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07-26-2004, 05:14 PM

On 26 Jul 2004 23:57:25 GMT, fx199@aol.com (Fx199) wrote:

>I ride a mix of paved and dirt roads.
>I have a road bike, but it doesn't cut it on some loose gravel/dirt roads I
>like to ride.
>
>I am trying to decide whether to get something like a Trek 7700 FX, a Touring
>bike like a Trek 520, or a cyclocross bike. Ride now I am riding a Specialized
>Stumpjumper with 1.25" tires, It works OK, but the bike is a 91.
>
>I tried a 7700 FX, I got on a 17" bike and the sale "kid" said I needed a 20".
>I'm 5'8" 30 in inseam. Due to the weird geometry of the crossbar, it felt about
>where it should be to the crotch. On my 17" inch specialized it seems like I
>use a lot of seatpost..doesn't it seem like you shouldn't have more than about
>6" coming out of the frame? I'm still wide open to all three 3 styles of bikes.
>Any advice would be helpful. Remember I do have a road bike too, this is a
>secondary bike.
>
>Thanks!

I'm 5'9 with 31" inseam and ride the 7500FX. It seems to fit me
nicely, although my brother watching me ride it says it looks too
small for me. I also tried the medium(?) Giant Cypress SX and it felt
too small, almost like a toy. Why not try the 20, get a friend to take
a picture of you riding each, and then decide? Let us know.

OTOH, you might also try out the 1200C road bike. I think that or the
1800C will be my next purchase, but I'll swap out the seat post for a
non-suspension type. (One really should have two bikes, IMO, in case
one has to be in the shop, etc. That way you won't miss a day riding.)

Remember, you should try out bikes that you even might not want to
purchase...try several types, high end, even and take your time. You
can often be surprised and end up buying outside your preconceptions.

-B

07-26-2004, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Badger_South Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Touring Vs Hybrid Vs Cyclocross On 26 Jul 2004 23:57:25 GMT, fx199@aol.com (Fx199) wrote: >I ride a mix of paved and dirt roads. >I have a road bike, but it doesn't cut it on some loose gravel/dirt roads I >like to ride. > >I am trying to decide whether to get something like a Trek 7700 FX, a Touring >bike like a Trek 520, or a cyclocross bike. Ride now I am riding a Specialized >Stumpjumper with 1.25" tires, It works OK, but the bike is a 91. > >I tried a 7700 FX, I got on a 17" bike and the sale "kid" said I needed a 20". >I'm 5'8" 30 in inseam. Due to the weird geometry of the crossbar, it felt about >where it should be to the crotch. On my 17" inch specialized it seems like I >use a lot of seatpost..doesn't it seem like you shouldn't have more than about >6" coming out of the frame? I'm still wide open to all three 3 styles of bikes. >Any advice would be helpful. Remember I do have a road bike too, this is a >secondary bike. > >Thanks! I'm 5'9 with 31" inseam and ride the 7500FX. It seems to fit me nicely, although my brother watching me ride it says it looks too small for me. I also tried the medium(?) Giant Cypress SX and it felt too small, almost like a toy. Why not try the 20, get a friend to take a picture of you riding each, and then decide? Let us know. OTOH, you might also try out the 1200C road bike. I think that or the 1800C will be my next purchase, but I'll swap out the seat post for a non-suspension type. (One really should have two bikes, IMO, in case one has to be in the shop, etc. That way you won't miss a day riding.) Remember, you should try out bikes that you even might not want to purchase...try several types, high end, even and take your time. You can often be surprised and end up buying outside your preconceptions. -B