Jul
07
The Diamondback Topanga is selling for 9 at Sports Authority. It comes with disc breaks and other stuff. However, I read on this site that Diamondback bikes are cheap because they use cheap components and are not very durable. I went to my local bike shop and they showed me a
Trek 4500 for 0 (no disc brakes). He told me this model was an entry level model. I want to purchase a good durable bike. Is paying the extra 0 worth it?
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Diamondback is NOT owned by Trek. It is owned by Raleigh.
Diamondback tends to have one BETTER grade of components than Trek for the same money… which is why the better components.
That being said, I wouldn’t buy ANY bike at The Sports Authority since the vast majority of their stores don’t have bike techs… assemblers, paid by the piece, come in and build bikes for them. esides, you’ll find the Topanga at the same price at local bike shops.
Trek owns Diamondback. I had a diamondback and it sucked. pay the extra money and i would never buy a bike from a place other than a bike store.
yes, i would always buy from a bike store too. It might cost more, but they know exactly what they are talking about. Trek is an excellent bike company. The brakes on the diamondback aren’t even worth it, they are cheap and unreliable.
I’ve seen both of those. At this point, I’d go with the Trek. The Trek is coming from a bike shop where MUCH service is available after the sale. That Diamond Back doesn’t have the best parts on it for the money and the disc brakes are probably cutting into the budget even further. Also, where will the service be after the sale? I vote for the Trek.
i have a basic rule of life that applies to everything- you dont want the one you can afford- yes, the 150 is worth it
its easy to say never buy a bike based on price. i tested a 3k bike and didnt like the way it fit me. then i tested a trek ex7 and it fit for half the price. i wouldnt go the diamond back route due to the very cheap componets. the trek entry level is gonna have decent componets but if you get adicted to cycling your gonna wanna get a bike that you can upgrade conponents ie: fork, crank, etc…so test the trek,specialized, kona, gary fisher and giant models and see which onesfit you.
good luck
The trek 4300 is a fantastic bike for the price.
MSRP is $419 so maybe you can dicker on it.
(the trek website shows that msrp). The 4500 msrp is $579 so if they’re discounting it that much you could probably get a great deal on the 4300. I’d get the 4300 over the 4500.
I own a trek 3700 which I Love, but my husband has the 4300 (no discs) and it’s gears are that much smoother that if I had it to do over again, I’d get the 4300.
His bike is so sweet! Plus it’s a 24 speed. Rides like a dream. We rode both the 4500 and the 4300 and didn’t go for the 4500.
The treks are definitely durable and it’s worth paying for the better components. You won’t regret it. Be Sure to get a good lock!
As to durable, I’ve been riding my 3700 since 04. I only ride street and gravel but have racked up serious mileage and it’s like new.
The only thing I recommend is getting a better saddle.. the trek seats are too harsh. That’s the only thing they cheaped out on.
Treks having a sale April 9-13.
By the way.. paying extra to get the trek will be worth it simply for all the free adjustments you’ll get after the sale. When they sell you the bike most bike shops will have no problem doing quick adjustments for free. (Be sure to ask what their policy is to be sure.)
^^ Christ. Are you a Trek spokesperson or something? Every question I’ve seen with you answer has included Trek bikes in some way…