A very quick question -- to upgrade or not?
I bought my first bike three weeks ago, a Trek 7000 (my wife bought one too). Very entry level, yes. I have been riding mostly bike paths, but some roads as well. Over the course of these three weeks, I've put about 70 miles on the bike. I expect to ride somewhere between 100 and 150, maybe even 200 miles a month in the future.
When I was at the bike store, I also tried a Trek 7.2 fx which to me, handled better and felt more solid than the 7000. With the amount of miles I plan to be putting on the bike (I'm guessing it's not really that much), is there any reason to upgrade or should I stick with what I bought? I would probably be trying out the 7.2 fx and 7.3 fx. Or should I wait a year / year and a half and buy a decent road bike for ~$1000 or so? If I'm not mistaken, there is a 30 day return policy at the LBS I bought the 7000 so upgrading shouldn't be much of an issue. Thanks for the help in advance! |
I would advise you to wait & ride the bike you have... you sound enthused, but time will tell!
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A year from now you'll know better what you want in a bicycle. Perhaps the hybrid-style frame, bars, etc. will still be suitable, or you might be interested in a fast-speed road bike, or maybe even a touring bike. You'll have developed either a fondness or dislike for your saddle, your handlebars, the suitability of the gears for the terrain you ride, etc. If you still want to upgrade a year from now, take your accumulated experience (and a year's worth of savings) into the new shopping experience.
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A 7000 is a decent bike, a friend of mine, and I looked at one last night. Ride it for a year, then you'l know for sure which way you'll want to go. A year old 7000 should re-sell pretty easily.
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Definitely wait before doing anything. If you turn into a serious rider, you will want something entirely different than you think you will now. You'll know if/when it's time to step up. The Trek will do you fine until decision time. Enjoy! bk
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You will change your mind many times over the next year. Wait.
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Thanks for your help everyone -- I'll stick with the 7000 for at least a year and decide if it would be worth upgrading then. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by jerikl
(Post 5613727)
Thanks for your help everyone -- I'll stick with the 7000 for at least a year and decide if it would be worth upgrading then. Thanks!
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