http://www.eightdotthree.net/2008/03/bike-shopping/ eightdotthree.net is maintained for me to share, learn and experiment. Through monthly posting I hope to find my writing voice, develop as a designer and maybe provide something interesting. Hosting provided by Dreamhost. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:22:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.eightdotthree.net/2008/03/bike-shopping/#comment-19988 eightdotthree » Blog Archive » My New Bicycle Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:04:29 +0000 http://www.eightdotthree.net/2008/03/bike-shopping/#comment-19988 <p>[...] After some debate I ended up deciding on the Trek 7.3 FX for my commuter bike. I test rode the cheaper 7.2 FX and the more expensive 7.5 FX which has a titanium fork and better shifters. I could tell the differece, but not $200 difference! The 7.2 just didn’t feel like enough bike, it felt soft. [...]</p> [...] After some debate I ended up deciding on the Trek 7.3 FX for my commuter bike. I test rode the cheaper 7.2 FX and the more expensive 7.5 FX which has a titanium fork and better shifters. I could tell the differece, but not $200 difference! The 7.2 just didn’t feel like enough bike, it felt soft. [...]

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