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I am STILL shopping for a new bike and one that I am considering is the 08 Trek Pilot 2.1, anyone have experience with this bike, any opinions on ride, quality, etc?  

afbiker said: I am STILL shopping for a new bike and one that I am considering is the 08 Trek Pilot 2.1, anyone have experience with this bike, any opinions on ride, quality, etc? Click to expand...

Thanks for the help, I have a few more to ride before I make my decision, that this does help.  

afbiker said: Thanks for the help, I have a few more to ride before I make my decision, that this does help. Click to expand...

Pilot 2.1 I was in a similar situation and just bought a base 07 Specialized Roubaix. I've ridden an 06 Specialized Tarmac for the last two years, but back issues made me seek out something with a more upright geometry. I rode an 08 Pilot 2.1 twice for about 40 mins each time. Same with the Roubaix. I liked the Pilot well enough, and the components were slightly better. But the Roubaix just felt more comfortable to me, so that's what I went with. There are some great deals on 07 bikes out there - mine was $1099, and the full carbon version (Elite) was $1349, both with full 105 groups. Several stores had that same price. Love the bike so far, and have had no back pain.  

Same here. Test rode both the Trek Pilot 2.1 and the Roubaix. The Roubaix IMO rode much more comfortably than the Trek (relatively jarring ride). I bought the Roubaix and have no regrets.  

Personally, when I went looking for a new bike, my biggest problem was that I was really limited to what bikes I could actually look at. At nearly 6'6" with a 36.5" inseam, I was for all practical purposes (read no money for a custom frame) limited to looking at the biggest production frames available, which also happen to only come from a couple of the biggest manufacturers out there. In this case, Trek and Cannondale. Last year Trek made a 63cm (62cm this year with the more sloping top tube design) and so did Cannondale. Unfortunately for me, Specialized only went up to a 61cm frame size last year, so that pretty much ruled them out from my consideration. Now I see that this year they are offering 2 models of the Roubaix in a 64cm. If they had offered these frame sizes last year, the Roubaix would have made my test ride list as well. Oh well... As I learned many years ago, being tall has both advantages and disadvantages. Buying in stock bikes off the showroom floor is not one of the advantages. Jay  

My wife rides a full carbon Pilot 5.2 and I have ridden it a couple of times and it is easily the most comfortable bike ever- though it comes at the cost of not being super-snappy accelerating and having some muted road feel. If you want to race or be super competitive in group rides it likely isn't the best choice IMO, but for event rides, centurys and long days just out riding it's a sweet bike- like butter.  

I've owned the Trek 2.1 since last May 2007. I have over 3000 miles on it now. I ride it at least 4 times a week with a local group. I am 52 and enjoy the more upright geometry. The other guys in our group all have the more traditional Treks and I can keep up with all of them. It's not so much the bike as it is the motor. I have changed out the saddle, wheels, and tires. All other components work fine. We ride on rural back roads and it is a little jarring on what we call the shake-n-bake roads. The gravel over tar roads. I rode the full carbon Pilot and wonder if it would have been smoother over rough roads. Didn't want to spend the money at that time. This was my first rode bike coming from a Mt bike. If I could change one thing it would be the ride on rough pavement, other wise love it.  

I put about 5000 miles on my 2.1 and found it a good bike. I switched over to a Scott CR1 as I got more in shape and decided to go to a more traditional geometry. The only downside was I got a fair amount of oxidation on the Al frame at various spots. But I live in the tropics and sweat like a pig.  

Amen tall guy. FWIW, I'm 6'4"+, 36 inseam. I'm on a 61 cm Roubaix OK. 6'6" might put you into the 64 cm Roubaix.  

Syrupmaker said: If I could change one thing it would be the ride on rough pavement, other wise love it. Click to expand...

Thanks to all for replying, I still have some shopping to do, test riding is all part of the fun of buying a new bike!  

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2007 Trek Pilot 2.1 47cm

$ 699.99 $ 579.96

2007 Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD (Made in the USA) 47cm that will fit 5’0″-5’3″. This bike rides great and handles like a race bike with the gear range to go fast. You will have a big smile after each ride. Only 20.68 lbs with pedals!

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• Frame:  ZR 9000 Alloy w/TCT Carbon seat stays
• Fork:  Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon
• Wheelset: Bontrager Select
• Tires: Bontrager AW1, 700x23c
• Crankset: Shimano 105 50/39/30 170mm FC-5600/5603
• Pedals: New Platform
• Shifter:  Shimano STI, 10 speed  ST-R700
• Front: Shimano 105, FD-5603
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, RD-6600
• Cog:   Shimano 105 12-25, 10 speed HG-5600
• Brakeset :    Cane Creek 3 long reach w/short reach Shimano STI levers
• Seat Post:  Bontrager Carbon
• Handlebars: Bontrager FIT VR, 31.8mm 38cm
• Stem:  Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm 80mm
• Tape: Sram Black Tape
• Cables and Housing: Jagwire/Shimano/Sram

• A) Seat Tube: 44cm Center to Top Tube
• B) Effective Seat Tube: 47cm
• C) Effective Top Tube: 59cm
• D) Top Tube: 48cm
• E) Wheel Base: 99cm
• F) Standover Height to Top Tube: 74cm/ 29 inches
• G) Head Tube: 14cm
• H) Reach: 34cm
• I) Stack: 54cm

Note: Measurements can be .5 +/-

The Guy High-Performance Tune-up:

• Adjusting Hubs (Overhaul if needed)
• True Wheels
• Installing tubes and tires (if needed)
• Adjusting Headset
• Adjust Front and Rear Derailleur
• Front Derailleur
• Rear Derailleur
• Adjusting Brakes and Clean Inspect Brake Pads
• Installing any Cable and Housing (if needed)
• Wrap Bars (if needed)
• Safety inspection of the frame and all parts
• Detail Polish

So, purchase USED with confidence that you will have a finely tuned bike

A little about the seller:

I’ve been in the cycling industry for more than 30 years (I know, that makes me old!). I’ve been a professional bicycle mechanic for most of those years, including working locally at Lee’s Cyclery before they became Trek Stores. Now I work from home as a Customer Success Manager for a software team. But I still love fixing up and working on bikes, and riding them too!

Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase. No warranties or refunds are provided. The bikes are sold as-is. But It includes follow-up minor adjustments and fitting if needed within the first 30 days if sold locally.

Shipping information:

I ship UPS Ground and the bike is disassembled. I do have a video to help in putting back together.  Usually, it’s the Bars, Front Wheel, Pedals, and Seatpost that need to be put back on. I try to keep it simple. It will be packed very well, but if you see any damage to the box or bike keep the box and packing material plus, take pictures. I do insure all bikes that are shipped and require a signature. In addition, if shipped out of Colorado, there is no Sales Tax.

Colorado customers, try to buy Local. Info below:

For Local Purchases Only:

If you’re local to Loveland, Colorado, it is highly recommended to come to check it out in person. A professional fitting is included with each bike sold to ensure you have the right size bike and it fits you. All bike showings are by appointment only, so feel free to grab some time off of my calendar.

Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase. The bikes are sold as-is. No warranties or refunds, provided. But it INCLUDES follow-up minor adjustments and fitting if needed within the first 30 days.

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2007 Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD

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Bike summary

Bike components.

ZR 9000 Alloy w/TCT Carbon seat stays

Suspension Fork

Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Shift Levers

Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed w/Bontrager FIT reach adjust

Shimano 105 12-25, 10 speed

Shimano 105 50/39/30

Shimano 505, clipless

Bontrager Select (43cm: 650c)

Bontrager Race Lite, 700x25c (43cm: 650x25c)

Cane Creek 3 long reach w/short reach Shimano 105 STI levers

Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm

Bontrager FIT VR w/BzzzKill damper inserts, 31.8mm

Cane Creek Integrated w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy

Bontrager Select FIT CRZ+

Bontrager Carbon

Bike geometry

About this model.

Pilot 2.1 WSD is a Trek Pilot model. Trek released 45 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Pilot bikes models from 2007 , here .

Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing , and proper lights when riding at night-time.

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Overview of components

Fork material.

Pilot 2.1 WSD has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.

The wheels on Pilot 2.1 WSD are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.

For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.

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2008 Trek Pilot 2.1

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2007 Trek Pilot 2.1

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• Serial: WTU298SA0532B
• Manufacturer: Trek
• Model: Pilot 2.1
• Primary colors: Silver, gray or bare metal and Red
• Wheel diameter: 700 C
• Frame Material: Aluminum

Distinguishing features

ZR 9000 Alloy w/TCT Carbon seat stays ZR 9000 Alloy w/TCT Carbon seat stays

Frame and fork

Drivetrain and brakes, additional parts.

• Fork Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon
• Headset Cane Creek Integrated w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy
• Front Wheel Bontrager Select
• Rear Wheel Bontrager Select
• Front Tire Bontrager Race Lite, 700x25c
• Rear Tire Bontrager Race Lite, 700x25c
• Front Shifter Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
• Rear Shifter Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
• Front Derailleur Shimano 105
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
• Crankset Shimano 105 50/39/30
• Cog/Cassette/Freewheel Shimano 105 12-25, 10 speed
• Pedals Shimano 505, clipless
• Front Brake Cane Creek 3 long reach w/Shimano 105 STI levers
• Rear Brake Cane Creek 3 long reach w/Shimano 105 STI levers
• Saddle Bontrager Race Basic
• Seatpost Bontrager Carbon
• Handlebar Bontrager Select VR w/BzzzKill damper inserts, 31.8mm
• Stem Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm
• Other BzzzKill inserts, Bontrager Under bar padding

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Frame: Alpha SL Aluminum Fork: Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon Wheels: Shimano Tiagra hubs; Alex alloy rims Crank: Bontrager Select 52/42/30 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 Sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 63cm

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Cheap, acceptably light, comfortable. Spec is very good (many branded parts, 105 rear, hubs etc) compared to the generic trash that you'd get in this price bracket post-2008.

Well it's not new any more & looks dated, esp. the compact geometry... The basic ridng position is too leisurely even on the drops. Wheels are heavy & unresponsive, ableit tough.

Bought this cheap (£200) 2nd hand to "build up" as a fast hack. Frankly rubbish as bought (too upright, weak brakes, basic rims) but realy quite good in modified format. The original Tiagra/105 rig works very well & the stem/forks do a decent job keeping the ride forgiving. The weight is perfectly acceptable considering the age & cost of the bike.

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Sturdy. I have replaced the chain and brake pads and that's it. The wheels are bomb proof. In almost 3,000 miles they have never been trued and don't need it. Range of gearing is more than adequate. Very comfortable seating position with replacement seat and after fitting. Fast enough. 28mm tires are perfect for broken potholed roads while still providing some speed. The stock Kevlar belted tires will probably outlast my car tires. Allows for 2 bottle cages and holes for rear rack- although my mounting brackets hit the brake cable as it entered the brake. Like that the rear derailleur is 105SC.

Bomb proof wheels and aluminum frame make for a jarring ride over broken Chicago area roads. Feels a little pokey at times (could be the driver). A little heavy for a road bike. Tire fit is VERY tight (maybe not so much of a negative- I have had to replace a couple of tubes where valves broke- no puncture or pinch flats). Brakes are a little soft.

The bike is actually a 2008 model. Purchased in March 2008. I have ridden it for about 2 1/2 years and have just about 3,000 miles. It has been very reliable and easy to ride. After the first year I had the bike professionally fitted. Seat was raised, stem replaced. I ride recreationally, errands, and some commuting. I have completed 2 Centuries on this bike without undue soreness. Overall I am very pleased. It is a good compromise of comfort, speed, reliability and sturdiness for my purposes. Good all purpose road bike for someone commuting and running errands, as well as recreational riding.

Trek 1000 Road bike previously. This is my only bike now.

It's very comfortable for rides from around the block all the way up to a century. Hardware has been very reliable.

Relaxed riding position does makes you work harder when trying to keep up with competitive friends.

I bought this bike in the end of 07 as my reintroduction to road cycling. Aside from the seat and pedals it's totally stock. There was a bad bearing in the rear end last year but beyond that it's been almost maintenance free. For the relatively low price I've been very impressed with this bike.

more upright position. Good reliable gears, Drop handle bars provide a good 3 hand positions.

wheelbase a little short for the longer distance tour rides. Brakes not as strong as I'd like.

This replaced a 1983 Miyata 1000 which was just used up and shot. The Miyata 1000 is a hard act to follow. Pilot 1.2 conveys more road shock and took a bit of getting used to with a shorter wheelbase than the touring bike it replaced. It is good, reliable, comfortable. The gearing is a little compact for my rides, the low not being quite low enough to easily get up the steep hills and the highest gear spins out at less than 35 mph. It's a good ride, but not a great one.

Well made, reasonably light, very comfortable, nice looking.

for the money, none. Well, the stock wheels, Bontrager Race Lites, had a problem cracking near the spokes, but they were replaced by LBS promptly. With the Mavics everything's good.

I bought the bike after a short experience on a flat handlebar giant, a hybrid bike, which I used primarily for commuting 13 miles a day. I love the Trek. It's very comfortable, responsive and nimble enough to make me feel like I'm riding something much more expensive. I now have about 15,000 miles on it and have no problems to report. I put some Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels on it which dramatically improved the ride, and a 105 crankset, that made pedaling more efficient. Now I take it on 60 mile rides pretty regularly and enjoy every minute.

Viscount Road bike from the 70's.

Frame and components are good enough to work reasonably well without being insanely expensive. Wheels are particularly good. With over 5000 km ridden so far, I haven't had to have the wheels trued. Auxiliary brake levers are very useful, because once in a while I get stuck in the middle of the pack and I can ride with my head up and my hands on the brakes.

Haven't found any yet, and having ridden over 5000 km in a year that isn't over yet, if there were weaknesses I would have found them. The only problem is that Trek discontinued the product line.

Great value. Fast enough to keep up on 100 km club rides with enthusiasts on bikes that are four or five times the price. Very comfortable because of the relaxed riding position - the longest rides I've done have been in the 150 to 160 km range, and it doesn't make my back hurt. Thanks to the local bike shop for that. They found me a bike that fits both my height/build and riding style on the first try.

None. My last road bike was a Peugeot purchased in about 1975, and the technology has changed a lot since then. I have a mountain bike (another Trek) but both the bike and the riding conditions are so different that there is no meaningful comparison.

Handling, dual brakes, riding position, price

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I've clocked 700+ miles on this bike, usually on very crowded and busy city streets that aren't always very well paved, This bicycle provides superb control, very good stiffness and is light enough to pick and lift over a gate or a divider with ease. The dual brakes are a huge boon for city riding and its rims have stood up to some bone jarring punishment from the cracks in concrete streets at 20 miles an hour. The bike was great value too, with Shimano Tiagra shifters and 105 derailleurs.

handeling, stable, light weight, price point,

My first bike. Have logged 2,300 miles with excellent performance, stable, light weight,for the price point a real value,upgrading to a Specialized Roubaix Expert Ultegra or Expert Rival...

Strength, it hauls me and my pannier rack full of gear with no problems. Comfortable bike.

Stock seat is real bad. I bought a Koobie PRS and realy like it.

This is my first road bike. I bought it because of the upright riding position and price. I am a big guy at 6'2" 260ish. This bike has held up great. I have over 1500 miles on it.

solid, lightweight, and handles easily. It corners well and despite it's light weight, holds the road well. I like the dual brakes, which I understand they eliminated after 2006.

It's a little stiff, and you can feel every bump in the road, but I suppose that's typical of Carbon forks. (?)

This is also MY first real bike....good pricepoint for what I was getting, and a very easy and smooth ride. This is my first year cycling (not just biking). I like the more upright style, and have since added aero bars. It has held up very well so far, with just over 1000 miles logged in 4 months.

My last bike was an old steel Giant...no comparison

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