USED TREK 7500 FX questions...?
03-18-08, 10:20 PM
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USED TREK 7500 FX questions...?
I have found a used Trek 7500 FX it is a medium gray color, I think it is a 2002.
They are asking 350.00 for it and it seems to be in good shape.
This would be my first "real" bike... I was wondering if this is a good price for a 5 -6 year old bike?
Also how would this bike compare to current Trek bikes?
Thanks for your help,
They are asking 350.00 for it and it seems to be in good shape.
This would be my first "real" bike... I was wondering if this is a good price for a 5 -6 year old bike?
Also how would this bike compare to current Trek bikes?
Thanks for your help,
03-18-08, 10:22 PM
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I don't think they made that bike then. Are you sure it's a FX series? or is it the multitrak type.
03-18-08, 10:27 PM
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Like I said I'm not completely sure of the year... Here is a picture, maybe it will help...
03-18-08, 10:36 PM
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Would need to see a full shot, but the fork is a rigid so that would be the FX series. Probably more like a 2005 or better. If it is in good shape I'd offer 250 and see if they would meet in the middle.
03-18-08, 10:54 PM
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I agree on the $250. Isn't that only around a $450 bike new in 2005 anyway?
03-19-08, 10:22 AM
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The Trek website has bike archives going back to 2003 I think - this is the 2003 version 7500FX.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...archive/7500fx
03-22-08, 08:30 PM
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Left-Over Trek 7500 FX w/ Disc Brakes?
My LBS has a left-over Trek 7500 FX w/ disc brakes for $450. Can anyone tell me if 2004 was the last year for this model and if they think it's a decent price? I've never owned a hybrid so I don't know much about them. Also, any thoughts on disc brakes? Thanks
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I bought the 7300fx brand new in '05 for just under $400. If memory serves, the 7500fx was a couple hundred bucks more, so I'd assume about $600 brand new. IMHO, $350 is slightly steep unless there's something "special" about it. You could probably easily talk the seller down to $300 and maybe as low as $250 if he wants to dump the bike.
All that being said, I used my bike for 3 seasons and it was great. Now it's my backup/bad-weather bike. It's a small risk to take to get into the sport to see if you like it. If you do, in a couple years, you'll most likely be looking at dropping a whole lot more money anyway.
All that being said, I used my bike for 3 seasons and it was great. Now it's my backup/bad-weather bike. It's a small risk to take to get into the sport to see if you like it. If you do, in a couple years, you'll most likely be looking at dropping a whole lot more money anyway.
