I rode the new '08 Trek Madone

[melissam]

Hey Regina,

It sounds like you can't go wrong with any of the bikes you're considering. The Madone sounds like a great bang for the buck (relative to the other bikes); I own a Trek 5200 WSD, and I've been absolutely thrilled with it.

But, there's more to making the decision than that, isn't there? OK, let's play a little game, shall we?

If you buy the Madone, how long do you think it will take you to start wanting a custom bike?

If you buy the Axiom or the ID8, do you think you'll secretly lust after the Madone?

Just some food for thought. The Madone's a nice bike, but I don't think it's your dream bike, and it sounds like you're at a point where you can afford to have your dream bike.

Good luck -- keep on posted on what you decide.

-- Melissa

PS There's an interesting review of the Madone at this link.