Originally posted by Jowee
im looking to buy a MTB in the 300 dollar range and i dont know what to get. i was looking at the 2004 Specialized HardRock Sport and the 2004 Trek 4100. i do light trail riding, nothing crazy.
which one is better?
are there any other bikes i should look at in that price range?
any help would be much appreciated!
joey
Here are the HARDROCK sport specs:
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, DT/HT 3D box gusset, forged dropouts with reinforced disc mount and eyelets, replaceable forged alloy derailleur hanger, disc only, designed for 100mm travel fork
FORK RST Gilla T4, 100mm travel, preload adjust, Cr-Mo steerer, coil/MCU spring
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, sealed loose ball, alloy cap
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized Durango double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Tektro "V", linear spring, stainless steel pipe
REAR BRAKE Tektro "V", linear spring, stainless steel pipe
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Altus
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Acera, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Acera
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Altus
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 11x32t
CHAIN Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET Truvativ ISO-Flow, alloy, capless bolts
CHAINRINGS 42t Cr-Mo x 32t heat-treated Cr-Mo x 22t heat-treated Cr-Mo, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET Truvativ, 68x113mm, square taper, sealed cartridge bearing w/ drive side crank stop
RIMS Alex DM-20, 26"x1.5", double wall, machined side wall, black
here iare the TREK 4100 specs:
FRAMESET:
FRAME: Alpha SL aluminum
FORK: InSync 320
WHEELS: Alloy hubs; Matrix 550 rims; 14G ss spokes
SHIFTERS: Shimano EF29
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano C051
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Acera
CRANKSET: SR XCC100 48/38/28
CASSETTE: Shimano HG40 14-34, 7 speed
STEM: Bontrager, 25 degree
HEADSET: Aheadset, semi-cartridge, sealed
BRAKESET: Alloy linear pull w/alloy levers
PLEASE HELP!