Help needed with new Trek purchase!!!
06-09-08 | 07:10 PM
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Help needed with new Trek purchase!!!
Hey guys,
Earlier I posted saying that I was looking at the Trek 6000 as my next MTB. Since then I have been thinking about a lot and have found that buying the 6000 would just be too much for my pocket right now. As a possible replacement I was looking at the Trek 4500 especially since they share the same frame and suspension. What I am thinking is I could always get the 4500 so I can get out on the trails and as money becomes available and as I see fit, I can always upgrade parts to my liking. I really just want to post this to see what you guys think of my idea and if you have any suggestions they would be more than appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Earlier I posted saying that I was looking at the Trek 6000 as my next MTB. Since then I have been thinking about a lot and have found that buying the 6000 would just be too much for my pocket right now. As a possible replacement I was looking at the Trek 4500 especially since they share the same frame and suspension. What I am thinking is I could always get the 4500 so I can get out on the trails and as money becomes available and as I see fit, I can always upgrade parts to my liking. I really just want to post this to see what you guys think of my idea and if you have any suggestions they would be more than appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
06-09-08 | 07:18 PM
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They are not the same frame, the 6000 shares the same frame as the 6500 and 6700. The 4500 is the same frame as the 4300.
The 6 series' top tube is gusseted at the seat tube.
The 6 series' top tube is gusseted at the seat tube.
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06-09-08 | 11:08 PM
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Hey guys,
Earlier I posted saying that I was looking at the Trek 6000 as my next MTB. Since then I have been thinking about a lot and have found that buying the 6000 would just be too much for my pocket right now. As a possible replacement I was looking at the Trek 4500 especially since they share the same frame and suspension. What I am thinking is I could always get the 4500 so I can get out on the trails and as money becomes available and as I see fit, I can always upgrade parts to my liking. I really just want to post this to see what you guys think of my idea and if you have any suggestions they would be more than appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Earlier I posted saying that I was looking at the Trek 6000 as my next MTB. Since then I have been thinking about a lot and have found that buying the 6000 would just be too much for my pocket right now. As a possible replacement I was looking at the Trek 4500 especially since they share the same frame and suspension. What I am thinking is I could always get the 4500 so I can get out on the trails and as money becomes available and as I see fit, I can always upgrade parts to my liking. I really just want to post this to see what you guys think of my idea and if you have any suggestions they would be more than appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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06-10-08 | 10:01 PM
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06-10-08 | 10:59 PM
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Why are bike prices going up soon? Is it because of increased demand because of the price of oil? because they're more expensive to manufacture because of the price of oil?
06-11-08 | 01:47 PM
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06-11-08 | 02:03 PM
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06-12-08 | 05:52 AM
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why isn't the OP asking these questions to someone at a shop?
btw, if your body is proportionate, get the 6xxx.
if your more leggy with short arms, get the 4xxx
long top tube on the 6000 series.
and i'm running a 110 stem on a 21.5 inch. 6500
lol
btw, if your body is proportionate, get the 6xxx.
if your more leggy with short arms, get the 4xxx
long top tube on the 6000 series.
and i'm running a 110 stem on a 21.5 inch. 6500
lol
