aobrien

Ive got an older Rincon....2002 to be exact and have been on the trails a few times with it. Im 6ft 240lbs and the frame and stock components are holding my weight quite well. When I go to get a new mtn bike a giant will probably be it. Which ever bike you do get you'll be addicted as soon as you hit the trails. GL man!

Dannihilator

Either bike you can't go wrong with, both bikes are durable and should come down to which bike the person likes the ride of more, not due to brand name. There's a ton of people out there on specialized's, a ton of people on treks and tons of people on giants. In the end each manufacturer makes a very capable bike in that price range(except the department store offerings, but that's whole different barrel of fish). So the fighting doesn't make any sense on this.

You guys also have to remember that both of these bikes were most likely built in the same factory.

RatedZ

At the price-point of a Rincon, regardless of any of the manufacturers, it's more than likely just going to come down to a matter of what bike fits you the best. All of the componentry is probably going to be about the same across the board. It isn't until you get into the high-level bikes that there are going to be large differences between the bikes. Spend $1500-$1800 and you'll run into the same thing; basically comparable bikes with the same or very close to the same componentry.

KungPaoSchwinn

Thanks to all guys ...believe it or not,,i have found one on Cl,,bottom price is $ 325,brand new....well just check out the list....

https://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1784217229.html

the second choice for me is this,2006 model,less than 30 miles.

https://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1791524480.html

aobrien

I'm not 100% on this but the Trek is more of a Hybrid around town bike with a front shock isn't it?

Dannihilator

Yep.

KungPaoSchwinn

yes, you ar right,,i am ok with either bike.....just want another ride

mtnbikeaddict

The Trek 4300 was my first bike and I put it through all kinds of wrecks and weather. It never broke and I never had any trouble except for a flat tire. It is a great bike for the price and is very durable.

KungPaoSchwinn

If i drive 165 miles,,this is what i will get,,,what do you guys think? A bike shop already quote me a price for the same bike for $499,same color,thats about 145 miles away as well but in the other direction.

https://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/1784217229.html

graytotoro

Hmm...it sounds a bit shady that they're not only selling a bike like that for so little money, but that they aren't including any sort of picture with it. I would ask for some pictures before driving out.

KungPaoSchwinn

OMG,,i did not notice that in the ad,,thanks a lot for telling me,,i will call her for some pics later today....thanks again.