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OP, take note to what Herr and Red Beard say. These guys has been riding for a long time. Alum. bikes are just fine. Its lighter so handling it on and off the car will be a plus compared to an older steel bike. Then there's the ride quality that's been going on for a long time between the two groups. If she's not banging out 50-60 hard training miles a day, alum. is a great material. I did 3-400 mile weeks when I was riding lots and many of those miles were on alum. frames. It takes little getting used to, and it become part of you after some time. Treks are great bikes and Shinamo 105 is a great starting point (race equip). The reason for 105 is that they are reliable and are built to a certain standard with tighter tolerance unlike cheaper components that requires constant adjustment for accurate shifting and such. I also Fuji makes a great bike for the buck.
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