dp133

Hello,
I'm brand new but decided a hybrid/fitness bike would be great to get some exercise. I'm not ready for drop bars. I want something I can get a workout on but also works for rides around the block with my 5 y/o (she loves riding her two wheeler)
I didn't want to jump right into the deep end so I started looking around for a good used bike.
Last week I was able to pick up a super clean 2005 Trek 7300 FX for $160.00
It's an older bike but it's still cheaper than something new at Walmart and it's a decent bike. Brought to my LBS to have them look it over and they said it was in nice shape and a good buy at that price.
I've been out for a couple of 10mi rides and thus far very happy.
Ideally I'll ride this for a year or two and then upgrade to something new maybe a new Trek 7.xx

Thanks

10 Wheels

Hi dp,

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Nice bike...enjoy the time on it.

Have fun posting.

MRT2

Good choice, though if you already like the 7300, don't see the need to buy a new Trek hybrid. Comparing the '05 Treks with the current models, you would need to spend $800 for a 7.4 Fx to get much of an upgrade over your 7300, and the main upgrades are, 9 speed instead of 8 speed shifters and rear derailleurs, and carbon fiber fork instead of cro moly fork. Nice things to have, but maybe not to the tune of $800.

Rapidray

welcome to the forum! and yes you did great on the Trek for $160.00. enjoy!

dp133

Hey, thanks for the warm welcome. I also appreciate the reassurance that my Trek was a good purchase.
Thanks again.
DP