I test rode Trek FX 7.6 on Thursday evening. That red is nice.... and the bike handled like a dream but I ultimately decided against it for several reasons, the main being the the lack of a triple chain ring. Yes, they thought it could be changed, but thought it would be easier to buy a bike that already had one. However my wrists were very un-comforatable with the flat bar, which was by the way, much too wide for me. They said they could cut the handlebars down, and put on bar ends, but again, would rather buy a bike that already fits, rather than making it fit. I did ride it about 7 miles (no computer, not sure what I did unless I repeat it on my own bike, including the getting sort of lost part).

I had thought it would be a good commuter bike, that I could put racks on it, and ride the 12-13 miles one way to work. My commute has one pretty good hill for being right at sea level, but to me it may as well be a mountain. The 7.6 just wasn't going to do it for me.

I'm thinking now to get an aluminum road bike to use for errands and commuting, since I'm looking for dropped bars for more hand positions, triple chain ring, sturdier frame than my Pilot, and possibly tires a tad wider than 700x25, Even thinking of the Pilot 2.1 for this, or trek 1500. The shop has also suggested a Specialized Roubaix but they don't have one in my size right now for me to try.

The problem is I am so spoiled with the Pilot.... anything less seems, well, WAY less. LOL!

Sigh. Martha