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I want to get into biking, what kind of bike should I buy?

Old 09-05-15, 06:48 PM
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He's very happy with the 7.2. When I test rode the two bikes, I liked the way the 7.3 shifted better, liked that it was a tad lighter, and preferred the Iso grips on the 7.3. This was comparing '14 models.
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Old 09-05-15, 09:32 PM
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BTW, there's an Official Trek FX thread in the Hybrid Forum if you'd like extensive (endless?) discussion of the merits of the various FX models.
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Originally Posted by chris87

So for now I think I'm going to go back on Wednesday and test ride the 7.2. Do you guys think there is a huge difference between the 7.2 and 7.3, would it be worth it to spend the extra $170 to get it?
These reviewers didn't feel the 7.3 was worth the extra money over the 7.2. I found this article back when I was looking at hybrids for my first bike. I almost went for the 7.2.

The Best Hybrid Bike | The Sweethome

I'm looking at adventure road bikes for my next bike because I want the variety of hand positions and the option of leaning forward into a more "aero" position when encountering headwinds. I start to feel the hand fatigue from having only one position about half way into my 12-13 mile commute ride - I usually cope with shaking my hands and leaning back a bit to stretch them.

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I decided to get the Trek FX 7.3. I don't have it yet because they need to order the color I want. I test rode both the 7.2 and 7.3 several times. They were almost identical, but I think the 7.3 shifted a lot smoother. It also has the blender stem to mount a computer, which I like as the computer is much more integrated with the bike. I decided to get a computer too, as I want to use the bike for fitness and it will help me a lot with that.
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Congrats on your purchase. Hope it arrives soon and is a heap of fun!
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Originally Posted by chris87
I decided to get the Trek FX 7.3. I don't have it yet because they need to order the color I want. I test rode both the 7.2 and 7.3 several times. They were almost identical, but I think the 7.3 shifted a lot smoother. It also has the blender stem to mount a computer, which I like as the computer is much more integrated with the bike. I decided to get a computer too, as I want to use the bike for fitness and it will help me a lot with that.
Congrats on your new bike! I believe the 7.3fx also has interior cable routing for a sleeker look vs the 7.2. I was stuck between the 8.3ds and 7.3 fx on my first bike earlier this year but I ended up with a 7.2 fx. Kind of regret it though, wish I would of bought the 8.3 DS because now I just bought the emonda s4 . Lost over 60lbs over the summer biking over 1300 miles, combined with diet and weight lifting. Beware though, you're probably going to fall in love with biking all over again and you're gonna ditch your hybrid eventually like most of us. But it's a great entry bike to test the waters of what your looking to do. And it's still a great bike to use for exercise and commuting regardless.
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Old 10-04-15, 08:24 PM
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hi bikers! A question, which is better to buy? Giant escape 2 2016 or fuji absolute 1.7 2014? The two for similar price thanks
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So at this point I'm not really sure what to get. Should I get a mountain bike or a hybrid (or another bike other than that)? Also, what price range should I be realistically looking at? I don't want to be competitive, or a pro or anything, I just want something that will be durable and reliable with minimal maintenance.
Recreational cyclocross. Drop bars for comfort on road rides, 700c rims which take the fastest tires.
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