My Last Bike thread...I think that I will go with the Trek

[adlep]

Option 1 (right under budget).
Trek 4100
or
Specialized 04 Hardrock XC

Option 2 (a litte extra over the budget, but this is the MAX I can spend)
Trek 4300
or
Specialized 04 Hardrock Sport

I would like to know if I am going to miss a lot of features by going with option 1 instead of option 2.
Help...

 

[boyRacer]

The XC has grip shifters that you have to twist... the other 3 have trigger shifters which I like better.

I still think the Hardrock Sport offers better bang for the back... It's $309 around here... my friend just got one last weekend for $296 out the door @ Supergo.

 

[adlep]

Originally posted by: bR
The XC has grip shifters that you have to twist... the other 3 have trigger shifters which I like better.

I still think the Hardrock Sport offers better bang for the back... It's $309 around here... my friend just got one last weekend for $296 out the door @ Supergo.

?
How did he do that?
I mean, should I bargain with the salesperson in the bike store?
Also, I know that you are a Specialized fan boy...

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Originally posted by: bR
The XC has grip shifters that you have to twist... the other 3 have trigger shifters which I like better.

I still think the Hardrock Sport offers better bang for the back... It's $309 around here... my friend just got one last weekend for $296 out the door @ Supergo.

Ya...that's what I think too, and the sport has disk mounts if you want to go with disk brakes in the future.

 

[adlep]

What about....Schwinn Mesa?
This one has good reviews...

 

[Anubis]

id go with the Hardrock Sport
and supergo is sweet, too bad they only sell bikes in store only

 

[adlep]

Anyway...
What is the main advantage o Trek 4300 vs Trek 4100?
Edit: I will do my best to try to go with the Specialized Hardrock Sport...
The problem is that I will have to buy a second bike for my fiance...
I do not think she will go into some hardcore off roading, so will the Trek 4100 be enough for her?

 

[sygyzy]

Different cassette and rear dereailleur?

 

[Fiveohhh]

Originally posted by: adlep
Anyway...
What is the main advantage o Trek 4300 vs Trek 4100?
Edit: I will do my best to try to go with the Specialized Hardrock Sport...
The problem is that I will have to buy a second bike for my fiance...
I do not think she will go into some hardcore off roading, so will the Trek 4100 be enough for her?

I think they have the same frame, so most likely just components/suspension

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: adlep

Originally posted by: bR
The XC has grip shifters that you have to twist... the other 3 have trigger shifters which I like better.

I still think the Hardrock Sport offers better bang for the back... It's $309 around here... my friend just got one last weekend for $296 out the door @ Supergo.

?
How did he do that?
I mean, should I bargain with the salesperson in the bike store?
Also, I know that you are a Specialized fan boy...

Heh... no bargaining... there was a 10% off sale all Specialized bikes at Supergo... We saw someone buy a $4500 FS S-Works... so i guess that's $450 off... :Q

The difference between the 4100 and the 4300 are slightly better components... the Alivio is a step above Acera... but frankly i dont think you'll notice the difference around that level. The 4100 is $319 and the 4300 is $359 around here... i dont know how much room there is for that... my guess is around $20 off.

 

[SuperTool]

HR Sport is better than XC because it has that awesome frame that is round in the back and square at the front. XC just has regular round tubes from what I am seeing.
I have an 02 hardrock with that square front tube frame, and it looks great, IMO. Acera components aren't great if you mtb a lot. But I am gonna keep the frame and put some new components on it.

 

[adlep]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: adlep

Originally posted by: bR
The XC has grip shifters that you have to twist... the other 3 have trigger shifters which I like better.

I still think the Hardrock Sport offers better bang for the back... It's $309 around here... my friend just got one last weekend for $296 out the door @ Supergo.

?
How did he do that?
I mean, should I bargain with the salesperson in the bike store?
Also, I know that you are a Specialized fan boy...

Heh... no bargaining... there was a 10% off sale all Specialized bikes at Supergo... We saw someone buy a $4500 FS S-Works... so i guess that's $450 off... :Q

The difference between the 4100 and the 4300 are slightly better components... the Alivio is a step above Acera... but frankly i dont think you'll notice the difference around that level. The 4100 is $319 and the 4300 is $359 around here... i dont know how much room there is for that... my guess is around $20 off.

Thanks,
But...
What do you think about this:
Ebay Auction
This looks like a nice deal...
Lets hope that I will be able to get it for below $250.00!
Also will the above fit me?
I am 6' 1'' feet tall..

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: SuperTool
HR Sport is better than XC because it has that awesome frame that is round in the back and square at the front. XC just has regular round tubes from what I am seeing.
I have an 02 hardrock with that square front tube frame, and it looks great, IMO. Acera components aren't great if you mtb a lot. But I am gonna keep the frame and put some new components on it.

Tell me about it... here's mine before the upgrade bug bit me... currently waiting for stuff to arrive...

The Sport frame does look more aggressive... and you can tell its overbuilt... which is why its slightly heavier. Hell the stem alone is probably 1lb already...