My new Trek 7.2FX arrived today!
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Thanks xoxo...I received my new SPD pedals today and have been trying to get the platform pedals off. What a pain in the ....It's tough to get the leverage cause I'm babying the bike. I'm loving the FX.
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Your LBS should loosen them for free, they have a long wrench for that.
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That's AWESOME. I got my pedals switched finally, but not before I busted open three knuckles when it broke free. You would think I would learn. I even had my work gloves sitting right by me on my work bench. I absolutely love my 7.2 in matte black. Put in 26 more miles yesterday, sore fingers and all.
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That's AWESOME. I got my pedals switched finally, but not before I busted open three knuckles when it broke free. You would think I would learn. I even had my work gloves sitting right by me on my work bench. I absolutely love my 7.2 in matte black. Put in 26 more miles yesterday, sore fingers and all.
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Sorry to hear about the FX. Enjoy your new Giant. I have heard that they are wonderful as well. What color? I'd like to hear what you think of it.
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ust bought my Trek 7.2fx over the weekend and I am loving it. This is my first brand new bike from the LBS and I am riding it everyday on my small commute and after work. I have put about 35 miles on it and this summer I am hoping to kit it out for light touring. Anyone else had any experience in touring on this bike?
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ust bought my Trek 7.2fx over the weekend and I am loving it. This is my first brand new bike from the LBS and I am riding it everyday on my small commute and after work. I have put about 35 miles on it and this summer I am hoping to kit it out for light touring. Anyone else had any experience in touring on this bike?
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How tall are you and what size is this? I'm 5'10 and I went for the 20" frame. I was worried after my first real ride that I may have gotten a size too big but I adjusted the seat by moving it forward and now I'm very comfortable. I will add some bar ends to mine soon.
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Actually to everyone who owns this bike I'm curious to how tall you all are and what size of frame did you go for? On the 17.5 I just felt too crunched up and I am wondering if anyone felt the sizing wasn't true to their actual height.
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I'm 6'2, and its a 20" frame. I tried the 22", but I could not stand flat on the ground because the bar was too high, so I went with the 20".
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I'm 5'11 and also have the 20" frame. Very comfortable for me.
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I am 5' 11'. I have the 22.5 frame and touch the top tube when standing. However, lifting the bike to pubic bone shows I have about 1" - 1.5" clearance. I ride more commuting/touring style and feel more comfortable and less cramped on the bigger bike.
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5'9" and I ride a 20" 7.5FX. I have long legs for my height - 32" cycling inseam (30" pant inseam.) I would not recommend using standover clearance to choose frame size.
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I'm 6 2 and I got sized up at teh LBS and went for the 22.5. Btw loving the 7.2 owner's club going on in here