Is Trek Red Shield program worth getting on new Madone 5.2?
09-16-08, 09:34 AM
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Is Trek Red Shield program worth getting on new Madone 5.2?
I'm new to road riding so I don't have a lot of experience replacing high mileage parts like cassettes and chain rings. I have the option to purchase the Trek Red Shield program for my new 5.2 but I don't know if it's a good idea or not. There is not much feedback on this forum about the program so I thought I would start a new thread. What are other Trek owners experience with the program? Is it easy to get parts replaced or is your LBS/Trek Dealer stingy? How many miles do you need to ride before it starts to pay off? Or should I just learn to replace and buy my own parts? Thanks!!!
09-16-08, 09:48 AM
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how much extra is it? The frame has a lifetime warranty and the bontrager components have a 5 year warranty (I think). That leaves the shimano bits which are 1 year for regular and 3 year for Dura Ace.
And do you buy useless extended warranties on your electronics you buy at Best Buy?
And do you buy useless extended warranties on your electronics you buy at Best Buy?
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From the website:
"Defects in materials or workmanship and breakdown due to certain normal wear and tear" (emphasis added). So it probably doesn't cover cogs or chains. What else wears out in 3-5 years?
"Defects in materials or workmanship and breakdown due to certain normal wear and tear" (emphasis added). So it probably doesn't cover cogs or chains. What else wears out in 3-5 years?
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It covers chains, cassettes, and other stuff. I can't remember cost off the top of my head, but I think I remember it working out in your favor if you burn through a few chains and a cassette every year. If you're a high mileage guy it might be a good idea.
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If it covers cassettes and chains, and you put miles in, it might be worth it pending the cost.
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I'm new to road riding so I don't have a lot of experience replacing high mileage parts like cassettes and chain rings. I have the option to purchase the Trek Red Shield program for my new 5.2 but I don't know if it's a good idea or not. There is not much feedback on this forum about the program so I thought I would start a new thread. What are other Trek owners experience with the program? Is it easy to get parts replaced or is your LBS/Trek Dealer stingy? How many miles do you need to ride before it starts to pay off? Or should I just learn to replace and buy my own parts? Thanks!!!
LBS quoted $169 for the Five year coverage. It covers replacement from normal wear and tear on items such as the Cassette, Chain rings, chain, brake calipers and a number of other items.
Seems to me that if in five years, if you had to replace a chain or Cassette even once, it would pay for itself.
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LBS quoted $169 for the Five year coverage. It covers replacement from normal wear and tear on items such as the Cassette, Chain rings, chain, brake calipers and a number of other items.
Seems to me that if in five years, if you had to replace a chain or Cassette even once, it would pay for itself.
Seems to me that if in five years, if you had to replace a chain or Cassette even once, it would pay for itself.
My ultegra cassette has close to 10k on it and I've burned through 3 10 speed chains in that amount of time. $20 each on PBK.
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LBS quoted $169 for the Five year coverage. It covers replacement from normal wear and tear on items such as the Cassette, Chain rings, chain, brake calipers and a number of other items.
Seems to me that if in five years, if you had to replace a chain or Cassette even once, it would pay for itself.
Seems to me that if in five years, if you had to replace a chain or Cassette even once, it would pay for itself.
As stated earlier, if you plan on putting up 5k+ miles a year, you'll need to have your stuff replaced atleast annually, so go for it if you plan on that (which you should anyway at the very least
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I guess it is heavily dependent on the number of miles you put on the bike. I think I was quoted $189 for 5 years on a $3k bike. All movable parts are covered except for rubber like pads, wheels and tape, labor is included. In the long run I think I would like to lean to do my own work so I have less downtime but that is a different issue.
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So I was at my lbs and the subject for the red shield comes up. He said he it includes labor, so what do you guys think is it worth it ? Any new info would be great too since this thread died in 2008. Btw I got quoted for 3 yrs for 105.00 or 5 yrs for 155.00.
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I have it on my 2.1. I haven't needed it too much so far but it's only been a year and a bit, so it just kicked in. It did cover some maintenance on my bottom bracket at my LBS, which saved me around $30 which was cool 
