I started riding for the first time ever in July 2010 with a Trek 7100. I did not like the gearing or the twist shifters so I traded it in towards a 7.2 FX. I kept that bike for 6 months until I realized that the bike was too small. This realization came about when I obtained my 1988 Fuji for free from a relative and learned what proper fit was the very first time I sat on the bike. This was January of this year. I then realized that I needed to replace the FX (sold to co-worker) and went with a entry level CX bike in March so I'd have something I can take anywhere in my stable. I've used this combo ever since with the CX bike getting about 60% of the miles and the Fuji getting the rest. Both bikes fit me pretty darn near perfect; especially the Fuji.

My plan for now is to ride the heck of both these bikes until I've had the CX bike for about 2 years (3/2013). At that time I plan on looking into a 2k carbon road bike and relegating the CX bike to a rain bike by furnishing it with fenders. The Fuji's main duty will continue to be the bike I keep at our condo at the Jersey shore. Until then, I may get a new set of wheels for the CX bike and get a lowered geared cassette for those wheels. Overall, I'm very happy with my cheapo stable but I ride too much to have just 1 modern shifting bike to rely on so when the engine deserves it, it will be rewarded with a chassis upgrade.