I enjoy so many sports/hobbies (golf, hunting, fishing, tennis, astronomy, etc.) that I didn't want to unload a bunch of funds on a bike only to see it collecting dust in the garage at some point down the road. So I got my feet wet last year and purchased a used 2013 7.1FX. Today, I still enjoy biking and ride about 50-60 miles a week average. I really like this bike but I can see me upgrading down the road at some point.
I would definitely buy another FX again but can't recommend the 7.1FX because:
1) The gear ratio wasn't low enough for me. At 14/34, I replaced the freewheel with a 11/32. This made for a much better bike.
2) I won't buy another bike with a freewheel. I see they are less popular and was lucky to find a 11/32 replacement at $40.
As far as other upgrades, I added Ergon GP-3 grips and a Bontrager Commuter saddle. In summary, I would definitely buy another FX again, just not the 7.1.