My new Trek 7.2, well new to me anyway

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[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Looks nice.

[–]Gravi 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Looks great, also looks like it's very easy to take care of, no disc brakes means easier brake tightening and replacement.

I have a basket that I attached to my rear letter carrier with big plastic zip ties, makes your back sweat about 0 now that the bag is in the basket, maybe get such attachment? More comfort.

[–]Brewdabier[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I have panniers and rack on my old bike, I use it for market runs and such. My trek fx 2 disk had disc brakes, never had issues other than some one stealing it.

[–]Gravi 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

As long as it hauls, it ought to be good.

My only problem with disc brakes is that they're more of a hassle to tune and replace, more parts to fine-tune and disassemble.

[–]Brewdabier[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I never had issues with my trek fx 2, I di have lots of problems with this crap bike. Mechanical disk brakes are worthless so stay away from them.

[–]Megatron95 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

You can't go wrong with Trek. It's got a good derailleur, cantilever brakes and no visible rust. It looks like it might be 20 years old but a good, well-maintained bike can last a lifetime. Just a little tune-up and you're good to go!

[–]Brewdabier[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Best thing about the bike is the dude did a full tune up, all I had to do was put one of my saddles on it. Stock was no good.

[–]Musky 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

No battery assist? Those are fun.

[–]Brewdabier[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

My computer and phone has a batterys, anyway if I had the money I would buy a ebike.

[–]jamesK_3rd 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Put some drop bars on it.

[–]Brewdabier[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I think I would have to replace the derailers and cables if I did that.