Still Shopping: Pilots? Giant?

[DrBee]

I rode the Giant TCR2 and Pilot 2.1 (among other things) and fell in love with the Pilot. The Giant I rode didn't have nearly as much carbon as you're looking at, but it was pretty stiff. Very very stable, but stiff. The Pilot absorbs the bumps beautifully! The ride I just came back from this morning felt so smooth! Good luck! The price on the 5.0 is worth the 2 hour drive. Just pack some cadbury eggs and you'll be good to go

[Wisconsin]

Thanks for everyone's advice on here. I orderd the 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0 today the silver color from my local Trek shop as they agreed to my price. I think it even has Dura Ace on the rear according to the 05' Specs. I'm so excited I can barely wait and relieved the search is over!! I'll have to learn how to post a picture for you all when she comes in. How will I sleep at night?

Excited,
Wisconsin -now up to 73* here!

[RoadRaven]

Good luck with your Trek... I would have voted Giant, we have 6 Giants and they have been ideal for us.

We do have one Trek and a few others also... must do a head-count in the stable, not quite sure how many bikes we have now.

Anyways, looking forward to hearing about your first ride on her... a new bike is a new bike and its damned exciting!

[Jo-n-NY]

Congratulation Wisconsin....sorry I can't help you about how to post a pic because I don't know how either.....how exciting with everyone getting a new bike. As they say, Spring, a time of rebirth.

hope you slept ok...~ JoAnn

[Sparky]

CONGRATS!! On the new pilot. Sounds like you are getting a great deal too.It is nice that you were able to get into a carbon frame you were wanting. I am loving my new pilot but I have to confess I kind of miss the excitment of shopping for it.

[KnottedYet]

Congratulations on the bike! Pictures, we want pictures!

[DrBee]

Congrats on the Pilot! You'll love her! How long till she comes in???? There is a bit of a letdown after the great search ends. But - soon you'll be riding in bliss and all will be well