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08-02-2004, 05:12 PM

On 03 Aug 2004 00:30:29 GMT, fx199@aol.com (Fx199) wrote:

>>Subject: Trek 7500FX or 1000C?
>>From: ditduh@yahoo.com (John)
>>Date: 8/2/2004 5:55 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>>Message-id: <40ebb39b.0408021455.b997a13@posting.google.com>
>>
>>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
>>
>
>Whichever one you will USE will be the one to get. I am picking up a 7700 FX
>this weekend, you might want to look at it also

How much are you planning to spend on the 7700?

Let us know what you think. Did you ride the 7500FX?

-B

08-02-2004, 05:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Badger_South Posts: n/a	Re: Trek 7500FX or 1000C? On 03 Aug 2004 00:30:29 GMT, fx199@aol.com (Fx199) wrote: >>Subject: Trek 7500FX or 1000C? >>From: ditduh@yahoo.com (John) >>Date: 8/2/2004 5:55 PM US Eastern Standard Time >>Message-id: <40ebb39b.0408021455.b997a13@posting.google.com> >> >>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 >> > >Whichever one you will USE will be the one to get. I am picking up a 7700 FX >this weekend, you might want to look at it also How much are you planning to spend on the 7700? Let us know what you think. Did you ride the 7500FX? -B