I have had my Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD for about 5 weeks and am really enjoying it. I used to ride and am now just getting back into it after having been away for 25 years. I didn't want to spend a lot in case I couldn't ride or didn't like it. I did want the buzz kill handle bars (I went cross country during my sophomore and junior years in college and have had trouble with my hands, on long rides, since then) and that pushed me to the 2.1. I really like the way it handles, the fit and the way I can climb.

I also have a Trek mountain bike (that's what got me back into cycling) but it is too hot here in Arizona to mountain bike in the desert summer. A colleague encouraged me to try a road bike and I am really glad I did.

In both cases, I did try the men's Trek bike but found it just didn't fit me properly. I consider myself to be a prototypical size for the WSD. I am 5'4" with a 30 inch in seam. I found the WSD was much better for me in the handle bars. I could really feel the difference.

I haven't done anything special to the bike - I'm just using the stock components. I did get a fit from the bike store, on my bike. The owner changed the position of my cleats and it was like WOW!!!! I felt like the pedals were an extension of me. He also changed the position of my brake levers and it has worked well. I may move the saddle a bit forward but other than that, I'm not feeling the need for additional changes.

I do like the more upright position as well. It's seems to be easier on my back.

Hopefully this is helpful.