Price. Good value. If you are looking for a solid bike to take trail riding on weekends this is a good choice.
Cons:
Handlebar grips keep coming lose.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Bike is what it is; An entry level MTB with servicable components. For the money it performs extremely well. I ride single track and MTB trails in northern Michigan and it handles the mud and terrain just fine. Has held up well, no significant problems so far.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Yaknyeti - 12/9/2008 11:44:29 AM
Pros:
After riding this bike throughout the Himalayas of Northern India for one year I can say it is an excellent everyday ride. It has been put through just about every type of ride and has always come home in one piece
Cons:
the seat, stock tires, and stock "V" brake pads had to be replaced.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I have ridden this bike on single cow tracks, up and down mountains. Plus it has survived some of the worst roads in the world. It has been to altitudes of 14,000 feet, and in snow and on ice. I have owned six mountain bikes in Northern India and this has pleased me the most.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by kilcat - 11/9/2008 3:02:53 PM
Pros:
dart 1 rock shox. camino wheels.crowbars.
Cons:
a little heavy.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
it''s a well balanced bicycle.Good looking frame geometry.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dan - 9/19/2007 1:11:23 AM
Pros:
its a great bike great for fast downhill and long cross country rides it handles just as good going slow and its got great ballence while going slow, its easy to manover rocks and its forks are great i bought this wen i was starting out and now im still racing on it i love my 4500
Cons:
i bent mu middle chain ring only 2 weeks ago but otherwise its greattt
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
its great for speedy little tracks and also a good racing bike but to top ot off chuck some shimano cleets and "jucy" hydrolic brakes on it and its a kille rbike id recomend it to anyone!!!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bob - 2/17/2007 11:38:49 AM
Pros:
Front fork works pretty good. I'm a beginner and think this is a really nice bike to start out with. Good quality.
Cons:
I wish I would have upgraded to disk brakes, but I can add them.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
This is working out great for me. Finally found something I can do to get me in shape that I really enjoy. Breakaway Bicycles was very helpful in my purchase also.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Ted - 9/14/2006 11:18:10 AM
Pros:
great ride. new rock shox dart 1's are great..
Cons:
front derailer isn't the best but will work.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I just bought the new 07 4500 and had a shimano deore lx rear derailer and shimano disk brakes put on since i wanted a 4900 and those were the only different parts but great bike.. i've had it almost a week and love it!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by stiffbiker - 3/31/2006 6:44:24 PM
Pros:
great bike loved the ride. suspension works great. shifted smoothly and havent had a problem with it yet.
Cons:
can't think of any
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
would buy another one any time. a great bike for beginners or novice riders and is under $600. beats the hell out of any walmart bike or raleigh in price range. thanks trek.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Johnny - 11/19/2005 7:18:06 AM
Pros:
Verry durable, very easy to ride and it is easy to afford.
Cons:
Heavy other than that I have no complants.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Good all around bike. This is my first real moutain bike and I plan to race it next year.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dirtygirl - 7/28/2005 12:20:28 PM
Pros:
AWESOME beginner bike! Solid, smooth, dependable, predictable shifting; this bike does what I ask of it every time!! (Also less $$ than other brands)
Cons:
Not one complaint, I have advanced to intermediate level on this bike and am now shopping for a full suspension, though I will probably still ride this one occasionally just because I enjoy it so much!
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
Got the Trek 4500 because it was less $$ than the Fisher Tassajara that I wanted, now I'm SO GLAD!!! Bought a Tass. later for hubby and have had major problems!! (Front shock died on FIRST RIDE, still waiting for warranty replacement, plus chain suck problems)My bike shop has been awesome, and maybe we just got a "lemon" bike but I still would not recommend the Tassajara.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by thisbikeblows - 7/22/2004 8:39:56 PM
Pros:
none none none none none none none none none none
Cons:
everything
sucks
fuckin blows
isnt any good
waste of money
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
not worth it not worth it not worth it not worth it not worth it not worth it
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Kevin - 9/5/2003 5:04:33 PM
Pros:
Awesome bike. Judy TT are great shocks for a beginner to intermediate. Shimano parts are great. Really rides smooth and can handel 5 foot jumps with ease.
Cons:
None this has to be at least 20 words or something so i have to keep on writing .
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Great overall bike for a beginnner to intermediate, and at $420 its not a burden on the wallet.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Steve - 10/13/2002 6:44:20 PM
Pros:
Frame, Front Suspension, and a good deal.
Cons:
Crankset and Alivio derauliers.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
The Bontrager crankset is not very sturdy, my middle chain ring got bent a little while after I bought the bike. Otherwise, this is an excellent bike. it is highly affordable and can suit anyone's needs.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by josh - 9/20/2002 12:22:57 PM
Pros:
good frame and descent components for a beginner on a budget, as i was
Cons:
alivio der cant stay adjusted, ill just upgrade to an xt
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
get this bike if ur 16 like me and u dont have any money to spend, it will suit u well for riding technical trails as well as speedy singletrack
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by John - 9/20/2002 10:47:18 AM
Pros:
Value for money, framestiffness
Cons:
Alivio cranck and shifters. front suspension.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I had no problems at all with this bike for over a year (1500km).
Nice beginners-bike. no-nonsence!
