Question for Trek Bike riders

[bikerHen]

I went bike shopping this morning with by sister. The bike that felt the best was a Trek 7.2fx. I know nothing about Treks. Does anyone have an opinion on this bike? It's more of a hybrid style and is well suited for the type of riding she will be doing. My sister is not a compulsive bike shoppers, so she had to go home and think about it a bit more. I don't understand that kind of thinking at all! Any and all opinions would be great. bikerHen

[Duck on Wheels]

I have the Trek 7.6, which is pretty much the same bike but with fancier wheels. I'm quite happy with her. I did switch the saddle right away. Otherwise, I have no complaints. I do like the semi-upright position. In fact, I might like it even more upright, but am ok with the fx configuration, which is sorta partway aerodynamic. Don't know what else to tell you, but trying out different bikes is definitely the way to choose. Some bikes fit better than others, and then the next person will find that it's a different bike that fits best.

[maryellen]

I got a Trek 7500 FX in 2003 for my first bike -- it would be the 7.5 of today. I've been very happy with it and just got a road bike in 2006. Can't remember what the price difference is but she might want to try the 7.5 or higher just to feel the difference.

[DeeDee]

I think my torso length is fairly avg. and I'm 5'5" tall. However, with my 7.2 Trek FX WSD bike, I find that the seat sits too close to the handle bar. I've pushed the seat back as far as it will go, but I still feel a little cramped. You might have your sister compare the WSD and the unisex bike. Other than that, Trek makes a great bike and I liked the FX much better than the hybrid.

Good Luck

[uforgot]

The 7.2fx WSD was my first "serious" bike. I loved it. I could ride it on the katy trail and also the road for club rides. It's not as "hybrid" as other bikes. (Trek actually does not call it a hybrid, but a fitness bike) No suspension, which makes for a lighter ride! I love that bike, now it's my commuter with a rack and lights, and it was a fairly inexpensive way to see whether I would love riding, and what I wanted in the long run. It has had no issues in two years. I heartily recommend it!

As for fit, I'm 5'5", but I have a fairly long inseam compared to arm length, so the Trek WSD's are perfect. You may want to try the regular 7.2fx and compare to the WSD.

[singletrackmind]

We have 5 Treks, all are mid-level, two mtbs, two road bikes, one cheapo tandem. Our choices were good bikes for the price and as components have worn out we've upgraded. All our Treks are steel and are 25, 17, 17, 15 and 14 years old and still ridden regularly. One frame was warranty repaired and repainted by Trek without a problem (I cracked a seat stay on one of the mtbs).

So long as the bike fits.