New Rider- Trek 7100 WSD Low-Step
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New Rider- Trek 7100 WSD Low-Step
I just joined this forum and I find it quite helpful. Was wondering what everyone thought of the Trek 7100 WSD Low-Step. I really like this bike, and will probably only use it for commuting to and from school (4-5 miles roundtrip) and maybe a little exercise. I really love the look. The salesman said that it wasn't any heavier than the traditional 7100, just the low step and sitting straighter.
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Well I have never rode the WSD models but I have a Trek 7200 that I have been riding 5.5 miles to work and it has worked great. If you like the way it feels and enjoy riding it, it should be fine for that distance.
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It reminds me somewhat of my Breezer's frame. (bike on the right) I've taken rides of up to 20 miles on it with no problem. I wouldn't rule out longer rides - I just don't have anywhere to go that far away.
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Looks good for your ride, I'm not sure the suspension fork is really necessary, but I've ridden mountain bikes around quite a bit with fork suspension, so it's really not the liability a lot of people make it out to be, unless you're racing everywhere.
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Test ride it and see if you like it
If you like it maybe search your local craigslist for something used. I see these type of comfort bikes sold all the time and the sellers usually have a hard time
If you like it maybe search your local craigslist for something used. I see these type of comfort bikes sold all the time and the sellers usually have a hard time
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The 7100 is a good entry level bike in the hybrid department. The only things I changed on my 7100's were to replace the original seat with a better gel style and I upgraded the original chain to a Sram PC68 for smoother pedaling and ease of removal for cleaning. I did change the tires on my other 7100 to 700x25 for fairweather riding and that was worth at least another 4-5 mph increase over the 35c tires.
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I replaced the stock saddle and suspension seatpost on the Breezer for a B-67 and a Thomson seatpost. I'm very pleased with them.
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when i spoke with the trek representative about this bike, he said that it is not a comfort bike, just the 7100 with a low-step. Instead of two bars in the middle, there is just one slightly bigger one, but the bike is no heavier than the original 7100. With that said, I did ride it and think that the seat would need replacing, but i'm overall pretty happy.
Thanks for all the input!
Thanks for all the input!
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Originally Posted by donnamb
It reminds me somewhat of my Breezer's frame. (bike on the right) I've taken rides of up to 20 miles on it with no problem. I wouldn't rule out longer rides - I just don't have anywhere to go that far away.
I used to have one of those Treks. A 7200 I think. It was a wonderful bike that inspired a reawakening of my biking love. I sold it to my mother-in-law not because I had any real issues with it. I just wanted a Breezer so bad I could taste it!
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Originally Posted by ellenDSD
Is that a Bell Citi (or Metropolis) helmet? Funny... Because I ride a Breezer (Villager) and wear the same helmet! Love my Breezer too
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I think you already said it: You like the bike. And it's a good bike! My wife rides one (with a front basket, fenders and a rear rack) and likes it a lot.
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That adjustable stem provides for adjustment of both reach and height. It needs a rack and fenders for commuting.