Trek 5200 roadie??

**Benny Profane** · 11-07-2006, 04:12 PM

Anybody own one? Ride one? How much did it cost you new?
Do you like it?

**Benny Profane** · 11-07-2006, 04:21 PM

wow. holy crap, 30,000 and 2 crashes.

Thanx.

**tradygirl** · 11-07-2006, 04:22 PM

I bought one in 2004 and I have absolutely loved it. The carbon makes for a great ride. I payed $2100 for a 2003 frame with Ultegra and Bontrager race lite wheels. It's been super solid.

**Benny Profane** · 11-07-2006, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by ja_surf

Say, what's goin' on with that rear rack? Is it mounted just at the one point on the seat post?

**El Chupacabra** · 11-07-2006, 04:30 PM

Are you looking to buy one? A guy in my office wants to sell his; not sure if it's the 5200 or something similar (same carbon monocoque-looking frame as above) -- 58cm frame; he thinks it's too big for him. Campy Record group, nice stuff. Not sure what his asking price is though.

**Benny Profane** · 11-07-2006, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Are you looking to buy one? A guy in my office wants to sell his; not sure if it's the 5200 or something similar (same carbon monocoque-looking frame as above) -- 58cm frame; he thinks it's too big for him. Campy Record group, nice stuff. Not sure what his asking price is though.

Not for me, my girlfreind has her eye on a previously ridden.

**El Chupacabra** · 11-07-2006, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

Not for me, my girlfreind has her eye on a previously ridden.

OK. Unless she's 6'0"-6'2" tall, the 58cm is probably out.

**Platinum Pete** · 11-08-2006, 01:11 AM

I adore mine. I am a big'un for road bikes at 225#'s and this bike does not sway under me, but is a smooth cloud. They also measure long, I'm usually a 58cm frame (I am 5'10") and I fit great on my 60cm OLCV with a normal length stem.

**LaBelle23** · 11-08-2006, 05:13 PM

I have the 5500 which is the same bike, just dura ace components. I don't ride it much anymore since I'm mostly on my mountain bike, but loved it while I rode a lot. The Trek carbon frames are some of the best out there in my opinion. It accelerates so well, and is such a smooth bike. They really save you when doing big rides becuase they are less fatiguing on the body (due to less vibration being transmitted to your body). I didn't notice it as much on rides under 40 miles, but over that mark, and you really start to notice. Just be careful on a used carbon frame as far as cracks. Inspect it well. As a second hand owner you don't have the warranty that the buyer did.