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As an in town commuter for Sacramento Fencing Pros , this is quite simply the best bike I've ever bought. It's fast,agile, and extremely reliable mechanically. As for those that say the brakes are finicky, I can't say that I've seen that on mine, even with me putting over 3000 miles on mine in the first year.

None so far.

Fast, efficient, great power to speed ratio. Great, easy gears. Great brakes. No damage after 5 years use. Safe. responsive.

Worry about rust on front brake.

Light weight, very smooth ride. Upright riding position, Deore rear derailleur. Feels like a road bike.

Shifting on front chain ring is somewhat poor.

Just got a 2014 model on sale at lbs. This bike is definitely worth the price! The Isozone and carbon fork smooth out all the road vibration and I like the road bike gearing. The compact double still allows for me to climb some steep hills in the saddle. The Deore rear derailleur shifts very crisply every time. I like the black paint. The only complaint is the "clunky" shifting on the front chain ring. I had a 2010 7.3 FX that I rode on BRAN in 2011, after that bike was stolen I missed it for almost 4 years but no more, the 2014 7.5 FX is awesome! A road bike in disguise!

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2010 Trek 7.3 FX

Let me start by saying this is not a hybrid. Trek classifies this as a fitness bike. As an in town commuter, this is quite simply the best bike I've ever bought. It's fast,agile, and extremely reliable mechanically. Mine is the 2011 model with the hydraulic disc brakes. As for those that say the brakes are finicky, I can't say that I've seen that on mine, even with me putting over 3000 miles on mine in the first year. In fact,other than adjusting for cable stretch, I had absolutely no mechanical issues with mine. None. The only thing I changed on mine was the tires, I switched the factory tires for the 110 psi Racelites, which boosted the top end performance immensely.

The only problem I could point out is that it's not terribly good on loose surfaces. So I simply modified my routes to avoid areas that have loose gravel etc.

This was an outstanding bike for the money. It's a shame Trek dropped it in their 2013 line up. If you can get one used, I wouldn't hesitate to say grab it.

Light & Responsive. Carbon fork is easy on the elbows. I never had a problem with the seat once I started wearing cycling shorts. It is like a road bike for people who don't want a road bike. Well built.

Lever for front derailleur (left hand) is tough on the thumb as a lot of pressure is needed to change the gear. Not a problem with the rear (right hand).

I have a 2009, bought in September of 2008. Previously, I had had a GT hybrid for 13 years. This Trek was much lighter. I have never had a flat tire with this one! I bought the bike at Metro Bikes, NYC. I brought it in for yearly maintenance. It never needed anything else, except new brake pads. I did upgrade, after several years, to pedals that I could clip into . Eventually, in Sept. of 2012, I decided to up the ante and ride with a bike club. They all ride road bikes, so I am making the switch. Also, for me, I thought that the varied hand positions on a road bike would be better for the health of my upper extremeties as I begin to approach and will soon exceed 50 mile rides. But for 35 mile casual rides, this bike fits the bill!

Great bike for the price! Have had it 18 months now and put 3400 miles on it. Changed tires and went with Continental Gator Skins, just for a change and I'm well pleased with them after about 250 miles. Ride is smooth and changing gears a breeze. At 70 years old, both of these is a real plus. Had a vine catch my helmet last month and got a double flip off the back end of the bike with a lot of road rash to my knee, leg and arm. Bicycle took it hard laying down on the pavement. Twenty min. At the bike shop and she was looking just as good as before the accident.

None considering the price.

Bottom line, I'm More than satisfied. It answers my need for exercise and a daily hobby. In my area, seashore NC , we enjoy pretty good winters most years so I'm able to use the bike year round. Looking forward to many more thousands of miles, God willing. Two Wheeler Dealer in Wilmington, NC is where I purchased the bike and all my incidental equipment, clothing, etc. Can't say enough good things about them and their staff. Very professional and helpful in every way.

Have put 200 miles on my 2013 Carrera Blue 7.5 FX and I truly LOVE this bike. My previous ride was a 7.3FX and I'm very happy with the upgrades which include carbon front fork, monostay rear frame and 24 spoke rims. The carbon fork and monostay frame do seem to smooth out the ride. This the derailer is the same as what I had on the 7.3 but this thing shifts liek a dream, fast & sure. The brakes are outstanding. I ride paved roads, side walks and bike trails and this this performs like a dream. Added a node 2.1 computer, rack and new seat.

Seat was not comfortable, changed it before I brought the bike home

Putting lots of miles on this bike, riding it is a pure joy, very pleased with the purchase. When Trek added the monostay frame and offered the 7.5 in Carrera Blue, made the decision to buy immediately. Loved my 7.3 but everything about the 7.5 is more refined, more high performance. Getting used to 18 vs 24 speeds. I'd probably prefer 24 but the move to 18 is not that big a deal, use every gear and have had no issues. Was a little concerned about the 700x28 tires on sidewalks compared to 700x32 on the 7.3. No issues, they wear like iron and handle like a dream. The paint job and graphics on this bike are outstanding, I love just looking at the bike. Very happy with my Trek 7.5FX, intend to own this bike for a very long time and log thousands of miles. .

Good riding position for an old guy with an 'iffy' lower back. Did RAGBRAI with it this year and had zero problems w/ it. Our team propbably ranked in the top 25-30% of finishers each day so we were not dawdling out there. Shifters work well [now better than when new]. Chain ring shifts are slow and must be held when shifting into big ring for a moment to avoid chain issues. Not a deal-breaker but I did have to adjust to its character. Brakes are superb; I have the disc brake model and they're fade-free wet or dry. My Trek bike shop exemplifies 'customer service'. It's a very smooth roller and often I an outcoast the racing bikes costing several thou more.

Bottom bracket started making noises ~3 months old and a 'clicking' noise was there sometimes and then not - hard to diagnose. Finally, it was determined to be a bracket failure & Trek replaced in an expedited fashion. BB's have a 7K-10K? lifespan but I had less than 1K on it when it failed.

Good, solid machine for what it purports to be. It's rugged [I'm a 215 pounder & it's taking me on nicely]. It's too heavy to be a pure road machine but if you utilize 700x23's on it, it will keep up with most of the traffic on a typical ride. I may add a graphite-framed road machine to my stable for use with the longer rides or to add that extra 2 mph to keep up with the kids. I'm 69. :-)

Poorly made

Let me first say that I am 6'2 and i weigh 250 lbs. With that being said, this bike is simply not made for a large man or woman. I have to repair it after every ride.

Strong, stylish,light weight. Responsive gearing.

Poor pedal bearings, breaks need adjusting a bit too often.

A great all rounder, quick and responsive. I cycle 50 km daily and find the bike to be comfortable, easy handling and of reliable quality albeit the poor breaking and inferior pedal bearings. I have cycled 3000km since I purchased my Trek 7.5 and am at the end of the day not sorry.

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Trek 7.5 FX Disc review

A great all-rounder for the city with style and practicality.

Robert Smith

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Trek's 7.5 FX Disc offers dependable handling, great stopping power from its disc brakes, a well-thought-out spec and a touch of panache.

Behind their Tour de France road frame glamour, Trek have been quietly building up a roster of individual, elegant and well-considered urban bikes.

We loved the cyclo-cross-derived Portland last year, and the stylish, single-chainring Soho (complete with coffee flask) caught our eye too. The 7.5 FX Disc is one in a range of flat bar city bikes, and includes both front and rear rack mounts should the daily ride to work extend to a weekend tour or more.

Trek's 7.5 FX shares its frame with several others in the range, including the non-disc version that goes for £50 less. It boasts an elegant profile, with a curved, tapering down-tube and a pearlescent, silvery finish. Both the frame and the straight bladed fork feature rack and mudguard mounts - a practical touch we welcome on city bikes. The rack bosses at the stays are even spaced out for running a hydraulic disc calliper.

Unfortunately, Avid's chunky mechanical BB5s get in the way, so you'll need a specialist rack such as Topeak's Super Tourist DX F/Disk (www.extrauk.co.uk, £33) or Madison's Ridge (www.ultimatepursuits.co.uk, £24.99). It's a shame the mount isn't tucked away between the stays, which would allow you to run a conventional rack. Tyre clearances are very generous - the frame and fork can accommodate a cyclo-cross tyre for some fireroad action. We ran our favourite summer road and dirt tyres, Halo 38c Twin Rails (www. ison-distribution.com, £12.99), with lots of room to spare.

We're big fans of the Avid mechanical disc brakes on the Trek, and while the BB5s aren't quite as adjustable as the BB7s - only one pad can be brought in and out - performance is superb, both in the wet and dry. They're easy to set up and low in maintenance. All this means loads of confidence to ride whatever the weather, and a saving on rim wear too.

There's a triple up front to extend your horizons out of the city, with a tight 11/26 cluster at the back underlining the Trek's road credentials. If you do end up touring, we'd recommend upping it to an 11/32 or so. Deore shifters are simple and reliable, teamed with a Deore front mech and a Tiagra mech at the back.

Elsewhere, Bontrager parts provide matching finishing kit with a gentle riser bar, a relatively long stem, ergo-shaped grips and a comfortable perch.

Trek have a range of 700c disc wheels courtesy of Bontrager. The 7.5 comes with 32-spoke rims built up with plain gauge spokes. Shimano hubs are easy to service with their cup and cone bearings, though these lack the protective rubber sleeve of higher-end mountain bike ones. We've found the 32c Racelites to be comfortable tyres in the past, with decent puncture resistance, but have noticed they lack grip in the wet. The 32-spoke three-cross spoke pattern should ensure they're up to some load-carrying too, which makes them a versatile set of wheels.

The 7.5 FX Disc 's ride position is ideal for all-day outings in comfort, with the fork steerer left generously long. Ride it back-to-back with a lighter machine such as the Genesis Day 03 and you notice the heft, but you also notice you have 250 quid still in your bank account.

Disc brakes provide superb stopping power, even if they're partly to blame for that extra weight. Given the lack of carbon, 32mm tyres go some way to smoothing out the ride, although the straight bladed fork still feels stiff. Steering is slower than some but all the more stable and confident for it - this bike feels like it will safely get you around come sunshine or snowfall, with or without panniers.

It's versatile too, and with those clearances would be perfect for riding a weekend Sustrans route, such as the W2W or Hadrian's Wall.

The Trek is a rounded machine, even if it feels slower than lighter, racier flat-bar bikes. It scores highly both in the practicality and looks departments. Its handling is well balanced, the all-weather braking is superb and it's suited to weekend mixed-surface tours too. Add plenty of panache and it's a great formula.

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Urban bikes, trek 7.5 fx wsd bike review, looking for a sturdy steed in the cycle to work scheme budget, the trek 7.5 fx wsd could just be the ticket..

The Trek 7.5 FX WSD (Women’s Specific Design) is a hybrid bike with flat handlebars and road bike features designed for fitness cycling.  

Is it a “Jack of all trades” or a “Master of none”? The Reluctant Cyclist puts the Trek through its paces.  

Trek offer 6 women’s specific designs in their FX range. The Trek 7.5 FX WSD sits just below the top of the range model, incorporating more road bike features than the lower numbered models. I’m not quite sure what Trek mean by ‘fitness cycling’, but if it’s not racing, mountain biking or commuting I guess it is fitness cycling.

The frame comes in a fetching teal colour with white trim and pedals. The women’s specific design is halfway between a step-through frame and a traditional men’s toptube and the overall geometry is more reflective of a woman’s stature. It is available in three sizes (15”, 17” and 19”) to cater for all heights.  

The riser bar and flat handlebars provide a fairly upright riding position, but by no means sit up and beg, which works well for commuter and city cycling.  The bike doesn’t come with mudguards or pannier rack, but there are fixtures to enable these to be fitted after purchase.  To use the Trek 7.5 FX WSD as a commuter bike these would be a necessity and would add another £75 or so to the £750 purchase price.

Although saddles are always very personal, reviewers on Trek’s own site comment that the Bontrager Evoke 1 women’s saddle doesn’t offer a high degree of comfort and I would concur with this.  Also, being white, it quickly discoloured when wearing jeans. However, this is easy to remedy, by either buying a new saddle of swapping your old one in.

The ergonomic handgrips provided a high degree of comfort on longer rides. Other comfort features include a vibration damping carbon front fork and ‘Isozone monostay’, which cuts vibration between the back wheel and the saddle.  These combine with the handgrips to minimise the road ‘buzz’ and they certainly gave a smooth ride over most tarmac and paths.

There are two front chain rings and nine gears on each ring, which gave good coverage for the flat and small hills.  I would have liked to see a third (triple) chain ring to take the bike out into hillier territory.  If you’re set to cycle predominately over hilly terrain, this may not be the bike for you.

The brake and gear levers moved easily and were well placed for my average sized hands. The remaining components were also of a high quality and were chosen with weight and compactness in mind.  The rim brakes worked well in the wet and the dry and I never felt unsafe or unstable.

I didn’t test the wheels over glass shards so I can’t vouch for the puncture resistant tyres but riding over canal towpaths, city and country roads and in the park I encountered no problems.

The bike freewheeled easily, and I often found myself cruising along without needing to pedal while others had to put in effort. On short ‘to the shops’ rides the Trek 7.5 FX WSD, due to being lightweight was very nippy and easy to manoeuvre around the city. On longer rides of over an hour the upright position and ergonomics gave a comfortable ride, which often felt like I did not have to work hard for the speeds I was achieving.

The ride quality was so high that I genuinely wanted to take the Trek out instead of riding (or driving) anything else.  High praise indeed!

The Trek 7.5 FX WSD is very nippy and combines some high quality components with a well-fitting frame to produce a go (nearly) anywhere bike, which is comfortable to ride.

– Responsive and manoeuvrable – Not ‘girly’ but girl-friendly – Mid upright riding position suits around town biking

– A triple chainset would have made hills easier – No chainguard, which means you have to be careful with what you wear

Price: £750 Sizes available:  15, 17, 19″ More information:   Trek UK Distributor: Trek

What Trek says about the 7.5 FX WSD

FX is our most popular bike. And what’s not to love? It has the perfect combination of road bike speed and city bike comfort. We call it a fitness bike, but it’s so much more.

Frameset Frame – WSD Alpha Gold Aluminium w/IsoZone monostay Fork – Bontrager Nebula, E2, carbon, SpeedTrap compatible

Wheels Wheels – Formula aluminium hubs w/Bontrager Approved 24-hole aluminium rims Tyres – Bontrager Race All-Weather Hard-Case, 700x28c

Drivetrain Shifters – Shimano R440, 9 speed trigger Front derailleur – Shimano Sora Rear derailleur – Shimano Deore Crank – FSA Vero 50/34 (compact) Cassette – SRAM PG-950 11-34, 9 speed Pedals – Nylon body w/aluminium cage

Components Saddle – Bontrager Evoke 1 WSD Seatpost – Bontrager Nebula Handlebar – Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone, 31.8mm, 15mm rise Stem – Bontrager SSR, 10 degree Headset – Slimstak E2, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed Brakeset – Tektro aluminium linear-pull brakes w/Tektro adjustable-reach aluminium levers

Accessories Grips – Bontrager Satellite IsoZone Elite, lock-on, ergonomic Extras – Mudguard & rack mounts

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