After a lot of "research", I recently purchased a 2005 Trek 7300FX. Actually, I probably would have gotten a 7500 – but the shop had none. I am 25 years off a bicycle, and recently retired. The shop owner was, I believe, being truthful when he said that the upgrades on the 7500 or 7700 would most likely go unappreciated. I took his advice, and couldn’t be happier. I added some neat bar-end handles and a computer and my rides are pure pleasure. Also added clipless pedals.
HOWEVER: If I were to want to upgrade a component or two in say a year – what would be the first to change? (That’s probably a question only I will be able to answer, but humor me).
Some of the components on my bike:
Wheels – Alloy front, Shimano Deore rear hub
Tires – Bontrager Invert Hardcase
Front derailleur – Shimano C102
Rear – Shimano Deore
Love the bike, but always looking for a way to make things better.
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Upgrade Suggestions
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Wheels – Alloy front, Shimano Deore rear hub
Front derailleur – Shimano C102Conventional wisdom on this (it's frequently discussed, you could read a lot via a few searches on this forum), typically a wheelset upgrade is the first place to start. 1, they're consumable/wear out. 2, you'll notice weight savings there most significantly (rolling weight has a big impact on de/acceleration), 3, lower rolling-resistance via quality tires is nice too.
Upgrading shifters/derailleurs is expensive, and you may not even notice the returns w/r/t performance. You'd probably be happier saving your money towards an eventual upgrade of the entire bike as your experience and abilities grow. Personally, I'd spend 'upgrade' $$ on a more comfortable seat, shorts (bibs!), shoes, and a HRM/computer before looking at changing out components.
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RC2 said:
Wheels – Alloy front, Shimano Deore rear hub
Front derailleur – Shimano C102Conventional wisdom on this (it's frequently discussed, you could read a lot via a few searches on this forum), typically a wheelset upgrade is the first place to start. 1, they're consumable/wear out. 2, you'll notice weight savings there most significantly (rolling weight has a big impact on de/acceleration), 3, lower rolling-resistance via quality tires is nice too.
Upgrading shifters/derailleurs is expensive, and you may not even notice the returns w/r/t performance. You'd probably be happier saving your money towards an eventual upgrade of the entire bike as your experience and abilities grow. Personally, I'd spend 'upgrade' $$ on a more comfortable seat, shorts (bibs!), shoes, and a HRM/computer before looking at changing out components.
Even wheels on that type of bike is mostly a waste.
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