Originally Posted by Netcelt

Right away (before you leave the bike shop) have the saddle and crank changed. The stock saddle is just dreadful and the crank is more suited to fast club riding than touring. I complained to Trek about these two issues but they obvously have done nothing about them. I suspect their hands are held concerning crank choices by the mighty shimano but they could easily put on a half-way decent saddle. Note to Trek: tell shimano to put up or shut up. You are afterall one of the largest bike manufacturers in the world. Shimano needs to have their products on your bikes.