Originally Posted by
colnago62
One piece bar/stem can be a roll of the dice. Those slight adjustments that you made with the two piece combo that you didn’t know you made, you realize pretty quick. I had a bike that came with a one piece. I rode it long enough to think it fit me, until I bought a new bike and put a longer stem on it. I then realized the stem was too short and the handlebar angle was wrong for me.
I know that is definitely a downside of the Canyon (for me) - the ability to adjust the fit, and having the LBS to help with that is big. FWIW i think Canyon will allow you to swap a step (or full set of bars i guess) within the first 30 days - i should confirm that. Heart says go for the Canyon, but brain says the Trek! The Canyon just has so much going for it, with better looks (IMO), cheaper, lighter, and better wheels, seat, bars (maybe, given the above.) Of course the Canyon is unavailable in my size until mid may (according to Canyon)...and I wouldn't be shocked if that shifted.