Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Deore, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FX Alpha Black Aluminum
Suspension Fork
FX Alloy w/tapered wall thickness, straight blades, Clix dropouts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191
Shift Levers
Shimano EF60, 8-speed trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-830 11-32, 8 speed
Crank
Shimano M361, 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Pedals
Nylon body w/alloy cage
Wheels
Rims
Alloy front hub, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Bontrager Nebula 32-hole alloy rims
Tires
Bontrager Race All Weather Hard-Case, 700x32c
Brakes
Brakes
Avid SD-3 brakes w/Shimano EF60 levers
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager SSR, 10 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone OS, 25mm rise
Headset
Slimstak, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager H1
Seatpost
Bontrager Nebula
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17.5" | 20" | 22.5" | 25" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
7.3 FX belongs to the Trek 73 model. 27 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek 73 bikes models from 2011, by clicking here.
Safety
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Average price for General Road bikes
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7.3 FX components
Fork material
7.3 FX has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Trek 7.3 FX 2011, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The 7.3 FX comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.