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Trek 7.3 FX Review

Fantastic Fitness Bike

"I couldn't be more pleased with this bike. I run 20-30 miles per week, and I wanted a bike that would be a good complement for my running-- and for my personality. I like being in motion. I run for health and enjoyment, not to race, so a road bike isn't my style. Fitness bikes are right for me.



After a lot of web research, I test rode hybrid/fitness bikes around my target price-- a few above and a few below--from all the major manufacturers, and the Trek 7.3FX was the best in its price range. The ride was smoother and more comfortable than some competitors' bikes costing more, and in my experience, offered a substantially better ride than its lower-priced sibling, the 7.2FX. In my opinion, for street riding, it performed much better than bikes with moderate suspension. (Hybrids with front suspension felt a bit sluggish.) In fact, of the eight or so bikes I tested, the only one I thought had a better ride was the Trek 7.5FX-- a ride that was simply beautiful. Unfortunately, it was out of my price range.



Of the 7.3FX, I can say that the brakes are dead-on, stop-on-a-dime, and the bike is quite zippy. Living in New York City, I am glad for both those attributes, as well as for the Bontrager puncture resistant tires and Camino rims. The bike is tough and fairly light, and overall it makes easy work of the streets and most of the hills in Central Park. The riding position is a good compromise between the upright position of a comfort bike and the aggressive position of a road bike.



I have been riding three times a week for about two hours at a time, and I like the bike better each time I am on it. I know I made a great choice, and I am glad I decided to "move up" from the original Trek bike that caught my interest-- the 7.2FX. I do think the 7.3FX is worth the extra money, and if it is in your price range, it's worthwhile to consider the upgrade.



If you are looking for a fitness bike, the 7.3FX should be on your list of bikes to try. It offers a lot of bike for the money. You won't be disappointed. I'm not."