Mine is not an 06, so I can't really comment (if they have changed it). However since Trek has never listened to anybody regarding the crankset, why would they listen to anyone about the rack. I agree that it looks OK, mine did too, but it was a piece of junk. My advice, garage sale it while it still looks new. There are some great racks out there. My favorite is the Tubus (which is rated at 80 pounds). Every bike dealer that has seen my bike gasps with envy over the Tubus rack. Why would you risk a trip being ruined because you rack breaks in the middle of nowhere. I would buy cheaper panniers before I left the Trek rack on the bike. Gee, do I sound too opinionated?