Commuting - Yet another "what bike" thread

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Robski
07-04-07, 02:35 AM
Hi, can someone please give me their professional opinion about these two bikes I'm considering:

Felt 2007 - QX80 http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bikeDetail.asp?ID=3644&supplier=FELT and
Trek 2007 - 7.3 FX Disc. http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bikeDetail.asp?ID=2446&supplier=TREK

I wanted a hybrid bike that was more adapted for racing than my mountain bike but still tough enough to handle the occasional bit of offroad but not heavy offroad use. I think to be honest, the Felt one is probably superior build quality but I was seduced by the idea of disc brakes with the Trek one for the same price.
What do you guys think? Does anyone have either of these bikes?

Rob


chephy
07-04-07, 08:06 AM
I like the fact that the Trek comes with a rigid fork. I'm not a fan of suspension for riding on the pavement.

dynaryder
07-06-07, 03:11 PM
Trek. You'll use those discs in English weather.