Well, based on these two I would go with the Trek 7.4. It comes with a carbon fork and IsoZone handlebars and grips. But if it was me then I would test ride the Trek 7.4 against the Giant Escape 0 which also has a carbon fork but is a 10 speed.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...specifications
Last edited by ikaika777; 07-11-13 at 11:50 PM.