Question: Trek 4100 & Fuji Sunfire

"ActionHank" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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I'm up to buy a new MTB and I wonder between Trek 4100 and Fuji Sunfire, both are 2004 models. Any
helpful advice would be most appreciated! Thanks!

I just recently purchased an '04 Trek 4100. So far, it's been a great ride. I'm using it mainly on
the road but also to mountain bike about once a month.

I had a K2 hybrid bike before and decided to get a real mountain bike after using they hybrid in Big
Bear. Trying to ride a hybrid bike for mountain biking is akin to running a marathon in basketball
shoes. Yes, you can do it but you'll notice a huge difference when you use the proper equipment.

The 4100 is extremely light, especially when you compare it to my old bike. I've noticed that
shifting is quite smooth and climbing hills has gotten a lot easier. I had been using a grip shift
on my old K2 which is a lot different than the top and bottom trigger shift that the 4100 comes
with. However, I find the trigger shift to be a lot faster and easier.

I got my Trek 4100 at my bike shop for $289. It retails for $349 but you can probably get a much
better price than that.