Anyone Own a Trek FX bike?

[uforgot]

I have a 7.2fx. It's my around town, Katy Trail bike. If I had it as my primary road bike, for longer rides, etc, I would certainly go up to at least the 7.3fx, and even higher if you can swing it. Different fork, better frame and components. You may not want extreme upright. The upright on the Trek fx is really enough. Far more than a road bike with drop bars, but not as much as a comfort bike. A real good all-around bike.

[itself]

Yes, I'm looking for a performance bike, as we typcially ride 25+ miles at a time. I just think that even with the compact WSD bikes, that the stretch to the hoods will still have me fairly stretched out. I suppose it depends too on what modifications they can make with the stem and stack height.

Lisa

[Reesha]

I have a Trek Pilot 5.0 and before I lowered and rotated the handlebars it was quite upright. I also saw a woman with a Trek Pilot 1.2 today that had even taller handlebars. It was very upright, but still had the drops for multiple hand positions. I'd say the stem was a good three or four inches higher than the seat. A bike shop might be able to do that for you.

I'd also check out some touring bikes like the LHT from Surly.

If I were doing long rides, I'd worry about being able to have multiple hand positions. Flat handle bar bikes don't really allow for that.

[uforgot]

Yes, I'm looking for a performance bike, as we typcially ride 25+ miles at a time. I just think that even with the compact WSD bikes, that the stretch to the hoods will still have me fairly stretched out. I suppose it depends too on what modifications they can make with the stem and stack height.

Lisa

You should go try one out. I have really long legs compared to my arms and typically need a wsd bike, but my fx is just the regular one. I had a 90mm stem put on it and I don't feel stretched out at all. Of course the fx bikes are straight bar, and I'm sure that makes a big difference. Any trek dealer should have one, give it a try!

[Zen]

Any trek dealer should have one, give it a try!

I had to order the 7.6

[surgtech1956]

Last year I almost bought one, got a Giant OCR 3WSD instead. The only reason that led me away from a FX was the flat handlebars and the possibility of numbness, only having one position for your hands. In a way I wished I would have gotten an FX - I don't ride my road bike that much, I feel too self-conscious on it(I'm heavy - 210# and feel I'm almost too heavy for it) and ride my Trek 7100 more. I would test ride one. The specs are great, its like a road bike with flat bars. IMO you can't got wrong with a Trek.

[beccaB]

I have the 7.3fx and I love it. My husband has to wait for me some, but we do centuries together. I needed something more upright than a road bike because of my shoulder injury. I have gone through some potholes that had no effect on the wheels, where my husband's got some broken spokes and ended up at the shop. The 7.3fx is a real workhorse, but a good compromise for me.

[Zen]

Yes, I'm looking for a performance bike, as we typcially ride 25+ miles at a time.

I don't know what you have in mind when you use the term "performance bike".

Many bikes that aren't termed 'performance bikes' will easily take you twenty five miles.
Most riders rarely ride in the drops. Multiple hand positions are an easy fix with these

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

I have a 2008 7.5fx and I really enjoy riding it. It's my commuter bike mostly, but if I want to take a casual long ride, it's great for that too. I find it a very comforable ride. Can't go wrong with the FX.

However...if you're into "spirited" riding, I'd get a road bike. Climbing in the FX can be done pretty easily, but I don't find the position to be nearly as comfy as my road bike's. Also not sure if i could sprint away from dogs as well on the fx either, but I could probAbly reach the spray easier! LOL

Seriously-it's a great bike and it's purty too! :-)

[uforgot]

I don't know what you have in mind when you use the term "performance bike".

Many bikes that aren't termed 'performance bikes' will easily take you twenty five miles.
Most riders rarely ride in the drops. Multiple hand positions are an easy fix with these

I have those too, and they certainly are comfortable!

[Miranda]

I think it depends on what your desires or goals are on the upright position...

Is it you say just to not be too stretched out? Versus back issues?

Some peeps get the road bike geo and put flat bars on it. If you found you wanted to switch back, you could put the drops back on.

I almost bought a Trek FX. In fact, everyone was trying their best to talk me into getting one when I wasn't sure what I really wanted. Had the mtb first purchase. Well, trying to ride that on pavement suxed to no end.

Finally, when I found a road bike in my size to test ride it all came back to me. I love the drops of my old steele 10speed from being a kid. THAT is what I was looking for... and thought, "this is what a bike is suppose to feel like". I would have been regretting my FX purchase in no time.

No offense against them. They are fine bikes. I've test ridden. I'd ride it for a short spin. I just don't see riding 'performance' at a distance on one. Without being exhausted in a wasted energy way anyway.

There are a lot of things that can be done for the bike to fit. To get upright. To NOT be too stretched out. Have you been to a good bike fitter?

I just recently got a new road ride cuz my other was way too big for me in the frame size. Make sure you get that one right. The bars, stem, etc. can be switched up. But, cutting "too stretched out length" outta a too big top tube is a lost cause. Something I'm painfully aware of (physically and financially).

Good Luck!

[Photoflygirl]

I bought a Trek 7.5 FX WSD a couple months ago and LOVE IT!!! I rode my neighbors Trek 1500 WSD and it the position was too aggressive for my neck. I may have gotten used to it, but I just didn't like it. So I rode a few upright bikes and chose the 7.5 because it is comfortable but also fast, so I can keep up with other road bikes if I do a group ride. Did I mention my DH has his eye on it to use when his Trek mtb is in the shop??? LOL.