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Click to expand.I think what you may have read and/or possibly misunderstood part of a white paper originally provided by Trek to their dealers via their dealer website that compared the 5000 to the 5200 and stated that the reason they were releasing the 5000 was to be competitive with some lower priced carbon framed bikes from Giant and a few other brands. The paper goes on specifically compare the 5000 to the Giant and speaks about the main advantage Trek has is in the quality and workmanship of the frame, fork, and wheels which come on the 5000. I have the paper around here somewhere and if I can dig it up will post a more exact account. I do not know if the paper was ever made public as it was written as sales information for the trade, I happened to get it when I visited a dealer over the winter who printed up the only information he could find for me on that specific bike off of the dealer resource site. I bought the 5200 instead as I think in the end it just made more sense for me and have since made a few additional 'improvements' (Chris King Headset, Ultegra Pedals) but think the 5000 is unmistakingly a lot of bike for the money.
When was there a 5000 zerokoo0l, ive been aware of a 5200, 5500, 5700 and 5900 over the last 5 years, but never a 5000?I own both a 2002 5900 and a 2003 5200. I bought the 5200 after crashing the 5900 into a car at high speed and realising that training on such an expensive bike was a pretty dumb thing to do! I've had the 5200 about 3 months now, and ive done about 1500 miles on it. It's just the stock spec- full Ultegra, Bontrager Race Lite wheels, Bonty bar/stem. I've put on a Selle Italia SLR saddle and Ultegra SPD-SL pedals. For the first time since i got the 5200 i went out on the 5900 last week, to see how marked the difference was. The 5900 is stock spec (Dura-Ace, Bonty Race-X-Lite wheels), with a couple of upgrades- Giant Carbon stem and bar, USE Carbon post, SLR saddle, Conti GP Supersonic tyres/tubes.
Trek oclv 5200 time carbon road bike 56cm - $650 (roanoke) i have a used trek 5200 oclv series time carbon road bike.it has rolt vector pro rims,shimano brakes frame is 56cm dclv carbon 120 frame. It has several extras on it.if you have any questions 'give me a call at robert. Trek Madone Road Bike Review. A robust carbon fiber frame with Kammtail Virtual Foil aerodynamic tube shaping makes this bike both sleek and strong. Trek’s 600 Series OCLV Carbon is made using a patented process that produces a lightweight, almost impossibly strong material that’s also compliant enough to absorb shock from the pavement.
The acceleration was noticably faster on the 5900, and it did climb faster, particularly when standing. The front end felt decidedly more 'muted' which i attribute to the lighter fork and carbon bar and stem.
I wouldnt say the frame was any more harsh, there may be a very slight difference, but its not something that is really noticable, and thats on the sh.t road surfaces in the UK! I would actually question whether the 5900 is a worthwhile upgrade if you already own the 5500, as the difference is solely the frame. I also find it irritating that on pre-2004 models you cannot change the headset, as the fork steerer is 1.25' at the bottom, but the standard 1.125' at the top, so you're stuck with the crap Klein/Cane Creek headset they spec, meaning you have to take out the seatpost and 'empty' the frame after a wet ride! That really is the only complaint i have, it is a pleasure to ride, extremely responsive and very stiff, a dream to ride. Just to be saved for racing and sunny days!Nick Evans. Originally posted by njee20When was there a 5000 zerokoo0l, ive been aware of a 5200, 5500, 5700 and 5900 over the last 5 years, but never a 5000?I own both a 2002 5900 and a 2003 5200.
I bought the 5200 after crashing the 5900 into a car at high speed and realising that training on such an expensive bike was a pretty dumb thing to do! I've had the 5200 about 3 months now, and ive done about 1500 miles on it. It's just the stock spec- full Ultegra, Bontrager Race Lite wheels, Bonty bar/stem. I've put on a Selle Italia SLR saddle and Ultegra SPD-SL pedals.
For the first time since i got the 5200 i went out on the 5900 last week, to see how marked the difference was. The 5900 is stock spec (Dura-Ace, Bonty Race-X-Lite wheels), with a couple of upgrades- Giant Carbon stem and bar, USE Carbon post, SLR saddle, Conti GP Supersonic tyres/tubes. The acceleration was noticably faster on the 5900, and it did climb faster, particularly when standing. The front end felt decidedly more 'muted' which i attribute to the lighter fork and carbon bar and stem.
I wouldnt say the frame was any more harsh, there may be a very slight difference, but its not something that is really noticable, and thats on the sh.t road surfaces in the UK! I would actually question whether the 5900 is a worthwhile upgrade if you already own the 5500, as the difference is solely the frame. I also find it irritating that on pre-2004 models you cannot change the headset, as the fork steerer is 1.25' at the bottom, but the standard 1.125' at the top, so you're stuck with the crap Klein/Cane Creek headset they spec, meaning you have to take out the seatpost and 'empty' the frame after a wet ride! That really is the only complaint i have, it is a pleasure to ride, extremely responsive and very stiff, a dream to ride. Just to be saved for racing and sunny days!Nick Evans.