Hi,
Seriously thinking about getting a new (hybrid) bike for commuting. Thinking about a Trek 7.3, but would appreciate any advice about alternative good/bad points. I've had a Trek 7.? (0 or 1) for a few years and its been OK, but I've no strong ties to it. Its now falling apart and repairs are going to be getting close to the purchase of a new one (with the cycle to work scheme). Criteria?
* I'm larger than average ~192 cm and ~93 kg, so the Trek XXL size is appealing as is a hybrid over a road bike, especially for coping with rubbish on roads on dark mornings/nights.
* Budget is ~350 (after cycle to work scheme discount). Don't want to spend much more and have to leave bike at station, so don't want it to be too attractive.
* Commute is ~12 miles each way so weekly mileage is ~100. It will be well used and don't want it to fall apart after a few months.
Ideas/advice?
Thanks
Seriously thinking about getting a new (hybrid) bike for commuting. Thinking about a Trek 7.3, but would appreciate any advice about alternative good/bad points. I've had a Trek 7.? (0 or 1) for a few years and its been OK, but I've no strong ties to it. Its now falling apart and repairs are going to be getting close to the purchase of a new one (with the cycle to work scheme). Criteria?
* I'm larger than average ~192 cm and ~93 kg, so the Trek XXL size is appealing as is a hybrid over a road bike, especially for coping with rubbish on roads on dark mornings/nights.
* Budget is ~350 (after cycle to work scheme discount). Don't want to spend much more and have to leave bike at station, so don't want it to be too attractive.
* Commute is ~12 miles each way so weekly mileage is ~100. It will be well used and don't want it to fall apart after a few months.
Ideas/advice?
Thanks