I have owned the pilot 2.1 road bike nearly 2 years now and can only say that I feel I have
chosen the perfect bike for me at this point in my life. I am a very active (athletic) 67 yr old male and work out in various other sports than cycling. The Pilot is a responsive, comfortable smooth shifting machine that does not make me wish I had bought a more expensive higher end bike. Just the opposite, I would have kicked myself for getting something different. This bike is perfect and I plan on riding it more and more each year for the rest of my life with just a few minor upgrades as parts wear out.
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The Bike List Review
2010 Trek Pilot 2.1 £1000
Great general purpose road bike that delivers a hugely comfortable long distance ride
Tested by
Matt Swaine, tester for The Bike List
Value 
Performance
Performance
Trek says
The Pilot 2.1 offers the same benefits as the 2.0 with the added performance of Shimano's crisp-shifting 105 drivetrain and lighter, more durable Bontrager SSR wheels.
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About this bike
| Type | Road / Racing |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £1,000.00 |
| Sizes | 50, 53, 55, 58, 61, 64cm (Frame size guide) |
| Frame type | Rigid |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | Alpha Black Aluminum |
| Gears | 30 |
| Wheel Size | 700C |
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Specifications
Braking
| Brakeset | Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano 105 STI levers |
|---|
Drive
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano 105 12-27, 10 speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano R-553 50/39/30 |
| Pedals | n/a |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano 105 |
| Gears | 30 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed |
General
| Handlebar | Bontrager SSR VR, 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Headset | Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy |
| Rigid Forks | Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon |
| Saddle | Bontrager inForm R1 |
| Seat Post | Bontrager Carbon |
| Stem | Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm |
Wheels
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Bontrager Race AW, 700x25c |
|---|---|
| Wheel Set | Bontrager SSR |
| Wheel Size | 700C |
UK warranty
| Trek frames (except Session models) carry a lifetime warranty which applies only to the original owner, and is not transferable. Rigid forks and all Bontrager components and accessories are covered for five years. Paint, decals and all other original parts are covered for one year. Trek offers a crash replacement program for carbon parts, substantially reducing any replacement cost. |
Owner Reviews
by
Edward Peck
on 30 Jan 2011
by
DevonRedRock
on 5 Jul 2010
I Recently exchanged my Trek 2.1 for the Pilot model. Prices are similar but look to pay £950 - £975. The lanes of West Dorset/East Devon shook me to pieces on the standard 2.1, and would really be more suited to a Hybrid, but I wanted the speed of a road bike, so softened things up a bit with the Pilot, without compromising speed. Speaking as a novice, there is a clear difference in the feel of the two bikes, with the Pilot being more forgiving both in ride quality and handling. I am also getting on a bit, and on the heavy side of average, so the relaxed geometry, combined with 25mm tyres and softer forks worked well. With the exception of brakes, most other components are identical Bontrager/Shimano.
I had the compact 50/34 crank on the 2.1, but the Pilot has a triple 50/39/30 as standard. I didn't mind this as I can take the hills at a more leisurely pace. It is probably an adjustment issue, but the triple was no where near as smooth as the compact (both 105 front and rear).
I cycled 56 miles in my first weekend with the Pilot (I am fairly new to this), and my only concern at the moment is the saddle - it is the same Bontrager R1 as on the standard model, but even with reasonable quality shorts, I started to suffer after 15 miles. I will perservere until I lose a bit more abdominal weight, though.
In summary, a very nice ride if a road racer with a bit more comfort is required. Ideal for longer rides or, if like me, your local road surfaces are poor and you carry a bit of excess weight! I would rate it 4.5 stars if that was possible, with the only issue being the saddle.
I had the compact 50/34 crank on the 2.1, but the Pilot has a triple 50/39/30 as standard. I didn't mind this as I can take the hills at a more leisurely pace. It is probably an adjustment issue, but the triple was no where near as smooth as the compact (both 105 front and rear).
I cycled 56 miles in my first weekend with the Pilot (I am fairly new to this), and my only concern at the moment is the saddle - it is the same Bontrager R1 as on the standard model, but even with reasonable quality shorts, I started to suffer after 15 miles. I will perservere until I lose a bit more abdominal weight, though.
In summary, a very nice ride if a road racer with a bit more comfort is required. Ideal for longer rides or, if like me, your local road surfaces are poor and you carry a bit of excess weight! I would rate it 4.5 stars if that was possible, with the only issue being the saddle.
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