Trek 7210 hybrid?

Hello,

a friend in search of a good solid, but not too pricey, commuting bike
spotted one of these in the LBS.
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/citybike/7210e.jsp
He asked my opinion. All I could tell him was it seems sensible (no
suspension forks, rack & mudguards supplied) and Trek is a solid brand as
far as I know. Anyone have direct knowledge of this model or care to offer
an opinion?
The info on the Trek site regarding componentry is very limited. It's
definitely a cheap end of the range model (c. UKP250) so would I be right in
assuming it has screw-on freewheel type hubs?
thanks for any help,
tony R.

On Thu, 27 May 2004 20:41:38 +0100, "tony R"
wrote:

Hello,

a friend in search of a good solid, but not too pricey, commuting bike
spotted one of these in the LBS.
http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2004/citybike/7210e.jsp
He asked my opinion. All I could tell him was it seems sensible (no
suspension forks, rack & mudguards supplied) and Trek is a solid brand as
far as I know. Anyone have direct knowledge of this model or care to offer
an opinion?
The info on the Trek site regarding componentry is very limited. It's
definitely a cheap end of the range model (c. UKP250) so would I be right in
assuming it has screw-on freewheel type hubs?
thanks for any help,

No, it's a seven speed cassette. This uses a freehub, a design
generally considered to be superior to screw on freewheels as (1)
changing gear clusters is easier and (2) the freehub has a bearing to
support the end of the axle closer to the dropout. On a freewheel hub,
the bearing is much closer inboard, resulting in a longer unsupported
length which is more sussceptible to bending.


I bought my son a Trek Navigator 200 the other week. Similar price
range, similar spec. Well put together bike, good quality but not top
drawer components.

Tim

"Tim Hall" wrote in message
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I bought my son a Trek Navigator 200 the other week. Similar price
range, similar spec. Well put together bike, good quality but not top
drawer components.


Much as expected then. Although I think getting cassette type hubs at this
price level is pretty good (I had warned friend that he should expect a
screw-on freewheel - which I personally loathe). Thanks for the help Tim,

tony R.