Trek 2.1 -or- Cannondale Synapse 5

Triathlon Forum
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I’m adding a road bike to my stable for some training variety and am looking at a Trek 2.1 and a Cannondale Synapse 5. Both are at about the same price point but the Cannondale comes with full 105 package and the Trek is a combo Tiagra (shifter, front and brakes) and 105 (rear). Cranksets are about the same; FSA Omega on the Cannondale and FSA Gossamer on the Trek and the I’m not really sure about the which one has a better wheel Shimano RS-10 on the Cannondale and Bontrager SSR on the Trek.

The Cannondale stickers for $1249 but I can get 20% off that at REI and the 2.1 goes for $1319.

Any advise would be appreciated.

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I’d get the Cannondale. Way less money (especially with the coupon) and a better component package. You could also take the money you save and buy a better set of training wheels (Mavic Open Pro’s) and some nice tires.

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IF you are going to get a trek spring for the 2.3 but beyond that go with the cannondale
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Another vote for Cannondale. You’ll notice the difference between Tiagra and 105 components. Plus, they’re way cheaper.