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Trek 3900

★★★★☆
4.5

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Pros

  • Handles well (73)
  • Durable (68)
  • Good geometry (56)
  • Lightweight (55)
  • Great components (35)
  • Comfortable (9)
  • Smooth ride (3)
  • Good price (2)
  • Absolute bargain (1)
  • Affordable (1)
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Cons

  • Poor components (12)
  • Heavy (10)
  • Uncomfortable seat (5)
  • Too rigid (2)
  • Bad seat (1)
  • Cheap paintjob (1)
  • Cheap pedals (1)
  • Factory seat undesirable (1)
  • Fork stinks (1)

Best Uses

  • Urban riding (53)
  • Climbing (42)
  • Descending (39)
  • Single track (28)
  • Trail riding (19)
  • Technical riding (18)
  • Mountain biking (4)
  • Casual riding (3)
  • Bike path (2)
  • Decending (2)
 
 
 

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Whether you're cruising local wooded trails or simply enjoying bike paths for fitness and fun, Trek's 3900 is the perfect ride. You'll appreciate the…

Specification Description
Model 1016600015, 1016600016, 1016600019, 1016600028
UPC 745889491906
Brakeset Tektro V w/Shimano EF50 levers
Cassette SRAM PG830 11-32, 8 speed
Crank SR Suntour XCC-T102 42/34/24
Crank Shimano M191, 42/34/24
Frame Alpha White Aluminum
Frame Alpha White Aluminum w/externally relieved head tube, bi-axial down tube, disc compatible dropouts
Frame Alpha White Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, bi-oval down tube w/integrated gusset, rack and fender mounts, disc compatible dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger
Front Derailleur Shimano C050
Front Derailleur Shimano C051
Front Suspension SR Suntour SF9 XCT V2 w/coil spring, preload, 100mm
Front Suspension SR Suntour XCT V2 w/preload, 80mm
Front Suspension SR Suntour XCT V2, 100mm
Front Suspension SR Suntour XCT V2, 80mm
Handlebars Bontrager Approved Riser, 30mm rise
Handlebars Bontrager Approved, 30mm rise
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Headset VP-A68-TK, 1-1/8" semi-cartridge, sealed
Headset VP-A76C-TK, 1 1/8" semi-cartridge, sealed
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Pedals Nylon platform
Pedals Wellgo nylon platform
Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur Shimano M360
Saddle Bontrager Approved
Saddle Bontrager SSR
Seat Post Bontrager Approved
Seat Post Bontrager SSR, 20mm offset
Seat Post Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset
Shifters Shimano EF50, 8 speed
Sizes 13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5"
Stem Bontrager Approved, 25 degree
Tires Bontrager Connection Trail, 26x2.0"; 27 tpi
Tires Bontrager LT-3, 26x2.0"
Wheels Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Matrix 550 rims
Wheels Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Matrix 550 rims w/brushed sidewalls
Wheels Formula Alloy FM31 hubs; Bontrager 550 rims w/brushed sidewalls

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 15, 2009

Trek 3900 Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[14 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
A great beginner bike (2006 MY)

"I'm not too new, or very experienced w/ mountain bikes, just so you know.Light if you compare this to an all steel bike. Very satisfying. For the price you pay for this, it's well worth it. Great tires, the Bontrager Connection Trail tires are satifying on and off the pavement. The tread pattern is curved for great pavement cornering, and a stright center of rubber for strightline stability. Plus, the tires..." Read Full Review »

Sep 23, 2007 by AWDfreak

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Alright bike

"This bike is pretty good for the money but the shox and gears have problems alot. The bike doesnt take rough riding like slick rock or any boulders. You could get this bike but specialized makes a bike for this price that is much better in every aspect...." Read Full Review »

Feb 28, 2008 by Bike Maniac

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[14 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 3900 Review

A great beginner bike (2006 MY)

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Poor Components

    Best Uses

  • Climbing
  • Single Track
  • Technical Riding
 

"I'm not too new, or very experienced w/ mountain bikes, just so you know.Light if you compare this to an all steel bike. Very satisfying. For the price you pay for this, it's well worth it. Great tires, the Bontrager Connection Trail tires are satifying on and off the pavement. The tread pattern …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 23 2007
AWDfreak
The San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
I am:
  • Weekend Warrior
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 3900 Review

Unique Matte Finish Color

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Handles Well

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Trail Riding
  • Urban Riding
 

"This is a great entry level bike. I bought the 18" model in Khaki. I'm only 5'8" 165lbs and this fit me very well. Looks better in person then in the picture, has a cool matte finish to it. Rides smooth and handles exceptionally well. I like my fork to be a little stiffer then avg. so this felt a li …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 25 2009
keith
elk river, MN
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
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Price: $329.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 3900 Review

great all around bike for a great price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Price

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Alot of people I see complaining about cheap components on this bike, and about it being heavy, and a few other things. Here's the opinion of someone who doesn't know all the lingo. This is a great bike for the price. It's made well, works well, and if you take care of it, will last you a long ti …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 16 2009
trumpet guy
Philadelphia, Pa
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 3900 Review

Perfect bike for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Geometry
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Climbing
  • Descending
  • Technical Riding
 

"It is a great bike and has a affordable price if you are on a budget, Handles great when climbing hills or decending and it is also great in technical terain like rocky hills or mud or rutted out trails, Perfect all around bike. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2008
none
Baltimore MD
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Trek 3900 Review

Another great bike from Trek!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Smooth ride
  • Smooth suspension

    Cons

  • Gears
  • Poor Components

    Best Uses

  • Descending
  • Trail riding
 

"I ride this bike to class during the week and often try to hit the trails on the weekends. For the money, I don't think you could get a better bike. This bike is perfect for beginners or intermediate riders looking for a bike to upgrade and customize. Overall, this bike is great! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 18 2008
GSUEagle
Statesboro, GA
I am:
  • Weekend Warrior
 
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