Subject: RE: OK People, talk me down.... Well, a couple of thoughts. One is- buy what fits. Second- Ultegra components are much smoother and somwhat lighter than 105's (I've had both and much prefer the Ultegras that I have now). Trek is a great company- who stands behind their frame. I've know at least two people who have sent their frames back for repair (carbon frames that cracked YEARS after they bought them) and they got new frames!! We are a Trek family with 2 road bikes & 2 mtn bikes. So- my opinion may be a little biased. The extra $$ comes from the components (which are not Trek related) and probably the wheels are higher grade. I also know that Trek outfits their aluminum bikes with carbon forks- which is a huge plus if this one has one (which would raise the price some). I also have a couple of friends with WSD design bikes and they swear by them. I've never been on one and can't afford a new bike, so I'm not sitting on one <grin>. All in all- the Trek with the listed components is a better bike. Good luck choosing- and the pink's not all that bad. |