My Trek 2200 is now about 15 years old and has served me well. I don’t really know how many miles I’ve ridden it—several thousand, I imagine, although all our long-distance touring was done on an even older Trek 600.
In possession of an REI 20% discount coupon (applicable to the REI Novara brand, but not other bike manufacturers) I attempted to check out the Squadra model (an all carbon fiber frame and fork) at the Fremont REI store. For the second time, I was disappointed in their stock. I guess my interests fall a little out of the bounds of their normal customer, and as a smaller store they don’t have a comprehensive inventory. So, the next day I was off to the Concord store, which had one bike in stock.
The test ride was great. The fit was remarkably close to what I was used to with my Trek, and it felt so much lighter and more responsive. I just couldn’t pass up saving $400 :-).
I put my old pedals on it, but I have to admit they look pretty dirty and scratched and don’t fit the new look. I may have to remedy that.
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