HELP Please. . . Trek 5.2 Frame verse 2009 Giant TCR Advance SL Frame ISP
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HELP Please. . . Trek 5.2 Frame verse 2009 Giant TCR Advance SL Frame ISP
Ok Im new to the site here but Im buying my first serious road bike to race and need help in which one is a better deal.
I can buy a 58cm 2009 Trek Madone 5.2 Frame with (seatpost,saddle,stem,handlebars) - no components or wheels - for $1080
or
I can buy a 2009 Giant TCR Advance SL Frame ISP only - for $1175
Let me know.
I can buy a 58cm 2009 Trek Madone 5.2 Frame with (seatpost,saddle,stem,handlebars) - no components or wheels - for $1080
or
I can buy a 2009 Giant TCR Advance SL Frame ISP only - for $1175
Let me know.
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Hrm - I think this thread will probably be answered much more efficiently in the Road Forum, instead of the Road Racing forum.
however, since I'm a helpful guy:
I'd strongly recommend that you not buy anything with an ISP at this point, or perhaps ever...
so, of those two, not the giant...
which isn't to say that the trek is a good bike for you, just that I'm confident that the giant is not the right choice.
however, since I'm a helpful guy:
I'd strongly recommend that you not buy anything with an ISP at this point, or perhaps ever...
so, of those two, not the giant...
which isn't to say that the trek is a good bike for you, just that I'm confident that the giant is not the right choice.
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Have to agree with ya. Moving to road.
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The seat posts on the '08 and '09 are horrible. I have a 2008 5.2. They are a pretend aero isp with sleeve that slips - I have one. They fixed the issue by going to a round design in 2010. The bike as a whole is not all bad but if I had a do over I would go with the Giant.
Or Fuji. Or Cannondale.
Wait, I did.
Or Fuji. Or Cannondale.
Wait, I did.
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Are these both used frames or new? From what i have seen .. the market on used '08-10 5.2 Frames is about 600-800, so that price is a little high. On the Trek, check to see what geometry it is -- Performance or Professional. The pro has a shorter head tube whereas the performance is a more relaxed fit.
If the Giant ISP is used, check the height of the seatpost. You can always cut more off .. but cant it back on. The Giant will be a more 'racey' geometry than the Trek.
If you can, i would ride both to compare. Based on the fit of each, that would give you the best option.
If the Giant ISP is used, check the height of the seatpost. You can always cut more off .. but cant it back on. The Giant will be a more 'racey' geometry than the Trek.
If you can, i would ride both to compare. Based on the fit of each, that would give you the best option.
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I was just wondering why you thought the ISP is a bad idea?
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