Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
Pilots had a reputation for going noodly. Maybe they were made alongside Giant TCRs.of that perioid.
Interesting. That was my first road bike and first carbon bike. It was a 2007 which I bought in Fall 2008. I test rode that one and an aluminum Trek road bike (forget which model) The Pilot 5.0 immediately felt more compliant and didn't have as much road buzz. I have a feeling they let some air out of the tires to make it feel smoother as I now know that frame material affects ride feel very little. Could be geometry was a little different as well which CAN affect ride feel. They took $600 off to sweeten the deal, so I got a $2400 bike for $1800. Knowing little at the time, I bit.