Thanks to my 7.3fx, I am a former clyde (down from 209 to 175lb on my 5'11" frame) I bought my 7.3fx last year - saw it on Craig's list and bought it for my casual bike - I also bought a high-end trek (Madone 5.2) but never really warmed up to it. Maybe it was my wife's comment that I looked like a circus bear on the Madone.

Anyway, I love the 7.3 - I can ride it without putting on bibs or special shoes, it's not pretentious and I can pound it over bad roads. I can also toss it into the back of my truck and take it anywhere.

Added some toe clips ($5 at REI) and planning to go to better tires - I've ridden it 500+ miles this year and plan to sell the Madone.