I ride a 2003 5200. When I decided to upgrade from a Bianchi Campione, I test rode a lot of bikes but was determined to NOT like the Trek. It's the same reason I never played with a Prince tennis racket or rode a Burton snowboard. I just didn't want the same brand as the masses. But after testing a number of bikes, the 5200 was clearly the best bike for me. It felt as good as bikes priced $1,000 more. So I bought it, and hope people aren't judging me by my bike but how I ride. I've since bought a Burton snowboard too.