I have test ridden both bikes only once and a week apart.

Here's what I gathered from my rides:

Trek 7.2 FX WSD
  • Obviously fast
  • Nice handling
  • Nice click gearing
  • Pretty blue! (okay, not most important characteristic...)
  • Comfortable enough that I know I could ride it anywhere
  • Rack attachment compatible
  • Less expensive than the Cannondale


Cannondale Comfort Comfort (Rememine?) 5

I tested the men's version because it was in my size. Here are my notes:

  • Not as fast as the Trek
  • More upright position
  • Cushier (which I don't really care about. I like speed )
  • Twist shifters which I am not crazy about
  • Not as pretty (in my opinion)
  • Fatter tires which are better for the bumps in the road but are not as fast
  • Rack attachment compatible
  • More expensive (~$50) than the Trek
  • Frame was "beefier" than the Trek...more indestructable-looking (relevance unknown but I thought I would include it)


Between the two, I'm pretty sure I like the Trek better not only because it's prettier (I know things like that aren't supposed to matter...) but also that it's more fun to ride! Plus they have VERY comparable parts on them (with the exception of the shifters).

There was also another Cannondale I am considering from the same Cannondale dealer from which I test rode the Comfort 5. I haven't test ridden the Cannondale Adventure Feminine 5 but it is more comparable to the Trek in that it has 700 x 38 tires and is also aluminum. The LBS said I could test ride it in my size once they assemble it (this weekend) if I like The Adventure is the same price as the 7.2 FX WSD Trek. I will likely go back tomorrow and test ride that one