November 25th, 2008 by 
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Trek 2.3 WSD Pro Review - By Karen Cooper
- Frame - Trek Alpha Black aluminum w/TCT carbon stays
- Fork - Bontrager Race, carbon
- Wheels - Bontrager Race
- Tires - Bontrager Race Lite, 700 x 23c
- Groupset - Shimano 105 (w/an Ultegra Rear Derailleur)
- Brakes - Aluminum dual-pivot
- MSRP - $1809
Meet the Trek 2.3 WSD
When I first started riding road bikes, the woman’s specific design movement hadn’t really gained much momentum. Over the last few years, the trend has really taken off, with lots of manufacturers thinking about what we women need in a bike and designing equipment that fits those needs.
The Trek 2.3 WSD (Women’s Specific Design) is a good example, filling a spot midway in the full WSD product line-up. The next jump up the line moves into Trek’s base Madone WSD. Below the five Madone WSD models, Trek offers a 1.2, 1.5, 2.1 and 2.3 WSD spec levels with prices ranging from $880 MSRP for the 1.2 to $1809 for the 2.3 we tested. For reference, the lowest equipment spec level of the Madone WSD jumps to $2,469 MSRP.
The 2.3 WSD comes in a wide range of frame sizes: 43cm, 47cm, 50cm, 54cm, and 56cm; I tested the 47, listed as an XS. Compared to the seat tube height, the top tubes start out with slighter longer on the smallest frames, and gradually transition towards shorter top tubes on the larger frames. The head tube angles are relaxed for a comfortable, stable ride, a confidence inspiring choice for beginner to intermediate level women riders. With full sloping top tube and seat tube sizes down to a 43 (the only WSD size to run a 650c wheel), the Trek WSD line allows even the shortest of us girls to get into a perfectly sized sporty road bike.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Hi I have been looking at this bike for my wife and she actually rode it yesterday. She’s not sure about size. She is 5′ 2.5″ and is looking at the 47 or 50cm. I see in your review you rode the 47, how tall are you? Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Kurt
January 12th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
If your wife is 5′2 and looking at a 47 or 50 cm bike she may be looking at way to big of a bike. I’m ~ 5′2.5″ and I ride a 43 cm bike (TREK 1000). I’m a bit long in the torso (but not ridiculously so). Have you gone to your local bike store to try on some different bikes? Small bikes can be really hard to find (Richmond VA had exactly 2 in my size when I started looking- fortunately I moved to Madison, Wi which has a much larger bike culture and selection). I would recommend calling ahead and seeing what they have in stock. I found my bike because a store had nothing to fit me and the owner called around town and gave me a list of bikes and where they were in stock.
I think everyone I know who has a really short road bike has a TREK, LeMond, or a Giant - but we’re poor and that only covers the entry level market.
March 15th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
It’s a great bike to get if you are not sure if you will stick to cycling; it’s not expensive and comes in eight different sizes and two chainset combinations. A very good first bike with class. The Trek 2.3 frame is made of 6000 series aluminum which gives strength, rigidity and lightness and will not break the bank. The equipment is a mix of Shimano Ultegra and 105 with 10 speed shifter and a choice of either a compact or triple chainset.
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