Originally Posted by iamlucky13
Meaning you have a 3700 and are considering buying a 4500? I think you'll definitely notice an increase in quality, but if you really feel you've outgrown the 3700, you should probably consider spending the extra money on a 6500 or higher to make sure you have a ride that will fit your needs for several years. Also, if you are buying a new bike, remember there's other options besides Trek.
Sorry if I misunderstood the question.
Nope, you understood perfectly. I hate to bother everyone with "which bike" questions, but here goes once again. I went back to the LBS, they have an '04 Trek 6700 that would cost me $480 with trade and a '04 4500 which would cost $250 with trade. Neither has disc brakes, they both have rockshox forks (the 6700 has the pilot the 4500 has the Judy. I rode the 6700 briefly (I was wearing dress-type shoes so didn't get to hit it hard
Is the 6700 something I'll keep and be happy with for a long while? As much fun as trading bikes in each year is, my wife will kill me.
I plan to go back and ride them both, but would appreciate your imput once again.