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Update: New Bike for Newbie
I have narrowed it down to the Trek 7300FX or 7500FX. Most likely, the
7300FX is all I need, but I was hoping someone could spell out the component difference between the 2 bikes. Unfortunately, the local bike shop that carries Trek wasn't very helpful and before I get over to another shop I want to have my homework done. The main diff I can see are listed below with the 7300fx first and the 7500fx second. The price difference is $200 so money really isn't an issue other than the fact that I don't like to needlessly spend it if it is just overkill. And in case you didn't catch my earlier post, this bike is for mostly street/bike path trips under 20 miles for exercise mainly and enjoyment also. Thanks. PART 7300fx 7500fx shifters Alivio Deore Front der. c102 Deore Rear der. Deore Shimano LX Crankset t303 Bont. Select 48/38/28 48/36/26 Cassette sram 850 sram 950 11-32, 8 speed 11-34, 9 speed Pedals Alloy ATB Wellgo sigleside clipless wheels alloy fornt Bontrager select deore rear hub tires Bontrager invert Bontrager race Lite Hardcase Hardcase Fork Triple butted cro-moly Aluminum Brakes Promax forged v Shimano 420 v seat Bontrager sport Bontrager race |
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On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:11:34 -0800, "kramer" wrote:
I have narrowed it down to the Trek 7300FX or 7500FX. Most likely, the 7300FX is all I need, but I was hoping someone could spell out the component difference between the 2 bikes. Unfortunately, the local bike shop that carries Trek wasn't very helpful and before I get over to another shop I want to have my homework done. The main diff I can see are listed below with the 7300fx first and the 7500fx second. The price difference is $200 so money really isn't an issue other than the fact that I don't like to needlessly spend it if it is just overkill. And in case you didn't catch my earlier post, this bike is for mostly street/bike path trips under 20 miles for exercise mainly and enjoyment also. Thanks. The 7500FX for 2005 has a couple upgraded components from last year's model. The 2004 model had an sram 850 11-32 8 speed, and a 48/38/28. This seems just fine to me. The 9 speed is nice, though. ;-) The 'Bontrager Select Race Lite' wheels are not needed on a 25lb bike. Regular 32 spoke wheels are just fine. My brother has the 7200fx which is supposedly one step down from the 7300fx and he likes it just fine. Take them both on a test ride and go through all the gears, stand up to pedal, try to ride up a hill, test the brakes for smoothness and quickness of braking. The biggest significant difference I see is the 'cro-moly' front fork vs the aluminum front fork. Shimano LX rear der could be considered significantly better than Deore deraileurs. That's what I'd focus on during the test ride. Is the shifting quiet and smooth on both? If even a little better on the 7500fx, I'd spend the money to get them. (they are upgradeable, too. Deore is not). If you expect having a nice bike would increase your mileage, then go ahead and pay the $200 and get the 7500fx. Good luck, jj PART 7300fx 7500fx shifters Alivio Deore Front der. c102 Deore Rear der. Deore Shimano LX Crankset t303 Bont. Select 48/38/28 48/36/26 Cassette sram 850 sram 950 11-32, 8 speed 11-34, 9 speed Pedals Alloy ATB Wellgo sigleside clipless wheels alloy fornt Bontrager select deore rear hub tires Bontrager invert Bontrager race Lite Hardcase Hardcase Fork Triple butted cro-moly Aluminum Brakes Promax forged v Shimano 420 v seat Bontrager sport Bontrager race |
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I have narrowed it down to the Trek 7300FX or 7500FX. Most likely, the
7300FX is all I need, but I was hoping someone could spell out the component difference between the 2 bikes. Unfortunately, the local bike shop that carries Trek wasn't very helpful and before I get over to another shop I want to have my homework done. The main diff I can see are listed below with the 7300fx first and the 7500fx second. The price difference is $200 so money really isn't an issue other than the fact that I don't like to needlessly spend it if it is just overkill. And in case you didn't catch my earlier post, this bike is for mostly street/bike path trips under 20 miles for exercise mainly and enjoyment also. Thanks. Biggest differences are in the wheels (lighter weight and look way-cool) and fork (aluminum, quite a bit lighter than the chrome-moly). If you get into steeper terrain, the slightly-lower (both a smaller front and larger rear cog) gearing on the 7500FX could come in handy. Also, the wheels on the 7500FX might be a bit more versatile if you get into longer rides, since they'll accept narrower tires than the wheels on the 7300FX. But both bikes are equivalent values; you get pretty much what you pay for in either case. --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA |
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On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:11:34 -0800, "kramer"
wrote: I have narrowed it down to the Trek 7300FX or 7500FX. Most likely, the 7300FX is all I need, but I was hoping someone could spell out the component difference between the 2 bikes. Unfortunately, the local bike shop that carries Trek wasn't very helpful and before I get over to another shop I want to have my homework done. The main diff I can see are listed below with the 7300fx first and the 7500fx second. The price difference is $200 so money really isn't an issue other than the fact that I don't like to needlessly spend it if it is just overkill. And in case you didn't catch my earlier post, this bike is for mostly street/bike path trips under 20 miles for exercise mainly and enjoyment also. Thanks. Hi, get the one that excites you the most. The one that screams ride me. If money is not an important consideration, get the 7500FX. If you get the other one, you will always wonder if you should have gotten the better model, so just get it;-) As I'm sure you have been told, make sure that the fit is right. Then go have some fun. Life is Good! Jeff |
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Well, for what you want to use it for, I think either would work fine.
That being said, I would go with the 7500 because of the aluminum fork and clipless pedals, along with the Deore shifters. That's assuming you like the handling and ride of both bikes equally. It might not be that big of a deal if you're only looking at going for shorter rides, but you never know what you might want to do later on, and you might be happy later on that you bought the one with the better/lighter components (and clipless pedals). Also the better components might bring more if you decide to sell the bike down the line for a road bike or something else. Either way, you should come out all right. -Bill H. |
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