Advantages: Lightweight, Durable, Value for Money Disadvantages: No lock out on the forks, no disc brakes, poor quality chainset
...After coming across the Trek 4300 my mind was quickly made up, lovely lightweight frame that wouldn't be out of place on bikes twice the price. A reasonable set of Shimano Alvio shifters and forks with adjustable pre-load.
Perfect for what I wanted, something I could commute to work on but also give a good thrashing around the local MTB routes.
The bike is versatile, the adjustable pre-load works well and although the forks aren't fantastic, they'll ... ...off 6 foot drop offs.
The only things really letting this bike down are the Suntour SR cranks. Mine were poorly fitted and the pedals had been cross threaded which meant that when I went to fit some SPD pedals it stripped the threads rendering the cranks useless. Que an upgade to a Shimano Deore chainset and the bike is now even better than it was.
One thing to note is that if you're planning on getting into mountain biking, I would seriously consider ...
KitsuneAndy 19.04.2008
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Trek 4300
Advantages: Quality frame and finishing kit Disadvantages: BB and crankset could be better
...purchased a Brand new model trek 4300 for £299. It has the ASL frame from higher up the range, Bontrager finishing Kit, Cane Creek head set and Alivio Mechs. New style Bontrager Connection Tyres and good sturdy Matrix 750 rims and Grind 323 forks (same internal make up as judy tt and lighter into the bargain). Only downside is square taper BB and suntour cranks, but hey, what do you expect for 300 quid? I use this bike everyday, and as i weigh in ... ...the cranks and they are still standing. This bike puts up with a lot from me as i ride some very rocky trails and it is still all in order ( 200 miles and 10 days) not long I know but hard riding. Just look at it this way, the frame is 300 quid on its own, if you brake a mech or BB or crank, just upgrade. for an extra £150 pounds you can have a very tuff piece of kit, but only upgrade if it brakes.
P.S very comfy bike for short legs with long Bodies ...
rhglobe 23.07.2003
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Trek 4300
Value for money
Durability
How does it compare to ...
1-2 of 2 reviews
Are you the manufacturer / provider of Trek 4300? Click here
|
