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Trek 4500 Reviews
Description: (
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Frame - Alpha SL Aluminum
Front Suspension - RockShox Dart 1 w/preload, 80mm
Wheels - Alloy front, Shimano RM60 rear hub; Bontrager Camino rims
Crank - Shimano MC09 42/32/22
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore
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Reviews
Pros
price, strength, component quality
Cons
uncomfortable seat
Review
This was my first mountain bike and I've been riding it hard for a year now. I'm 6 foot tall and not a lightweight at all and it has held up wonderfully.




reviewed by guest on November 14, 2009
Pros
Inexpensive, great componants, lasts a long time
Good bang for the buck
Cons
None
Pros
its a good bike get me through the tough spots and can take a pretty good beating and its light
Cons
ive owned the bike since may of this year 09 and i have gone through 3 freewheel hubs a cassette one i am still waiting for to be covered under warranty its been three months
Review
its a great entry level bike good for any one just getting into the sport but if you are hard on equipment maybe you need something more expensive
Pros
Strong Frame, smooth ride, suspension has adjustment and lock feature, good for price.
Cons
gear change "clunks" as far as seating... I've seen worse, but with padding in shorts, theres no problem.
Review
my first quality bike, you pay what you get for. just proper maintenance and check ups on frame, it should last for a while. But desire to upgrade soon...




reviewed by guest on March 26, 2009
Pros
Upgraded suspension to a Dart 3 with lockout.
Light frame, solid construction.
Cons
Horrible seat, first thing to be replaced.
Review
After upgrading from a ancient Trek 820 this year I can't believe how much easier life is with a aluminum frame. One of my riding buddies had a 4500 from a few years ago so I took the plunge and did a major upgrade. After the first few rides this year I can say its well worth the money. Smooth shifting and a great bike. The lockout feature on the Dart 3 is well worth the extra money if you do any sort of road or paved trail riding. MSRP is now $659 for the '09 year.
Pros
24 gears good v brakes very light for the price
Cons
Bad Crank uncomfertable seat
Review
buy if u want a hard tail thats pretty light