Trek 7 series and WSD
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Trek 7 series and WSD
I took my wife into the LBS Trek dealer to look at a 7.7 FX and a 7.6 WSD. She has never had a WSD type bike and I wanted her to try out both bikes with the hope that she would go with the 7.7 and then I could use it also as a Commuter bike and leave my road bike at home while commuting.
Oops that did not work out as she did not like the 7.6 WSD or the 7.7 but loved the 7300 WSD. I hate it when a plan does not come together
I think what she liked about the 7300 was the higher handle bars. Can the 7.7 be converted fairly easy that I could switch out fast?
Oops that did not work out as she did not like the 7.6 WSD or the 7.7 but loved the 7300 WSD. I hate it when a plan does not come together
I think what she liked about the 7300 was the higher handle bars. Can the 7.7 be converted fairly easy that I could switch out fast?
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I took my wife into the LBS Trek dealer to look at a 7.7 FX and a 7.6 WSD. She has never had a WSD type bike and I wanted her to try out both bikes with the hope that she would go with the 7.7 and then I could use it also as a Commuter bike and leave my road bike at home while commuting.
Oops that did not work out as she did not like the 7.6 WSD or the 7.7 but loved the 7300 WSD. I hate it when a plan does not come together
I think what she liked about the 7300 was the higher handle bars. Can the 7.7 be converted fairly easy that I could switch out fast?
Oops that did not work out as she did not like the 7.6 WSD or the 7.7 but loved the 7300 WSD. I hate it when a plan does not come together
I think what she liked about the 7300 was the higher handle bars. Can the 7.7 be converted fairly easy that I could switch out fast?
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Yes I do get the idea now. Didn't think of it though. I was thinking since she wanted the 7300 that maybe the 7500 WSD would be nicer with the front shocks. But riding my sons bike with the shocks I am not sure I like them. I have to think more about the two bikes deal here.
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You really don't need front suspension unless you're doing a lot of pretty rough off road riding. Otherwise, wider tires on the hybrid will offer enough shock absorption. For curbs or holes you can't avoid you'll have to unload your seat and handlebar, but that should be second nature by now from riding your road bike.
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You really don't need front suspension unless you're doing a lot of pretty rough off road riding. Otherwise, wider tires on the hybrid will offer enough shock absorption. For curbs or holes you can't avoid you'll have to unload your seat and handlebar, but that should be second nature by now from riding your road bike.
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I think that you have an inherent problem here in that you want one bike to serve the needs of two people; regardless of sex. These bikes are pretty different too. The 7300 is more luxury oriented but still performs pretty nicely. The 7.7 is a flat bar road bike, period. Based on MSRP only (you will pay less this time of the year of course), you can get a 7300 and a 7.6 Fx for the price of a 7.7 fx. You both get a bike that fits your needs and you just give in a bit on the 7.6. I think there are many of us that would not mind suffering with such a bike .
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We are going to get the two bikes. She wants the 7300 not the 7500 with the shocks. I will get the 7.6 FX for sure but may wait a bit when funds are available for the 7.7 FX. Actually I like the 7.9 with the carbon frame but don't think that is going to happen.
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It's not very difficult to do and you pretty much stop thinking about it after a while.
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what size frame are you looking for? i'm actually in the process of deciding whether to sell my 7.7?
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