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Trek 5500 reviews?
Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500.
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Trek 5500 reviews?
"Rivermist" wrote in message news:15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01... Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? Nope ... nobody here. It's the Toyota Camry of bicycles. Go on a century ride and probably 40% of the riders are on Trek 5500s. You can't go wrong with a Trek 5500. I've had three. I crashed one and another got wiped out when a car hit me. They're light and durable and handle well. The ride is stiff, but smooth. Actually, if there's one knock on the bike, it's that the ride is a little ... dull. I didn't understand what people meant by that until I bought a nice aluminum/carbon frame. It just seems livelier and zippier in ways that are hard to define. But the Trek 5500 is a very fine bike with a very fine pedigree. It's definately a fast bike. It's also a comfortable bike for long rides. And lastly, it's backed by Trek who, for the most part, is pretty decent to deal with if you have warranty issues. Bob C. |
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Trek 5500 reviews?
I had one for two years. Terrible finish. The clear coat chipped off, it
went back to Trek and the repainted it for free. Very limited choice in colors and finishes. They can't repaint to the original unless it is in the same year. The repainted one sucked. Left dirt under the paint, missed spots and this paint chipped off. If you like a well finished bike look for another brand. I sold the frame cheap went for a better finish. The ride quality is OK but kind of soft. Go try other brands. There are quite a few that look and ride much better. And remember Lance gets paid to ride Trek. "Rivermist" wrote in message news:15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01... Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? |
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Trek 5500 reviews?
"Larry" wrote in message news:5zKBc.129460$3x.10803@attbi_s54... I had one for two years. Terrible finish. The clear coat chipped off, it went back to Trek and the repainted it for free. Very limited choice in colors and finishes. They can't repaint to the original unless it is in the same year. The repainted one sucked. Left dirt under the paint, missed spots and this paint chipped off. If you like a well finished bike look for another brand. I sold the frame cheap went for a better finish. The ride quality is OK but kind of soft. Go try other brands. There are quite a few that look and ride much better. And remember Lance gets paid to ride Trek. "Rivermist" wrote in message news:15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01... Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? Lance won't ride with it if he can't win with it. I'd also say the attention to the finishing process is lacking. I just don't care much about that. The bike is a solid performer and the company stands behind it. One additional point ... relative to many bikes these days, the 5500 is a decent value. That's quite relative, but I do believe they offer a lot for the money versus many other brands. Oh ... one more thing, still. I was with a guy on a ride a couple of weeks ago who just got his new Project One 5900 with DA 10 speed. I know it's not a 5500, but the paint job could be had for the 5500 as well and it was jaw-dropping gorgeous. It was these two shades off blue with swirly thingies and it just looked spectacular. It was about the coolest-looking bike I've ever seen. Didn't get an up-close inspection, though. Bob C. |
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Trek 5500 reviews?
I think a $4000.00 bike should come with a jaw-dropping paint job without
having to pay $650.00 more. Take a closer look and see what you think. My LBS had a Madone 5.9 with a project one finish that the customer refused because of grit under the paint and stickers that were 13/4 off from one end to the other. And by the way that bike cost $6400.00 "psycholist" wrote in message ... "Larry" wrote in message news:5zKBc.129460$3x.10803@attbi_s54... I had one for two years. Terrible finish. The clear coat chipped off, it went back to Trek and the repainted it for free. Very limited choice in colors and finishes. They can't repaint to the original unless it is in the same year. The repainted one sucked. Left dirt under the paint, missed spots and this paint chipped off. If you like a well finished bike look for another brand. I sold the frame cheap went for a better finish. The ride quality is OK but kind of soft. Go try other brands. There are quite a few that look and ride much better. And remember Lance gets paid to ride Trek. "Rivermist" wrote in message news:15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01... Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? Lance won't ride with it if he can't win with it. I'd also say the attention to the finishing process is lacking. I just don't care much about that. The bike is a solid performer and the company stands behind it. One additional point ... relative to many bikes these days, the 5500 is a decent value. That's quite relative, but I do believe they offer a lot for the money versus many other brands. Oh ... one more thing, still. I was with a guy on a ride a couple of weeks ago who just got his new Project One 5900 with DA 10 speed. I know it's not a 5500, but the paint job could be had for the 5500 as well and it was jaw-dropping gorgeous. It was these two shades off blue with swirly thingies and it just looked spectacular. It was about the coolest-looking bike I've ever seen. Didn't get an up-close inspection, though. Bob C. |
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Trek 5500 reviews?
I had a 5500 and put 18,000 miles on it. I loved the bike. Very
comfortable and fast. This spring I sold the 5500 and bought a 5900. I have 4,800 miles on the 5900 this season. Same thing, Very comfortable and fast. I have no regrets with either bike. Both have beautiful finishes! Have a look: http://nanandmont.com/ebay/b6.jpg http://nanandmont.com/bike/2002/5900-cloud-9.jpg "Larry" wrote in message news:5zKBc.129460$3x.10803@attbi_s54... I had one for two years. Terrible finish. The clear coat chipped off, it went back to Trek and the repainted it for free. Very limited choice in colors and finishes. They can't repaint to the original unless it is in the same year. The repainted one sucked. Left dirt under the paint, missed spots and this paint chipped off. If you like a well finished bike look for another brand. I sold the frame cheap went for a better finish. The ride quality is OK but kind of soft. Go try other brands. There are quite a few that look and ride much better. And remember Lance gets paid to ride Trek. "Rivermist" wrote in message news:15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01... Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? |
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Trek 5500 reviews?
"Larry" wrote in message news:msLBc.87612$HG.73702@attbi_s53... I think a $4000.00 bike should come with a jaw-dropping paint job without having to pay $650.00 more. Take a closer look and see what you think. My LBS had a Madone 5.9 with a project one finish that the customer refused because of grit under the paint and stickers that were 13/4 off from one end to the other. And by the way that bike cost $6400.00 "psycholist" wrote in message ... "Larry" wrote in message news:5zKBc.129460$3x.10803@attbi_s54... I had one for two years. Terrible finish. The clear coat chipped off, it went back to Trek and the repainted it for free. Very limited choice in colors and finishes. They can't repaint to the original unless it is in the same year. The repainted one sucked. Left dirt under the paint, missed spots and this paint chipped off. If you like a well finished bike look for another brand. I sold the frame cheap went for a better finish. The ride quality is OK but kind of soft. Go try other brands. There are quite a few that look and ride much better. And remember Lance gets paid to ride Trek. "Rivermist" wrote in message news:15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01... Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? Lance won't ride with it if he can't win with it. I'd also say the attention to the finishing process is lacking. I just don't care much about that. The bike is a solid performer and the company stands behind it. One additional point ... relative to many bikes these days, the 5500 is a decent value. That's quite relative, but I do believe they offer a lot for the money versus many other brands. Oh ... one more thing, still. I was with a guy on a ride a couple of weeks ago who just got his new Project One 5900 with DA 10 speed. I know it's not a 5500, but the paint job could be had for the 5500 as well and it was jaw-dropping gorgeous. It was these two shades off blue with swirly thingies and it just looked spectacular. It was about the coolest-looking bike I've ever seen. Didn't get an up-close inspection, though. Bob C. You paid $4,000 for yours?!!!!?? Bob C. |
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Trek 5500 reviews?
In article 15GBc.154761$Ly.126810@attbi_s01, "Rivermist"
wrote: Am thinking about buying the Trek 5500. Anyone have experience with that bike? The 5500 is an OCLV 120 frameset just like the 5200 , which IMNSHO is the best buy for the buck. The difference is Durace 10s versus Ultegra. Take a look at the Calfee Luna Pro for truly custom CF. HAND -- ³Freedom Is a Light for Which Many Have Died in Darkness³ - Tomb of the unknown - American Revolution |
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3rd bike questions
Hi all. My first post here. I'm looking for some good advice. I'm 6" 2"
and nearly 300 lbs... but plan on losing about 40 lbs. I have two bikes. One is a 1993 Bridgestone G6 (26" wheels") and the other is a Specialized ("Limited") Expedition (26" wheels.) I use the Bridgestone for commuting and the Expedition for "joy-rides." The problem with the Expedition is that due, to the heavy front suspension forks, the bike has no "zip" to it. So I'm considering a 3rd bike. My Bridgestone has a chromaly frame, w/o suspension forks and I actually prefer the ride -- for long distances at least-- to my Specialized. IMO, the aluminum frame of the Expedition makes for a less smooth ride than could be attained if it were chromoly. But where can one find new bicycle these days w/ a CroMo frame that's in the price range I looking at? What I'm looking for is a bicyle that has a CroMo frame, is $500, w/ NO front suspension fork (but HAS seat-post suspension) has 700cm wheels, SRAM grip shifters, and has handlebars that will allow me to ride in an upright position (a must, due to back problems). The bike would be used on a 12 mile bike path and occasionally on the street. By the way, I'm wondering if a 700cm wheel frame is going to be a problem because of my weight? - ( I won't be pulling and wheelies or jumping curves) I know that Jamis once made an Aragon (at $300) that had a CroMo frame but it has been discontinued in favor of aluminum. Bottom line is I simply prefer the ride of ChoMo and I'm looking for a bike that different from what I already have. Preferably something with some zip to it. Is what I'm looking for impossibe, in a new bike, without having it done "custom?" Sure would apprecitate some input. Thanks Glenn |
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3rd bike questions
I know that Jamis once made an Aragon (at $300) that had a CroMo frame but
it has been discontinued in favor of aluminum. Bottom line is I simply prefer the ride of ChoMo and I'm looking for a bike that different from what I already have. Preferably something with some zip to it. Is what I'm looking for impossibe, in a new bike, without having it done "custom?" Sure would apprecitate some input. In a larger-sized frame, I'm rather surprised you prefer the "ride" of a steel frame. Why? Because, due to tubing diameters used on steel frames, larger-sized bikes tend to be a bit flexy compared to aluminum. A manufacturer *could* get around this, by using larger-diameter tubing, but they generally don't due to both the expense of using a special tubeset and the added weight. And, as has been often pointed out here, if you want a softer ride, just go to a bigger tire. At your price range (less than $500), you could start with a bike like the TREK 7300FX, make whatever changes you need to, and probably still be within your price range. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReactionBicycles.com "Glenn Civello" wrote in message ... Hi all. My first post here. I'm looking for some good advice. I'm 6" 2" and nearly 300 lbs... but plan on losing about 40 lbs. I have two bikes. One is a 1993 Bridgestone G6 (26" wheels") and the other is a Specialized ("Limited") Expedition (26" wheels.) I use the Bridgestone for commuting and the Expedition for "joy-rides." The problem with the Expedition is that due, to the heavy front suspension forks, the bike has no "zip" to it. So I'm considering a 3rd bike. My Bridgestone has a chromaly frame, w/o suspension forks and I actually prefer the ride -- for long distances at least-- to my Specialized. IMO, the aluminum frame of the Expedition makes for a less smooth ride than could be attained if it were chromoly. But where can one find new bicycle these days w/ a CroMo frame that's in the price range I looking at? What I'm looking for is a bicyle that has a CroMo frame, is $500, w/ NO front suspension fork (but HAS seat-post suspension) has 700cm wheels, SRAM grip shifters, and has handlebars that will allow me to ride in an upright position (a must, due to back problems). The bike would be used on a 12 mile bike path and occasionally on the street. By the way, I'm wondering if a 700cm wheel frame is going to be a problem because of my weight? - ( I won't be pulling and wheelies or jumping curves) I know that Jamis once made an Aragon (at $300) that had a CroMo frame but it has been discontinued in favor of aluminum. Bottom line is I simply prefer the ride of ChoMo and I'm looking for a bike that different from what I already have. Preferably something with some zip to it. Is what I'm looking for impossibe, in a new bike, without having it done "custom?" Sure would apprecitate some input. Thanks Glenn |
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