Originally Posted by cyclone24

Ok update......found someone to buy my mountain bike for $125 this morning....so went to the lbs and got the Trek 1.1. After I tacked on some gel, new water bottle and holder...came in at right at $700 with the extra $ offset. The guy at the lbs was great about getting it fitted.


Feels pretty good.....got in a quick 10 before lunch. We are pretty flooded here in Iowa so my usual trail is closed.....but other than getting used to the shifting I was pleased. Really noticed a difference on the hills.


didnt really get on it speed wise first time out so I don't die, but by the end of the 10 i felt used to the feel of a road bike. Was thinking of aero bars before but now I don't think I will.....feel pretty comfortable where I fell onto the bars.


thought I'd let y'all know......thanks to everybody for your help. Really appreciated all the advice.

id post a pic if I could figure out how on an iPad.....stupid thing