Trek fx2 or similar

[gazza81]

Hi guys im just starting out again after a few yrs not riding,didnt do much to start with to be fair haha

Ive been recommended a trek 7.2fx as a decent all rounder.
Where i live is alot of country lanes and potholes so not sure too skinny tyre will be good.

I like the hybrid style as ive had road bikes before and prefer a hybrid.

Im probably going to be doing 20 30 miles once i get going.

Im having trouble finding a fx2 second hand near me so to broaden my search i was wondering if there is anything similur i could look out for?

Thanks

 

[Spiderweb]

Specialized Sirrus and Cannondale Quick should be considered too.
What’s your budget, how tall are you and where do you live?

 

[Cycleops]

If you don't think the skinny tyres will do the job on bad road surfaces get one with fatter tyres, there are plenty of models available. Dont bother with suspension forks as they add little comfort.

 

[vickster]

Boardman hybrid or Whyte R7 (maybe a bit roadie but take 32-35mm tyres). Potholes are best avoided if at all possible on any bike

If you can't get a 7.2, look for the higher specced 7.3 or 7.4? Almost all manufacturers offer a flat bar rigid fork hybrid, Pinnacle, Merida, Giant, Decathlon etc etc

 

[gazza81]

Cheers guys.
Yeah i should have said, my budget is about 150 max really as have to buy all the gear to go with it too!

Ive arranged to look at a pinnacle lithium 2 on the weekend suposed to be in good condition, £100

 

[gazza81]

Not sure on what year it is
Does anyone know if you can put 700c tyres on these? Would be nice to have the option in the future if i go out with friends on road bikes

 

[Cycleops]

You will certainly be able to put narrower tyres on, maybe around 32c, which when running at Max psi should roll well on tarmac.
Schwalbe Marathon GGs would a good choice.

 

[vickster]

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Not sure on what year it is
Does anyone know if you can put 700c tyres on these? Would be nice to have the option in the future if i go out with friends on road bikes

Just FYI 700c refers to the wheel size rather than the tyre width. So the bike will take a 700c x 32mm tyre as suggested, maybe even a 28mm. I have Durano raceguards in 28mm and 32mm and they roll well.
Ref the Pinnacle, ask the seller for a copy of the purchase receipt (to check it’s not stolen) and how many miles it’s done and what maintenance. You won’t want to be having to replace worn parts immediately

 

[gazza81]

Just FYI 700c refers to the wheel size rather than the tyre width. So the bike will take a 700c x 32mm tyre as suggested, maybe even a 28mm. I have Durano raceguards in 28mm and 32mm and they roll well.
Ref the Pinnacle, ask the seller for a copy of the purchase receipt (to check it’s not stolen) and how many miles it’s done and what maintenance. You won’t want to be having to replace worn parts immediately

Thanks, im still a little confused with what tyre sizes i can get away with, this is what the tyre original says.
They are quite chunky and would like a nice balance between speed and comfort

 

[vickster]

700x32 should be ok. I have these on my commuter

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s121p1682/SCHWALBE-Durano-HS464-wired

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Don't overlook the old-school Trek stuff like the flat-bar 720's etc with cro-moly steel frames. Or any of the Nottingham-built Raleigh Pioneers or steel-framed Ridgebacks or even a Falcon Explorer like Mr Biggs on here recently acquired at auction for £12! There's no shortage of decent, simple, dependable flat bar steel bikes out there that are comfortable and sturdy machines with running costs that amount to bugger all. You don't have to confine your pool of used ones to the last few years. If anything, I'd say the 1990's vintage stuff were generally better bikes and would be my first choice every time.
Another good option for pothole-infested roads would be an old rigid MTB fitted with stout semi-slick tyres like Schwalbe Marathons.

 

[vickster]

Don't overlook the old-school Trek stuff like the flat-bar 720's etc with cro-moly steel frames. Or any of the Nottingham-built Raleigh Pioneers or steel-framed Ridgebacks or even a Falcon Explorer like Mr Biggs on here recently acquired at auction for £12! There's no shortage of decent, simple, dependable flat bar steel bikes out there that are comfortable and sturdy machines with running costs that amount to bugger all. You don't have to confine your pool of used ones to the last few years. If anything, I'd say the 1990's vintage stuff were generally better bikes and would be my first choice every time.
Another good option for pothole-infested roads would be an old rigid MTB fitted with stout semi-slick tyres like Schwalbe Marathons.

He’s already bought a Pinnacle IIRC

 

[gazza81]

700x32 should be ok. I have these on my commuter

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s121p1682/SCHWALBE-Durano-HS464-wired

Thanks, what innertubes go with them? Do i look for the same 700x32?

 

[si_c]

Thanks, what innertubes go with them? Do i look for the same 700x32?

Yes, although anything a little bit smaller will work too - the rubber will stretch fine.

 

[vickster]

Thanks, what innertubes go with them? Do i look for the same 700x32?

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s123p409/SCHWALBE-Inner-Tubes