| Trek 7500FX or 1000C?
Greetings,
I am trying to pick up cycling as a substitue of running. I run
almost daily between 30 and 60 minutes. I think running stresses
the cariovascular system efficiently, producing enough stimuli in
relatively short periods -- I use a heart rate monitor and push
myself. I would like cycling to do the same and add variety.
I am not sure which bike will work better for me. I think I will
ride on pavement and ruled out mountain bikes. On the other hand,
I do not want to spend that much on a purebred road bike. Trek
offers a modified road bike 1000C (C for comfort) and a modified
mountain (hybrid) bike 7500FX (FX for fitness/exercise) at about
the same price. The 1000C comes with a dropped handle bar, Shimano
road bike components and narrower tires, and I suppose, is faster.
The 7500FX is equipped with a flat handle bar, mountain bike
components, and should be more immune to abuse.
Which do you think will be a better choice for aerobics under one
hour? What differentiates the 1000C and 7500FX?
Thank you.
-John
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