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08-27-14, 07:45 AM
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Back in the saddle.
Hello everyone. My name is Fred, I'm a 38 year old out of shape office worker looking to get back into shape after 10 years of lethargy.
OK, it's not that bad, but it's not far off. Throughout my 20s I worked evenings in Manhattan and lived in South Brooklyn and would ride my Trek 7700 about 20+ miles per day along with hitting the gym religiously. As I've gotten older and my work responsibilities have shifted to a desk job and my family life has focused more towards family and children, my physical exertion has become almost nonexistent. This has caused my weight to swell to over 300lbs. and my endurance to plummet.
Recently, I've begun to take 2-3 mile walks each morning just to add a bit of activity to my day. I generally do a 16.5 minute pace per mile and feel ready to get back to a bit more intense activity. This has led me back to riding.
My old Trek 7700 sat in two feet of water for 3 days after hurricane Sandy and was in a desperate state of disrepair, so I invested in a pair Specialized Expeditions for myself and my wife. They were great and we thoroughly enjoyed plopping the kids in the child seats and taking rides to the beach and park. Unfortunately, both bikes were stolen 2 months after we invested $1200 in them and ancillary items. This has cooled my fervor to purchase another brand new bike. Currently, I'm in the market for a used bike. I really enjoyed the Specialized comfort bike for my current physical condition, but I truly miss my 7700 (though I doubt I'll invest in repairing a 15 year old bike). I am considering a Trek Multitrack 7500 someone is selling for $150. The bike looks barely used and will hopefully help me shed the 100lbs I plan to lose over the next year.
So that's my story. Thanks for reading!
-Fred
PS - I do miss my 7700, but will probably need to replace both rims, the cassette, derailleurs, chain, cables, crank assembly, etc. Can anyone give me the remotest idea of what that repair might cost? I'm not a bike aficionado and don't need the best-of-the-best. I just want the bike to be usable again. Thanks!
OK, it's not that bad, but it's not far off. Throughout my 20s I worked evenings in Manhattan and lived in South Brooklyn and would ride my Trek 7700 about 20+ miles per day along with hitting the gym religiously. As I've gotten older and my work responsibilities have shifted to a desk job and my family life has focused more towards family and children, my physical exertion has become almost nonexistent. This has caused my weight to swell to over 300lbs. and my endurance to plummet.
Recently, I've begun to take 2-3 mile walks each morning just to add a bit of activity to my day. I generally do a 16.5 minute pace per mile and feel ready to get back to a bit more intense activity. This has led me back to riding.
My old Trek 7700 sat in two feet of water for 3 days after hurricane Sandy and was in a desperate state of disrepair, so I invested in a pair Specialized Expeditions for myself and my wife. They were great and we thoroughly enjoyed plopping the kids in the child seats and taking rides to the beach and park. Unfortunately, both bikes were stolen 2 months after we invested $1200 in them and ancillary items. This has cooled my fervor to purchase another brand new bike. Currently, I'm in the market for a used bike. I really enjoyed the Specialized comfort bike for my current physical condition, but I truly miss my 7700 (though I doubt I'll invest in repairing a 15 year old bike). I am considering a Trek Multitrack 7500 someone is selling for $150. The bike looks barely used and will hopefully help me shed the 100lbs I plan to lose over the next year.
So that's my story. Thanks for reading!
-Fred
PS - I do miss my 7700, but will probably need to replace both rims, the cassette, derailleurs, chain, cables, crank assembly, etc. Can anyone give me the remotest idea of what that repair might cost? I'm not a bike aficionado and don't need the best-of-the-best. I just want the bike to be usable again. Thanks!
Last edited by Meterman; 08-30-14 at 04:31 PM.
08-27-14, 01:28 PM
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Welcome, Fred.
I just took my Trek 1220 in for repair. For new shifters, cables, tires and tune-up is costing me close to $400. Seems like a lot but a new bike would be at least twice that.
I just took my Trek 1220 in for repair. For new shifters, cables, tires and tune-up is costing me close to $400. Seems like a lot but a new bike would be at least twice that.
