Thread: Trek 520 vs Carpe Diem
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Old 03-30-05 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Moose
You must be talking about the Carpe Diem with the aluminum frame, not the Ti frame wich is over 2k. In which case most avid tourers will recommend the steel 520.
I would recommend the 520 over the Carpe Diem not because of the aluminum but because of the geometry. The Carpe Diem has short chainstays that would make it a poorer choice for touring over the 520. Aluminum is not a problem. I ride a Cannondale T800 that is a wonderful bike.
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