Official Trek FX Thread
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Some really nice bikes in this thread. I've always liked the FX but just wish Trek would step it up and offer disc brakes on the high end model. Hopefully for 2016 they will.
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Just recently purchased a 7.3FX. Size 17.5.
I was actually intent on buying the 7.2 but after testing the 7.3 and the Giant Escape 2, I changed my mind. I'm just a casual cyclist and I don't know much about bicycles but both felt much better than the 7.2. In the end it was a close call but I went with the 7.3.
I'm amazed at how light weight this bicycle is. In comparison, my old Panasonic Sport 500 weighs a ton!
Added a red&white sticker next to the white Trek lettering just to make mine easier to find when stacked next to similar Trek or black bicycles.
I was actually intent on buying the 7.2 but after testing the 7.3 and the Giant Escape 2, I changed my mind. I'm just a casual cyclist and I don't know much about bicycles but both felt much better than the 7.2. In the end it was a close call but I went with the 7.3.
I'm amazed at how light weight this bicycle is. In comparison, my old Panasonic Sport 500 weighs a ton!
Added a red&white sticker next to the white Trek lettering just to make mine easier to find when stacked next to similar Trek or black bicycles.
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2015 7.4 FX disc. DuoTrap integrated stay. Had a heckuva time finding an android app that worked with my LG3 (doesnt support ANT) to recognize the DT sensor. Finally, found Wahoo Fitness app recognized it via BlueTooth.
Working flawlessly. Fun bike!
Working flawlessly. Fun bike!
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Actually I really like your upgrades. Just complete the tiagra 11-28 groupset and it'll be perfect.
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Why is that?
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And I wouldn't swap the shifters or crankset. Shifters function flawlessly, and the crankset is a OEM 105, so it would cost me money just for a different print on the crank arm. FD works great, so that leaves the RD, chain and cassette, which I'm leaning to 105 within the next 1,000 miles or so. And whitewall tires would look even better. But these are brand new so I won't change them for a while.
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I bought a used 2009 FX 7.2 in matt gold because I wanted to try something more modern than my '90's cross bikes. Plus, it comes in a 25" frame which gives a nice fit for this tall guy. But dang is it harsh - sporty, yes, but it rattled my vertebrae out of alignment! I gained a new appreciation for my old steel bikes (Specialized Crossroads), which are smooth as butter, and great on rough streets and trails. The Trek is fast, light, and looks great - but it's no good for trails. The quest has been to temper the ride with bolt-on replacements - suspended saddle, larger pedals, ergo grips/bar ends, and finally, fatter tires (Kenda Kwest 40C's ). It's better, but not butter. The lesson for me is what's good for racing isn't particularly good for recreational riding.
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I have a 2006 7.5, it's my 'go to' bike. The one thing that I always wished for was a carbon fiber fork, to soften the ride a bit. I get a lot of road vibration up through the handle bars. That is until this last winter when I put on carbon bars and stem. What a world of difference it makes! They really dampen the vibration, and make the ride much more comfortable. It's was noticable on the first ride.
Other than putting on 25mm tires, no other real upgrades.
Other than putting on 25mm tires, no other real upgrades.
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I bought a 7.2 FX this past weekend (as I mentioned earlier in another post). I have been riding it for the past two days and I'm not wowed or overly thrilled so far. Brake arms are easily moved with my hands (tried tightening them but they still have too much play ), Front derailleur scrapes with chain at low/medium speeds (this is while using the middle plate; not even talking about large plate or small plate): the cover over these front plates is plastic.
I'm guessing (hoping) it's just a case of a sloppy bike shop mechanic who slapped it together quickly.
Also, I got a new saddle for it today: ARS 5020. Pedals are too narrow: will be getting wider pedals soon .
I'm guessing (hoping) it's just a case of a sloppy bike shop mechanic who slapped it together quickly.
Also, I got a new saddle for it today: ARS 5020. Pedals are too narrow: will be getting wider pedals soon .
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My new 2015 Trek 7.2 FX
After a decade of not riding a bicycle, I finally came back with my purchase of a 2015 Trek 7.2 FX. Boy, what a joy it was to start riding a bicycle again. I have forgotten how much fun it was to ride a bicycle versus driving a car. Compare to what I used to own, it moves faster & smoother than I have ever experienced. The only difference is that the ride is more rigid/harsh than before, as I can feel even the smaller bumps. So far, I have been very happy with the purchase but I have encountered two issues during my last few rides.
Recently, I grabbed my sister and we went riding on a bike trail through the parks and streets. It took 2 hours for us to ride 13 miles since I frequently ended up waiting for my sister to catch up on her comfort-style hybrid bike with the fatter tires. Around the half way point, I noticed some soreness in the perineum area while riding. I ended up adjusting my position on the saddle by occasionally sitting further back on the saddle or standing up for a minute,which relieve some of the soreness.Once the ride was over, I didn't feel any more soreness except when I hopped on the bike to run a quick errand later that day and the day after. At first I have thought it might be the saddle that I am on but now I wonder whether it is my style of riding or how long it has been since I have been on the bike that are the major causes? Should I have been standing up more often instead of sitting down through most of the trip? I am planning a trip back to my LBS to look over how I am riding but any comment/suggestions before then are welcome.
Second, I also notice more discomfort in my palms during the "long" ride. I think the likely cause is that I have been holding the grip tighter than required. I probably need to relax my grip a little more.
In any case, I will be back on the trail this weekend. I am going to see if incorporating some changes in my riding will alleviate some of the issues that I have been having.
Recently, I grabbed my sister and we went riding on a bike trail through the parks and streets. It took 2 hours for us to ride 13 miles since I frequently ended up waiting for my sister to catch up on her comfort-style hybrid bike with the fatter tires. Around the half way point, I noticed some soreness in the perineum area while riding. I ended up adjusting my position on the saddle by occasionally sitting further back on the saddle or standing up for a minute,which relieve some of the soreness.Once the ride was over, I didn't feel any more soreness except when I hopped on the bike to run a quick errand later that day and the day after. At first I have thought it might be the saddle that I am on but now I wonder whether it is my style of riding or how long it has been since I have been on the bike that are the major causes? Should I have been standing up more often instead of sitting down through most of the trip? I am planning a trip back to my LBS to look over how I am riding but any comment/suggestions before then are welcome.
Second, I also notice more discomfort in my palms during the "long" ride. I think the likely cause is that I have been holding the grip tighter than required. I probably need to relax my grip a little more.
In any case, I will be back on the trail this weekend. I am going to see if incorporating some changes in my riding will alleviate some of the issues that I have been having.
#113
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I bought a 7.2 FX this past weekend (as I mentioned earlier in another post). I have been riding it for the past two days and I'm not wowed or overly thrilled so far. Brake arms are easily moved with my hands (tried tightening them but they still have too much play ), Front derailleur scrapes with chain at low/medium speeds (this is while using the middle plate; not even talking about large plate or small plate): the cover over these front plates is plastic.
I'm guessing (hoping) it's just a case of a sloppy bike shop mechanic who slapped it together quickly.
Also, I got a new saddle for it today: ARS 5020. Pedals are too narrow: will be getting wider pedals soon .
I'm guessing (hoping) it's just a case of a sloppy bike shop mechanic who slapped it together quickly.
Also, I got a new saddle for it today: ARS 5020. Pedals are too narrow: will be getting wider pedals soon .
#114
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After a decade of not riding a bicycle, I finally came back with my purchase of a 2015 Trek 7.2 FX. Boy, what a joy it was to start riding a bicycle again. I have forgotten how much fun it was to ride a bicycle versus driving a car. Compare to what I used to own, it moves faster & smoother than I have ever experienced. The only difference is that the ride is more rigid/harsh than before, as I can feel even the smaller bumps. So far, I have been very happy with the purchase but I have encountered two issues during my last few rides.
Recently, I grabbed my sister and we went riding on a bike trail through the parks and streets. It took 2 hours for us to ride 13 miles since I frequently ended up waiting for my sister to catch up on her comfort-style hybrid bike with the fatter tires. Around the half way point, I noticed some soreness in the perineum area while riding. I ended up adjusting my position on the saddle by occasionally sitting further back on the saddle or standing up for a minute,which relieve some of the soreness.Once the ride was over, I didn't feel any more soreness except when I hopped on the bike to run a quick errand later that day and the day after. At first I have thought it might be the saddle that I am on but now I wonder whether it is my style of riding or how long it has been since I have been on the bike that are the major causes? Should I have been standing up more often instead of sitting down through most of the trip? I am planning a trip back to my LBS to look over how I am riding but any comment/suggestions before then are welcome.
Second, I also notice more discomfort in my palms during the "long" ride. I think the likely cause is that I have been holding the grip tighter than required. I probably need to relax my grip a little more.
In any case, I will be back on the trail this weekend. I am going to see if incorporating some changes in my riding will alleviate some of the issues that I have been having.
Recently, I grabbed my sister and we went riding on a bike trail through the parks and streets. It took 2 hours for us to ride 13 miles since I frequently ended up waiting for my sister to catch up on her comfort-style hybrid bike with the fatter tires. Around the half way point, I noticed some soreness in the perineum area while riding. I ended up adjusting my position on the saddle by occasionally sitting further back on the saddle or standing up for a minute,which relieve some of the soreness.Once the ride was over, I didn't feel any more soreness except when I hopped on the bike to run a quick errand later that day and the day after. At first I have thought it might be the saddle that I am on but now I wonder whether it is my style of riding or how long it has been since I have been on the bike that are the major causes? Should I have been standing up more often instead of sitting down through most of the trip? I am planning a trip back to my LBS to look over how I am riding but any comment/suggestions before then are welcome.
Second, I also notice more discomfort in my palms during the "long" ride. I think the likely cause is that I have been holding the grip tighter than required. I probably need to relax my grip a little more.
In any case, I will be back on the trail this weekend. I am going to see if incorporating some changes in my riding will alleviate some of the issues that I have been having.
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Bought an 15 FX 7.1 and so far not to impressed. This is my first major LBS bike (coming from mostly BSO bikes from my child hood and a few I bought recently but returned per comments here). My hands/forearms feel absolutely horrible after about 6 miles, heard this could be the Handle bar or grips? Also having issues with the crank or chain on the front derailer (3rd) and between 5-7 on the rear. Bike was supposedly verified by a master tech (had to wait an hour). Bringing it back for a look over. I figured for the $439 price tag I would have a pretty solid out the door ride, but not the case atm. Really didn't want to dump additional money on it for ride quality (the saddle is awesome though).
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Bought an 15 FX 7.1 and so far not to impressed. This is my first major LBS bike (coming from mostly BSO bikes from my child hood and a few I bought recently but returned per comments here). My hands/forearms feel absolutely horrible after about 6 miles, heard this could be the Handle bar or grips? Also having issues with the crank or chain on the front derailer (3rd) and between 5-7 on the rear. Bike was supposedly verified by a master tech (had to wait an hour). Bringing it back for a look over. I figured for the $439 price tag I would have a pretty solid out the door ride, but not the case atm. Really didn't want to dump additional money on it for ride quality (the saddle is awesome though).
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TakingMyTime, I've been back into riding for 2 weeks, off and on with several bikes (BSO ones I ended up returning). Been on the 7.1 for about 3-4 days (6 miles a day time permitting, hoping for more this week). When I bring it back to the shop for the crank/chain issue would it be worth "upgrading" to a 7.2? Or maybe return the Trek for something else? I understand its Entry but it still stings the wallet if its not a decent bike. My max would be $450, think I could swing a haggle deal on the 7.2 or what not?
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TakingMyTime, I've been back into riding for 2 weeks, off and on with several bikes (BSO ones I ended up returning). Been on the 7.1 for about 3-4 days (6 miles a day time permitting, hoping for more this week). When I bring it back to the shop for the crank/chain issue would it be worth "upgrading" to a 7.2? Or maybe return the Trek for something else? I understand its Entry but it still stings the wallet if its not a decent bike. My max would be $450, think I could swing a haggle deal on the 7.2 or what not?
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The H1 saddle on my 7.4 is not bad. Comfortable enough for a good 25 mile or so ride.
Interesting comment on the 7.1, I have co-worker who purchased just a few days. I will ask her to see what she thinks. The only difference between the 7.1 and 7.2 is the handlebar from what I can tell.
Interesting comment on the 7.1, I have co-worker who purchased just a few days. I will ask her to see what she thinks. The only difference between the 7.1 and 7.2 is the handlebar from what I can tell.