Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
You don't want to be suffering buyer's remorse, so go with the bike that is getting you excited, which sounds like the 7.3FX.
It is undeniably a good bike and will serve you very well.
Originally Posted by
Hot Potato
Always pick the bike that excites you and exceeds your expectations. In a few years you wont remember the few hundred dollars unless you didnt spend it on what you really wanted.
Think about cyclocross bikes as well. Its hard to outgrow a cyclocross bike on paths.
Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
Spend the extra money and get the one that gives you the tingles. If you are going to rack up a lot of mileage, get some bar ends for a little extra comfort.
That's what I think too. The worst outcome would be, a year from now, to look at your bike and think "I wish I would have gotten the other one." Buy nice or buy twice.
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