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These are hybrid bikes, with rigid forks, road sized wheels and tyres and mountain bike style handlebars and controls.

• The Trek FX series is built mainly for road use, but they can deal with some light off road riding. With their flat bars, rigid forks and performance geared geometry, they can still take a rack and mudguards, and combine speedy handling with the ability to ride all day carrying panniers. The Trek 7.2 FX also comes in a step through frame at the same price
  
  
• Marin road bikes for women comprise the comparatively upright Kentfield and Larkspur, which double very happily as city bikes, and the very sporty Corte Madera WFG (Women's Fit Geometry) .

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