Originally Posted by
sosojeffcc
Hey guys, complete n00b here. I found myself getting fat and since I really hate running, I figured I start up biking again. Used to do some mtn biking in the past, but I didn't like the idea of having to drive to somewhere, not to mention no way I'm going to mount a bike rack on my car. Went to a couple of bike shops and decided on this Trek 2.1
Now I just need to start riding!!
First, welcome aboard!
Next, your story is so typical. Almost identical to mine. Great bike. Congrats.
I too picked up the same Trek (as an '09 1.5 which is the identical frameset)
and rode it to a 40lb loss in a couple of months.
I hate running too.
Started out MTBing.
Hated the idea of having to drive to ride.
Ended up getting a road bike (the 1.5).
Fell in love and lived happily ever after (wait for it, wait for it...).
Now if you were in your mid-30's +, it'd be just another add on.