Originally Posted by
ideogon
Timber, thanks for adding to the advice here!
Anyway, I went to the other bike shop (Papillon) today. I wasn't impressed with their selection (It seems they only stock Giant bikes), so I revisited Spokes. After test-riding the Trek 7.3 FX and the Specialized TriCross, I went ahead and bit on the TriCross! It just felt a little bit nicer overall--the gear shifters seem nicer, the seat is a little more comfy (although I imagine I'll end up spending a little more on a nicer seat soon), and the handles are a little nicer--I really like the multiple choices for hand positions and brake handles.
Now it's going to be an interesting week biking it to and from work...I'll provide an update next weekend on how it goes!
Congratulations on your new bike purchase!! I'm a fellow Tricross rider, ('09 Tricross Comp), and I totally dig it. My commute takes me through some pretty beat up streets, and the frame does a great job of muting the road vibration and buzz. I also like the fact that you can mount wider tires and fenders on the Tricross. Anyway, let us know how your first week goes and don't forget the pctures!!