The 2007 frames on the 7.3 through 7.9 models have a sloping downtube. My 2006 7.3FX has a non-sloping top tube.
Did he say that the 2006 7.3 Fx had a 7.5 frame or a 2007 7.5 frame? Either way, the part about scraping off the model number is enough for me to go to a different LBS.
Originally Posted by OzzyNYC
Hello all,
I’m interested in buying a 2007 Trek 7.3 FX ($500 value). After checking and comparing the models on Trek’s website, I went to a bike store in Manhattan today. Salesperson showed me a 2006 late year 7.3 FX and told me that 2006 late year models actually had the frame of 7.6 FX ($1000 value) which was better and faster.
He said that Trek had scraped off 7.6 from the frames, repainted 7.3 on them and were selling them for the same price as 7.3’s because 7.3 models were sold out this year.
He argued that late 2006 7.3 FX was a better bike than 2007 7.3 FX.
Is this true? Has anyone heard of anything like that? Thank you in advance for your response.