Quote Originally Posted by KSH View Post
Pilot 2.1 WSD specs: (Ranked #1)


Well, just looking at the specs... the 2.1 seems to be the best bike. I only say that, because it's full carbon with a 105 and Ultegra mix. This is a bike you can ride for many years. In fact, it's very nice for a beginner component and frame wise.

The 1600 looks good too, except it's not a full carbon bike. It's a great starter bike, but you might be looking for a new frame in a couple of years.

The 1.2 is a pure starter bike. Decent components, but in a couple of years you will probably want to upgrade the frame and components if you start putting some serious time in the saddle.
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I agree the 2.1 is the best bike, but it is not 'full carbon'. I believe that it is aluminum with carbon seat stays and fork. But the others do not even have carbon seat stays, so it still has more carbon where it counts, and it also has excellent components. I also second the ignore the saddle comment. If you like the stock saddle great, but most of us as we put more miles on our bikes replace the saddle. Don't worry about the 'upright position.' Its not really upright. Most women have proportionally shorter upper bodies and arms, so the pilot just makes it easier to get your hands level with the saddle. So, unless you have racing aspirations or a body that feels good in a low aero position, the geometry may suit you and your cycling goals well. I also believe it accepts wider tires which is a bonus for credit card touring.