Trek 2.1 or Giant Avail 1?

[Pan Dulce]

Hello, What Giant dealer are you dealing with? I'm located in Spokane and am looking at several bike options for my daughter. She is really liking the trek 2.1 as well. I'd like to look at a Giant as I haven't done that yet. A good bike shop with truly helpfull, knowlegable staff is worth it's weight in gold.

If you can come to Coeur d'Alene, I recommend the old Schull's for a Giant dealer. I think they are calling themselves CDA Cycling and Fitness now. I can get you an address and phone number if you want. They are SO helpful and the owner is a women, she's the best. I <3 this store. Sorry, I don't know any dealers in Spokane. I don't know if you'd want to drive all the way over here.
Coeur d'Alene Cycling and Fitness There is not much on their website yet.

For Trek, I recommend North Division Bicycle. I go over there for my Trek needs (I have a hybrid), even though we have a Trek dealer here in CDA. I made a mistake in not going over there to check out the 2.1. They are pretty nice over there and have a big stock.
North Division Bicycle

Out of the two, I prefer the service at the Giant dealer here in CDA. Very helpful. Let me know if you need anymore help. Let me know what she gets!

[Running Mommy]

Never can beat a shop owned by a woman...
I'm just sayin'.... ha ha ha


BTW- The avail alliance is an awesome bike. I can't tell the difference between my full carbon tri bike and the alliance. I love that bike. But if you want zippy performance, go with the TCR. Unless comfort is key. Actually since they are doing a full REAL fit on you, they will be the ones that can best tell you what bike to go with, because they will be looking at you and watching your riding style.

[Pan Dulce]

Never can beat a shop owned by a woman...
I'm just sayin'.... ha ha ha


BTW- The avail alliance is an awesome bike. I can't tell the difference between my full carbon tri bike and the alliance. I love that bike. But if you want zippy performance, go with the TCR. Unless comfort is key. Actually since they are doing a full REAL fit on you, they will be the ones that can best tell you what bike to go with, because they will be looking at you and watching your riding style.

Thank you! You've been such a big help.

(I agree with you about female bike shop owners, BTW..)

[Running Mommy]

thanks. I try to be a help, and not push anything on anyone. Like I tell all my customers " I don't just want to sell you a bike. I want you to ride it, not have it become furniture in the house, or regret your purchace."