Officially buying time - Trek or Giant?
01-25-12, 06:13 PM
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Officially buying time - Trek or Giant?
Choosing from a big list of bikes, the ones I'm really leaning towards are the Trek 3900 Disc, Trek 4300, and the Giant Boulder SE.
I know both of these manufacturers are good quality, so I guess the real question is, which bike is lightest? Which one would be best for riding miles and miles a day?
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I know both of these manufacturers are good quality, so I guess the real question is, which bike is lightest? Which one would be best for riding miles and miles a day?
Thanks!
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Although that Giant doesn't seem to be in line with the Trek's you're looking at, price wise.
How about this instead? Giant Revel 1. Revel 2 is a bit cheaper with v brakes instead of discs.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...ue/9042/48918/
How about this instead? Giant Revel 1. Revel 2 is a bit cheaper with v brakes instead of discs.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...ue/9042/48918/
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Aye. I'll go for some test rides. Whatever it is, though, I want it in black.
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get the trek (4300). lifetime warranty on the frame, and they make a damn good bike.
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On the original topic, if you tell me what frame size you ride, I can verify the actual weight of a 4300 in your size tomorrow. Looking for the Boulder SE to compare it to, it seems they last produced it in 2010.
01-26-12, 04:08 AM
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I vote for the Giant Revel recommended by ESW116 if it fits you well. It also gets better reviews than the Trek 4300 on both of a couple MTB sites I just looked up. Maybe a tiny bit cheaper on top of it? I didn't see an MSRP on the Trek site so not quite certain on the cheaper thing.
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Not sure how to find my correct frame size, I'll admit. I'm exactly six feet tall though, if that helps.
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Is your inseam between 32-34? 6', long legged or more body than legs. If the inseam is @32 try a large frame 19"-20" if the inseam is longer, 34+ try XL frame 21"-22". In mountain biking I like a frame that is on the small size of what fits me. I feel that I can control it better in tight situations.
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Bingo. Large frame it is. Thanks!
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Details, details, details.
Hey, this is the time of year when shops are trying to clear inventory. There is always room to barter with an LBS. I haven't paid full price for anything but gas at the pump and food at the grocers!
https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...t+50&Type=bike
https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...t+40&Type=bike
OK how's this for staying in the price range.
Hey, this is the time of year when shops are trying to clear inventory. There is always room to barter with an LBS. I haven't paid full price for anything but gas at the pump and food at the grocers!
https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...t+50&Type=bike
https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...t+40&Type=bike
OK how's this for staying in the price range.
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01-26-12, 11:51 AM
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The Aspect 40 is ~ the right price, but only 7sp in the rear. That's pretty lame. I do like Scotts, though.
EDIT: Weird. Didn't mean to make two separate posts earlier. I was looking into the other Scotts while you posted up those other Scotts. First post I made shouldn't have gone through.
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I'll play.
Kona fan here. Good ol' Fire Mountain: $600 msrp. , Dart 1, Shimano 8sp entry level mix, lotsa house parts.
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Fixed.
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I had mine like what 15 months ahead of you? pot/kettle 
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^^ I hear the white is 31.42 - - because there are more primer coats .
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