Originally Posted by
jagged
I rode a Trek 7200 once (the 7.2x's predecessor). I was young and naive at the time and thought that a hybrid was what I wanted. The upright seating position felt comfortable during my 10 minute test ride, but started to get in the way when I wanted to go longer distances.
This is pretty much exactly my experience. OP if you're set on these bikes, it's probably worth looking at a Giant Transend. The DX model comes with rack and fenders and the "average retail price" is $540.