Realize they are both fairly similar, but trying see if the $300 will make much of a difference. Leaning towards the 7, but just want to be sure.
Been MTB about 1.5 years now – mostly XC and some smaller jumps / drops. I’m about 6’1” and 225 if that means anything.
Top Fuel 7 – $2,500 – https://www.shoptrekbikes.com/product/trek-top-fuel-7-439131-1.htm
Top Fuel 5 Gen 3 – $2,200 – https://www.shoptrekbikes.com/product/trek-top-fuel-5-gen-3-800135-1.htm
The 5 actually has a little more travel on the front forks (130 vs 120). Both have 120 in the rear. But I’m new enough that I really don’t know much about the various components. I’m riding a Marlin 6 now and have learned a bunch, but I do feel I’m at the spot where I’ve outgrown the bike and I can gain a bunch from the full suspension.
Appreciate any assistance or input!
by AU_Bandit6
2 Comments
I’d go with the 7. Just about everything about it is a step better and well worth the $300 across all of it.
I’d also go with the 7. I don’t believe the gen 3 made all that much of a difference to the bike, and the components are better even if it’s just $300