Originally Posted by undecided
I will be purchasing either a TREK 3700 or a GIANT Boulder SE soon. They have the same price tag.
Can anyone tell me the differences between these bikes?
I am mostly concerned with durability and quality of the components, and then comfort of the ride.
The bike will be used 70% on paved trails (afternoon rides with the kids), and 30% on intermediate mountain trails.
Has anyone had good or bad experiences with either of these bikes?
Thanks.
Go with the Boulder SE. It has a better, lighter frame and slightly better components and fork. FWIW, the Trek's geometry and riser bar put you in a more upright position. The Boulder has a flat bar and makes you lean a little more forward. Neglectible differences if you ask me, as you can always change that with a different stem and bar which are generally low-cost items. Hope this helps.
