I will be purchasing my first road bike in just a few short weeks. I haven't ridden for any real length of time since I was a child. A few years back i purchased a toys r us right off the rack bicycle. It wasn't worth much then, and is worth even less to me now. Its been sitting on my balcony for the better part of 3 years untouched. Its completly rusted. I have settled on the Trek 2.3 WSD as my first entry.

My research has led me to a host of websites. I am pretty stuck on the 2.3 however, mostly because of name I think. I mean after explaining to the shop employee my desires and aspiration list,(get in shape, have some quality me time, lose weight, possibly enter some charity rides and/or complete a centtury someday) he suggested the 7.3. Since my goal is to maybe someday enjoy a few distance rides, I would prefer drop handle bars. This of course is when my insanity began. I have been online nearly everyday researching bikes or should i say trek bikes. i have been quite biased.

Any suggestions on bikes to consider or am i making the right choice with the 2.3?