Originally Posted by
Lacumo
Welcome to BF! Before you go to the expo... It’d probably be helpful to spend a little time doing info gathering and window shopping local bike shops in your area. I think you’ll get a better exposure to reality there than in (what for me usually is) a disorienting, glitzy, high-pressure show/expo environment. Good luck with your efforts!
I say go to the expo, but don't buy there. If you see something you like, you can get it any time you want from your local Trek dealer. It is fun to look around, but generally there are no great deals there.