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Trek 4900 - Solid mountain bike, especially for the price!

  • Feb 27, 2009
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I own a Trek 4900 mountain bike and couldn't be more pleased.  I was fortunate enough to grab it on sale a few years ago, and it's been one heck of a ride.  I've owned  several other brands (GT, Diamond Back to name two) and this Trek blows them away.

The component set is solid for a casual rider, and definitely good enough for a more experienced rider.

The frame is solid, yet nice and lightweight.  I can get crankin' real good on this bad boy!

That said, it's tough to find the 4900 right now, as it's a few years old and I'm pretty certain that those that own them won't be wanting to let go of them.  However, you can find Trek mountain bikes in the $500 range that are definitely comparable.
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February 27, 2009
You're right, John. Trek's products are solid from their bottom up to the top. I've competed on my 4900... just a local, supremely amateur event, but it rode as good as the bikes I once rode which were much more expensive. My 4900 came with the basic Deore component set, something I've considered upgrading but at this point, it's been fine as-is. I've never been a fan of disc brakes; guess I'm just super old-school and not heavy into competition anymore... I don't think I'll be in a situation where disc brakes are all too necessary. Thanks for your reply!
 
February 27, 2009
Trek doesn't make a bad bike, and starting with the 4000 series you're getting into some serious rides. I've known people to compete on the 4500. The main thing is the frame. Your 4900 likely comes with the same frame geometry as the 8000--which is what I have--though the material is different. Just remember, always upgrade when you replace components. If your bike came with Shimano LX components though, those are good enough. By the way, does your bike come with the International Standard braze-ons for mounting disc brakes to the frame and fork? I actually had to buy an adapter for my 2004 frame because it was set up specifically for Hayes model disc brakes--which were non-standard.
 
February 27, 2009
I've been somewhat impatiently waiting for someone to review some bikes on Lunch! I'm thinking about getting one soon, and I was told by @John_Thiel (another cyclist) that Trek is the brand to buy. When you get a chance, you should change this data point name to the specific bike you are reviewing (Trek 4900) and use your review headline to share your opinion about it. That way, it will be easier to find. Great review!
 
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Trek Bicycle Corporation is the United States' largest bicycle manufacturer, distributing bicycles and cycling products under the Trek, Gary Fisher, Bontrager, and Klein brand names through a network of over 1,700 independent bicycle dealers across the U.S. and Canada. Trek products are available through subsidiary offices in Europe and Asia and distributors in 90 countries worldwide. Trek is headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin, the site of the company's domestic high-end frame production. Domestic bicycle assembly takes place at Trek's Whitewater, Wisconsin facility, while the majority of its bicycles are built in Taiwan and mainland China. The name "Trek" comes from the South African word for "journey."
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