I am finally upgreading from my Trek 7.5 to a real road bike. I am looking at a Trek 2.3, Madone 4.5 or a Specialized in the same price range. Does anyone have any words of wisdom on either one....
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02-13-2009, 07:29 AM #1
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Which Bike??
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02-13-2009, 09:38 AM #2
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7.5
is that an FX?
Is the 2.3 a 2008 or 2009?2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager
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02-13-2009, 10:30 AM #3
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I had a 2005 Specialized Dolce Comp & I now have a 2007 Specialized Ruby Pro and love them both. I had sold my Dolce and now kicking myself as it would have made a great winter bike.
I love both bikes, the main difference in the two is the Ruby being carbon fiber I get a more forgiving & smoother ride.
If you can the best bet is to try them I see for yourself what feels best. Both are good reputable companies. My family and friends just love what Specialized offers in a bike for the money & we seem to be more comfortable on them.
~ JoAnn2012 Specialized Amira S-Works
2012 Vita Elite
2011 Specialized Dolce Elite (raffle prize) - Riva Road 155
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02-13-2009, 11:13 AM #4
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which bike?
Zen - the 7.5 is a Hybrid and the 2.3 and the Madone 4.5 is a 2009. I'm not sure that my ability is up to a Madone, but maybe it might be in a year or two. I'm just having a hard time deciding how much technology I need.
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02-13-2009, 11:28 AM #5
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What's the difference between the 2.3 and Madone 4.5, other than the frame material and the price?
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02-13-2009, 01:01 PM #6
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Consider a Felt F75 as well. It has carbon seat stays and 105 components like the Trek but is several hundred dollars less.
I think getting 105 components or better is a good idea since you know you're into biking & that way you won't feel the tinge of regret that will make you need to buy a better bike in a year. IMO, the 2.3 or Madone 4.5 would both serve you well for many years.
If you decide to go with the alu/carbon frame combo, do check out Felt as their comparably equipped bikes are less money than the Treks.
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02-13-2009, 03:44 PM #7
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Is this your 7.5?
I'm thinking of selling a 47" 2007 Pilotand replace it with a 7.6
Drop bars are not for me.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager
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02-13-2009, 04:26 PM #8
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I just bought a Felt FW3 with Shimano 105 and I really like it. If you have a dealer, you might want to try one. They are women specific and fit me really well. Think about it. I also looked at the Specialized Ruby...? not sure which one now, but it was a sweet bike!
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