I rode on the Trek 1.1 for very small but it felt awesome. Of course this will be my first “expensive” bike buy. Always have ridden much lower end mountain bikes. The Trek 1.1 looks fantastic and it is going for 599.99 at LBS. Excellent sale. I’ve read fantastic reviews about it. But, I have also read fantastic reviews about the Trek 1.5. This one is going for 899.99. This is a $300.00 difference! Can someone help guide me in the right direction? Is the 1.5 that much better that it’d be value the extra money?
Looking to go back and forth from home to school and also take it out for rides and hopefully get into bicycling. I’m 6′2, 180 lbs. Looking at doubtless a 58 in frame.
Thanks!
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go with the 1.5.
you’ll end up upgrading later and paying double that if you get serious with the sport.
Both bikes are in effect the same frame, the differences are in the components as is the case with most bikes in any particular fee range from any manufacturer. The 1.5 has a few upgrades that account for its higher fee – carbon fork legs and Tiagra shifters and derailleurs. The Tiagra components are a step up from the 2300s. Carbon legs on the fork can dampen some road vibrations. The 1.5 is a 9 speed, available with a double or triple crank, the 1.1 is an 8 speed and available only in a double.
My theory has always been buy the best you can get for the fee. You’ll by no means regret getting the better components but you may if you point out the cheaper ones. Bear in mind that the components are what makes the bike go and the better they are the more pleasurable it will be to ride. That translates into more riding and isn’t that why you’re buying it?