Dude! 30MPH?! WhoA!!

Dropbars and Aerobars? Dammn...
I am considering that...but isn't the geometry a little off for that? Or it doesn't really matter (I'm really ignorant bout bikes and all. So some "enlightenment" would be great!)

Pictures! PLEASE!

My Trek 7.2 FX is my first bike. My LBS recommended it because I told them it was my first bike and my goal was to commute to work. I made the 7 mile commute (each way) a handful of times this summer and kept wishing I could go faster, (I am usually running late!) and wishing the bike was a little lighter. Though I must say I was never really uncomfortable. I like the saddle. Not sure if tires with a larger psi would make a big difference. Maybe I will switch them out someday. During my commute I kept wondering if a road bike would be better. Has anyone tried the stock Bontranger tires on trails? How did that work out?

My 7.2FX is just fine for my short commute to work and weekend fitness rides. It's a nice looking bike. But on some level I'm unhappy with my choice. Yes, it weighs a ton. Yes, the shifters are annoying. Yes, the Alivio deraileur sometimes makes a really ugly shift. Yes, bumps in road are jarring.

I look at Surly's website longingly (oh Crosscheck, I wish you were mine). I check out road bikes as they wiz by. But for now I must be content with my 7.2FX. It's more than enough bike for me, and it's only a few months old.

This concludes the newbie's lament.

I commute on a 7200fx in NYC. It's only 8 mi round trip, but the 7200fx seems to do just fine.

My last bike was a Specialized Rockhopper, but I trashed it while mountain biking in Sacramento. Compared to the Rockhopper, the 7200fx feels like a much better commuter.

I find that I need to keep the tires inflated almost to the max to avoid feeling like I'm pedaling through molasses though. I'm very tempted to swap out to some narrower slicks, but I'm cheap, and the stock tires have plenty of tread left.

As far as add-ons, I've only added a bell with compass, front and rear lights, bottle cage, and Cateye Endurance 8 computer. I also flattened the gooseneck (?) so that the bars are flatter.

It feels a bit heavy to me, but I enjoy riding it. I've done a few 20 - 50 mi rides on it, and it has held up well.

I just added a travel agent to the 7.3, and took it out for a test ride. I forgot how comfortable the thing is! I think it just got upgraded from never ride...to ride when I feel crappy in the morning!

According to Trek, the current 7.3FX weighs 25-25.5 pounds. The 7.5FX comes it at around 23.5 pounds. These are the weights for the 17.5" frame. The current models use fixed forks, with the 7.5FX using a carbon fork.

I think their older models were a bit heavier.

Hmmm..25pound bike, 5 story building... i'm loving the stares

Anyway, what constitute an "agressive" riding posture anyways?

I got my wife the 7.5FX wsd to replace her 7100 hybrid. She's faster and enjoying the ride more. I put barends on and upgraded the saddle to the Terry Fly. Added a saddle bag for tube/levers/cell phone and replaced the reflectors with blinkies. The Bontrager tires(700 x 32) can go up to 120psi which is what my 700 x 23 roadie tires take. Very nice bike. The suspension fork and seatpost on the old 7100 were just added weight. The FX can also take racks on the front and rear and have plenty of room for fenders.

I'd like to see pics of the drop and aero bars on a 7100, too.

An aggressive riding posture is that of a roadie riding with his hands on the drops, head down low. Seat higher than the handlebars. The hybrid bikes have you in an upright to mostly upright position. The FX bikes have you leaning forward more.

7.5FX wsd


Aggressive position

Worst bike we've ever owned.
I have an absolutely mint WSD, 7.3 with only about 20 very short rides
on it I need to sell in preparation for an upcoming move if anyone
who does get along with these might be interested ?

I have a 7300 that (since I got my Giant OCR C2), I've turned into a full-blown commuter (Beavertail fenders, rack, full light kit). If the weather's bad, I'll be riding it. On a flat, the best I've been able to do is about 23MPH (and that's really pushing it). On a downhill, I can break 30MPH, and top speed on my commute is about 35MPH down a BIG hill. Average speed for the 22 mile trip (one way) has been as high as 16.4 inbound, with a 16.9 just a few weeks ago. I've got the suspension fork, so I'm looking at swapping that out for a rigid / light fork....anyone have any good recommendations?