Trek 7.4 fx vs. Giant rapid 3

Atcapollo
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I am looking for a bike for my london commute of c. 7miles each way. Mostly road cycling but the roads aren't the smoothest.
I have tried the giant and the trek and I am struggling to decide, both are £600.
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/ro ... x/7_4_fx/#
http://www.shopgiant-bicycles.co.uk/372 ... -bike.aspx
I am just getting back into cycling. Can anyone share their wisdom? Does one represent better value than the other? Which might I grow out of first?
Thanks
I have tried the giant and the trek and I am struggling to decide, both are £600.
http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/ro ... x/7_4_fx/#
http://www.shopgiant-bicycles.co.uk/372 ... -bike.aspx
I am just getting back into cycling. Can anyone share their wisdom? Does one represent better value than the other? Which might I grow out of first?
Thanks
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Oops title updated trek 7.4 not 1.4!0
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both will do the job fine but a rack option on the trek for panniers maybe useful for commuting purposes as the Giant doesn't have provisions for a rack.
I like this boardman with disc brakes http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_992052_langId_-1_categoryId_165534and with the saving you could get some mudguards and other extras which you will need ... good pump, tubes, saddlebag, lights etc.0