Hybrid Bicycles - trek 7300 fx or giant hyde park

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amidgley
06-09-10, 02:58 PM
Hi, ive just purchased a trek 7300 fx (2004~5) and a giant hyde park (not sure of year) bike from ebay and plan to give one to a freind.

we plan to do the trans pennine trail (215mile) and obviously i want to keep the best for me.

here are the links: link1 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260613551667&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D26061355 1667%2B%2B%2B%2B%2B%2B%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

link2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330440670968&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D33044067 0968%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)


which is better for the route, opinions?

Regards,

Andy

snafu21
06-10-10, 12:32 AM
There's little in it. The Trek appears to have a wider gear range. Both are fine for the TPT, which is mostly surfaced, I think. My preference is for the Giant, as I like the older bikes. Trek could be lighter. Keep the one which fits you best, or, the one with the least wear on the drive-train, or the one with the best resale value which is probably the Trek.
amidgley
06-10-10, 06:11 AM
Does anybody have any info on the giant hyde park. a quick google search brings up nothing so im not so sure it is officially called hyde park.

snafu21
06-11-10, 03:30 AM
Does anybody have any info on the giant hyde park. a quick google search brings up nothing so im not so sure it is officially called hyde park.

You're welcome.

It is called the 'Hyde Park'. Steel frame commuter. Your Google is broken.
amidgley
06-11-10, 11:12 AM
Cheers for the info - still strugling to find a spec sheet though (must be a pre 2001 bike as giant archive 2001+ and its not in there).

...thats interesting though - steel frame. was advertised with aluminum
amidgley
06-11-10, 03:34 PM
after a few hours searching the net i found some info from the italian giant archive (2001)

Hyde Park
Light weight parts, 28” wheel size, integrated head set makes this bike a nice blend of fitness, training and comfortSpecifications:
derailleur SRAM 21 speed
frame New oversized Compact Hi-ten steel frame
head set Head set with cartridge
cassette Shimano 7 speed freewheel 14-28
rims Aluminium rims
spokes Stainless steel spokes
brakes Tektro V-brakes front & rear
fork New Unicrown straight Hi-ten steel front fork
frame design LDS frame design stagger
paint 100% water based environmental friendly paint
coating Acrylic clear coat for ultra bright colours
colour Ink solid black / Silver metallic

http://archive.giant-bicycles.com/it/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?year=2001&model=9694