Just got one

[Pikeman]

Well after 20 years not riding I have today ordered a trek 7.3 fx for my 6 mile each way commute, I fear it may kill me!!

 

[ianrauk]

then you will die trying....

 

[simon.r]

Looks like a nice bike

I'd recommend fitting mudguards if you're planning to use it when the roads are wet in the UK.

If you've literally not ridden for 20 years you may want to think about building up to a every day commute (e.g. 2 days the first couple of weeks, 3 the next and so on).

Good luck!

 

[Pikeman]

Thanks all, I'm trying to work out how not to give it when I realise it's much harder than I think it's going to be!!

 

[Pedal pusher]

then you will die trying....

and a very happy boy

 

[Peteaud]

Start it off easy, dont overdo it.

Nice bikes

 

[Dommo]

Congrats on the new bike. I'm sure you'll remember the joys of flying along the road pretty quickly, 20 years or not.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Nay: you will kill "it" first, then you will get another newer shinier skinnier one

 

[BrumJim]

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
It won't kill you, and it will make you stronger.

 

[Eager2bSmaller]

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
It won't kill you, and it will make you stronger.

+1

 

[Boon 51]

Its nice to get a new bike, but I'm getting the mileage up bit by bit as I dont want to over do it..

 

[compo]

I have a 7.3 FX Disc. I have done a couple of thousand miles on it since March, pretty much without incident. All I have changed is the saddle to a Brooks and some higher reach handlebars. Just ride it and enjoy.

 

[Rural halfwit]

fear not Pikeman, I did 13.3 miles after a long break the other day and lived.Take it nice and easy enjoy the view(if there is such a thing) if you need to stop then do so. few weeks time you'll have smashed it.

 

[mark1974]

sweat pain aches sore ass a week or 2 later all forgotton