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Great for the well maintained bike path

: My wife and I are both over 50 and have been biking for about 3 years. We started out with the Trek 7300 hybrids and then decided we needed something a little faster to enable us to do longer trips (50-75 miles). Our riding has been limited 99% to bike paths (crushed limestone and paved). Last fall, my wife got a 2007 FX 7.7. It was a great deal because it was a unisex bike, size 15 inch, too small for a man and less attractive to a women since it was not the WD version. I convinced my wife that this bike would be the best way to upgrade to a high end component bike without having to put out mega bucks. When we both rode hybrids, we had no problem staying together. However, when she started riding her new FX, she blew me away. My wife was glad I talked her into the new bike. I ordered a 2009 FX 7.7 for myself and received it Christmas eve. The day after Christmas I took the bike in to get it fitted. I replaced the 700 x28 tires with 700 x 32’s. I also exchanged by Wellgo pedals with Shimano 540’s. Even though the winter months are cold in Pittsburgh, I did get a chance to take my new bike out a few times. The rides were all on paved surfaces. The FX was extremely light in comparison with my 7300 hybrid. Acceleration and climbing efficiency increased significantly. I was amazed at how much faster I could ride. The components on this bike are incredible. It has a Shimano 105 drivetrain with Ultegra derailers. Shifting is very smooth. The bike comes with Bontrager Race wheels and are light as a feather. The light wheels and drivetrain are what make acceleration and climbing seem effortless in comparison with the 7300’s. My wife and I were both able to catch up with a couple of young men on road bikes during one of our rides. I think they were taken back, having been passed by two people 50+ years old on flat bar bikes. I love my new FX and would highly recommend it to a friend who planned on doing lots of riding. My wife and I can’t wait for springtime when we can start riding 3-4 times a week. I’m also looking forward to trying the FX out on some of the bike paths. I’m sure it will be a little more bumpy than the 7300. But that’s OK. We’ll just select paved paths or limestone paths that are better maintained.

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