We’ll we spent the weekend driving around the cities and hit 4 bike shops several times before I came to a decision. Although we looked at many bikes from Specialized, Cannondale, Gary Fisher, and Trek, I ultimately decided upon a Trek 2.3
We looked at the Madone 4.5 and the Trek 2.3. The 4.5 is an entry level carbon bike and the 2.3 is Trek’s top of the line aluminum framed bike. Although the 4.5 is a full carbon, it’s their older style carbon. That along with the fact that the 2.3 comes with a full Shimano 105 group as well as better wheels helped me to choose the 2.3. I know the carbon would help to reduce road vibrations but that’s never been a real problem for me. Maybe it will after I do a 400 or 600km ride.
Here’s the full rundown on the Trek 2.3
And here’s a picture of the 2010 Trek 2.3
I guess I’m a little superficial in the fact that the looks of the bike sells me on it as well.
I’m planning to get it up on the trainer later today and put it though a good 10 to 15 mile workout. We’ll see how it goes.
I just sold my road bike. I absolutely loved the bike but it was too small for me. I should not have been in a 52cm. The fact is I trusted my local bike shop (lbs) to know what was best for me and they didn’t. I have a lot of respect for this small chain of shops, but I will not visit that location again.
So, on with the fun stuff…
OK, I’m looking for a good frame but not a carbon, I’m still afraid of cracking over the long run. So it’s either aluminum or titanium and I don’t think I want to sell my firstborn for a titanium frame. So that leaves aluminum.
With the cheaper frame that gives me some room to get some better components like a Shimano 105 or Ultegra group or SRAM Force and maybe a better wheel set as well.
Haven’t seen anything on Craigslist lately, so I guess I’m going to start hitting the shops this weekend. Without a bike on the trainer, I’m gonna be missing out on some good training time.
I currently have three bikes that I ride. The most recent is the tandem..we only put about 250 miles on it this year, but were hoping to add quite a bit more next summer.
Gary Fisher Nirvana – Purchased three years ago, it has about 2,500 miles on it and I still love to ride it.
Specialized Allez – Purchased last spring…it’s my primary ride.
Trek T1000 Tandem – A very well built bike that we love to ride.
