Originally Posted by easyv

Hi, I currently have a trek 7100 for 2 years, and thought it's time for upgrade.

Twice I tried to test a Giant Via 2 on the advice of a coworker who is an experienced rider. But both times they either didn't have my size or not in stock. One shop said i'd be better off with a Cannondale Quick 5. My purposes are basically commuter, getting about in the city. I still want decent performance obviously. I would compromise a bit of comfort for performance.

I did try the Cannondale quick 5, since i was there. I liked that it was lighter. But still wondering if i should wait and try the Via 2. They are both roughly the same price.

-$549 for the cannondale, shop said they'd put a bike rack and bottle holder included in that price
http://www.cannondale.com/2012-quick-5-21008

-$520 for the Via
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/....2/9017/48862/

Does anyone else have any opinions about these bikes relative to one another?
I couldn't find anything online comparing these two so thought i'd ask.

thanks a lot
V