Quote Originally Posted by Tiddle View Post
Lighter than a trek FX ....YAY that's good news

I've just ordered a Cross Check to replace my trek 7.3 FX, relieved to hear it will be a bit lighter. (Might start a new thread on this so I don't hijack this one)

I talked DH out of buying a roof rack cause I didn't think I'd be able to lift the steel that high. Have you tried lifting it up onto the rack yet, or above your head?
If you look at my photo here of my "matching" car and bike, you will note that the trunk is quite high - at least for someone who is 5'3 in her stocking feet:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=37052&page=3 and scroll down the page.

My Trek 7.6 is quite the chore to get it up on the rack, and it isn't just due to the sloping top tube, the weight plays a role as well. My all-steel Surly Long Haul Trucker is quite noticeably lighter and takes much less effort to get it on my rack. That doesn't mean that the Trek weighs 30 pounds or anything, I think it is in the low-20 pound range.

The LHT LOOKS smaller than the Trek, unless they are standing side by side - they are close to the same length and it is only the different geometry and the smaller wheels of the Surly that makes it look smaller. It really isn't though, outside of the 26-inch wheels. Eventually I will be adding fenders and racks to the LHT (the fenders will come in a couple of weeks) and it will be interesting to see what that does to the weight.