Yeah, the comfort, paint, location is all the same. No preference there. Both bike shops seem to treat me well although the trek shop seemed to be slightly better in service and helpfulness. I've visited both shops twice and got the same level of customer service both times. Although the Cannondale store, I've read mixed reviews that the shop is arrogant and doesn't really want much to do with you if you're not buying a $3000 bike or higher. I personally didn't get that vibe but not out ruling it either since the reviews were mixed. From what I read they are a high end bike shop and is owned by a married couple that are real serious bikers. The trek store was great, and they said they are the oldest store in the US. I don't know if that is true or not.
Yeah, there were 3 other shops that I had slight problems with shifting were OK in service, (not bad but not great as the other 2 good shops), hence, maybe they don't really tune the bike as should when test riding. I did ask on all shops if they could look at it and they all did but didn't see much difference at all. That is where I don't know if the shops sucks or the bike sucks. The 2 good shops, didn't have any problems at all with the bike.
The trek is a little high in my price range. But, willing to get it if it will be better in the long run. Question is how much better is the trek vs. the Cannondale. If there's a small difference in quality between the 2 than I will probably go with the Cannondale. I know some people would say to get the lower price bike to save money and upgrade later. I would rather buy the better bike now if it will save me money in the long run vs the cannondale. Cuz, I'm trying to avoid of having any regrets if I buy the Cannondale because of the cheaper components. Also, the Cannondale has a carbon fork, so are they really skimping on the components for the price of $600 because that is where a big part of the money is on the bike, right?
So, I know the trek is a good bike, but does anyone know anything about the Cannondale Quick 4? As far as, is it a real dramatic difference from the trek. Or is the Cannondale a real good solid bike? The Cannondale felt great, almost as good as the trek, but am I getting false feelings from the Cannondale cuz it's new? And then, I would have way more problems with it later on than if I were to buy the trek?
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