geek101

2010 Trek 2.1 will loose the TCT Carbon stays and will have full 105 10 speed on it compared to the 2009 Trek 2.1 which has TCT Carbon stays and a mix of 105 and Tiagra 9 speed. The 2010 Trek 2.1 will also be a little pricier around 100$ more than 2009 model.

I am looking for a bike which will be used 5 days a week for commute and for long rides on weekends.
I want to hear from all the 2009 2.1 bike riders, how important are the Carbon stays when it comes to ride comfort?.

I am a noob when it comes to bikes, this is going to be my first truly road bikes. Had plenty of experience driving super heavy flat bars when I was young (in a different country). I want to be realistic here I am never going to participate in a race. The only reason why I want to go for 2.1 is I did not like the shifters on 1.5 which is 200$ cheaper. I am getting this bike from a local Trek only store (from where I got my first bike and like the service there) hence I ruled out other brands.

Should I be in a hurry to get the 2009 2.1 that fit my size or should I wait for the 2010 models?. My bike budget is 1500$ and hence cannot go for 2.3 which has everything I would want(not need!!).

hendrick81

Well if the 2010 trek 2.1 ditches the carbon stays, then i would think that it will probably be less forgiving (aka stiffer) If you are just using it for long commuting then you might want to go with the 08 model, you will be saving some cash to...

gabdy

Carbon stays aren't anything to worry about losing. I'd go 2010.

Jinker

If you're riding the bike a lot, having higher quality parts (105 drivetrain) will pay for itself in a couple years. The 2.1 sounds like a great deal to me.

If comfort is a big concern, once you wear out the 23c tires that the bike comes with, put on some 25c tires and drop your tire pressure by about 10 or 15 pounds for added comfort. This will have a FAR bigger impact than some carbon stays.

You have to ask yourself, how much linear compression can you get into a straight carbon seatstay?

carlfreddy

I've handled/ridden/built both bikes at my shop.

The 2010 2 series bikes (both 2.1 and 2.3) are far superior to their '09 counterparts. Hell, the 2010 2.3 actually costs less than the 2009 2.3!

Aimulator64

i had a trek pilot 2.1 2007 with carbon stays, 105 triple drivetrain with ultegra 10-speed in rear. Ill tell you the stays actually did nothing. They do nothing except lighten the bike. There is not enough flex to absorb shock. if you want carbon comfort, you only have to worry about the fork being carbon. most of the bumps you will feel are through your bars anyway, so i would definitely go 2010 model.

geek101

Care to share 2010 2.3 specs?. How different is it from 2009 model?.

geek101

If 2.3 looses carbon stays wont be almost 2010 2.1 ?

mloywhite

Get the 2010, you will be glad to have the 105.

geek101

Just got off call with Trek store, 2010 2.3 will loose carbon stays and 2.3 Triple is going to cost a tad bit less 1750$ compared to 2009s 1810$. Not sure why 2.1 with 105 almost same as 2.3 will only cost 1400$.

Have to wait for official spec to compare them I guess.