Trek 2300 WSD

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Bike Setup:
Aluminum frame road bike with Shimano Ultegra components throughout and paired spoked (bladed) aero wheels.

Summary:
I really enjoyed riding this bike. I have a 20-year-old steel bike with old components and this bike was a dream to ride. With index shifting and great breaking the Ultegra components made the ride easy. The WSD geometry was so nice. I don't have to reach for the handlebars, they are right there. I've heard aluminum will give a rough ride but this bike felt very smooth, perhaps due to carbon fork. I rode side by side w/ 5200 WSD. 5200 (Carbon frame) was a little lighter (54 cm frame was 19.1 lbs with pedals compared to 19.3 lbs for aluminum) and had a little snappier handling due to shorter wheelbase. These bikes are very similar and it was hard to decide. I eventually decided for the carbon because I thought it would be less fatiguing on longer rides. I also felt faster on climbs with the 5200.

Strengths:
Great components and wheels for the money. Bike felt almost as smooth as full carbon frame 5200 WSD. Great color!

Weaknesses:
No braise ons except water bottles. Only one water bottle braise on for smaller 47-cm frame. 54 cm has two.

Similar Products Used:
Trek 5200 WSD