Trek Madone 4.5 WSD vs Specialized Amira Expert

[Catikin12]

First- I meant to say that the Trek would be $1500, NOT $1200.
I had a VERY long, tiresome, and annoying road to get my bike, but I just got it a couple of hours ago and I am IN LOVE!!! Who knew I was capable of such love for an in-adamant object?!?
I had so many issues with finding a bike that fit me. I actually typed out this (incredibly) long post that I was initially going to post, but when I was just about done with it, I realized what bike I needed (yes, needed!) to get. But just out of curiosity, I still started a thread just to see what everyone else thought. Yes, I am a Type "D" person. I analyze and over-analize and then re-analyze like CRAZY!!!
And because I maybe should have started this post with which bike I got, here it is: I got a BEAUTIFUL Specialized Amira Expert. And I love her.

[Koronin]

I actually looked at both the Amira and the Madone and ended up getting a Felt F-5.

I also prefer Canon, but I've had Canon cameras for years. I had a Canon Rebel 35mm film camera when I was in college and upgraded to a Canon digital. Actually have both a Canon digital Rebel and a Canon D. (Still have the film camera as well). The film camera went to many NASCAR races and hockey games.

[TigerMom]

First- I meant to say that the Trek would be $1500, NOT $1200.
I had a VERY long, tiresome, and annoying road to get my bike, but I just got it a couple of hours ago and I am IN LOVE!!! Who knew I was capable of such love for an in-adamant object?!?
I had so many issues with finding a bike that fit me. I actually typed out this (incredibly) long post that I was initially going to post, but when I was just about done with it, I realized what bike I needed (yes, needed!) to get. But just out of curiosity, I still started a thread just to see what everyone else thought. Yes, I am a Type "D" person. I analyze and over-analize and then re-analyze like CRAZY!!!
And because I maybe should have started this post with which bike I got, here it is: I got a BEAUTIFUL Specialized Amira Expert. And I love her.

As a fellow Amira owner, you made an excellent decision, especially since the Trek was $1500 rather than $1200.

I am very happy that you are "IN LOVE"!
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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)

[Owlie]

I'm considering an Amira. Excellent choice--you love it.

[gocard]

I really liked the Amira - you got a nice deal on a great bike and components! Pictures when you are able to take some, please!

[Catikin12]

Thanks, "TigerMom"!
Owlie, you should totally get one!!!
Gocard- yes! I think I did get a good deal... especially with the few extras that I got with it as well And yes, I can't wait to take some pics of my new bestie and post them- lol!
It was really the only bike that I felt "good" on in my massacre of trying SOOOO many various bikes at several different bike shops.
Honestly, it was a horrible experience. If I wasn't a determined person, I would have given up getting a nice road bike after the first... or second... or even third or fourth! But at the end of it all, I learned that there are several not so common factors about myself that effect the type of bike I need, and I have a bike that I am so incredibly happy with. So the end result is wonderful and that's what I'm going to focus on. But I do still need to find a decent (yes, I will settle for decent, not great at this point!) LBS that I can take my future business/needs to.

[Catikin12]

Here she is:

[TigerMom]

Here she is:

Excellent! Although you might have to change your "little miss indecisive" name, because you have obviously decided that you are in love with your Amira
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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)