It's crazy here and we have traffic and folks who could care less about bikers. I live in Atlanta and rode biking can be treacherous so I opted for something that can go over a curb, parking lots, paths, sidewalk, gravel, dirt and just plain mayhem. I have somewhere between 1500-2000 miles on her. It’s faster than most of the hybrid bikes.īeen riding my 7.2 since I bought her new in summer 2012. The tires, 700c x 35mm, allow the bike to go off road also on solid surface trails. Sure Trek cut the corners for this $480-520 FX series hybrid bike by equipping the bike with some lower level components, like competitors do, however overall the bike still operates well under the rider, feels lighter with its aluminum frame and steel fork. Installed mini-pump and water bottle, have handy a bike rack and bike backpack easy to be attached to the rack in case attempting longer, picnic-needed trips. Upgraded the Bontrager flat handlebar by replacing the Bontrager oblong not supportive grips with Germany made hand-supported Ergon GP5 grips with extensions.Īlso replaced the plastic pedals with sturdy light aluminum pedals allowing to attach in front a mini half plastic clips for better feet positioning and stable pedaling. However the Ser# showed that it’s 2010 model year in platinum color.Īnswering the main question about the weaknesses, instead I will indicate what I have upgraded on this bike - replaced the Bontrager seat with more comfortable. I have been told by the original owner, that it’s a 2015 model year when he purchased the bike from local bicycle store. Bought lightly used 20” frame size trek 7.2 fx hybrid bike.
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