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Rincon |
Trek
3900 Disc * |
Fisher
Advance Disc |
Raleigh
Talus 4.0 |
Specialized Hardrock
Sport Disc ** |
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Frame |
6061 Al |
7005 Al |
6061 Al |
7005 Al |
7005 Al |
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Fluid Form Tubing |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
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Unitized seatstays |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Warranty |
lifetime |
lifetime |
lifetime |
lifetime |
lifetime |
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Fork |
100mm travel |
100mm travel |
100mm travel
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100mm travel |
80mm travel
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Suntour XCM |
Suntour XCT |
Suntour XCT |
Suntour XCT |
Suntour XCT |
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30mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
28mm stanchions |
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adj. preload (dual) |
adj. preload (dual) |
adj. preload (dual) |
adj. preload (single) |
adj. preload (dual) |
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Oversized handlebar
and stem |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Rear derailleur |
Alivio |
Acera |
Alivio |
Acera |
SRAM X-4 |
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Front derailleur |
Acera |
Altus |
Tourney |
Tourney |
Altus |
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Double wall rims |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Crank |
forged spyder |
pressed |
pressed |
forged spyder |
forged |
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Brakes |
disc |
disc |
disc |
disc |
disc |
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Pedals |
alloy |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
metal-cage |
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Tires |
Kenda Nevegal |
house brand |
house brand |
Kenda 879 |
house brand |
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Jagwire cables |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Comfort saddle |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Our assembly service / Premier
wheelwork |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Kickstand
waterbottle |
yes
yes |
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Chainguard |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Manufacturer |
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Boan |
Merida |
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Price |
$500 |
$530 |
$550 |
$450 |
$550 |
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* The Trek 3900 is the same bike without disc
brakes and retails for $460
** The Specialized Hardrock Disc fares worse
than the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc and the Specialized Hardrock
Disc still retails for $470! The Giant Rincon is a better buy either way.