Originally Posted by
eddie2686
The 750.00 was just for the bike and necessities like helmet, lights, rack etc. Wasn't really thinking about shorts and shoes and what not. He ordered both the 7.5 FX and the DS for me to test ride next week. In the meantime I'll check out a few other stores and keep my options open. I can come up on the budget if need be just planned on spending around 750.00 because I still need to get my car out to SD from FL which will be another $1,000.00+. But I appreciate all of the inputs from everyone, I even compared the 7.4 FX to the 7.5 and didn't see very many differences minus the rear ISO. So if it comes down to it, I think I'll test the 7.4 as well. At least going to the store got me to know what size bike I need.
Unless you're getting a really good deal on some older models... both of the Trek FX models are already out of your intended budget at $799 and $1,099.
Also, what light are you considering? If you are going to mainly on a MUP or dedicated bike route away from cars, 150 lumens may be enough for you, but if you're gonna be on the road in traffic- you will want more powerful lights. Cordless systems from Nite Rider and Cygolight can be had for under $100; you can get even more power out of some flashlights that are cheaper.