Ha ha ha, thanks She likes the black...who am I to argue? Happy wife, happy life

The crossbar is a little more angled on the 7.2 WSD, but not drastically like some comfort bikes.

7.2:
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7.2 WSD:
https://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Trek...0,0&iccEmbed=0

The WSD frames are claimed to be made for women's shorter torsos and/or arms (the distance from the seatpost to the handlebar is reduced, so they don't have to reach out in front as far to get to the handlebars), but I haven't heard yet of women who found the regular (I say regular rather than men's, because they're actually very unisex) versions of the same models problematic. In fact, it seems that many women do indeed prefer the fit and feel of the regular designs over the WSD versions.

As for the steeper slope to the top tube, I have the 15" frame (I'm a 5'7" guy with a 28" inseam, so even the 15" is a bit snug in my boy bits when I stand over it), and the top tube slopes quite dramatically as a result, looking much closer to the WSD you posted than to the regular version. So, the slope of the top tube isn't nearly as much of an indication of its intended gender as the distance from the seatpost to the handlebars.

I hope this helps.

Hello all I am new to the forums as well as biking, I am a proud owner of a new Trek FX 7.3 in matte black. I look forward to participating in the forums and learning a few things.

New member and first time poster. Proud owner of a new black 2014 fx 7.5 I got during their close out sale for $650. Was liking the other colors of the 7.2-7.4 better but couldn't say no to the deal. I do have a question since I haven't rode a bike in years. Is it supposed to make a clicking noise as you peddle on the highest gear at lower speeds? It seems to go away as I pick up speed? All other gears are fine.

I am thinking about the FX range.

I am looking to replace an old Trek 800 mountain bike as a commuter. I ride 15 miles round trip. I am looking for something that is more efficient to ride. I have a Trek 2.1 in the stable that is a great road bike for me. So, the new commuter is in a delicate position.

It needs to be fun and easy to ride. I am looking to reduce my commuting effort.

However, it will be a commuter. I will be tossing fenders and a rack on it.

It also doesn't need to be top of the line. I have the Trek 2.1 that is more than enough road bike.

Therefore, I am thinking about the Trek 7.0 - 7.2. However, I can't find a good list of the differences. Is the 7.2 the sweet spot in the range? It sounds like it has metal pedals (which may be junk anyways?) and puncture resistance wheels (that could be worth ~$80).

Model recommendations?

I think the 7.2 is considered a pretty good choice. Definitely a price sweet spot. The 7.3 is a component upgrade that many people consider worth it. Be careful because the 7.4 will then try to talk you into a carbon fork (where I ended up).

The 7.2 is a popular bike because of its price point but the 7.3 is the best value in the line. It's a lot more than just a component upgrade, the frame is lighter and made from higher quality aluminum, it shares the same frame as the 7.4 and the 7.5 with internal cable routing. The fork is light weight aluminium instead of steel like the 7.0-7.2, and every component in the drivetrain is an upgrade. The list goes on.

I hit up 4 bike shops in our small little town today. I rode the following:

- Specialized Sirrus (L) - Felt a little too big
- Trek 7.2 FX (17.5")
- Kona Dew
- Giant Escape 2

I had a hard time discerning the difference between the first 3. All 3 rode nice, smooth, quiet. A great upgrade. The Giant Escape 2 rode nice, however it rattled. I know it was the cables against something, but it would drive me insane.

I am thinking the 7.2 FX is the right bike for me for a commuter. The 7.3 is $150 more, and I am not sure that is necessary since I have a nice road bike.

The salesman was trying to talk me into disc breaks. I have to do some research, but my gut instinct tells me they are not necessary ($100 upcharge on the 7.2). Thoughts?

I'll quote myself from a previous post to reply to this. tl;dr If I was going to get into disc brakes I wouldn't bother with cheap mechanical ones unless you absolutely need the extra performance in the rain.

Well, went to the LBS with the wife and she went back and forth between the 17.5" men's and the 19" women's FX 7.2. Both same price. Honestly, both frames seem quite similar. Ultimately, she went with the gray women's version. Now we can spend more time together

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I also just got back from the LBS with my wife. I am narrowed down to the 7.2 FX. However, I would love for her to get in to cycling, so we had her on several bikes.

She rode the Trek 7.2 FX WSD first. She like how smooth it was and the shifting. She then rod another Trek, I forget the name, with integrated fenders and front basket for $800. She thought it wasn't as nice of a bike, but liked sitting up. She then road a Verve 3. She liked sitting up and found this bike comfortable.

Now, she (we?) are trying to work out the best move. We are on a large hill (~300' over 0.25 mile), so the ability to get up that is important. Ideally she would commute 7 miles, but not sure how feasible it is.

Thoughts on the 7.2 FX vs the Verve 3? It seems she would be more comfortable strolling around town on the Verve, but perhaps the FX would be more appropriate for fitness biking. What do you think would be better for a 7 mile commute with a large hill?

I am aware that the best bike is the one that she will ride the most. She isn't a big cycler, but hasn't owned a bike in modern times.

We were also trying to figure out her appropriate size. One of the LBSs has a 7.2 FX WSD in 13" for $300. However, it is likely a 15" would be more appropriate (damn). But once again, getting the fit right is more important than saving $150.

Hi all, new to the site. Have 2014 Trek 7.2 with 38s for tires. Was wondering what to expect if I dropped down to 32, 28, etc. any tire suggestion would be very appreciated! Mostly pavement with an occasional gravel path.

Thanks
Dave from Jersey

My plan was to buy a 2015/2016 Trek 7.2 FX (17.5") this week for $450. However, in my small town, a 2007 Trek 7.2 FX (17.5") just popped up. He is currently asking $200: https://corvallis.craigslist.org/bik/5198050025.html

New: Warranty, accessory installation, trouble free. The new ones are smooth, without any rattles.

Used: Money.

Thoughts?

Tough choice! The 2007 looks nice! However, I would lean toward the new one. I expect the frame to be a tad lighter and overall better components. I did notice that the 2007 has a suspension seat post, interesting!

Hi there, proud owner of a 2015 FX 7.3. Can't believe I didn't pick this bike earlier. I haven't ridden in over 10 years and I love this bike so much I'm thinking of turning it into a commuter for work. I'm currently running the stock 32 tires but I'm wondering if I should try a thinner set. I would be using the bike mostly on the road and part of a paved trail, however I do have to take a bumpy sidewalk for a quarter of my commute out of necessity of self preservation. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Will post pics as soon as I figure out how to.

Bontrager AW1 Lite 32 came stock on my 7.4. , a durable smooth rolling road tire. I'm 99% paved roads, and I pass thru short runs of packed gravel (slowly if its big stone). Small packed cinder with the 32mm is no problem at all. I will be dropping to 28s when the 32s wear out.

Recently rode some park trails with friends and the 32s (Road tires) felt "slippery" on constant mixture of packed cinder, 1 inch gravel, sand... that was at a high pace. So, next day, I put a 35 Schwalbe Sammy Slick on the front wheel (kept the 32 road tire on back) and rode 25 miles at same high pace and I felt totally comfortable & in control.

"Mostly paved with occasional gravel" ... Wouldn't hesitate to drop to a 32mm.

Great looking bike.

I don't think thinner tires will help with the bumpy sidewalk. Pretty sure wider would be more of a help so you could have more opportunity of running lower pressures.

Thanks! [MENTION=364284]ColonelSanders[/MENTION]. Thanks for the advice, I'm happy with the 32 size, just wondering if going to 28 for slightly less resistance would be ok, but you are right, it might be pushing it on the sidewalk. Thanks again

Got a Trek 7.2 FX Disc a little over a month ago, and I've been riding the crap out of it ever since. I took it out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park here in Little Rock, Arkansas, this morning to ride the trails (paved and unpaved), loaded down with photo and lighting gear to do some macro work, and I figured, while I had my equipment out and ready, I'd grab a few shots of my bike too. It's a 15" frame, because I'm a short guy, so it doesn't have space to mount a bottle cage on the seat tube, which is why the frame pump is mounted to one of the supports of the rear rack. A couple of zip ties and rubber pads to keep it from sliding back and forth too much, with a third zip tie holding up to toward the top of the rack, so it doesn't slide down and drag the ground. Not the most elegant workaround, but it works nonetheless.

nice setup and pictures, how do you like the bar ends?

Meiggs,

Thank you.

I'm still a bit torn between these and full bend bar ends. While I do like these well enough, I think I might like the extra length to the full bend bar ends for yet another available hand position. However, that additional position would really be just a higher, farther-forward version of the original handlebar grips, so I'm not certain this will make enough of a different to warrant the cost of a new set.

But, as it is, I don't regret getting the ski bend bar ends.

I wish I could give you a more definitive answer than this, but I hope it still helps.

Just purchased the same bike (minus the disc brakes) a couple of days ago and am really enjoying riding it around my little town. I absolutely love your set up! I gotta ask, what kind of camera are you shooting, I love the shallow depth of field but unfortunately if I try shooting with that low of an f stop my subject feels slightly out of focus. And on to the bike, just curious what brand bar ends those are, I was under the impression the factory 7.2 ergo bars could not be equipped with ends. Also, is your Garmin computer linked with the wireless duotrap sensor? I have the duotrap and was getting some sketchy feedback from it the first day, the bike shop tinkered with it and I believe it's properly working now, but I'm still skeptical about it's accuracy, what are your thoughts?

Well, I got upsold. Twice.

I went in to the LBS with a 7.2 in mind. However, I gave the 7.3 a shot, and I liked the handle bars and it seemed like a smoother ride. Then, they had a 2014 7.4 with a Carbon fork for $89 more. So, taking delivery of a 2014 7.4 today. Looking forward to it!