Hi everyone,

I'm quite new to this site, but have already posted various threads because there is so many knowledgeable people around here. So here is yet another one for your reading enjoyment

I'm currently riding a 2012 Trek Lexa. Been riding it for a little over a week and it is a great bike. However, my main purpose for a new bike is for commuting. I've been commuting the past 2 years on a hybrid bike with some charity bike rides sprinkled throughout the summer. My current commute is about 100 miles per week. I did my 2nd commute today on this new road bike, but I'm not quite sure I am on the right bike. I have a rack and when I put my bags on it, the bike tends to be heavy in the back but really light in the front, almost too light and tends to be a bit tempermental to control. I am reluctant to believe that the frame of this road bike is meant for my commute.

I've thought about taking this bike back and replacing it with a 2012 Trek 7.6 or 7.5. I need something mainly for my commute, but also something that will be good for some charity rides this year (30-60 mile rides) and to do my first century ride on, too.

What do you guys think? Should I just bite the bullet and get the Trek 7.6 or 7.5, or should I stick with the road bike?


Thanks everyone!