Long story short, casual cyclist, bike got stolen, replaced with a Trek 7.2 FX 2009 Hybrid, now roped into (supported) LEJOG, not a lot of cash, so - what would the difference be if I spent 500-650 pounds on a new bike such as Specialised Secteur or Kona Dew Drop? Would it be significantly better and easier to get through LEJOG without having a hernia???? SPecs of the Trek below - mean nothing to me really I'm afraid but hope some of you might have some insights.Thanks in advance,Cheers. Frame: FX Alpha White Series Aluminium Fork: Cromo steel straight bladed with low-rider mounts and CLIX dropouts Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio Shifters: Shimano EF50 8 Speed trigger Chainset: Shimano M191 with chainguard Chainrings: 48/38/28 tooth chainrings Cassette: Shimano HG40 11-32 tooth, 8 speed cassette Front Brake:
Tektro V-Brake Rear Brake: Tektro V-Brake Brake Levers: Shimano EF50 Handlebars: Bontrager SSR with 25mm rise Stem: Bontrager SSR Headset: Aheadset Slimstak with Semi-cartridge bearings, Sealed Rims: Matrix 750 32 hole Front Hub: Alloy hub Rear Hub: Shimano RM30 Front Tyre: Bontrager Invert puncture resistant Rear Tyre: Bontrager Invert puncture resistant Saddle: Bontrager Nebula Seatpost: Bontrager SSR
Tektro V-Brake Rear Brake: Tektro V-Brake Brake Levers: Shimano EF50 Handlebars: Bontrager SSR with 25mm rise Stem: Bontrager SSR Headset: Aheadset Slimstak with Semi-cartridge bearings, Sealed Rims: Matrix 750 32 hole Front Hub: Alloy hub Rear Hub: Shimano RM30 Front Tyre: Bontrager Invert puncture resistant Rear Tyre: Bontrager Invert puncture resistant Saddle: Bontrager Nebula Seatpost: Bontrager SSR