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Michael Hwang
a Recreational Rider
from Bayside, NY, USADate Reviewed: June 11, 2001
Strengths: Light weight
Value
Weaknesses: Saddle - replaced after one day
PedalsBottom Line: Terrific bike for the price. Tested many different bikes before purchasing this one. Very comfortable and strong. Replaced the saddle after one day because it was too painful. Tried Specialized Body Geometry Comfort Plus and it's much better. This is a perfect bike for anyone who enjoys riding on pavement and some trails for a long time.
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At: Northshore Cyclery
Similar Products Used: Trek 7200fx, Specialized Crossroad
Bike Setup: Standard 20", replaced saddle
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Ron L
a Recreational Rider
from Lancaster PADate Reviewed: July 10, 2000
Strengths: I am 52 and had not biked for 15 years. Got back into it for exercise, etc. I wanted a bike that would do just what a hybrid is supposed to do...street biking and trail biking. I am very happy with the Trek 7300 in both cases. I just finished a 52 mile ride on the C&O path this weekend and had no problems. The bike is responsive and for the money, a tough little number. It has held up well to my type of riding and it has seen some boucy trails. I have been over some rugged stretches with no rim problems or even tire problems. (Oops, should not have said that. The tire gremlins will get me for sure!)Weaknesses: Like some of the other reviewers, I found the seat and the pedals lacking. I replaced the seat with a Specialized Sport Geometry seat (MUCH better) and removed the pedals and replaced them with alloy pedals with toe clips. I also added a Trek rack in back. If I had to buy again, I might spend more and get the upgrade with the front suspension just to cushion these old bones. The brakes are adequate but I will plan on some upgrades in the furure when its time to replace the pads.Bottom Line: I did a lot of homework before buying this bike and was impressed with Trek, the LBS and the overall value I felt I received. This bike has taken me where I want to go. It is NOT a mountain bike but it was not intended to be. It handles trails well and does just fine for me on 20-30 mile street rides. I try to keep a 13-15 mph pace whenever possible. It is sturdy and easy to transport. The best I can say is that I would recommend this or its upgrade siblings to a friend who wanted a similar bike.
Favorite Ride: C&O Canal Towpath/York to Baltimore Bike Trail
Similar Products Used: I have ridden many bikes but most were 20 to 30 years ago. Probably not very germane to the issue.
Bike Setup: Generally, I like the components. They work very well for me and the LBS did an excellent job of putting this bike in A-1 condition when I bought it. After hundreds of miles of riding, it is still in top shape.
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DJ
a Recreational Rider
from Warren, OH USADate Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Strengths: Trek quality frame and warranty; Great ride for the price; component spec for the price. For the machine you get, no way you can beat the price!Weaknesses: Suspension; trail abilities questionable; be sure of your riding requirements.Bottom Line: After several years away from any sort of biking, I decided to find a compromise back into it. May have(probably did) misrepresent my abilities and my expectations to my LBS. This bike was highly recommended, and for the price I simply couldn't turn it down. Test-riding it was a revelation, after so many years away from biking.
It's a quality machine for the money. The ride is sweet but a bit stiff for my sensibilities, (read: old bones). I neglected to mention that I'm 47 years old.
I figured to use it around town and on county roads, with a few off-road jaunts now and then.
The bike is absolutely perfect for the town rides(commuting) and for PAVED bikepaths. Comfortable upright riding position, nice gearing. Narrow, little rims/tires.
Responsive, lightweight. GOES when you want it to.
But I have to say that if you want a machine that can handle, or wants to handle anything beyond the pavement this probably isn't the ticket. The 7300 is a calm "suburban" bike if I ever met one.
So, if you prefer to hit any kind of dirt, this probably ain't the bike for you. Or if you're looking to take off out of town on a really quick, light almost invisible road bike, the 7300 ain't it either.
I guess I'm saying, you need to decide where your cycling habit is taking you before you buy this bike.
If you want a truly sweet, comfortable ride on Sunday afternoons or after work in the evenings for an affordable price, this is your bike.
But if you want to ride a century on Sunday or through the swamp "just down the road", look for a full-blown mountain bike or a "fine-as frog's fur" road bike.
Favorite Ride: the one that never ends
Similar Products Used: Harow mtb for city commuting; Raleigh road bike; Motobecane (French-made) road bike for general fun/road riding(1980's.
Bike Setup: Stock Trek setup. 7300 ('99) model SRAM/Gripshift. Shimano Nexave front derailleur. Shimano STX/RC rear derailleur. Post moderne suspension seatpost. No-name brakes.
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Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Valley Forge, PADate Reviewed: November 12, 1999
Strengths:
height adjustable handlebars
sturdiness
good design
priceWeaknesses:
pedals
seatBottom Line: good bike for me, I ride mostly the Schukyll river trail from Valley Forge to the Phila. Art museum & back (42 miles mostly paved).... It's light, handles well, no problems with changing gears, etc... the stock seat was too wide, replaced it with a men's gel seat, also added a rear rack, and changed the front tires to 26mm road bike tires
Favorite Ride:
Schukyll river trail
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale
Giant
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Rich Clark
a Weekend Warrior
from Ridley Park, PADate Reviewed: October 23, 1999
Strengths:
For the money: good component mix; fine frame with lifetime warranty; comfortable geometry for upright riding; fast.Weaknesses:
Squishy, too-wide seat; pedals without toe clipsBottom Line: A quality bike at a good price (my shop was selling it for $400 in August; my blemished sample was $350). The 7300 has platform pedals, probably because toe clips are scary for newbies; I replaced them. I also replaced the wide, squishy seat with a Specialized Body Geometry Sport, and added a rear rack. The only problem I've had was that I stripped a bolt while moving the adjustable-angle stem (my fault). A hybrid is a really good choice for a rider who needs an upright posture but will ride mostly on paved surfaces, and the 7300 is an exellent example of the type.
Similar Products Used:
Hybrids, MTB's, comfort bikes from Raleigh, Cannondale, Specialized, GT
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