new bike recommendations

[emily_in_nc]

I haven't bought a new bike in so long I can't begin to reply to this thread, but I just wanted to wish you luck in your search, Susan. My husband and I have both had really good luck with our old Trek road bikes and would certainly buy Trek again. His roadie is even older than mine -- it's like a 2002 Trek 5200, way back when Lance rode for USPS, it's the US Postal Service model/paint job. Dates it just a bit! He just keeps changing components on it and riding thousands of miles a year!

Hope you find what you are looking for. New bikes are a real thrill!

[north woods gal]

Hey, I remember that Trek 5200, Emily. I had the model just below that. It was my first carbon road bike. Guess that dates me, too.

[sookiesue]

Thank you, NWG and Emily! I am looking forward to this process!

[Crankin]

I had the same model Trek as Emily's DH for a few years. Actually, ever should have sold it! I now have a Trek Silque (now part of the Domane series), which has more of an endurance geometry, though still a carbon drop bar road bike. If you want to stick wit flat bar, I'd suggest looking at one of the mid to higher end Trek FX series. There are tons of models, but they are a really good flat bar road bike.
I also had a Jamis Coda, which is a steel flat bar road bike. It's heavier and I used it for commuting and errands, but it was fun to ride. They make a lighter alu version. Again, cheaper components, but fun.

[sookiesue]

Thanks, Crankin and Muirenn!
Some financial roadblocks have come up - our new dog broke his leg : ( so it may be spring before the bike shopping can seriously begin, but now I have some great ideas about things to research and consider.
S