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08-02-2004, 05:38 PM

ditduh@yahoo.com (John) wrote in news:40ebb39b.0408021455.b997a13
@posting.google.com:
> 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.

For most people, a dropped handlebar style bike is more comfortable on longer
rides. It is also more efficient, so you can ride longer distances in the
same amount of time. If all your rides are under 2 hours, either bike will
be fine.

08-02-2004, 05:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ken Posts: n/a	Re: Trek 7500FX or 1000C? ditduh@yahoo.com (John) wrote in news:40ebb39b.0408021455.b997a13 @posting.google.com: > 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. For most people, a dropped handlebar style bike is more comfortable on longer rides. It is also more efficient, so you can ride longer distances in the same amount of time. If all your rides are under 2 hours, either bike will be fine.