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Trek 7.4 FX Disc – first ride review

Hybrid bike with hydraulic disc brakes

Trek’s 7.4 FX Disc is one of their big sellers, and part of the welcome trend for hydraulic brakes to appear on more hybrids. It makes much more sense than superfluous suspension forks.

The Hayes brakes don’t have the absolute stopping power of some, but they easily have enough for urban riding and masses of control. Shimano provide most of the rest of the kit, the 48/36/26 chainrings and 11-32T cassette offering a huge gear range, particularly at the bottom end. Yes, there are largish gaps between gears but their sheer range more than makes up for that.

Handling is sit-up-and-beg steady, not surprising given its lengthy 105cm wheelbase, a theme further emphasised by the relaxed head tube angle. This is great for high visibility head-up urban riding, and comfortable too, aided by the palm-comforting rubberised IsoZone grips. The 32mm tyres offer a good balance of plushness, protection from pothole-induced punctures and rolling resistance.

Considering the price the 11.7kg (25.8lb) weight is decent. Wheel life should be boosted by the absence of rim brakes, and with rear rack, front and rear mudguard eyes and loads of clearance it’s well specced for year-round versatility, too.

A top ride, good kit and a price your bank manager won’t blanch at – a star Trek and a special FX.

This article was originally published in Cycling Plus magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio .

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It works really well as a get around town commuter, just hop on and power away. The frame is stiff enough to transfer anything you put through the pedals in to forward speed. This is where the disadvantage of the upright position comes in though: once you are up to a decent speed (especially if you’ve been racing the roadies from the traffic lights, and this bike is particularly good at that) it’s not so easy to keep it up. The bike is so short – more so than some other hybrids – that the upright position makes you act as a very effective airbrake. I swapped the stock stem out for a 130mm unit just to get a little bit lower.

The Isozone dampener works a treat to make the ride comfortable, but once you load it up you do notice there’s a bit of wobble. That wobble turned into a scary shimmy descending with luggage at over 30mph at one point, which is not great. I used the bike quite a lot with my son in a child seat and had to be very careful to keep the speed down coming down hills. It's much better when it's unloaded at the back.

The drivetrain works really well and I loved the 105 flat bar controls, they give a very positive shift (clunk!). You can trim the front mech (two positions) in the granny and middle rings which is helpful, but I did get a bit confused with the gear indicator for the rear block. This doesn’t seem to have changed from the nine speed mountain biking kit, yet it has to fit 10 gears in what’s designed for three blocks of three: the lowest gear didn’t match up with the lowest position on the indicator. Consequently I found myself looking at the block to know what gear I was in. The bike is sprightly up the climbs – it's better going up than down – but felt a bit overgeared on the steep stuff, especially with a child seat or luggage on the back.

The brakes are a bit of a let down compared to the quality feel of the shifters and drivetrain. They’re perfectly functional and will stop you in no distance at all but they feel a bit cheap and modulation isn't good. Maybe this is where Trek made a saving to fit some of the other kit in, but performance-wise they don't match up to the rest of the spec.

I liked the wheels, they coped admirably with me and my son, even on roughstuff. I particularly liked the underrated (in my opinion) Bonty race lite hardcase tyres. They roll well and feel more racy then you’d expect from a 28. They are good in the wet and above all they are very puncture resistant.

The Trek 7.7FX is comfortable and great fun to ride. Thanks to its light weight and elements of road bike geometry it’s quick off the mark but its upright position is not ideal for bigger rides. The 105 controls are great and it’s a nippy around town bike, but it's not really set up for longer distances.

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Make and model: Trek 7.7FX

Size tested: 20"

About the bike

State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.

Frame: FX Alpha Black Aluminum w/IsoZone monostay

Fork: Bontrager Nebula, carbon

Wheels: Bontrager Race

Tires: Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase, 700x28c; 60tpi

Shifters: Shimano R770, 10 speed

Front Derailleur: Shimano R773

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra

Crank: Shimano 105 50/39/30

Cassette: Shimano 105 12-27, 10 speed

Pedals: Wellgo single sided, clipless

Saddle: Bontrager Nebula Plus

Seat Post: Bontrager Nebula Elite, carbon

Handlebars: Bontrager Race, 25mm rise, 31.8mm (15.5, 17.5": 0mm rise)

Stem: Bontrager Nebula, 12 degree, 31.8mm

Headset: Aheadset Slimstak w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy

Brakeset: Tektro RX 1.0 w/Tektro alloy levers

Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

Trek state: “Designed to fit every riding need, the FX Platform is the all-day, every day ride for recreation, transportation or exercise. A versatile, upright riding position coupled with features like Flex Form and IsoZone technology provide optimal comfort for going the distance on the bike path or burning through a quick workout.”

It certainly is a very nice, very comfortable, and really quite nippy bike for recreational riding on the road, bike paths or trails.

Transportation works to a certain degree: because of the IsoZone damping widget at the top of the seatstays, it’s never going to be the stablest load carrier.

Going the distance? It depends what you call distance. 10-20 miles and I’m with Trek. Anything longer than that, especially in sub-optimal weather, and I’d want something less upright.

Similarly, it depends what you want out of a workout. It’s a really nice bike that you’ll want to ride, so I reckon it fits the bill. I don’t think anybody would mistake it for a machine that’ll make you quicker at your next time trial.

Frame and fork

Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?

The frame and fork both seem of a decent quality. Normal use during the test period didn’t cause any blemishes on the finish. Although I don’t like the looks partly painted carbon fork, the finish quality seems decent.

Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?

The Trek 7.7FX’s frame is made from 6000-series aluminium, with the fork made of carbon. The clever bit is this IsoZone insert that sits just above the rear V-brake, where the seatstays join together into a monostay. Trek reckon they’ve “killed vibration in the range a rider feels most (between 40-50 Hz), a rate of twice that of any other system currently on the market.” I can’t vouch for the numbers, but the bike certainly feels comfortable because of it.

Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?

My experience of the geometry is pretty much as Trek describe it: practically a road bike, but with an upright riding position. It felt really quite short with the stock stem for a bike that was evidently my size in every other dimension. Swapping out the stem to a 130mm road one sorted this out to a certain extent for me.

Where I noticed the road bike geometry most is that the seat tube angle seemed almost racing bike steep. The consequence of this is that your sitting relatively far forward, with your weight pretty close to the bottom bracket, which is really good for putting the power down.

How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?

Riding the bike

Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.

The carbon fork, Isozone insert and the carbon seatpost certainly soak up the road buzz. I found the saddle extremely comfortable, especially so for the upright riding position (which is what the saddle is specifically designed for).

Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too felxible?

The bike has the right stiffness for what it’s designed for. Power transfer is good, but it’s flexible enough to be comfortable.

How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?

Power transfer is exceptional on this bike, put your foot down at the traffic light and you’ll have no problem keeping up with the roadies. Because of it’s upright position, you’ll have to work hard to keep that speed going though.

Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?

There was no overlap.

How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? neutral

Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?

Unloaded, the bike feels stable and handles very well. As soon as you add a rack with any significant weight, you can feel that the bike was not really designed for this purpose.

Commuting with a couple of small panniers full of clothes, you notice that the back-end starts to wobble a bit. More worrying is that descending with this type of load (around the 10kg mark) the bike starts shimmying around 30-35mph.

Similarly, with a 2.5yr old boy on the back, you have to be careful. Once you’re cruising it’s fine, but manoeuvring at low speeds can be tricky. I wouldn’t even dream of taking the bike up to 35mph with my son on the back.

The drivetrain

Wheels and tyres, your verdict.

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes

Would you consider buying the bike? Not really for me

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Possibly, depends what they are looking for.

Overall rating: 7 /10

About the tester

Age: 32   Height: 1.78m   Weight: 76kg

I usually ride: All of them!   My best bike is: Cervelo Dual

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: Every day   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, touring, club rides, fixed/singlespeed, Audax

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I love to ride on Trek 7.7FX. It’s really amazing and comfortable bike for riding. Its brakes are a tad of a let down evaluated to the superiority feel of the shifters and drive teaches.

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I have decieded to purchase a Trek FX bike. Took a test ride on a 7.2, 7.3 and a 7.5. After a test ride... ruled out the 7.2. Wanted to ride the 7.4 and the 7.7 but they didn't have any available. The 7.5 seemed to shift and ride better of the 3. Do I upgrade to a 7.7? Is it even a better ride than the others. I know it's a carbon fiber bike compared to the 7.4 and 7.5 which are aluminum bikes with carbon forks. But is it worth the price ? Is there anyone who has owned a 7.4 or 7.5 that upgrade to a 7.7........ Thanks  

The Trek FX is not a road bike, so your post may not get much love here. I can only add the following: 1. You may find that if you like cycling you'll want to go further and dislike the flat handlebar that comes with the FX. Road style handlebar = more hand positions = more comfort. 2. Carbon will (may?) "soak up" road imperfections better than an aluminum frame. Some models have aluminum body and carbon fork, that's a good compromise. Whatever it's made of, the air pressure in your tires has a significantly greater effect on ride quality. i.e. buy alum + proper tire pressure = comfort > carbon + tires jacked up to 120PSI 3. I originally started riding on a FX years ago, then sold it for a proper road bike. How about a Trek 1.1.? Lastly, these bikes depreciate like rocks. Unless the step up to 7.7 is small, I'd just get the ones that are alu/carbon fork mix and hit those bike paths.  

I have the 7.3 and so far really like it but all I have to compare it to is a Trek MTB. The FX is somewhere between a MTB and a road bike. I received the FX as a retirement gift from my employer so I didn't actually shop around for it. Still, it's a really nice gift for retirement and has given me many hours of fun healthy riding. If they had given me a check and told me to shop for what I want, I don't know if I would have chosen the FX or if I might have chosen a road bike. The thing that steers me away from a real road bike is the skinny tires. The FX has tires wider than a road bike but not as wide as a MTB and I'm not sure I would like tires any less wide than the 32's on the FX. The FX is not as heavy as most MTB's but heavier than a road bike. Since I upgraded from a heavy MTB, the FX is a much easier ride. I can't find any fault with it, except maybe for the straight handlebars. Since I don't like a lot of speed, I don't need a real road bike for that. The FX goes as fast as I am comfortable going. I think for me to find the perfect bike for the way I want to ride, it would have to be specially built with tires more the size of my hybrid and road bike handlebars that are not too extreme, somewhere between the hybrid and the FX. That is the only drawback for me with the FX. The straight handlebar doesn't give many options for hand placement.  

my wife rides an fx7.5 and loves it... she also has a full carbon road bike...but for the cement trails around the bayou here, where there are sections of dirt, she prefers the fx...she rarely rides over 30 miles at a time on it, so the straight bars are not an issue. It is not really a slow bike either, once on the road on the way back home she can do 20 mph on it, which on our roads is about as fast as she would want to go anyway. She tells me that it is a very comfortable ride...I have never riden one myself so I have no opinon of it, when she is riding that one, I am usually on my ridley cross bike.  

The FX is a good bike if it does what you want it to do. Mine does. I ride alone most of the time and I ride on rough country roads and some gravel and grass. If I were riding with a road bike group that rode 50 miles at a time at high speeds it probably wouldn't be the right bike. A person should buy what they need and what fits their riding style. A hybrid fits my riding style the best where a 'real' road bike probably would not. It is really a "do it all" general purpose bike for fitness, recreation, commuting, or almost anything you ask of it except racing.  

I've got a 7.3 and I've put probably 5,000 miles on it and I love it. In my opinion, I would not buy the 7.7. It's carbon but it's gonna be heavier than a road bike. I would either get a road bike or buy anything from the 7.3 to the 7. 6. The price jump to the 7.7 is not worth it for me.  

I've got a FX 7.5 and it's fine for the city riding / bad weather riding I do. If I was doing it over I'd look at a Cross bike as I don't like the flat bar and I would want disc brakes.  

Test ride all the levels of the FX and buy the one you like the feel of best (cost permitting of course). I would say in general that as you go up the ladder on a model line, it's a law of deminishing returns. That being said, a full carbon frame does absorb annoying road vitrations much better than aluminum does. Some people don't care about the extra vibration damping. You won't know until you ride them all. I disagree with others here that are pushing the OP to get a road bike. The OP wouldn't be looking at an FX if they wanted a road bike. The FX is a hybrid which due to it's more rugged frame design and ability to handle wider tires, wil work much better for dirt rail trails and hard pack dirt roads which don't require a mountain bike. Also, the upright bars are better for casual riders or those riders with less upper body flexibility. I believe this bike comes standard with 32mm or 35mm tires. Most road bike frames cannot handle anything wider than 28mm, some won't go any higher than 25mm. The FX is a good solid hybrid comparable to the Cannondale Quick which is also quite good for that purpose.  

Lombard said: I disagree with others here that are pushing the OP to get a road bike. Click to expand...

If you have to ask, I'd say that the 7.7 doesn't offer anything that you'd appreciate. It's an odd bike and a compromise, in that it is more like a road bike than a flat-bar hybrid (in which case, why not just get a road bike) but at the same time, it starts to lose the things that give an advantage to a hybrid in the first place (ability to use wide tires, rack, fenders, etc.). Because of its odd not-this-or-that position in the product lineup, I doubt the resale value will be that great either. If you want carbon, get drop bars. Seems like a bad thing for Trek to even offer, imho, but there's always someone who will buy it (how many is easily determined by whether or not they continue to produce a Carbon FX in subsequent years). I don't think there is any significant gain up the FX line after they add the carbon fork. I'd rather spend additional money on customized bits and pieces  

If you're willing to spend that kind of money I'd definitely get a real road bike, like 9W9W said. I originally had a Trek 7.2FX. When I started actually riding I got a real road bike. In your price range take a look at the Domane 4.3. It should be able to take fairly wide tires. Another option if you really want wide tires is to get a cyclocross bike and put some slick tires on it if you feel the stock ones are holding you back. I think one reason people are "afraid" of road bikes is because they assume they are just race bikes. You can easily get as upright as you want on a road bike with the right combination of spacers plus correct rise/fall stem.  

The FX 7.5 was one of the worse purchases of my biking life. Sluggis nd boring. Sorry FX fans jmho. I like hybrid bikes I have a carbon Sirrus, something about FX bikes don't have that exciting feel to it, to me its was the riding position felt off and not too sporty even with stem flipped down.  

Interesting that I know someone who said the same thing about the Sirrus that you just said about the FX being sluggish. Do you remember which FX model it was?  

Like you, I am debating between the 7.5 and the 7.7, but it's a big price jump (~$800). Rode a 2015 7.5 and a Domane (same frame as a 7.7) today and it was hard to compare them b/c of the racing handlebars and different gear setup on the Domane. Will wait till the 7.7 comes in later this week and then test-drive the two side-by-side.  

Trek FX7.5 or FX 7.7 what did you decide? I am also debating between the FX 7.5 and 7.7 bikes. I curious what you and others on this thread decided and are you happy with your decision? Thanks for your input  

"The 2015 is Domane based - which should work even better as a foundation for a performance hybrid. The Domane is a seriously slick piece of work." Yep, the 7.7FX uses the 4-series Domane frame. As such it has a great ride, both in road bump absorption and handling. If you can afford the price it is well worth it.  

I have a 2012 fx 7.7 which has a madone 3 frame. I did about 2000km as a flat far but as I got stronger / faster and rode longer distances I found the flat bars to cause pain in the wrists along with not being able to get lower. So I bought a a drop bar , a second hand ultegra group set and basically turned it into a madone 3. Would it have been cheaper it I had bought a madone 3 in the first place? Maybe. But the 7.7 was a good good choice as it gave me a introduction to road cycling whilst letting me have the option of converting if I chose to.  

Thanks nez and bradkay for sharing your thoughts and experiences with the FX7.7. It looks like I have to drive 90 miles to get to a LBS that has one in stock so i can actually ride one, but hopefully that will happen soon. Any others out there with experience with the FX7.5 or FX7.7?  

Here's an update to my opinion of the 7.3. I still love this bike but, now that I'm riding more the weight is making it really hard on me on the hills. If I could afford one I would trade for a real road bike and about 10 pounds less weight. I can get up the hills but after a while they start to take their toll on my strength.  

Is the weight difference really 10 pounds? Yes, a road bike will be faster, but at an expense. Do your tires have a tread? If so, the first thing I would do in your case is get a pair of smooth tires and ones that can handle more pressure. You will notice a difference. Much cheaper than a new bike!  

Howie, ^^^ this is the best argument against spending the extra money on the 7.7. A FX is a FX...is a FX. When you'll find you need something more than an FX that's not a decision that will be made because your FX isn't equipped properly. It will be because it's an FX. In my humble opinion, the upgrade ISN'T worth it. By the time you get to using it to its limits, or wishing you had more, I believe you'll really be lusting after a road bike. I wouldn't throw more money at a hybrid. properly fitted mediocre road > best hybrid in terms of comfort, weight and efficiency. get the 7.5, save the money. you'll either get hooked and want a proper road bike next year, or the 7.5 will be more than sufficient.  

"^ this is the best argument against spending the extra money on the 7.7. A FX is a FX...is a FX." In this case you are wrong. The 7.7FX is a flat bar Domane. I prefer drop bars, which is why I ride a Domane 4.5, but the 7.7FX is not a "heavy" hybrid. It is a Domane with a ten speed Tiagra group and flat bars (including Shimano's Tiagra flat bar shifters). I know three men who have one and they have all remarked on how much better it rides than their old hybrids, and how much faster they are now on the new bike. I do agree that a drop bar road bike is more comfortable for most riders but there are those who just can't do drop bars. A good friend of mine who is a long term cyclotourist (many tens of thousands of miles touring the US, Canada and Europe) had to switch to flat bars due to physical changes in his body as he ages.  

I'll give a little more background on why I am looking at the Trek FX. 7.5 & 7.7. I am 61 and my wife is 59. She rides a 19" FX2 and I ride a Gary Fisher 20" Nirvana. We are comfortable on each others bike. Neither of us has ever ridden a drop bar road bike and really have no interest in doing so. We also have no interest in a "comfort" bike. What we are looking for more of a "fitness" bike. Something fairly lightweight, relatively quick and will absorb some of the vibration. My wife had breast cancer 2 years ago and went through chemo and radiation. She also has osteoporosis. She doesn't feel she has quite the energy she did and doesn't like to ride with some groups because she feel like she is holding them back. She doesn't really want a new bike. Since we ride about the same size bike I thought when we both went biking, she could ride the new bike. When I went out by myself, I would take it. A FX 7.7 would be very out of character for us for we have always been very frugal. I thought a significant upgrade from the FX7.2 might help her, especially when we are with a group and hopefully we will have many more years of biking together.  

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This is a 2012 FX 7.7 . Love the color . Very comfortable bike to ride . I am a 70 year old Snowbird that spends the winters in Tucson Az . Handles the climbs & rolling hills in Tucson Az The Shimano 105 components are well suited for this smooth riding bike . Fast , light & handles very well. The IsoZone Monostays absorbs the road bumps nicely as advertized. I put Schwalbe Ultrimo 28cc tires on for more comfort , they are slick & enhance the appearance & are fast . Also swapped out the pedals for Shimano Duro Ace . I have no more numbness in the hands with the Ergo Grips. I ride about 100KMS a week & wanted a fast comfortable flat bar , & this is it . In my opinion this bike is well worth the $.

very , very good bike . Difference in price compared to 7.6 definitly worth . Much lighter and much better components .

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Frame is very light without being too stiff for long rides. Great components. 105 crank, cassette, and front dérailleur. Ultegra rear dérailleur. Handles very well.

I wish it had better brakes (e.g. XT instead of M431, or disc brakes would be nice too). When I put on my front brake while going downhill, the whole bike shakes. This doesn't happen with the rear brake. The 24-spoke wheels, while fast and light, do not seem very strong. My front wheel went out of true after hitting a pothole and I had to spend some time truing it back up. By contrast, my 36-spoke touring wheels on my Cannondale have never gone out of true despite taking far more abuse.

Bought the 2008 7.7 FX three months ago at the LBS for 1200 euros (about $1750) primarily for commuting to work 40 km/day. I actually wanted the Trek Portland, but they don't sell them outside the U.S., so I settled for the FX instead. At first, I was not too excited about the style. In fact, I thought it looked rather ugly. However, it had everything I needed to make it a worthy commuter and good hybrids are hard to find around here (most bike shops here only carry high-end road or mountain bikes with nothing in-between). I've since put 1600km (about 1000 miles) on the bike and I must say that I'm very pleased with it. It handles beautifully... smooth and fast. It's such a joy to ride that I even look forward to my commute in sub-zero temperatures. The bike weighs just under 10kg (about 22 lbs), so it's quite light for a hybrid.

First hybrid I've owned, although I've ridden road, mountain, and touring bikes for years.

Fantastic ride on pavement. I'm looking forward to testing it out on crushed limestone bike paths. I switched from 700 x 28 to 700 x32 tires to accomodate the trails better. My wife received her 7.7 a few months before me and was kicking my but on the trails. On the paved roads, I'm able to take the lead again and set a good pace. The components on this bike are incredible. It's also incredibly light in comparison to the hybids. Great bike for the money if you plan on doing lots of riding.

May want to avoid bike paths/trails that are too rough. This bike is more responsive/delicate than the hybids.

I received my new 2009 Trek FX 7.7 about a month ago and am absolutely thrilled with it. My wife has the same bike only the 2007 model. She has had her bike since September of 2008. Prior to the FX bikes, we both had Trek 7300 hybrids. Most our riding has been on crushed limestone and some paved bike trails. The Fx 7.7 is by far more efficient than the 7300 hybids (great climber, quicker acceleration and faster cruising speed). We will be planning some longer trips this spring summer and fall.

My wife and I moved up from the Trek 7300 hybrids to the FX 7.7 to icrease our ride efficiency. We are both over 50 and wanted to stay with a flat bar bike that could keep up with the road bikes and still negotiate bike paths that were decent condition.

The Shimno 105/Utegra setup provides for smoother shifting than the other fx bikes I've used. I like the 27 speed triple crank for its versitality as I live in a hilly area.

Glad I replaced my seat. Not necessarily a weakness but I replaced my 32cm tires for 25cm and notices the speed increase. If I tour with this bike, I'll use the 32cm tires.

I love this bike. I use it for exercise and for occassional commuting. At the same time I credibly hold my own among the race bikes during my weekly Rose Bowl laps. Buzz kill elastomers and carbon forks and seat post really dampen vibration. As I'm an older guy my flat bars don't produce any neck strain. If you want a reasonably fast but comfotable bike for fitness, this is the one.

Trek 7.2fx, 7.5fx,

Just a great overall Hybrid. Light, responsive, good on hills. Forgiving on off pavement.

Low on top end speed

Over 2000 miles ridden last year. Have noticed them on sale at the $1000 mark for left over new models in Jan/08.

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Service-Bewertung : Ich konnte, da mein Flug ausgefallen war, ohne Umstände den Shuttle Service auf den nächsten Tag verlegen! Ich bin sehr zufrieden!! Produkt : Der Fahrer hat am Flughafen mit einem Schild mit meinem Namen auf mich gewartet. Den vorher gebuchten Kindersitz hatte er auch dabei. Bin skr zufrieden und würde hier sofort wieder buchen.

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