I’ve been looking for a trail or xc bike for a while and my lbs has the 2019 trail 4 on sale from 1500 to 1350. Checked reviews online but didn’t find much. I like the bike but don’t love the coil fork. Any thoughts on the specs below? Thanks for the help!
Frame -SmartForm C2 alloy Fork -RockShox 30 Silver TK, 100mm, Coil, 42mm offset Crankset -FSA Gamma Pro, 30t Bottom Bracket -FSA MegaExo Shifters -Shimano SLX, 11-speed Rear Derailleur -Shimano SLX Rear Cogs -Sunrace, 11-42, 11-speed Number of Gears -11 Brake Type -Hydraulic Disc Brake Brakes -Shimano MT200, 160/160mm Brake Levers -Shimano MT200 Rims -WTB STX i23 TCS, 32-hole, tubeless-ready Front Hub -Formula QR Rear Hub -Boost QR with HG driver Wheel Size M: 29 inches Tires -WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25 in. DNA Compound Tire Width -2.25 inches Handlebar -Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm Stem -Cannondale C3, 3D forged 6061 alloy, 1-1/8, 31.8, 7° Seat Post -Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.6 x 350mm Saddle -Cannondale Stage 3 Pedals -Cannondale Platform Headset -Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 in. reducer Chain -KMC X11, 11-speed Weight -29 lbs. 8 oz.
Kinda pricey for the specs. You can find these models used fairly cheap. Otherwise, change the fork and just replace/upgrade as stuff fails. Tires are usually first to go as grip preference dictates.
It’s in Canadian dollars so not as pricey as if USD. But yeah agreed tires go straight away and would like to replace the fork. I haven’t bought yet, still deciding...