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My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek
5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, Lester PS: Some specs below: KLEIN sizes 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm color Silver Storm frame material Gradient ZR9000 w/Carbon Wishbone msrp (usd) $2,619.99 (Double) | $2,649.99 (Triple) fork Klein Aeros 110GSM Carbon headset Klein Airheadset rear shock N/A crankset Ultegra 53/39 bottom bracket Shimano 105 deraileurs (f/r) Shimano Ultegra shifters Shimano Ultegra STI chain Shimano HG-93 wheel system Bontrager Race Lite Road tires Bontrager Race X-Lite 700x23C cassette Shimano Ultegra, 12-25, 9 speed brakes Shimano Ultegra brake levers Shimano Ultegra STI handlebars Bontrager Flat-top Race Lite road stem Race Lite 31.8 Stem seatpost Race 5mm-offset seatpost 31.6 x 250 saddle San Marco Era Luxe, CrMo/leather grips/tape Bontrager Gel Tape TREK FRAME OCLV 120 Carbon FORK Bontrager Race Lite WHEELS Bontrager Race Lite DRIVETRAIN: crankset Shimano Ultegra 53/39 or 52/42/30 rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra SIZES 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm COLORS Nude Carbon, Nude Pearl/Baja Blue (Team) Advertised Retail $2,749.99* |
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"Lester Long" wrote in message ink.net... My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek 5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, Lester PS: Some specs below: The one that fits. Mike |
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"Mike S." mikeshaw2@coxDOTnet wrote in message
news:P5Kcb.16098$vj2.9725@fed1read06... "Lester Long" wrote in message ink.net... My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek 5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, Lester PS: Some specs below: The one that fits. Mike Can't they both be made to fit? Lester |
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"Lester Long" wrote in message The one that fits. Mike Can't they both be made to fit? Lester He is right, fit is first. They both are just as likely to be fit correctly. They are both excellent, but as much as I love Klein, I think the Trek makes a slightly better bike, especially for an "only bike", or a first bike. (BTW, get a frame with Campagnolo and your own choice of wheels. It will cost less in the long run and will weigh less, if that is important and I assume it is if you looked at those 2 bikes). Anyhow, there are just a few niggling issues with the Klein compared to the Trek. The Trek is more tolerant to impact damage (crashes or accidents during transport and storage). The aluminum is so thin in spots, it was a constantly a concern when putting on racks, etc. The plastic frame on the Trek is a lot more durable in those situations and I think makes an excellent work horse race bike. If there are no sponsorship considerations and you can "live without" aluminum (some claim they can't) then I think you will be happier in the long run with the Trek. The only case that would not be true would be if you really fell in love with the Klein paint and finish, which is quite a bit nicer than the Trek. (This may no longer be true now that Trek produces them). You may have a favorite paint scheme and if you are willing to be careful with ding exposure and the quirky drop-outs, then it is still a great bike. Just take it for a test ride and change the rear wheel a bunch of times to be sure you can deal with it. Have fun. They are both great frames. I once was in a spot of bother when I had to replace a stolen 5 year old Klein and I ended up opting with the Trek simply because it had Campy (I could not wait for a build) and discovered the positive attributes as discussed. I also found the comfort to stiffness ration better but that brings tire size, pressure and wheels in to play. |
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Lester Long wrote: My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek 5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, Lester PS: Some specs below: Best to Hannah! The replies about fit are correct. The tough part is the criteria used for setup. I wanted to look like Lemond on the bike. This required a really stretched out position on the bike. My arms are long relative to my legs, so (since I had a stock frame) I needed a long stem. This gave me a decent setup, but put my weight relatively far forward, which wasn't the best for fast downhills. What I needed was a frame with a longer top tube, but I didn't care enough to get a custom frame. Anyhow, I never got to be Lemond. But the really stretched out position probably contributed to the neck problems I have now. Just make sure she's set up comfortably on whatever she chooses. She should also be prepared to tweak the setup periodically as she gets more experienced and learns what works for her. Steve KLEIN sizes 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm color Silver Storm frame material Gradient ZR9000 w/Carbon Wishbone msrp (usd) $2,619.99 (Double) | $2,649.99 (Triple) fork Klein Aeros 110GSM Carbon headset Klein Airheadset rear shock N/A crankset Ultegra 53/39 bottom bracket Shimano 105 deraileurs (f/r) Shimano Ultegra shifters Shimano Ultegra STI chain Shimano HG-93 wheel system Bontrager Race Lite Road tires Bontrager Race X-Lite 700x23C cassette Shimano Ultegra, 12-25, 9 speed brakes Shimano Ultegra brake levers Shimano Ultegra STI handlebars Bontrager Flat-top Race Lite road stem Race Lite 31.8 Stem seatpost Race 5mm-offset seatpost 31.6 x 250 saddle San Marco Era Luxe, CrMo/leather grips/tape Bontrager Gel Tape TREK FRAME OCLV 120 Carbon FORK Bontrager Race Lite WHEELS Bontrager Race Lite DRIVETRAIN: crankset Shimano Ultegra 53/39 or 52/42/30 rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra SIZES 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm COLORS Nude Carbon, Nude Pearl/Baja Blue (Team) Advertised Retail $2,749.99* |
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"Lester Long" wrote in message ink.net...
"Mike S." mikeshaw2@coxDOTnet wrote in message news:P5Kcb.16098$vj2.9725@fed1read06... "Lester Long" wrote in message ink.net... My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek 5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, Lester PS: Some specs below: The one that fits. Mike Can't they both be made to fit? Lester Maybe, maybe not. Depends on a lot of factors. Does she have a road bike she is riding now? If so, does she like the way it rides? If not, what would she change about the way it rides? This is just the start of what you should be asking your wife before purchasing a new bike. You can get a lot of opinions on this newsgroup, but the only one that matters is the one your wife has after spending countless hours in the saddle riding. You can force fit almost any bike to make it work, but that doesn't represent the best solution. |
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"Corey Green" wrote in message You can force fit almost any bike to make it work, but that doesn't represent the best solution. Speaking of fit, don't forget to look at the WSD models from Trek (that might be the wrong acronym, because I think it is "Women's Specific Fit" but maybe it is "Dimensions") that are not available from Klein. If these are a better fit, then that is a definite advantage for the Treks. BUT, I do not know if the OCLV WSDs are out yet so check with your dealer about what is available if your wife will be better served by those sizes. |
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If I remember correctly, aren't Klein & Trek made by the same people? If
so, the geometry is unlikely to be very different. Thus, go with the one you find more comfortable. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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Mike S. wrote:
The one that fits. Lester Long wrote: Can't they both be made to fit? The Trek geometry has a rather long top tube so if your body geometry includes a short torso and long legs then the Trek might not be the best bet. |
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patch70 wrote in message ...
If I remember correctly, aren't Klein & Trek made by the same people? If so, the geometry is unlikely to be very different. Thus, go with the one you find more comfortable. Lemonds are made by Trek, and the geometry is very different -- longer top-tube, more seattube setback, to accomodate the longer femur that professional racers tend to have. |
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