Finally bit on something after months of looking for a steal on something with better specs. This 2015 Trek 7.4FX for $220 will get me back into riding for now. It's in great shape with not much wear at all. I was surprised to see the brakes are hydraulic and work well. I've taken it for a few 4-5 mile rides and worked on dialing in the fit and my sit bones get sore. Any seat recs for this style? I'm 6', 215#lbs, and 36" waste. I had a 7.5 FX in college and went on some 20 mile rides on the same saddle (San Marcos) so maybe I just need to get used to it again.
A couple other things I'm hoping for some recs on are: there are some dirt road trails that are pretty well groomed near me that I want to ride. I was thinking of maybe getting a 2nd set of wheels for light trails. Is it worth it? Or what tire would you recommend for road and light trails?
These are the original tires and I don't see any cracking. Should I just get new tires promptly to avoid a blowout?
by JackPepperman
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Curious if it is a different width saddle than the one you previously owned. Measure sit bones – call shops around you to see if they have the measurement tool (it’s just a color changing flat stool) …grab some chamois too. Pearl Izumi select liners are on sale right now – also available on Amazon
I’m a huge fan of the WTB volt saddle as far as seat rec goes.
2 sets wheels overkill imo.
I’ve used pirelli cinturato gravel h, teravail cannonball, and maxis ramblers for tires, I ride pavement and light trails also. All good, but Ive been sticking with ramblers past few buys.
Those og tires don’t seem cause for a blowout but I’d just get some mixed terrain ones like the ones I mentioned if that’s where youre planning on riding. Gravelkings are a popular option too
Get some gravel tires love the older treks