Quote Originally Posted by Catikin12 View Post
Hi! This is only my second post, but I just wanted to get everyone's opinion.
I'm debating between a 2012 (barely used) Trek 4.5 WSD Madone (for $1200) and a 2010 (also barely used) Specialized Amira Expert (for $1800).
This will be my first road bike. I have no problem hauling my two kids in a Burley (totaling a few lbs over 100!) on my mountain bike for about 20 or more miles, so it's not like I don't have the strength to be able to go distances on a road bike, if that helps at all.
Please chime in with ANY opinions, advice, insight, etc. you may have!
Thank you in advance!!!
Tough choice. Assuming that both bikes fit well and that you like both the colors, I guess that I would choose based on which LBS has better service and if you can get a warranty for the bike or not. The Trek is newer 2012...so the resale might be higher. But the 2010 Amira Expert has the Ultegra for $600 and is an older model while the 2012 Trek 4.5 has the Shimano 105. Hmmm. Very tough decision.
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)