Trek 7.4 FX

I bought this bike to replace my 7 year old Trek SOHO that had over 25,000 miles on it. That was a great bike so again I went with Trek. So far I have 1,500 miles on my FX 7.4 and I absolutely love it. This bike frame geometry is very comfortable but the welds are not smooth like on my Trek One Series. There are fender mounts on the frame and fork so I installed Bontrager fenders for riding in the rain. It's really easy to do. The components are great. You get a Shimano rear hub and a Formula front hub. The wheels, I believe, are double walled and tubeless ready. They are strong; I've done a lot of city riding and they're still true. Also, the shifting components are all Shimano. The tires are excellent quality Bontrager hard case. Lastly, the brakes are Tekro direct pulls. But, don't expect them to stop as good as disk brakes. I prefer these brakes over disk (my SOHO had disks)because they're lighter, simpler to maintain and adjust, and easier to remove the wheels. Usually the first think I do when I get a new bike is change the seat and grips. However, this bike has excellent grips (flat with gel cushion)am a very good seat. So, I didn't have to replace either one. Overall, this is a great bike and a great value. I don't think you'll find anything as close as good for the price range. Also, Trek is not a licensed off brand name. Their own engineers and designers design all of the bike. I think that's why there are so great. My friends have bought those other licensed brand bike and they just not as well made or durable.

After making a 4-hour commute by car daily for 3+ years, getting onto this bike for my 10-mile ride to the train station and back is a sincere pleasure.Just completed my first 100-mile week doing it and I'm looking forward to the next. Although still a bit hard on the tuches, this bike handles extremely well.

I absolutely love this bike. I'm a heavy set guy 300+ so I did quite a bit of research before ending up with the Trek 7.4 FX in crystal white. I knew I wanted the FX line for a while but I was deciding between this and the 7.3. I took both for test rides. As a heavy dude, the carbon fork makes a huge difference in the smoothness of the ride. I could tell immediately, especially on the bumps of sidewalks, how much more smooth the carbon fork is. Personally I couldn't tell the difference in the components between the two, and the frame design is identical, but the carbon fork made it totally worth it. This bike is extremely customizable, has tons of mounting holes for anything you could want, as well as the blendr mount at the front stem, which works great for the front light. Be careful removing the caps in the mounting holes, They're tight and I ripped the top of one off. I had to use a drill to get it out. PROs of the bike: it rides comfortably, yet is fast. I love the aggressive stance it has for a hybrid, and you can push yourself hard if you want, or can simply have a joy ride. The cables are housed through the frame which is awesome for the longevity of the bike and looks clean. Its lightweight, I have the biggest frame size and I still can't believe how light it is. It is an extremely well built, sturdy bike. I can without a doubt get 10+ years out of this thing (with proper maintenance of course). The wheels are lightweight. The tires are responsive to the road, but are a good in between size for comfort riding. CONS (mild complaints): The tires are Tubeless Ready Bontrager wheel/tire, which means that they are not Tubeless, but have the capability of being tubeless with additional purchases. They also have Presta valves, these are not your standard car tire valves. While the Prestas look cool and unique, I prefer the universality of the Schrader valves (you can just go to a gas station to pump up those tires but you cant with the Presta valves). The seat is a bit uncomfortable, its not awful by any means though. I've gone on 14 mile rides (a lot for me) and have only had mild discomfort in the groin area and NO rashes from seat rub...that is a great success in my book. Make sure you play with the seat angle and your seatpost height before you totally swap it out, it might be "good enough" for you. I had to do some adjustments to the front derailleur when I got my bike to avoid chain rub, but that is more an LBS issue and something anyone can do with a little bit of research. If you're not familiar with that and you see and hear your chain clicking, just take it back to your LBS and have them adjust it for free. OVERALL: This is a fantastic bike for commuters, fitness riders, and high speed errand runners. It is a reliable city bike with an aggressive enough stance to get around, but safe enough upright position to see and respond to your surroundings. The 2015 version is worth buying the bike new, with the redesigned slick frame and the cables that run through the bike to make it look clean. I haven't had too much time with it but I can already tell that it will be reliable and durable for a long time.

I turned from a casual cyclists (riding since a very young age and then later with kids when they were yonger) to more of an avid cyclist. I picked up the '14 7.4 FX after experiencing a previously owned 2006 7.3 FX. There is a significant difference. I love the 7.4, it is lighter, feels more solid, has better components, and better technology. My only grip is that the handlebar feels cheap. The bar is the proprietary Trek ISOzone. The ISOZone grips are NOT bad but the bar is strange! The seat is OK but not great. I had an older H1 (with white markings) on the 7.3. The new H1 feels different...not as combfortable. The components on the 7.4 are great. I use dual sided Shimano pedals and Ergon grips. Handlebar will be changed out. Add a rear rack, bag, and some lights...you have a nice ride!

Good bike for the $$$. Im still trying to determine how tight it can turn at high speeds. Smooth shifters make wind/hills a breeze.

Best bike I ever had, very fast and light weight

I use this bike to commute to school, then work and back home at midnight. Doing this over the course of the last week I have ridden 120 miles on this bike and it has been reliable everytime I needed it to be. It is enjoyable to ride and can go fast on good roads, the only down side is that the seat is abnormally shaped so it really hurts my butt sometimes.

I'm SO glad I got this 7.4! I was looking at other models and makes, including the 7.2, which is nice as well. I'm new cycling, so I have no reference point, but it seems to me that the few nicer features like the carbon fork, better tires and gearing are worth it. I don't think I need to upgrade, unless I get really serious about cycling. For now, my goal is just to cross-train with running to train for a half marathon. I'm an old fat guy with a fused ankle that is enjoying getting fit at age 60. Cycling will be easier on my body than running. Getting a good quality bike like this Trek makes sense. I seems to me that riding experience is more enjoyable with a good bike. I don't skimp on my running shoes and I'm glad I didn't skimp on this bike.

After my test ride, I changed the saddle with a Bontrager Commuter Gel CRZ+ before leaving the bike shop. After taking the bike home, I upgraded the front derailleur and shifters to Shimano Deore components to match the stock Deore rear derailleur. This is a nice bike, but for the price, I was disappointed that it wasn't equipped with matching Deore components, and a more comfortable saddle.

I use this bike mainly for exercise. We have a 30 mile loop in our town that is basically all paved. This bike is perfect for this kind of riding (I am in my 50s). I went on a three day bike trip last year (rail-bed trail) and the bike performed well (including thirty pounds of gear). Planning to get a different set of tires for crushed-limestone trails, the stock tires a little iffy when the trail was wet and the bike was loaded up, although I never lost control. The IsoZone handle bars are very comfortable, and I find the carbon forks are better than my old bike, which had front shocks. I did add some bar extenders, which were only 40 bucks installed, highly recommended. The seat is not the greatest, and I've already wore through my brake pads, which is a little disappointing. But overall this bike is great, very smooth and rides well.

handlebar grips are great- I bought gloves but have not bothered to use them.

Very good bike for commuting or exercising Light weight but at the same time the frame is rigid, the fact that it has carbon fiber fork it makes it lighter, and flexible front wheel ride. The components are not the best, but for the price, they are very adequate. In summary, good quality bicycle.

Ride to/from work 16 miles round trip every day. So far it has been great. Would recommend this bike to anyone looking for a quality hybrid.

I totally love my new 7.4 FX!

I ride almost every day between 8 & 15 miles for fitness. Have been riding a Giant Hybrid for 4 years but wore it out. New Trek FX 7.4 is a good match of quality and affordability. Carbon fork is a ride smoother and Deore shifter is flawless. Had to switch out the seat as the stock is uncomfortable but otherwise a great ride for the $.

I ride my neighborhood. Each trip is a mile and a half. I usually ride it 5 times per day sometimes six. I love my new trex

This bike is perfect for me to get out for weekend rides. I like to challenge myself against my own best times, and this bike has raised the bar significantly.

Very smooth and responsive ride. For the price perhaps the components could be a little higher specced but the value is in the geometry and ride quality. Nice bike!

I bought this bike to replace my Scattante road bike. I still had a need for speed but I didn't want the down bars anymore. This flat barred bike moves!! I am 67 years old and put in 14-20 mile rides. My times are the same as my road bike was. I must say that I swithched out the 32C tires for 28C's. I would not go any smaller becasue the bike is sooooo responsive. Love it.

I have several bikes and i must say i love riding this bike the most. Its just plain fun. You feel like a kid again.....

the 14 fx 7.4 is a very nice smooth operating and quiet bicycle to use.i commute everyday 10+ miles a day.i was riding a marin quake mtb everyday but it was not up to road riding everyday. this fx 7.4 what a difference rolls right along .shifting smooth and quiet. the bike is so quiet if you come up behind people walking they jump as they do not hear you.only complaint and not really a complaint is they should have made the pedal arms black to coincide with the black bicycle.would not hesitate to buy another trek when the time comes.

I had a Marin Muirwoods 29er and was very happy. The only complaint I had was that the bike was too heavy. I test rode the Trek 7.4 at my LBS and fell in love immediately. This is a light well constructed bike that handles beautifully. It shifts easily and the grips are extremely comfortable. The light aluminum frame with carbon forks make for a smooth and enjoyable ride whether on or off rode. The only down side is the seat which is exremely hard and uncomfortable. Otherwise this is a GREAT bike.

Just some background...I am recovering after being on disability for the last 2 1/2 years. I was bedridden for the majority of that time. So this was a huge milestone in my recovery and I wanted to find a nice, quality bike, that was designed for fitness, to treat myself. So, I figured the 7.4 FX would perfect for me to get started. It has plenty of gears to work up to, it's light (compared to what I have owned before), it handles great, has nice grips, nice hard-case tires(I now have h5 hard-case tires), rides quietly and smoothly and you can just feel the quality compared to cheaper brands. I am not a professional cyclist by any means... I did ride a bike growing up almost everyday for 8 years, so I am no stranger to riding a bike. My first nice bike was redline when I was about 11 or 12 years old. Before that I had department store brand bikes. My bike before this was a Jamis Trail x bike. This 7.4 FX is much more suitable for me. I did have some concerns that the Trek dealer in [...] helped me with. The race tires were too hard for the kind of road (tar and chip) that I live on right now, so they switched them with H5's. Also, the seat was as hard as a brick, which they swapped out for me. They also swapped out the stem for me to help to adjust it. More recently I have noticed some noise from the drivetrain or pedals (not sure which) when I apply pressure when pedaling hard, especially in the higher gears. It sounds like clicking and rattling. They do a free tune-up between 30-90 days so maybe they can check it out then.I only have 20 miles on it so I will update this review in the coming months if anything changes. They said things need to be adjusted once they break in a bit. I am sure they will fix or adjust anything at that time. All in all, I am thoroughly impressed with this bike. My mom is also very satisfied with her bike (she bought a 7100 WSD). Between the great service at the dealer and the fantastic product Trek offers, I will be a loyal Trek owner for years to come. I would definitely recommend this bike or Trek, in general, to a friend or relative.

Brand new bike, but after a couple of rides I love it. Very smooth operation, and perfectly assembled and adjusted at [...]. This bike simply glides.

I haven't been on a bike in at least 10 years, but after moving to Chicago, I knew it was time. I went back and forth within the Trek FX series as it fit most of my needs (communiting, visiting friends around town and a means of exercise) and after going back and forth with the 7.3 and 7.4, I went with the 7.4 and am very happy. Not only is it a fantastic looking bike, it's been so easy to ride. It's lightweight with excellent components. I'd HIGHLY recommend this bike to anyone. (I was in the $400-$600 range when I first started looking, but this bike has completely justifited the $739 price tag)