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I have a friend that is looking for an entry level mountain bike. Due to budget restrictions and the
fact that he will probably not do a lot of frequent, hardcore riding, he is looking in the $450ish
range (give or take $50). Over the weekend, we looked at several bikes: Giant Yukon (disc brakes),
Giant Rincon, Specialized Rock Hopper, Trek 4300 (w/disc brakes), and the Trek 4500. He really wants
disc brakes, but I don't know enough to know if at this price range he is giving up some other
desirable features/components if he gets the disc brakes. Bottom line, can anyone offer 1) advice on
the bikes listed above; 2) recommendations of other bikes that might be a fit for him; and 3)
thoughts on disc brakes in this price range. Thanks for your help.
fact that he will probably not do a lot of frequent, hardcore riding, he is looking in the $450ish
range (give or take $50). Over the weekend, we looked at several bikes: Giant Yukon (disc brakes),
Giant Rincon, Specialized Rock Hopper, Trek 4300 (w/disc brakes), and the Trek 4500. He really wants
disc brakes, but I don't know enough to know if at this price range he is giving up some other
desirable features/components if he gets the disc brakes. Bottom line, can anyone offer 1) advice on
the bikes listed above; 2) recommendations of other bikes that might be a fit for him; and 3)
thoughts on disc brakes in this price range. Thanks for your help.