I'm considering buying a Trek 7300 FX.  Any opinions from owner?
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Personally as a Trek Salesman, I can say that I think the FX Product is a great product depending upon your style of riding.  The FX is designed for those who want to be a casual rider, but also gain more performance out of their ride.  The bike is very similiar to the regular 7300.  The bike rides nicely and had great components for the price.  However, the bike is designed with a fitness rider in mind.  The upper body positioning is designed for a more agressive positioning than the Hybrid line.  The geometry is the biggest difference betweent the two bikes.  I think the 7300 FX is a great bike and we rarely have customer complaints about the product.  As always, make sure to ask your local dealer to test ride the bike before purchasing to make sure it is the correct feel for you.  In terms of the quality of the bike however, its MSRP is fantastic for what you get from the bike.
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Performance Bike.  They have excellent prices to begin plus they price match.  Check out their Team Performance Membership for even more benefits.
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I'm not sure of the list price, but you could pick up a used one for under $1500.\n\nThese are a fun, fun bike to ride.
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I would suggest Giant, Trek, Specialized, but I would go for Giants, I've owned a Giant for 4 years and still gong hard but make your research and get what you like the most, also make sure you know what you're planning on using it for, you don't want a 400 dll bike for serious mtb, then youll find your self upgrading down the road, a 400 dll bike is good for commuting and lite off-roading...
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this is definetely a great site and the x-18 is the BEST pocket bike there is because it offers a honda based 4 stroke upgradeable engine...yes, there is a whole world of aftermarket upgrades for this bike and any other..i wouldntget the interceptor....sadly, all those fun looking little japanese and chinese made pocket bikes arent good at all....no one realy services them and they break frequently...go-carts are a better investment
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you'll probably want a low-end mountain bike. go to your local bike shop, tell them what you'll be doing and they should be helpful. you should not feel pressured at all, otherwise find a different bike shop. Specialized hardrock (cheapest model is $360, bike shop's lowest price should be the same or less) would be good. the specialized Crossroads (cheapest model is $330, bike shop should be the same) also looks good. Trek is another great brand. schwinn and giant are not as good as they used to be, so i would not reccomend them, there are better bikes at similar prices. by all means, these are not the only good brands, there are many others out there! there are also some bike/ cycling forums on the internet that are very helpful when researching a specific bike, and peoples expirences with that particular bike. good luck!
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The Tora is basically RS's answer to zocchi's MX series. They're at the bottom of RS's worth-buying range. \n\nThey've got very good internals, which are quite sophisticated. The downside is that, to keep it cheap, they've got steel stanchions (in general, so will any cheaper fork with shiny upper legs) so they're heavier than similarly priced forks. They got rave reviews, though. Since SRAM bought out RS, their durability's gone through the roof, as has the overall quality.\n\n100mm is essentially the 'standard' length for XC riding, so it should be enough. What kind of riding do you do?\nPretty much every bike designed with sus in mind in the £300-£500 price bracket will be designed for a 100mm fork. Which bike's it going on?
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It is a Kona so you know it will be durable as all hell. I disagree with the Trek answer also. Kona was built around gravity bikes. That is what they do. I have the Stinky and my buddy has the Scrap and has never complained. Hope this helps.
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I'm partial to Turner frames.  Check out the 5 Spot for an all around trail bike, the 6 Pack if you want more travel for aggressive riding, or the Flux for a lightweight trail bike that can hold its own on the race course.\n\nTurners are known for a great balanced ride feel, stiff/solid construction, and great customer service.\n\nNote: Turner recently changed the design of the suspension linkage on all their bikes.  Reviews indicate no significant change to how the bikes ride, but if this is the sort of thing you care about, read through the reviews at mtbr.com.
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Ok, so "ardi_95" says he's got experience with bikes... although I'm at odds with his ego, I am in his corner here.\n\nPersonanlly I *like* the older bikes and enjoy fixing them up. I wouldn't worry about adding more gears just because that's the trend. If you plan to be a racer, *then* I would worry about more gears and in which case, just buy a new bike. But if you're not a racer, don't worry about what's the latest fad. The important thing is do *you* really like the Nishiki? That is the most important piece -- if the frame fits you, you're comfortable on it and it does what you want, keep it.\n\nIf you decide to sell it, call me first!\n\nAnd since you've asked for qualifications, I will just give a run down of my bike shed...Road Bikes: Trek 400 (mid 80's) Miyata 110 (late 80's), Trek 2300 (late 90's carbon fiber), Bianchi Campione D'Italia (late '80's), Takara (late '70's). Mountain Bikes: Giant ...crap, don't remember (2004), GT LTS Team Issue (2000): Recumbents: BikeE CT (2004), Linear LWB folder (mid 90's). Various BMX, cruiser and other bikes. Anything else feel free to contact me off the list.
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A large portion of the time choosing a road bike comes down simply to preference.  There are so many good bikes these day's, it truly comes down to the buyers opinion.  It all depends on the material frame you want, components, etc.  For me, I like stiff, small, I like aluminum, I use and prefer 38mm bars, and ultegra because it is cheap and easier to replace when I crash it.  I must say though, I have had a couple of Specialized frames and I absolutely love them!  I had the Allez about 3-4 yrs ago, and an S-Works E5 which I have had for a couple of yrs and was and still am completely satisfied.  I have also had a couple of Fujis, and I think they are just okay.
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Lightspeed and several other manufacturers make good tri bikes...  go to your local bike shop and ask.  I have a few friends who ride Quintana Roo and others.  Ride safe!
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Best and easiest way is to take it to a Trek dealer and let them determine the size. Here is a link that may help,\nhttp://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-sizing.html
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Second hand in my opinion is always the best way, you can get a better quality bike at a greatly reduced price. By second hand I dont mean 'broken', just previously owned.\n\nTo find a good second hand bike I would recommend online auction sites like e-bay.\n\nYou need to know what you are buying though, so you get a good deal and not ripped off, so educate yourself through mountain biking magazines or easier still reviews on websites. \n\nhttp://www.mtbr.com/\nIs good.\n\nI bought a GT moto second hand with heaps of upgrades including new wheel sets, Sram X9 shifter/derailleur, mrp 'bones' crankset and upgraded forks for a great price and has been a quality ride so far.
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What do you need to know?  Frame size, use, price range etc would be useful.
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It was £1600 new, aluminium frame, should be kitted out with XT level components, its was an excellent bike at the time. It is quite old now so it might only be worth a shade over £200 these days. If you don't know much about bikes then it might be an idea to stay clear of it as it could end up being a lot of work if the pivot is on it's way out and the components are worn or, it could be totally mint and be a bargain. Difficult to say without seeing it I'm afraid.
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It depends on what you want to spend.  Cyclists are known for upgrading equipment often.  You might want to find a used mountain bike.  I would recommend one without rear suspension.  A decent two-year old used bike goes for about half the price of a new one.\n\nTo convert the mountain bike to a commuter bike, you need to add three things:  urban tires (slicks), fenders, and a rack.  You might also need a light, front and rear.  You can get the new tires for about $30, fenders for $40, and a rack for $20.\n\nIf money is not an object and you want a true commuter bike, you might want to look at the commuter bikes by Breezer. http://www.breezerbikes.com/bikes.cfm  These bikes have racks, fenders, lights, and an internal 7- or 8-speed hub (like the old English 3-speeds).\n\nGood luck and happy trails.