Anyone riding a Trek Pilot?

[Ciao]

First question(s) - Is anyone is riding any version of the Trek Pilot WSD; What do you think of it? and why?

Second question - why'd they only combo the s.p.a and WSD on the 5.2? Anyone have the skinny on these variables?

Thanks!

[Fitmiss]

I have a Trek Pilot 5.0 and love my bike!! It enabled me to buy a carbon bike with full size 700 c tires as I am only 5'2" Several women in my bike club also own a Pilot and really like their bikes. It is light, rides smoothly and is comfortable. Overall, its a great bike with a good quality frame and can easily be upgraded if you choose.

I can't comment on the model combos.

[beckt]

I picked up a trek pilot 5.0 last week, my legs are long, and I am tallish so the WSD did not fit. The store fit the bike to me- changing out the stem, adding shims, making minor adjustments. I am very! pleased with the ride. I was looking at the 2.1, but the store had a "last years" bike available - so I bit the bullet and spent the money. I am glad I did. Carbon is nice.

[Sparky]

I have a trek 5.2 spa but not wsd. I had to make some adjustments on the handlebars, other than that it fits great. The ride is smooth. The more upright position took a little getting used to but I am over that. I think it is a great bike.

[Ciao]

Fitmiss, is your bike a WSD or a standard frame like beckt's & Sparky's? I haven't gotten fitted yet for a bike, but I have long legs, am very short waisted, have mid'ish to long length arms, and small hands/bones, so I'm guessing that WSD is going to be best for me.

Sparky, what do you think of the s.p.a. feature now that you've had your bike for a bit? Does it add value in your opinion or is it more of a 'marketing' spin? How much more "upright" is the bike?

For all of you, do you feel that the Pilot has more of a "touring" feel to it given it's more upright nature?

I'm over in Italy and it's not like I can run to a local bike shop and try one of these babies out

[DrBee]

I just saw this thread. I have a Pilot 2.1 WSD. I love it! It has a nice smooth ride, good components, great frame, and wasn't too pricey. It wasn't nearly as stiff as other bikes that I testrode.

[Fitmiss]

Fitmiss, is your bike a WSD or a standard frame like beckt's & Sparky's? I haven't gotten fitted yet for a bike, but I have long legs, am very short waisted, have mid'ish to long length arms, and small hands/bones, so I'm guessing that WSD is going to be best for me.

Sparky, what do you think of the s.p.a. feature now that you've had your bike for a bit? Does it add value in your opinion or is it more of a 'marketing' spin? How much more "upright" is the bike?

For all of you, do you feel that the Pilot has more of a "touring" feel to it given it's more upright nature?

I'm over in Italy and it's not like I can run to a local bike shop and try one of these babies out

My bike is a WSD. I'm 5'2" and have longer legs and a shorter torso in comparison to others of my same height. My frame is a 50 CM and works great for me.