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Trek 4900 alpha (Is this good bike?

  • trek 4900 alpha Is this good bike. MEASUREMENTS: 17.5" 134mm Rear Spacing  FRAME & FORK: Frame: Trek Alpha Aliminum Fork: Rock Shox Pilot c Serial # ww0714860 #'s stamped on BB Tube WTU SC-10-02 28960635V TBI 0406 1035U023 COMPONENTS: VP Aheadset Headset Promax Brake Levers Promax Cantilever Brake Calipers Shimano Alivio (Triple ) Front Derailleur Shimano Deore Mega 9 (8-9 speed) Rear Derailleur Shimano 8sp/triple Trigger Shifters Shimano (Triple) 175mm Crankset Shimano Bottom Bracket Shimano 32 spoke Hubs Trek Saddle by Velo Bontrager Seat Post Bontrager 85mm Stem Bontrager CrowBar 5 Degree Shimano IG Chain SRAM 8sp Cassette Bontrager Corvair Asym 26" Rims Bontrager Jones AC 26x2.1 Tires K79 Pedals

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    This is a sturdy, inexpensive mountain bike that should be good for several years of riding. The components are nothing special, just servicable. It should be great for casual trail riding. If you get into racing or taking long rides, you'll probably want to upgrade. Brand new, this bicycle probably cost $400-$500. You don't mention what condition it is in, how it has been serviced or how many folks have owned it. Still I might venture it is worth $100-300. There are a number of reviews on Mountain Bike Review.com. You might want to check them out: http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/2003_hardtail/product_121387.shtml Hope this helps you out.

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It depends on what you are looking for. It is considered a higher-end entry level mountain bike. It probably retailed new around 500-600 dollars. I'm guessing the bike is at least 4-5 years old, so I would only pay 50-150 dollars depending on condition. This bike will handle pretty much any trail you go on. It is a very sturdy and solid bike. The only negative thing that I noticed was that the fork was very stiff. I'm a fairly heavy rider (220lbs) and still rarely got full travel out of the fork. Not the smoothest of rides. All in all though, a good entry-level bike. If used, I would suggest having the bike looked over by a bike shop to see how much money would be required for general maintenance. If you need a new chain, cassette, chain rings, cables, brakes, etc. you might be better off buying a new bike. or paying only 50 bucks for it.

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