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Hello all,
After spending about 45 minutes at a local Trek dealer today I’ve narrowed down my favorite model.
Being 5’ 10” I figured I would fit on a Large frame for the Trek models. It turns out the Medium was the better fit. Just a heads up that the sizing can be deceiving until you actually try the bikes.
i tried an FX 1, Marlin 4, and a Verve Disc 1. The Verve was by far the most comfortable for me and what I’ll be picking up tomorrow. I really didn’t like being so high in the air.
After using a cheap Walmart Roadmaster the last couple years this is like riding on magic. Amazing!
Thanks everyone for the endless threads for research. I’ve learned a lot.
After spending about 45 minutes at a local Trek dealer today I’ve narrowed down my favorite model.
Being 5’ 10” I figured I would fit on a Large frame for the Trek models. It turns out the Medium was the better fit. Just a heads up that the sizing can be deceiving until you actually try the bikes.
i tried an FX 1, Marlin 4, and a Verve Disc 1. The Verve was by far the most comfortable for me and what I’ll be picking up tomorrow. I really didn’t like being so high in the air.
After using a cheap Walmart Roadmaster the last couple years this is like riding on magic. Amazing!
Thanks everyone for the endless threads for research. I’ve learned a lot.
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Congratulations! You're fortunate to have had the opportunity to actually ride several bikes prior to buying. Great choice btw. Enjoy your ride!
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I'm not in the market for a new bike, but you might want to post where you found new bikes to try, as several have stated they are looking for a new bike, but none are available at their dealers. Congrats on finding a new bike and have fun on ii! Agree with sizing-hard to judge until you actually sit on a bike.
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Brought it home finally.
I used it with the bike trailer and my one year old. I haven’t ridden since last fall and this ride was effortless. Amazing what a quality bike can do.
I used it with the bike trailer and my one year old. I haven’t ridden since last fall and this ride was effortless. Amazing what a quality bike can do.
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I'm not in the market for a new bike, but you might want to post where you found new bikes to try, as several have stated they are looking for a new bike, but none are available at their dealers. Congrats on finding a new bike and have fun on ii! Agree with sizing-hard to judge until you actually sit on a bike.
I road trails on a Gary Fisher full suspension throughout my 30s, now 52, but quit due to the chiropractic costs riding over logs and pot holes was causing me, lol. I really like the geometry of this bike at my current age and we hope to ride a lot of rail trails locally and in neighboring Wisconsin this year.
I'll let you know how we like them after our first ride.
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Here it is finally.
I haven't decided if the saddle is going to be comfortable yet long term, but I'll give it another month before I know for sure. The Bontrager Boulevard saddle was a lot more comfortable than what came on the FX 1 or Marlin 4. I was using a Schwinn extra wide saddle on my old bike and it was perfect. I sold it with that saddle so I have to start over unfortunately. I sold the old bike within 12 hours of posting which is amazing.
I haven't decided if the saddle is going to be comfortable yet long term, but I'll give it another month before I know for sure. The Bontrager Boulevard saddle was a lot more comfortable than what came on the FX 1 or Marlin 4. I was using a Schwinn extra wide saddle on my old bike and it was perfect. I sold it with that saddle so I have to start over unfortunately. I sold the old bike within 12 hours of posting which is amazing.
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I'm around the same height. Does the store let you bike around inside the store?
Does the Verve have good shocks?
I have a Electra Townie and regret the townie doesn't have shocks. So I feel every bump in the sidewalk alot more than my cheap walmart bike.
Does the Verve have good shocks?
I have a Electra Townie and regret the townie doesn't have shocks. So I feel every bump in the sidewalk alot more than my cheap walmart bike.
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I rode around in the parking lot and street near the store. I’m sure I could of ridden much further if I wanted but I already knew that was my favorite. You just know I guess.
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Hello all,
After spending about 45 minutes at a local Trek dealer today I’ve narrowed down my favorite model.
Being 5’ 10” I figured I would fit on a Large frame for the Trek models. It turns out the Medium was the better fit. Just a heads up that the sizing can be deceiving until you actually try the bikes.
i tried an FX 1, Marlin 4, and a Verve Disc 1. The Verve was by far the most comfortable for me and what I’ll be picking up tomorrow. I really didn’t like being so high in the air.
After using a cheap Walmart Roadmaster the last couple years this is like riding on magic. Amazing!
Thanks everyone for the endless threads for research. I’ve learned a lot.
After spending about 45 minutes at a local Trek dealer today I’ve narrowed down my favorite model.
Being 5’ 10” I figured I would fit on a Large frame for the Trek models. It turns out the Medium was the better fit. Just a heads up that the sizing can be deceiving until you actually try the bikes.
i tried an FX 1, Marlin 4, and a Verve Disc 1. The Verve was by far the most comfortable for me and what I’ll be picking up tomorrow. I really didn’t like being so high in the air.
After using a cheap Walmart Roadmaster the last couple years this is like riding on magic. Amazing!
Thanks everyone for the endless threads for research. I’ve learned a lot.