Quote Originally Posted by drplasma64
I bought a trek 7200FX ($330) and am really enjoying it. But maybe next year I'll think about upgrading my old road bike (12 speed, downtube shifters) or getting a new one as my distances are increasing.
Yeah, the thing about road bikes is they are built for speed and covering the distance and bike paths are not conducive to either of those things. Not to rain on your road bike parade, of course. If you do go with either of those Treks, you will find yourself wanting to ride like the wind!!

P.S. I think now is the time to buy anything cheap.