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Trek 7.3 FX
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.
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.
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Sounds to me like he's trying to get rid of last year's model that they overstocked.
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This sounds like a load of fooey to me, but what do I know? Trying to get rid of the old stock maybe.
I have a 7.2FX and like it a lot. I kind of wish I'd splurged a bit and gone for a 7.3.
I have a 7.2FX and like it a lot. I kind of wish I'd splurged a bit and gone for a 7.3.
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Trek is very good at responding to email: I would ask them personally.
https://www2.trekbikes.com/lang_redirect.php?redir=%2F
https://www2.trekbikes.com/lang_redirect.php?redir=%2F
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Id would find another store.....thats just too ridiculous to beleive.
We have a Womens Specific 7.3 and its a nice bike but that
shift system is the worst Ive ever seen. It has about 6 rides on
it and I'd like to sell it for that reason alone.
We have a Womens Specific 7.3 and its a nice bike but that
shift system is the worst Ive ever seen. It has about 6 rides on
it and I'd like to sell it for that reason alone.
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What is bad about the shift system? I wouldn't know a good shift system from a bad one. What makes one better than the other? Just curious.
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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.
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.

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If you can, compare the spec sheets for both years, it is possible that they downgraded some components to offset a price increase.
But I would look for another bike shop none the less.
But I would look for another bike shop none the less.
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The frames are the same for the entire line; the components are different. It may be that they repainted some 7.6 frames as 7.3's. My LBS sells a ton of FX's and hybrids and has a tough time getting them into the store; they trickle in one or two at a time.
My wife has the 7.5FX WSD and really likes it.
My wife has the 7.5FX WSD and really likes it.
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Thank you very much to all of you for your responses. I finally contacted Trek and got a quick response. Trek Tech Support said that they did not repaint any frames to sell as 2007 bikes. They also asked me the name of the store and the salesperson.
I feel much better after this forum and wish all of you a great day.
I feel much better after this forum and wish all of you a great day.
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I'm waiting on a 2007 7.3 FX Disc. I put down a deposit a few weeks ago at my LBS in San Diego. They said it might be into October before they see one come in. Has anyone seen the 2007's out in a store yet?
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They also asked me the name of the store and the salesperson.

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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.
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by SDGuy92101
I'm waiting on a 2007 7.3 FX Disc. Has anyone seen the 2007's out in a store yet?
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Originally Posted by edp773
Did he say that the 2006 7.3 Fx had a 7.5 frame or a 2007 7.5 frame?
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Originally Posted by supercub
What is bad about the shift system? I wouldn't know a good shift system from a bad one. What makes one better than the other? Just curious.
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Originally Posted by Portis
The shifting system that is better adjusted will be the superior shifting system.
Also, what would be the effect of a bad shifters? Currently mine kind of hesitates when I shift - sometimes I have to peddle a couple rotations before it shifts and sometimes it's not smooth.
Thanks
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I have about 1200 miles on my 06 and have NEVER had a single problem INCLUDING shifting problems. I can't possibly imagine what would be the problem as Deore derailers are a pretty nice level of equipment.
The 07 models have oval tubes, different cranks, and have disc mounts.
The 07 models have oval tubes, different cranks, and have disc mounts.
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Originally Posted by senorfrog97
Also, what would be the effect of a bad shifters? Currently mine kind of hesitates when I shift - sometimes I have to peddle a couple rotations before it shifts and sometimes it's not smooth.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by OzzyNYC
He said that the late 2006 7.3 FX had a 2006 7.6 frame. I called another LBS to verify it and they did not confirm it.
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Originally Posted by senorfrog97
This isn't the first time I've heard someone say the shifters on the 7.3FX suck. Being an owner of a 7.3fx, can you recommend a better system we can upgrade to?
Also, what would be the effect of a bad shifters? Currently mine kind of hesitates when I shift - sometimes I have to peddle a couple rotations before it shifts and sometimes it's not smooth.
Thanks
Also, what would be the effect of a bad shifters? Currently mine kind of hesitates when I shift - sometimes I have to peddle a couple rotations before it shifts and sometimes it's not smooth.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by senorfrog97
This isn't the first time I've heard someone say the shifters on the 7.3FX suck. Being an owner of a 7.3fx, can you recommend a better system we can upgrade to?
Also, what would be the effect of a bad shifters? Currently mine kind of hesitates when I shift - sometimes I have to peddle a couple rotations before it shifts and sometimes it's not smooth.
Thanks
Also, what would be the effect of a bad shifters? Currently mine kind of hesitates when I shift - sometimes I have to peddle a couple rotations before it shifts and sometimes it's not smooth.
Thanks
Portis hit the nail on the head with the adjustment comment.
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Originally Posted by OzzyNYC
They also asked me the name of the store and the salesperson.
Wow, big thumbs up to Trek CS!
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Which store was this?