Road Cycling - Trek 2200 or 2300 ?

I'm a relatively new rider. I've been riding a Trek 7200 hybrid for the past two summers. Nice bike but now its time to upgrade. I discovered riding the open roads is much more enjoyable than bike paths. I was at the LBS today looking at the Trek 2200's & 2300's. The price difference wasn't that great $300. This will be my first road bike. I rode the 2200 it felt a little awkward. It wasn't setup for me, and I'm not used to riding in that position, but I'm sure I'll adapt. I'm just a recreational rider looking for some excercise. I don't ever plan to race it, I just want to be reasonably comfortable over long rides. The 2200 seems like a pretty good package, probrably all the bike I'll need. Or is it? Should I spend the money on the 2300 for lighter rims, smaller tires, an Ultegra front derailer and a different saddle. Or use the money toward accessories I really need. Shorts, computer, pump etc. I plan on keeping the 7200 intact with all its accessories and use it as a commuter back and forth to work. Then buying all new accessories for the new bike. What do you think?

Thanks in advance. :)
str8shooter

If the 2300 leaves you nothing left for your accessories, then I'd say get the 2200. Otherwise, I'd follow the advice I've seen here many times - get the most bike you can comfortably afford. Aftermarket upgrades can cost a fortune and can easily become an obsession!

Either way though, for a first time road bike those two choices are pretty damn sweet!

Trek's website lists the 5000 for $.22 right now. Why not order 7, one for every day of the week?

I'm a relatively new rider. I've been riding a Trek 7200 hybrid for the past two summers. Nice bike but now its time to upgrade. I discovered riding the open roads is much more enjoyable than bike paths. I was at the LBS today looking at the Trek 2200's & 2300's. The price difference wasn't that great $300. This will be my first road bike. I rode the 2200 it felt a little awkward. It wasn't setup for me, and I'm not used to riding in that position, but I'm sure I'll adapt. I'm just a recreational rider looking for some excercise. I don't ever plan to race it, I just want to be reasonably comfortable over long rides. The 2200 seems like a pretty good package, probrably all the bike I'll need. Or is it? Should I spend the money on the 2300 for lighter rims, smaller tires, an Ultegra front derailer and a different saddle. Or use the money toward accessories I really need. Shorts, computer, pump etc. I plan on keeping the 7200 intact with all its accessories and use it as a commuter back and forth to work. Then buying all new accessories for the new bike. What do you think?

Thanks in advance. :)
str8shooter

I owned a Trek 2200 for 2 years...the differance is that the 2300 is harder to get fenders and kickstand and rack on it. Dont know if you'll need that or not. But if you plan on keeping the bike and riding in all sorts of weather it may be a consideration.

My 2200 was a great bike but the triple chain ring needed adjusting every 200 miles. The double is supposed to be better.