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Old 08-24-05 | 07:37 PM
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From: SK, Canada

Bikes: Trek 5000, Rocky Mountain Wedge, GT Karakoram K2, Litespeed Tuscany

Thanks Woodcycl Actually I'm 5'11". with a 32" inseam.

My ideal size bike is a 53 cm Center to Center, however based on the "Competitive Cyclist Fit" this 52cm is what would be sized for an aggressive ride, Which it is, however it's still comfortable.

Based on a few Online fit guides (Competitive Cyclist) "Competitive Fit" is a 53cm ct-ct, "Eddy Fit" is 54cm, "French Fit" is 56cm

When I bought the Trek, I also owned a 54 cm Klein Q-Pro. I liked the ride and feel of the Trek more and ened up selling the Q-Pro 2 years later for I never rode it anymore.

My next bike will most likely be a 53-54 or a Large Compact for a more pedestrian riding posture

I really like the early OCLV Treks like yours too. Those were the years when Treks were really special. The color of mine was only available in Red as a complete bike, however if you purchased just the frame, it could be ordered in various colors.

I had really wanted a black one, however I could not have built the bike for the same price the dealer was offering the complete Dura Ace equipped bike to me at, so I just went with the red.

Looking back now I'm glad I went with the red, the Pictures really don't do any justice to how glassy and fluid it looks in the daylight. I'm still in awe at how the paint and color looks, and I've been staring at this same bike for 16 years now

Here is a shot I took of it while on a ride the other day.

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