Specalized Dolce or Trek 1000???

[lesliejo]

Boy, what a decision. I have both a Trek 1600 and a Specialized Ruby. I don't have a Dolce, but I do have a lower end Specialized for a winter bike. I love both my Trek and my Ruby.....but I tend to ride the Ruby more, so I would go for the Dolce WSD. Both great bikes. What about color??? Sometimes that can be a factor.
Good Luck!

[RolliePollie]

I just bought my Trek 1000 WSD in February and so far I am very happy with it. Of course, I don't really have anything to compare it with as this is my first road bike! But I give it a big thumbs up! I really have no complaints and I feel like it's performing quite well. I only have about 250 miles on it but so far, so good. I'm 5'6" and got the 51 frame...the fit seems to be good based on the fact that I'm not having any specific aches or pains.

The only change I've made is switching out the saddle. I didn't hate the stock seat but I wanted to try something else (I've ended up trying two different something elses!). Interestingly, my new Terry Butterfly saddle is very similar in dimensions to the stock Bontrager seat. (My new Terry Liberator X saddle is NOT similar in dimensions and I'll be selling that soon on ebay if anyone is interested!)

I test-rode a couple of Specialized bikes and I liked them a lot too. For me it came down to price (my Trek was on sale cuz it's a 2006) and the feel of the Trek. It just felt better and more comfortable to me. Plus I couldn't resist the pretty blue color of the Trek!

My friend rides a Trek Pilot 5.2 - full carbon with Ultegra components. He looked over my 1000 and even rode it around a little bit and said he was impressed with it for an entry level bike. I think Trek gives you a lot for your money even on the lower end bikes.

Good luck with your decision!

[spazzdog]

I still have my 1989 Trek 1000... she's made it through many a tuneup and no upgrades. However, she was my "east coast" bike. I don't think, as equipped in 1989 she's viable for much here on the west coast. She is destined to become a fixie someday. But, the frame has held up over the years despite my neglecting her for a long time.

In 2004 I bought a Specialized Allez Comp. I LOVE this bike! Until I win the LOTTO (or get big bucks for my "art"), this is the bike I'll ride.

Now, neither is WSD... I'm built like a boy and ride 53cm mens frames. Not sure if the "ride" changes on the WSD geometry.

spazz (whose dream bike was the Bianchi L'UNA white carbon, but will have to re-assess what's out there when I have the bucks to blow)

[East Hill]

I love my Dolce Elite. That's a bit over your price range, but I love the Dolce. The Trek WSD just didn't fit me as well.

Did I mention I LOVE the saddle that came with this bike? I have tried to get caligurl to part with hers, but it's a no go-she loves her saddle too much too!

East Hill