Trek 7.2 FX Vs Dawes Galaxy Cross

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insurin

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I am torn between these 2 bikes. The Cross is steel the Trek is Alu with steel fork. The purpose of the bike is daily commute and touring once a year. Credit card touring for now but who knows what in the future. I bought the Trek a few weeks back but got the 20 inch and it was too small so sold it. I need the 22.5 inch. I test rode the Galaxy Cross last week and it was like a tank but felt comfortable. I have never ridden a steel bike before and it was different. I have plans to test ride the 22.5 inch Trek this week so I do not have a fair assessment of riding position yet.

I guess this is a question of steel Vs Alu. Light weight Vs heavy weight. Do I want to daily commute on a steel bike.

I have a Specialized Sirrus Comp that I use for commuting at the minute but I am thinking if I went for the Trek I would not need the Sirrus as the Trek could be my commuter and tourer.

Pointers welcome.




Trek spec
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/72-fx-disc-2014-hybrid-bike-ec040355#features

Galaxy spec
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dawes/galaxy-cross-disc-2014-flat-bar-touring-bike-ec050875
 

Brandane

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Just wondering - if you already have a Sirrus comp, then why bother with either of the other bikes? They are quite similar to the Sirrus, but IMHO the Sirrus is the better of the three. If it's getting on a bit, you could spend the money on upgrading and replacing some of the components on the Sirrus.
 
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insurin

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Just wondering - if you already have a Sirrus comp, then why bother with either of the other bikes? They are quite similar to the Sirrus, but IMHO the Sirrus is the better of the three. If it's getting on a bit, you could spend the money on upgrading and replacing some of the components on the Sirrus.
Hi Brandane
The Sirrus 2013 Comp is second hand brand new and it''s a very nice bike to ride. it only has 24 spokes on the front. I contacted Specialized about weight limits and they said it can take a 25 kilo load. From what I have been reading 32-36 spokes are recommended for touring.
 

Brandane

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Hi Brandane
The Sirrus 2013 Comp is second hand brand new and it''s a very nice bike to ride. it only has 24 spokes on the front. I contacted Specialized about weight limits and they said it can take a 25 kilo load. From what I have been reading 32-36 spokes are recommended for touring.
One of your upgrades for the Sirrus could be a wheelset if you wanted; the standard wheels on both the Trek and Dawes are most likely not the best at that price level anyway.
I use a Tricross for touring (tent and 4 panniers), and use a pair of 36 spoke wheels that I got from Spa cycles.
 
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insurin

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One of your upgrades for the Sirrus could be a wheelset if you wanted; the standard wheels on both the Trek and Dawes are most likely not the best at that price level anyway.
I use a Tricross for touring (tent and 4 panniers), and use a pair of 36 spoke wheels that I got from Spa cycles.
Funny you should mention the Tricross. I have been commuting and touring on my Tricross Sport 08 with the original 32 spokes wheels for the past 5 years. Cracking bike. I am selling mine now. I don't like drops hence all the bikes in question are flat bar.
 

Brandane

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Funny you should mention the Tricross. I have been commuting and touring on my Tricross Sport 08 with the original 32 spokes wheels for the past 5 years. Cracking bike. I am selling mine now. I don't like drops hence all the bikes in question are flat bar.
There you have another option then; stick flat bars (and new brake levers, gear shifters) on the Tricross, et voila - a flat bar tourer with 32 spoke wheels!
I love my Tricross, which has had a few upgrades and is 150 miles short of 10k miles of sterling service.
 
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