Trek WSD's, 1000, 1500 and/or 2100?

[bluerider]

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.

Sue

[joyrider]

Does it make a difference that you won't be handling any major climbs in the bike?

[cusepack]

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

[CorsairMac]

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!!

[Nanci]

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

[Technotart]

Frankly - I'd stay away from anything with tiagra gear set - go 015 if you can't afford the ultegra or DA, The tiagra sets don't shift smoothly, they fall out of adjustment easily, and can be VERY frustrating!

[cusepack]

Yes, another Trek-head to add to the mix!! I'm very excited and have already begun my search for gear. I'll get fitted for me new helmet local, but may end up ordering that online as they are soooo much cheaper. The price mark-up locally is incredible, but I understand that's where all the money is, as well as tune-ups, etc.

My Jamis Cruiser has tiagra and actually, it has a tendency to "flutter" in gear when I try shifting - feels like it's between two gears. It's very annoying and although I've taken good care of the bike as far as maintenance, it still happens.

Few questions . . . where do you buy your gear? I've looked at Performance Bike, Longcycle (they have great jersey prices), Nashbar, World Cycling - quite a few actually, but I'd like to stick with one or two sites so I'm not all over the board, so to speak, looking for my orders.

Nanci, I reside in Miami, where, for the past week or so it's been reaching 105-110. The heat is incredible - and with those big fat tires on my cruiser, my legs are toast by the end of my ride. But you know what, I love it!!!!

Oh, and by the way, one jersey I'm investing in is the Disco jersey - I don't consider myself a poser, but I really like the jersey - saw it in the LBS and love the material.

Kathryn