Thank you so much for your responses. I have read, and re-read your responses and I"m so appreciative that you took the time to share your thoughts. I suppose I am feeling some of the "cold feet" syndrome. Inasmuch as I'm excited to purchase a new bike, it is a significant purchase for me and so as much information as I'm able to absorb is so helpful. Honestly, I think it might be one of those "I knew I should have gotten this one" if I pass up on the great deal for the 2100. Granted, it's the '05 model, but I've already seen the specs on the 2200 (replaces the 2100) and there's not much of a change, and in some aspects, the components are better in the 2100.
I was fortunate enough to test them all (each a WSD), and I felt comfortable on all, but with different adjustments to the bike - strange, I know, but each had it's own level of comfort for me. But, since I'm no longer a spring chicken, it's probably best the more carbon the better!!!
Again, many, many thanks. I will keep you updated. I'm so grateful to have "found" this wonderful community.
On a sidenote - Nanci, I LOVE Ebay - do let me know about your bike when you receive it!
Kathryn
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08-21-2005, 11:07 AM #1
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08-21-2005, 01:35 PM #2
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Kathryn: just as a sidenote, when I got back into biking I "thought" what I wanted was a simple little commuter bike when what I really wanted was a road bike. I now have 2 vintage road bikes but am dreaming of the day I can get a brand new, never-been-used, road bike just for me! My goal is to get the absolute best I can possible afford (or finance) coz I know anything less just won't be enough plus with the miles I put on a bike, it needs to be able to handle it! So I would say: go with the road bike and go with the absolute best you can possibly afford (or finance)......it'll be cheaper in the long run!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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08-21-2005, 02:04 PM #3
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Hi Kathryn,
Sorry am jumping in late but understand about the "cold feet" syndrome. My face was
when I started shopping for bikes in early spring and started tallying up the $. The bikes I tested and considered was tge 1500 WSD and 2100 WSD. I loved them both and honestly both fit really well for my towering 5'2. It came down to $ which you are thinking about. My heart was initially set on the 2100 WSD which no doubt has the better package but I had to settle for the 1500 after I upgraded the pedals, got shoes, fancy jerseys 
, bike computer, etc. Do I regret it and pine for the 2100 that could've been? No way! I love my noble steed but at the end of the day as others have said, buy the best you can afford.
The 2100 is a smoking bike but I am biased when I say the 1500 is a great bike for me. It's responsive, quick, and honestly a bike that a beginner (like me) can grow with. Obvious diff is the the frame but the components are both Shimano 105s I think. Anyway, you know the diffs of the bikes and hope you'll post an update to tell us about your new baby.
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08-22-2005, 11:58 AM #4
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Isn't Florida really flat?
Does it make a difference that you won't be handling any major climbs in the bike?
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08-22-2005, 01:18 PM #5
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Just a little update . . . the 2100 was ordered today - I had to go with it
And yes, Florida is very flat, but, there are many trails with man-made hills - of course, nothing like Boone, but nonetheless, hills. Also, there's a great ride on Key Biscayne (and the bridge leading to it). Most cyclists can be found training there.
I'll let you know when I receive the bike - should be about 7-10 days.
Again, thank you so very much for your wonderful responses.
KJL
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08-22-2005, 02:23 PM #6
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wooohooo and Another new bike is coming! I get almost as excited about ya'll getting new bikes as I would if it was mine! and another Trek-Head...muuuhaaa we're taking over the world!
so.......we want pixs, your first ride, his/her name.......Everything!!Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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08-23-2005, 02:09 AM #7
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KJL,
Where are you in FL? I'm in Alachua, by Gainesville. (That would be Ah-lah-chew-ay for the city and Al-lah-chew-ah for the county!!) People from here go to Clermont to train on hills.
I just tracked my 2100 and it's supposed to get here today, not tomorrow!!! I hope it's not too dismantled and I don't have to take it to a shop...
Nanci
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