Both are expensive bikes no doubt.
But given similar MSRP, which is a better value and ride in your eyes?
Both come with lots of extras (nice wheels, di2, little aero/comfort tricks) and both have stack/reach that fits me fine
I feel like the AR FRD is a better 'deal' because you can easily flip the seatpost and (especially with Di2) add some aerobars and make a nice little TT machine
Maybe the Trek, on the margins, is more aero overall, but seems like a bit more challenging to wrench for the home mechanic?
I don't really race tri anymore, or even 'participate'. With a family at home and looking to clean up some space and consolidate to one bike, I just like to ride my bike hard when I can, do the best I can in group rides, and have some fun with my toys. If that makes me a poser, I don't really care =)
But given similar MSRP, which is a better value and ride in your eyes?
Both come with lots of extras (nice wheels, di2, little aero/comfort tricks) and both have stack/reach that fits me fine
I feel like the AR FRD is a better 'deal' because you can easily flip the seatpost and (especially with Di2) add some aerobars and make a nice little TT machine
Maybe the Trek, on the margins, is more aero overall, but seems like a bit more challenging to wrench for the home mechanic?
I don't really race tri anymore, or even 'participate'. With a family at home and looking to clean up some space and consolidate to one bike, I just like to ride my bike hard when I can, do the best I can in group rides, and have some fun with my toys. If that makes me a poser, I don't really care =)