gary fisher 2004 nirvana or trek 2004 hybrid 7300?? please help...

[Steve]

hi, i am an novice biker and am looking to get a good commuter/trail
bike and have narrowed it down to these two. the nirvana costs $429
and the 7300 costs $479. so the price is fairly negliable... i just
want to know which is the better bike. thanks... here are the specs
for each.

for the 7300 FRAMESET:
FRAME: Alpha aluminum
Men's and women's frames available in both colors.
FORK: RST CT COM I T4

WHEELS:
WHEELS: Alloy F, Shimano C201 R hub; ACE19 rims
TIRES: Bontrager Invert HC, Kevlar belt, 700x35c

DRIVETRAIN:
SHIFTERS: SRAM ESP Pro
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano T301
REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM X.7
CRANKSET: Bontrager Sport 48/38/28
CASSETTE: SRAM 850 11-32, 8 speed
PEDALS: Dual density platform

COMPONENTS:
SADDLE: Bontrager webspring w/flashing lights
SEATPOST: Alloy suspension
HANDLEBARS: Bontrager Bar-Keeper
STEM: Adjustable rise
HEADSET: Semi-cartridge, sealed
BRAKESET: Alloy linear pull w/alloy levers w/Kraton inserts

FOR THE NIRVANA....
Wheels Alex ACE 19 aluminum rims | Shimano C201 rear hub | Bontrager
Select Invert Hardcase tires

Suspension RockShox GPS Metro adjustable | 60mm travel

Componentry Shimano Deore rear derailleur + Alivio shifters + T301
front derailleur | Shimano T303 48/38/28 crank w/chainguard | ProMax
forged linear pull brakes w/power modulator | Alloy/nylon ATB pedals |

thanks for any help!

 

[Bill Bradley]

Steve wrote:
> hi, i am an novice biker and am looking to get a good commuter/trail
> bike and have narrowed it down to these two. the nirvana costs $429
> and the 7300 costs $479. so the price is fairly negliable... i just
> want to know which is the better bike. thanks... here are the specs
> for each.
[...] snip

They're both by the same manufacturer (Trek). I'd recommend going to
the local bike shop (LBS) and giving them both a spin. Buy whichever
one you like better.

I was in a similar situation with the Trek 7500FX and the Fischer
Utopia, took them both out and bought the Utopia. Similar price range
and market, but different "feel."

Bill

 

[swimmeronwheels]

yup what bill said. I rode the 7100 & 7200 and bought the Fisher Tiburon and I love it!

Enjoy the ride.