Originally Posted by
skids929
The new Crosstrail Elite is Carbon, that alone (to me) is the reason to get the Crosstrail.
I rode both and the Trek wasn't quite as smooth as the CT. I'd go for the Carbon bike personally.
Theres 2 elites, one carbon and one a2 alum.
Really interested in hearing about your test ride on the carbon one! Was it light? How smooth riding was it? Did it really help with comfort?