Converting Trek 7200 Front end to FX
 

I recently bought a Trek 7200, and I'm pretty happy with it except for two things.
1. I would like to change out the grip shifters to trigger or rapid fire types. I think I have a pretty good handle on this, and
2. My riding position is just too upright for any long hauls, and I would like to convert the handlebar and riser system to the fixed stem and straight bars like on the 7200FX. It looks sportier also. Is this a major overhaul requiring a new fork, or is this a bolt-on operation. Can someone give me an idea of what this conversion would entail?

Thanks

^^^....you can change out the goofy adjustable stem for a reqular quill type and use flat bars. A basic no brainer. Make sure the clamp diameter on the stem is correct for the bars.

Looking ahead ... you may not be really happy with the long haul until you get rid of the low quality suspension fork. I got a Gary Fisher Tiburon ... Here's the promo pic from GF and my current ride.

I love the ride with all the changes I've made (I let the bike shop do the headset & fork switch).
I got rid of the suspension seat post, also. My riding went instantly to one harder gear without the give of that pogo stick. The second pogo effect was the fork ... every time I hit the front brake I could feel the bike slide down the fork. Now it is smooth and much more fun. I have spd pedals on there now, too.

Indeed, make sure the stem fits the new handlebar (your LBS can measure it for you). I have seriously modified my Trek 7300FX in recent months, recently replacing the stock riser bars with drops though keeping the original stem. BTW, the Trek 7300fx uses Shimano Alivio rapid-fire shifters, which are fine; if you have the dough, however, I'd go with the slightly lighter Deore LX shifters. If your current shifters are attached to the brakes, you may want separate brakes this time around -- something better bikes usually have. I second getting rid of a suspension seat post.

Enjoy the ride.