WSD bikes and Cranky LBS owner

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I got a bike! I ended up NOT getting a pilot becasue I rode the Lemond Tourmalet WSD and fell in love with it(her?)
This bike seems to be in between the pilot and more traditional road bikes. Though it isn't as upright as the pilot, I am "up" enough to feel comfortable. Now I know what everyone means when they say when you find the right bike you know

BTW. Cranky bike shop owner wll be glad to know i have a bike where my legs are behind the crank but from a nicer shop! I feel like the place I got it from wanted me to find the best bike for me, not make a point!

Thanks to everyone for all of your help/ideas. I love this forum!

Not to rile things up... personally I like the Lemond (I ride a Zurich) and think it's a better buy than the Pilot but those two bikes are night and day in geometry and style. The Lemond will have you much more laid out. Maybe the cranky guy knew a thing or two about what you really wanted and needed....

Keep in mind both bikes are sold by Trek. Lemonds are famous for their race style geometry (very long top tube - aggressive positioning). The Pilot was originally marketing for the older, affluent person getting back into cycling ( or starting) who wanted a more relaxed, upright position. Like I said I think the Lemond especially the Tourmalet is a quality bike but I'm hoping you are going to be happy with it since your position will not be all that upright. I'm betting you will but don't be so harse on the LBS owner.