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10-16-13, 12:22 PM
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10-16-13, 01:07 PM
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10-17-13, 11:40 AM
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10-17-13, 12:08 PM
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[ADD] I'm sure the disc brakes will come in handy in incremental weather. I do ride in the rain, but not when it's pouring down.
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10-17-13, 12:22 PM
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I would pick an FX unless you plan on riding off-road a lot. I actually bought an 8.4 DS thinking the disc brakes and front suspension would be good to have. I happened to test-ride a 7.5 FX 2 days after I made the purchase on one of my regular routes and decided that its carbon fork and V-brakes were good enough. I exchanged the DS with the FX the next day. This may not apply to everyone, but I thought I'd share my personal experience.
[ADD] I'm sure the disc brakes will come in handy in incremental weather. I do ride in the rain, but not when it's pouring down.
[ADD] I'm sure the disc brakes will come in handy in incremental weather. I do ride in the rain, but not when it's pouring down.
10-17-13, 01:04 PM
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Thanks, Daihard. I am leaning towards 7.2 FX with Disc brakes. There are a lot of hills in the area where I ride, hence my preference for disc brakes and lighter weight without the front suspension. 7.5 FX is nice, but I have a carbon road bike and thought it'd be best to keep the FX under budget.
Do disc brakes have advantages over rim brakes on hills? (Just curious. I'm relatively new myself.)
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10-17-13, 01:32 PM
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I'm sure that depends on the road condition, weather, and the type of riding. I'm looking for better braking power overall for downhill reasons and weather.
10-17-13, 04:06 PM
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I didn't try an FX. Wanted a DS without a doubt. Tried the 8.3 w/o hydraulic disks and then the 8.4 with them. Huge difference in braking.
10-18-13, 04:20 AM
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I have a GF Utopia (the predecessor to the DS bikes) and my wife has a 7.2 FX. I used to take mine off road occasionally but haven't in over a year. I still like riding mine over the FX bike. My wife and I are about the same height so her bike fits me well and mine fits her well. Now, she enjoys riding her FX more than the DS. The geometry is different. I'd recommend trying both and seeing what you like and what feels right for you.
10-18-13, 10:51 PM
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Here is my brand new 2014 Giant Escape RX Composite hybrid bicycle. I am a very happy and proud owner of this machine. 
10-19-13, 06:46 PM
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My Trek 720, Just a hybrid bike, in a Normal Midwestern town .
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10-20-13, 02:06 PM
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Nice Trek, Gravity Aided! What is that hanging from the handle bars?
10-20-13, 04:47 PM
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My Giant Cypress DX.
I changed out the seat, handle bars and shifters since I got it.
I'm thinking about getting a mountain bike next.
10-20-13, 05:18 PM
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I have the same bike in the Gray. I love mine just as well and I have had mine since July and I have put some miles on mine. I just need a few accessories I want to add to it.
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10-20-13, 06:41 PM
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10-22-13, 08:45 AM
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10-22-13, 02:48 PM
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10-23-13, 03:15 AM
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10-23-13, 01:29 PM
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Magenta is the color to be precise 
Fizik is manufacturer, Tundra2 is the model, I bought it here >
https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=...;product=51677
Fizik is manufacturer, Tundra2 is the model, I bought it here >
https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=...;product=51677
10-25-13, 06:34 PM
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