[QUOTE=Gowest] My only complaint of the bike - if you can call it that - it that it really dampens the feel of the road, and if you like a really "crisp" ride then I would not recommend this bike. I think people who own it will tell you they love it for its comfort.

I agree & am happy to hear this from someone else.

In March I purchased pilot 5.2 spa even posted here at TE about what a smooth ride the bike has. The spa feature absorbs the road well. The pilot is very comfort oriented. It is a nice bike but after riding these past months I have determined it's not the right bike for me.

The more upright geometry has been an issue which lbs made adjustments & improved but still doesn't feel "right". I miss the responsiveness of my 1200. Sometimes I like to ride hard & fast(well fast for me). I think the spa feature on my pilot absorbs some of my energy on agressive upward pedal strokes. At least there is this strange grabbing feel?...I do not know how to describe what it I feel.

I am so frustrated with myself over this whole dilema. Saved up my money, bought nice bike, don't love it. Ridiculous!

Lucky I bought from a great bike shop. Finally went to talk to them. They have been so nice about the whole mess. They are trading me into a trek madone 5.2 & are beyond fair in the whole deal. I do not think they believe the spa takes anything away so maybe that is just me.

I guess different bikes work for different people. Hope you get it right the first time! Try bikes that you might not think are the right one(part of my mistake). Most important find a helpful bike shop. Mine is an hour away but so worth it.

GOOD LUCK!!