Originally Posted by
DanPLC
Thanks for the input. But your Expert is a bit lighter than the Exploit since its carbon vs. steel. Wondering if the steel Exploit would also be faster (or at least as fast) as my Trek FX.
It'll be as fast, and with the right tires it could be faster. The more road bike like geometry (as opposed to hybrid geo) will make you faster. The Renegade is a great bike, my wife loves hers.