Price Paid:  $300.00 at mtl

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
7300fx

Summary:
im very hard on bikes and this one can take everything i put it threw iv had more $ bikes and hey dont take half the abuse i put this none threw never had one problem with this bike if somone offerd me a $1000 i be hard pressed to take it....

Price Paid:  $480.00 at Greggs Greenlake Cyc

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
To School and Back

Summary:
Excellent commuter bike. I got lucky in the sense that the tires on this bike were thinner (much similar to a road bike) than on same other Trek 7.3 FX's
Put on a rear bike rack and a kick stand (both from my older bike) and new fenders coz I live in Seattle.

Strengths:
Light weight, Flat handle bar (good for those with weak backs) Comfortable for long rides. Shifts easily and cleanly.

Weaknesses:
Shocks transmit freely through the frame. The seat maybe a little uncomfortable to begin, but get used to soon. Snazzy elliptical (weird) frame means typical accessories like bike lock holder cannot be clamped on.

Similar Products Used:
Rayleigh hybrid, Schwinn MTB

Price Paid:  $650.00 at Ridley's Cycle and S

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Calgary zoo/Nose Creek north

Bike Setup:
Added lights, may add mudguards and a kickstand

Summary:
Broke my old hybrid commuter after 6 years of use. The 7.3FX is stronger and lighter, is geared faster for better hill climbs and descents. It's also a great-looking bike [I have the metallic black] and the design seems better thought out and refined than my old bike.

Strengths:
Light, strong, solid and fast. I crank pretty hard on hills and in traffic and the FX seems to be taking it easily.

Weaknesses:
Bumps and rough surfaces seemed more pronounced than with my old bike. The stock seat feels uncomfortable, but may just need adjustment. No kickstand, no place for my old lock holder on the jazzy elliptical frame tubes.

Similar Products Used:
6yo Renegade Hybrid bike [economy bike]

Price Paid:  $449.00 at Bicycle Connection

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Trek FX 7.3

Bike Setup:
Stock all the way and have a Co-pilot baby seat on the back.

Summary:
Bought this bike in March to replace my worn out Trek 830 Antelope. The bike handles well on roads and on compacted stone trails. It even handles well with a child seat on the back. The bike is fast on the down hill and has enough gears to climb up most hills.

Strengths:
The bike is light for a hybrid and handles wells. Good speed on the downhill because of the smooth tire setup.

Weaknesses:
The shifting always seems to be a little out, but for the most part it shifts when needed.

Similar Products Used:
1992 Trek Antelope 830

Price Paid:  $514.00 at wheel and sprockets

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
TREK

Bike Setup:
Trek 7.3 FX Disc

Summary:
I bought this because I wanted a bike to use on paved trails and to use for cardiovascular workouts. So far, I really enjoy this bike and I am glad that I bought it. I have not ridden on a bike for a couple. I would recommend this bike to anyone!

Strengths:
Great parts, light weight, and a good price (bought it on sale, $140 off).

Weaknesses:
This bike should only be used for paved trails, and maybe crushed limestone trails (I would recommend getting different tires for limestone trails).

Similar Products Used:
None