2008 Trek 7.5 FX WSD, Faster & Lighter?

[PinkPilot]

The Katy trail is crushed limestone. It goes from St. Louis to Kansas City, and I am fairly close to many trail heads. Last Saturday I drove into St. Charles to ride it, and it is absolutely beautiful in Old Town St. Charles! That's where the Tour of Missouri is going to end that particular leg on Saturday. Brick street, old time shops. I also grew up in St. Louis, and visiting St. Charles is making me want to move back. You should visit! Never say never. I'm sure you could rent a bike close by. Momentum cycles is right there, but I don't know if they rent.

Period Costumes, drum and fife corps every Saturday at 1:00, quilts, quaint pubs. I didn't even know it existed and I'm soooooo glad I found it.

I need to go back - I haven't been home in two years. And, yes, Old Town St. Charles is a quaint and fun place to visit. I love those old shops and brick streets.

I understand about the need for the FX bike now with the crushed limestone. It's funny how you can live somewhere nearly your entire life -- all the time they were clearing and building the Katy Trail -- and not pay attention enough to even know how it turned out or how far it goes! Sheesh. Thanks for the update and the little peek into the past.

la bicicleta, sorry for hijacking your thread. I'm 5'4" and got the 50 cm Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD. I don't know how that compares to the Dolce, but we do have several owners of that gorgeous black/pink Dolce out here, so hopefully they can give you a better idea. Your feet are not supposed to be flat on the ground after you're properly fitted but a lot of that has to do with the post and saddle height. I know I tried a 54 cm Trek (not a Pilot) and it was way high for me. Everybody will tell you to get expert fitting from your LBS to be sure.