New Bike! 2015 Trek 7.3 FX (Mini-Review)
07-29-15, 08:45 PM
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Your review helped me decide on the perfect bike for me! I also would've loved a Specialized Sirrus, but thank Trek for making the 7.3 in a 25" frame which felt just right for me. Loving it so far!
07-29-15, 09:08 PM
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07-29-15, 10:07 PM
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6'5" last time I checked. Tried an XL frame in Trek, Giant, and Specialized and they weren't as comfortable as the one XXL (25") 7.2 I rode. After that test ride I placed an order as soon as a 7.3 was available.
07-30-15, 08:53 AM
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I will say I'm 6'3" and I got the XL frame 22.5". I almost feel like I could ride a 25" and it might even be more comfortable, although I've never tried a 25" frame. Sometimes I feel squished in the 22.5", but raising the saddle helped with that for the most part.
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04-07-16, 06:50 AM
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Just ordered a Trek 7.3 FX 17.5, I hope I will have by the end of the week
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Great Thread - Thanks!
First post on this forum.
Bought a 2016 7.3 last weekend and am currently waiting for delivery in the next couple of days. I used to be an avid cyclist years back and totally love riding, but unfortunately strayed away. Back now though! I was considering tuning-up my trusty Cannondale H400, but decided to hand it down to my son who is getting interested in riding, and hey, it gave me the opportunity to shop for a new bike!
After doing some research on the net, and talking with a friend who just-so-happened to recently purchase a 7.3 for both himself and his wife, the 7.3 was a prime target to check out. I headed to the lbs while on vacation last weekend.
I took a couple of 7.3's for test rides and instantly fell in love with them. The 17.5" felt like a much better fit for me than the 20" and it was the first test ride. At 5'11" and a 32" or so inseam, I clear the top bar with 1" to spare on the 17.5. The 20" had no real clearance, but it wasn't this measurement that mattered so much. The 17.5 felt far more nible and the fun factor was definitely better than the 20", which felt a bit stretched-out to me and less responsive. So, it's the 17.5 that I went with.
I also fell in love with what you guys call "slime green". I absolutely love that color! The black/black is certainly nice, but for me, just not very "fetching" visually. Loved the accurate shifting, responsiveness and the overall feel of the bike. I read that many owners swap-out the seat, but I will live with mine to see if my butt accommodates it. Now I am interested in the BT module and getting a wireless computer. More to investigate.
Just wanted to say "Thanks" to the OP and those that contributed here, as it really helped inform my decision to buy a 7.3.
Bought a 2016 7.3 last weekend and am currently waiting for delivery in the next couple of days. I used to be an avid cyclist years back and totally love riding, but unfortunately strayed away. Back now though! I was considering tuning-up my trusty Cannondale H400, but decided to hand it down to my son who is getting interested in riding, and hey, it gave me the opportunity to shop for a new bike!
After doing some research on the net, and talking with a friend who just-so-happened to recently purchase a 7.3 for both himself and his wife, the 7.3 was a prime target to check out. I headed to the lbs while on vacation last weekend.
I took a couple of 7.3's for test rides and instantly fell in love with them. The 17.5" felt like a much better fit for me than the 20" and it was the first test ride. At 5'11" and a 32" or so inseam, I clear the top bar with 1" to spare on the 17.5. The 20" had no real clearance, but it wasn't this measurement that mattered so much. The 17.5 felt far more nible and the fun factor was definitely better than the 20", which felt a bit stretched-out to me and less responsive. So, it's the 17.5 that I went with.
I also fell in love with what you guys call "slime green". I absolutely love that color! The black/black is certainly nice, but for me, just not very "fetching" visually. Loved the accurate shifting, responsiveness and the overall feel of the bike. I read that many owners swap-out the seat, but I will live with mine to see if my butt accommodates it. Now I am interested in the BT module and getting a wireless computer. More to investigate.
Just wanted to say "Thanks" to the OP and those that contributed here, as it really helped inform my decision to buy a 7.3.
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First post on this forum.
Bought a 2016 7.3 last weekend and am currently waiting for delivery in the next couple of days. I used to be an avid cyclist years back and totally love riding, but unfortunately strayed away. Back now though! I was considering tuning-up my trusty Cannondale H400, but decided to hand it down to my son who is getting interested in riding, and hey, it gave me the opportunity to shop for a new bike!
After doing some research on the net, and talking with a friend who just-so-happened to recently purchase a 7.3 for both himself and his wife, the 7.3 was a prime target to check out. I headed to the lbs while on vacation last weekend.
I took a couple of 7.3's for test rides and instantly fell in love with them. The 17.5" felt like a much better fit for me than the 20" and it was the first test ride. At 5'11" and a 32" or so inseam, I clear the top bar with 1" to spare on the 17.5. The 20" had no real clearance, but it wasn't this measurement that mattered so much. The 17.5 felt far more nible and the fun factor was definitely better than the 20", which felt a bit stretched-out to me and less responsive. So, it's the 17.5 that I went with.
I also fell in love with what you guys call "slime green". I absolutely love that color! The black/black is certainly nice, but for me, just not very "fetching" visually. Loved the accurate shifting, responsiveness and the overall feel of the bike. I read that many owners swap-out the seat, but I will live with mine to see if my butt accommodates it. Now I am interested in the BT module and getting a wireless computer. More to investigate.
Just wanted to say "Thanks" to the OP and those that contributed here, as it really helped inform my decision to buy a 7.3.
Bought a 2016 7.3 last weekend and am currently waiting for delivery in the next couple of days. I used to be an avid cyclist years back and totally love riding, but unfortunately strayed away. Back now though! I was considering tuning-up my trusty Cannondale H400, but decided to hand it down to my son who is getting interested in riding, and hey, it gave me the opportunity to shop for a new bike!
After doing some research on the net, and talking with a friend who just-so-happened to recently purchase a 7.3 for both himself and his wife, the 7.3 was a prime target to check out. I headed to the lbs while on vacation last weekend.
I took a couple of 7.3's for test rides and instantly fell in love with them. The 17.5" felt like a much better fit for me than the 20" and it was the first test ride. At 5'11" and a 32" or so inseam, I clear the top bar with 1" to spare on the 17.5. The 20" had no real clearance, but it wasn't this measurement that mattered so much. The 17.5 felt far more nible and the fun factor was definitely better than the 20", which felt a bit stretched-out to me and less responsive. So, it's the 17.5 that I went with.
I also fell in love with what you guys call "slime green". I absolutely love that color! The black/black is certainly nice, but for me, just not very "fetching" visually. Loved the accurate shifting, responsiveness and the overall feel of the bike. I read that many owners swap-out the seat, but I will live with mine to see if my butt accommodates it. Now I am interested in the BT module and getting a wireless computer. More to investigate.
Just wanted to say "Thanks" to the OP and those that contributed here, as it really helped inform my decision to buy a 7.3.
06-29-16, 10:19 AM
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It is funny how when I first saw that colour on the FX range I wasn't sold on it, but it has really grown on me over the last year or so.
09-10-16, 11:32 AM
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its a beauty of a bike super pictures - picking up my new green 7.3 on Thursday
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