HELP Please. . . Trek 5.2 Frame verse 2009 Giant TCR Advance SL Frame ISP

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02-11-11, 05:05 PM

UpHill101

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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. Both are good fits

I can buy a 58cm 2009 Trek Madone 5.2 Frame with (seatpost,saddle,stem,handlebars) - no components or wheels - for $1080

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I can buy a 2009 Giant TCR Advance SL Frame ISP only - for $1175

02-11-11, 05:49 PM

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Go with the Giant. Better frame ounce for ounce.

02-12-11, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by UpHill101

The Giant is their professional frame. It's what Rabobank rides, but be careful with ISP. Once it's cut there's no going back so you'll need help and a fit.

The upper end Madone 6 (frame used on the 6.7 and 6.9) would be Trek's equivalent.

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