I had a Trek 7700 rode for a while, kept in my mind wanting a
road bike, about 2 month age I purchased a Trek 2300, it is a fine bike, handles well ride good, but to my surprise over the same course my average speed did not increase even 1 mile per hour I ride what is called a lake loop miles 31.4 miles a time or two each week several other courses I have ridden a long time, keep a log with the miles, average miles per hour, time, the time has only dropped 1 to 3 minutes, but I am not dissapointed with the 2300 it is a joy to ride, but sometimes I think would have been better off to have kept the $1400. add'l in the bank.