Across town or across campus, for fun or for fitness, Trek's 7.9 FX takes you there with comfort and speed. Its FX TCT Carbon frame is super light, strong and responsive, so you can sprint for the light and fly up the hills. The carbon Bontrager Satellite fork carves corners and also damps road vibrations for an ultra-smooth ride. Plus, the bike's precision 30-speed Shimano drivetrain lets you extend your rides, while the powerful Shimano V-Brakes provide top-notch stopping power. And, you can't beat the full host of Bontrager components. This sweet city slicker even sports Shimano clipless pedals!
Strengths: fast, comfortable, stable, gear shift fast and solid
Weaknesses: on mine none yet. My wife got the 17 inch WSD 7.9 FX (which is not on their website or paper catalogue)and has found the flat bar a bit long by about 1-1.5 inches. This can be end cut so that can be solved. The other issue is on the WSD the top tube is dropped and doesn't leave enough room for a full sized water bottle to fit between the top and bottom tubes
Bottom Line:
My wife and I are avid recreational riders. We enjoy riding city and rural trails & roads. Our rides are from 1 - 4hrs usually.
We like the hybrid style bikes and have replaced good but non carbon fiber bikes. We looked at carbon road bikes but disliked the drop bar and lack of pannier rack mounts. So we found the 2010 Trek 7.9 FX. If you you like a hybrid style bike and want light weight and performance and you can afford it BUY this bike. From the first ride we found the 7.9 FX to be light fast and good off road on crushed limestone trails and even a loose surface within reason
Similar Products Used: looked a the Cannondale quick carbon 1 & 2 which was supposed to be available in Feb 2010 As of May 2010 there is no firm availability date.
Bike Setup: put a cycling computer on it and a pannier rack on the rear.
Strengths: light, strong, great visibility, and you can go miles and miles with great enjoyment. A fifty miler once a week and 33 miles each day has been possible without wheel or tire problems. the Aero bars are very helpful and the wheels have been great in holding up.
Weaknesses: Needs to have better grips on the bar. I upgraded to Bontrager Satellite plus with the big palm support and it really is great. Ended any wrist problems. Tires are good and after I added a set of tuffy strips I can wear out a rear tire in 2500 to 3000 miles without a flat.
Bottom Line:
I have ridden 11,000 miles in one year on this bike. I have worn out parts and replaced them through the LBS with no problem. Warrenty has been excellent on some parts that failed, but this was only two things. When I wear this one out I will buy another one. so much better than a road bike.
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