I take all the info here as constructive critism
. Im here for the info and suggestions that all of you experienced riders ave. Im a newbie and I appreciate all of the input from everyone.
I dont plan to put standard bar end AND drop bar bar ends on my 7.4 because I dont think they will fit (due to the isofit) like they did on the 7.2 in the pic above. so I figure the drop bar ends would be more useful than the regular bar ends since I could get lower. I would like to add aero bars because when Ive taken the 7.2 on 10 mile rides I sometimes lay my arms across the handlebars and find that I can peddle easier against the wind and its almost like resting. but I dont know if the aero bars will fit on the 7.4 looking at the pic above. keep in mind I will need to slide the grips in just a bit for the drop bar ends Id like to add.
Originally Posted by
MRT2
Seems like a lot of stuff to be putting on the bars. Aero bars, bar ends, and drop bar extensions?
Don't take this as criticism, but given that you already had a Trek FX, and given that you seem to be trying to turn your 7.4 into a road bike with drop bar extensions, why not just buy a road bike? In the long run, it would be cheaper than what you are doing with your 7.4. If versatility is the issue, there is a whole class of cross bikes with drop bars like the Trek Cross Rip, Kona Jake, Surly Cross Check, or Specialized Tri Cross.
the FX 7.2 is the wifes bike, sometimes we ride together. I bought the 7.4 instead of the road bike because I like the choice of riding upright or down low. my budget was $800.
Originally Posted by
raqball
Based on your edited list in the OP I would pocket the $200 and do nothing but ride the bike..
Also define wanting to go fast and distance please.
I have a flat bar bike and on flats I average 20mph. I go 40 miles a day, once a week I do 60'ish and every so often I do a century.. I don't have aero bars and I don't have the drop bar end add ons either.
I have bar ends and I would recommend them..
My .02
when I say I want to go fast I mean Id like cruise at 18-20mph average over 10-20-30 miles. by distance I mean that I would like to take my FX on rides of 50-100 miles some day. your speed and distance is inspiring!