mikeatthelinks

I am just recently in the market for a new bike, and haven't been on one in about 8 years. I used to ride a mountain bike to get around before I got my license, but since I haven't been on it too much. My girlfriend has a trek road bike so I need the speed but I also have a bad lower back so I wouldn't be able to take the hunch one, so I decided on these two.

Can anyone tell me the pro's and con's of these two bikes? I can hear the dealers talk all day about the components and everything, but what it comes down too is that I need someone who knows what they are talking about without a biased opinion to tell me whats better and whats worse between the two. I don't have a cannondale dealer near me so these are the two I have it narrowed down too. I felt comfortable on them both when I rode them. Anything will help!

Panthers007

Ride both. Get the one that feels best to you. I'm not familiar - personally - with the Specialized, but I know the Trek 7.5 FX is a very fast hybrid. Give 'em both a whirl.