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kristin31
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 Posted: 04/14/03 - 15:05 Post subject: Trek 7300..any opinions/experience?
I am pretty sure I am going to buy this one (it's used, but just got tuned up) from a friend. It's a hybrid and it seems like a nice ride. Any experience with these??? I am not really a heavy biker, it's mostly cross-training/running errands kind of thing, and possibly a sprint tri.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 15:11 Post subject:
i don't know much about model numbers but my son is on his second Trek and they have really been a good bike for him - and he tends to beat the livin' snot out of them.
his old one was handed down to littlegirl now.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 15:22 Post subject:
Change the saddle so you don't look like a granny. 
My Trek 1000 is currently pushing 8,000 miles and it seems to be holding up well enough. I've had some minor problems, but nothing that a few dollars couldn't fix.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 15:28 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | Change the saddle so you don't look like a granny.
My Trek 1000 is currently pushing 8,000 miles and it seems to be holding up well enough. I've had some minor problems, but nothing that a few dollars couldn't fix. |
 wow...
I need to ride more...
Kristin, I have no experience with the 7300, but my 1000 with significantly less miles than PH  has been great.
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kristin31
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 15:40 Post subject:
Cool!!! Thanks for all of your input; it sounds like good experience all-around!!!
And I think he's cutting me a deal, he's only put a few hundred miles on it but wants $2oo for it; (it retails for $549); he just bought the 1000 model and doesn't have space apparently.
And he already changed the seat, I think...it's an Oasis ???(very cushy...which is good).
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 15:48 Post subject:
Besides being a nice-sounding deal, you'll be supporting the mafia! You can't beat that bonus!
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 16:01 Post subject:
If it fits, I'd jump at that deal.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 18:42 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | If it fits, I'd jump at that deal. |
That's a great price
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kristin31
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 21:33 Post subject:
Well, I LIKE it!! I am buying it, and thanks for the info. It's from one of my SO's best friends, so I know I can trust him. He even is tossing the mileage tracking device and a rack for carrying things (I guess it doubles as a fender in the rain?) and big reflectors and a mirror. Now, any ideas on bike locks?? I hav a few ideas but would like the input...
and BONUS...Larry (SO) is buying my old mountain bike from me (I told him he could have it but he was adamant about paying for it). So this is even a better deal than I could have hoped for!!!! Life is good!!
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Posted: 04/15/03 - 04:57 Post subject:
| kristin31 wrote: | Well, I LIKE it!! I am buying it, and thanks for the info. It's from one of my SO's best friends, so I know I can trust him. He even is tossing the mileage tracking device and a rack for carrying things (I guess it doubles as a fender in the rain?) and big reflectors and a mirror. Now, any ideas on bike locks?? I hav a few ideas but would like the input...
and BONUS...Larry (SO) is buying my old mountain bike from me (I told him he could have it but he was adamant about paying for it). So this is even a better deal than I could have hoped for!!!! Life is good!! |
Kryptonite makes quite a few with bike theft warranties/guarantees as does masterlock. I don't have a lock, my bike is either at home or at work.
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Posted: 04/15/03 - 06:54 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | kristin31 wrote: | Well, I LIKE it!! I am buying it, and thanks for the info. It's from one of my SO's best friends, so I know I can trust him. He even is tossing the mileage tracking device and a rack for carrying things (I guess it doubles as a fender in the rain?) and big reflectors and a mirror. Now, any ideas on bike locks?? I hav a few ideas but would like the input...
and BONUS...Larry (SO) is buying my old mountain bike from me (I told him he could have it but he was adamant about paying for it). So this is even a better deal than I could have hoped for!!!! Life is good!! |
Kryptonite makes quite a few with bike theft warranties/guarantees as does masterlock. I don't have a lock, my bike is either at home or at work. |
I have this one  Has a like a $500.00 gurantee. Attaches right to the bike's frame too.
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Posted: 04/15/03 - 08:23 Post subject:
Wow, you could store that one attached to the headboard...uh, um...
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Posted: 04/15/03 - 15:02 Post subject:
Thanks again!!! Those -locks are nice. And that's what you need here, unforunately....even in this neighborhood you don't leave bikes unlocked outside a store or something.. 
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