I actually ended up deciding and buying the trek 2.1 After i rode it. I really ended up loving it because it is a little quicker then the trek. I ended up taking it for like about 25 miles. Through all different road types. I have came to the conclusion that i am a nervous rider as of right now. Cars just kinda ignore the fact that you are on a bike and they are in a car. Also was a ridiculously fun bike ride though. I was like sprinting down a hill and totally was going like 35 down a hill. It was a blast. However the trek is VERY RESPONSIVE to the road. My Ass feels like i have just be pounded like a porn star. (is that inappropiate for this forum?) Thank you for all the insight. Now what should i bring? I have kinda determined that i need to stick to roads with a shoulder.