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
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