Originally Posted by
SlimRider
My philosophy about both vehicles and appliances is that, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"...
Thus far, the 820 has served you well. If so, why switch it out, just because the grass may appear to look greener on the other side...
OTOH, the 7.2FX is so inexpensive anyway, why not just get it as an N+1 bike?
You could then have a spare, just in case of an emergency. Once purchased, you can eventually equip it exactly how you'd like for it to be...Customize it!
Then you'd have the best of both worlds!
PS.
However, if you really really don't like your current bike, then you can always sell your old rack on eBay and purchase a new one from Nashbar. Racks are relatively cheap!
I own a 7.5FX. It's a dedicated commuter and a great errand runner. I wouldn't want to ride it on downhill country sides too often, though...
I'm already N+4! (not counting half-builts and projects). At that price though I could just pick it up, ride them back to beak and sell the one that I didn't like.
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2023 Salsa Journeyer
2023 Rad Rover 6
1980ish Raleigh Marathon (Vintage Steel)
2006 Trek 820 (Captain Amazing) RIP
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