My First Real Bike - 2012 Trek 7.5 FX

2012 Trek 7.5 FX

Some recent events in my life have shown me that I need to lose weight. It was about July this year (2012) I made the decision to purchase a new bike. I looked up my local bike shop which happened to be a Trek dealer and headed in to get some info.  At the time the following were my requirements:

1. My goal was to increase my fitness and lose weight. 
2. I would be riding on paved trails or roads exclusively.  So no wide knobby tires.
3. I did not want a road bike (a statement I would later regret slightly).  
4. I wanted a bike that had relatively common parts so I could take it almost anywhere and have it repaired.
5. A bike of high quality and better than average parts.
6. I weigh 300lbs and need something sturdy. 
7. Priced under $1,000.  

With this information the salesman lead me over to the hybrids without suspension.  I decided on a Trek 7.5 fx.  Why?  Mainly because it had a carbon fork, looked kinda cool and the next model up was a big jump in price for no addition perceived value by me.. 

I left with this information and began researching the bike and looking for reviews.  I couldn't find much about the 2012 Trek 7.5 fx but I did find some about the previous year models.  There was only one concern I has after my research.  It appears that in an effort to keep the bike price pre model at a particular price point Trek will lower the quality of components on the bike.  Although I understand why I still did not like that.  Basically a 2011 

I did not like the idea of charging the bike to a credit card so I needed cash.   I got a huge break after visiting a casino with my wife and we walked away with about $1,300 in winnings.  My bike money!

About 2 weeks after my first visit to my local bike shop I ordered my bike.  About 10 days later it arrived.

I will have a review of the bike in another post.

Related Links

2012 Trek 7.5 FX Specifications
2012 Trek 7.5 FX Review