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Here's a look at my stable
of bikes.
After buying the new trail bike, I think my
stable is full. I had been looking at a new trail bike. Last
year I spent a lot more time on singletrack. Last fall
I rode the Trek 69er. It was a good ride, but at the demo
they did not have a large frame full suspension. As I
was deciding about a new bike, word was that there were no 69ers
available. The bottom was - Trek Fuel EX7, a Specialized
trail bike, or keep riding my Trek 4300.
Now purchase of this bike was not an easy decision.
Lots of money to spend on a bike. But what price
for comfort, performance, and enjoyment of the ride?
Trek Fuel EX7
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This is my new Trail bike. Yes,
I bit the bullet and bought a full suspension bike.
The bike is a dream to ride. I noticed that on sharp turns I have a tendency to over steer - nothing I can't overcome.
The bike digs in climbing hills, delivers softer
ride over roots, - a great ride. The Fuel EX7 really is a "trail" bike. It belongs in the dirt. I feel that it rides better on singletrack than on pavement.
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Trek 4300
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This in my mountain bike. I wanted a bike to ride the gravel roads, ride
on my trip to my Army reunion, and additional areas for riding. The first day
out, I really enjoyed the ride. I found the mountain bike trails by Lake
Manawa. Its a whole different ride. My reaction - Awesome! The wheel size and
gearing lets me get moving - good acceleration.
This bike may be relegated to riding on the
Wabash Trace - or perhaps sold. Have to see
how much I ride it since purchase of the Fuel EX7.
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Trek 7200 FX
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The 7200FX is a hybrid bicycle. The wheels are larger
(~29inch) and the tires are narrower, The handlebars are straight (like the
Navigator). The bike is much lighter and the rolling resistant is lower. The
last major change is the larger wheels and different gearing - it's a faster
bike. This bike is best when I'm riding the paved trails. |
Torker Unicycle
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My new (May 07) steed is a Torker Unistar LX unicycle. Now, I have
problems riding on two wheels! The new wheel
was won in the BeerMuda Triangle raffle. There
are several guys looking to purchase it from me.
Don't think this cycle will be in the stable
for very long.
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Trek Navigator 200
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My Navigator 200 has a new home. A ham radio, cycling friend bought
it. Happy cycling, Dave.
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