Trek 7500

Price Paid:  $600.00 at Emery's

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
to work

Bike Setup:
Delta handle bars
fixed stem
28mm tires
platform pedals
stock everything else

Summary:
I bought this bike new and have owned it almost three years. I thought it was great at first but then it felt so damn slow. I tried just about everything: pedals, ride height, weight, etc. I was about ready to sell it and I finally decided to change the tires to a cheap 28mm width. IT'S A NEW BIKE NOW!!! It was about 2 mph slower than my road bike. Now, it's pretty close to the same speed. If you own this bike or want to buy one like it, take the Bontrager Invert Hardcase, 700x35c tires and throw them in the garbage. You will be much happier.

Strengths:
Fast with different tires. front suspension is lockable. good components. good wheel set.
Comfortable. Not a bad price.

Weaknesses:
Heavy.
Brakes wedge on rim and will not release.
Chain skips.

Similar Products Used:
trek 720
specialized sequoia

Price Paid:  $659.00 at Griffin Cycle in Bet

Model Year:
2005

Summary:
I highly recommend this bike! It is so much fun to ride. It is light, and very quick. A true high performance hybrid. I tested out a number of bikes and this one was hands down the best at this price point. I recommend paying the extra few hundred dollars and purchasing this bike over the Trek 7300. Worth every penny. Almost every part of the bike is upgraded over the 7300. And, it handles so much better on hills and is light and aerodynamic.

A great bike to take on and off the trails. I love the clip in pedals (standard) which allow you to clip in on one side, and have a flat surface on the other if you prefer not to clip in. Perfect for biking in the city.

Strengths:
Light bike (very quick and high performance), Pedals (clip on one side, flat on other side) come standard with bike, wheels (high quality), great geometry, high quality shifters

Weaknesses:
It is very fast, but I can't keep up with road bikes (not surprisinging as I am on a hybrid). I am looking to add a road bike to the collection right now.

Similar Products Used:
I tried out all of the different hybrids including the Trek 7200/7300, Raleigh, Giant. This definitely was the best bike (quality of frame and components) for the price.

Price Paid:  $600.00 at Yucaipa Bike center

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Dry

Bike Setup:
a brtter seat like with any bike

Summary:
I got this bike as a way to do recvery rides and to goof off on.It is great for that.I live next to the mountains and all our rides involve climbing,this bike does quite well.A fun bike.This bike also has a good fork with easy to use lock-out.However it could use better brakes,there kind of spongy.

Strengths:
shifters,fork,gearing

Weaknesses:
brakes

Similar Products Used:
Navigator