Steve wrote:
hi, i am an novice biker and am looking to get a good commuter/trail
bike and have narrowed it down to these two. the nirvana costs $429
and the 7300 costs $479. so the price is fairly negliable... i just
want to know which is the better bike. thanks... here are the specs
for each.
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They're both by the same manufacturer (Trek). I'd recommend going to
the local bike shop (LBS) and giving them both a spin. Buy whichever
one you like better.

I was in a similar situation with the Trek 7500FX and the Fischer
Utopia, took them both out and bought the Utopia. Similar price range
and market, but different "feel."

Bill