Quote Originally Posted by drplasma64
I liked the feel of the trek 7200fx, but I wasn't too crazy about the shop. Can anyone recommend similar bikes of different brands?
I also think that you could try STI shifters, but I understand that riding with the trailerbike may be a bit more frightening with a slim road bike than with a hybrid.

However, I must tell you that I own a Trek 7200FX from last year and although I have switched to a road bike I still use it sometimes and every time I am surprised at the quality of this bike. It's amazingly efficient, every step on the pedal seems to be seamlessly transmitted to energy on the road and the shifters work SO well (Shimano Acera). I don't like the hybrid position so much anymore, but wow! when I ride this bike I understand why I got the cycling bug after I bought it.