Trek 2300, what year is this model?

Old 12-05-09, 02:37 PM
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Trek 2300, what year is this model?

im planning on getting a trek 2300 from my friend, exact model as this one in the link.

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1495861355.html

My question is (well, two), what year is this model? and my last one is, how comparable are the ultegras on this bike to the newer ultegras?

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Looks like a 2002 Trek 2300 in the Starry Night color scheme. Nothing wrong with going 9 speed if the drivetrain doesn't show lots of wear and tear.
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Well the old ultegra wins against the old dura ace..
Now it's the other way around.

I say the only difference is that the newer versions are lighter.
(I don't have first hand experience with old ultegra, so don't take my word for it)
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I've ridden Ultegra 6400 8 speed and 6500 9 speed, personally I like the 6400 8 speed more, it is my favorite Shimano group. 6500 performs wonderfully as does the rest of the Ultegra series. I like 6400 more due to its look and feel, 6500 and 6600 hurt my hands. So if you like it and it fits I would go for it, 9 speed is wonderful.
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