Beginner Bike Comparison

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Trek 3900 or 4300. They differ in price
by only $65.00 US.
I am a beginner mountainbiker, and I know these are beginner level
bikes. What I want to know is this: How much better of a bike is the
4300? If it's much better than the 3900 and $65.00 isn't much to spend
for a way better bike, then of course I want to get that one. If there
isn't much of a difference and they're virtually the same
performance-wise and with regard to quality of parts, then I don't want
to pay $65.00 more dollars. I don't know anything though about the
difference between various types of brakes, derailleurs, etc.

Any help is appreciated!

aimee


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aimee*lamey

I asked the same question about the increasing prices of the Navigator series.

The reply was "better components"

RRon

I bought a Trek 4500 last year and it's held up well, and there's lots
of rocks here where I ride.

I'd recommend trying both at the bike shop, and if the cheaper one seems
to fit and work as well as the expensive one, then buy the cheap one.
Although $65 isn't much in the long run if you end up riding it for 5 or
more years.

For a beginning rider, I'm guessing either will do well.

aimee*lamey wrote:

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Trek 3900 or 4300. They differ in price
by only $65.00 US.
I am a beginner mountainbiker, and I know these are beginner level
bikes. What I want to know is this: How much better of a bike is the
4300? If it's much better than the 3900 and $65.00 isn't much to spend
for a way better bike, then of course I want to get that one. If there
isn't much of a difference and they're virtually the same
performance-wise and with regard to quality of parts, then I don't want
to pay $65.00 more dollars. I don't know anything though about the
difference between various types of brakes, derailleurs, etc.

Any help is appreciated!

aimee

Reviews and opinions can be found he

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/2004_hardtail/

aimee*lamey wrote:

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Trek 3900 or 4300. They differ in price
by only $65.00 US.
I am a beginner mountainbiker, and I know these are beginner level
bikes. What I want to know is this: How much better of a bike is the
4300? If it's much better than the 3900 and $65.00 isn't much to spend
for a way better bike, then of course I want to get that one. If there
isn't much of a difference and they're virtually the same
performance-wise and with regard to quality of parts, then I don't want
to pay $65.00 more dollars. I don't know anything though about the
difference between various types of brakes, derailleurs, etc.

Any help is appreciated!

aimee