Originally Posted by
roadwarrior
Giant Defy 2 would be the more relaxed geometry. I would suggest, if your dealer carries it, riding the Synapse. The rear triangle is much more compliant than the Trek 2.1 or 2.3 (same frame). Defy would be next. Trek last in back end comfort. The Alpha frame is nice, it just does not absorb road shock/vibration as well as the others.
Trek does the 2.1 in the H2 fit. Overall they offer three fits, but not all are available on every bike.
Can't speak to the KHS, Jamis...
So overall you're suggesting that if I want end user comfort that the Trek would be a bad idea? Would the Giant be a better choice because of the higher head tube and different angles of the head/seat tube? I'm trying to compare some and when I rode the Trek 2.1 I thought it felt great. I know it all comes down to "what feels good to you" and yadda yadda. But like I said above, other threads were suggesting certain companies based on what the user wanted. I still may go for the Trek simply because it felt good to me, but I was expecting you to say that the Trek was a bit better for end user comfort. Either that or I just got lucky.
I'll have to roam around and try out that Giant. I know there's a bike shop that deals them, I just forget which one... Ahh, <3 Google.