Originally Posted by
eddie2686
So would you say the FX type bike would be the bike to go with? And does it have to be the 7.5? I was told with that long of a commute I would need AT LEAST the 7.5 that comes with the ISO on the rear and the front carbon fiber front fork? What would be a comparable bike made by another manufacturer like say Cannondale or another brand?
Some similar bikes to the Trek fx line would be Specialized's Sirrus line,Fuji's Absolute line, and Cannondales quick line. Personally I think that you get more for your money from the Trek 7.4fx because it has disc brakes, and it still has the carbon fork. The 7.5 has a few upgrades but I really don't know why you wouldnt be able to do a 25 mile ride just as easily on the 7.4fx.
Now myself personally I have ridden a Trek Fx bike and also a Specialized Sirrus and I much prefer the Sirrus. I recommend test riding a few different bikes from each brand and let your body tell you what you like not a salesperson. I'm not saying that a salesperson is just feeding you crap but he isn't going to be the one riding the bike you buy you are and your idea of what is fun and comfy may not be the same as his.