Trek 1.5 for clyde

carsnoceans said:

How is trek 1.5 for a new clydesdale rider?

I don't see why not. The 1.5 is a fine bike that's rugged enough where it counts.

You might want to use fatter tires until your weight comes down, though--700c x 25mm.

Out of curiosity, what year is the 1.5? I ask because the 2011 has upgraded the components from Sora to Tiagra.

Either way, it's a fine bike; I just bought a 2011 as my first road bike and it really is a lot of bike for the money; so, I say go for it as long as it's the right size for you. It's rugged, fairly light/fast and it's comfortable.

As far as what to look for in a used bike: ask if you can have your local shop check it out before you buy it if you don't have a keen eye/experience buying used. If the seller says no, I would just walk away.

Serious Chris said:

Out of curiosity, what year is the 1.5? I ask because the 2011 has upgraded the components from Sora to Tiagra.

1.5 has had Tiagra at least since 2008. Tiagra was upgraded to look and feel more like 105 in 2009.

oldbobcat said:

1.5 has had Tiagra at least since 2008. Tiagra was upgraded to look and feel more like 105 in 2009.

[censored], we're both wrong actually.
TrekBikes.com Bike Archive | 2009 1.5
TrekBikes.com Bike Archive | 2010 1.5
It went full Tiagra in 2010, up until then it had Tiagra/Sora

It's totally unimportant, just lemme be a nerd for a minute :p