i own a 7.7fx and spent 2k on upgrades from ebay. the upgrades cost more than the original bike. if i went to my Lbs and did the same upgrades it would've been 3500. there has been a dramatic increase in top speed, average, fun and overall ride comfort. i'm a light weight rider at 154 pounds @ 44 years young.



above is a image of my very first group ride EVER. vero beach cycling club had a new rider get together event last saturday. i really wanted to get the 7.7fx ready and upgraded before doing group runs because hybrid are lagers to road bikes. can proudly say that my 7.7fx surprised quite a few road guys on looks and performance. the stats in the image are slightly off and i'm unsure why so disregard the top speed and watts. went with the fastest group because i like and kitted the bike out for speed and to just have something unique. our group of 6 with calm conditions held a average 25 to 27 mph. rode to the event casual and home as well since i live on the beach about 1.5mi away. my top speed for the ride was 27.7 mph @ 130 watts with a avg of 18.2 before walking the bike to a local place for lunch. won't lie i was gassed after my first group ride.

by dramatically reducing weight i've gained 4mph to the top speed i can maintain. i know what the bike could do when i took her off the show room floor and to hold 25 to 27 back then was impossible.

for the OP imo get the fx. it will be lighter for the wife. the fx will be faster and just as fun as the DS.