bradb044

I would value opinions on the 2004 or 2005 Trek 5000. Are there better bikes for the money?

ShinyBaldy

yes - Giants

Trek 5000s were whipped together mid season at the last minute to compete with Giant TCR2s last year... the frame itself isn't bad - but it isn't the "better bike for the money" and the components are downgraded.

it is still a fine rig tho

Jakey

Depends on what you want it for... There really is not a BEST frame for the money... Go test ride one.

bradb044

From April through September I ride around 120 miles per week not including several road rallys and the Hotter than Hell 100. I don't race competitively (except among friends). I have the opportunity to pick up the 5000 for $1675.

oneradtec

I have that frame on my '2004' 5200. My last bike(which I sold because the fit wasn't right) was a Giant TCR Composite O. Anyway...I love the Trek Carbon frame and I have no regrets buying it. It's a very light and comfortable frame. I think a good set of wheels and the right components always bring out the very best in a good frame.....so it is always important what specs you are getting with your frame.

The Giant TCR 2 is aluminum..so I don't think it compares to the Trek 5000 carbon frame. Perhaps the Giant TCR Composite 2 is an equal or better machine? Giant does make some fine carbon bikes.

Anyway...I'm a happy Trek carbon frame owner! If you can get Ultegra or 105 with this frame then you will be a satisfied cyclist. Plus...the Bontrager line of wheels are very solid.

laduckslayer

Obviously a Giant fan. I love my 2005 5000. It's a solid ride, responds well and is very nimble. The Ultegra and SRAM make for a good, solid drive train. In my opinion, aluminum does not compare to carbon. Ride one and choose for yourself.

ShinyBaldy

actually when I say TCR 2 I am thinking of the TCR Composite 2 - which had better components at a lower price. A giant fan? Perhaps - I ride a 03' 5200. But it doesn't make biased towards trek to make me feel bette r about my buy. I think Trek is over priced - the 5000/5200/5500 frame has remain unchanged for how long? Yet they're still cranking them out and selling them at prices you'll think they're some new design...

oneradtec

Why do you say it is overpriced? That is a quality full carbon frame with a great warranty and track record and has been ridden to two Tour de France wins. It's light and offers a smooth ride. What about the frame 'technically' that makes it overpriced? You have got to do better than 'it is unchanged for how long' or 'it has been produced for a long time'...give us something specific? I have ridden the Giant TCR composite O and I can say that the frame was a bit lighter than my current Trek 5200....but the Trek is every bit as smooth..and I enjoy riding, training, and racing on it just as much. Is the Giant TCR frames with same or near same components really selling at a signifigant discount to the Trek? If that is the case then yes the Giant carbon frames will offer a better value...because they are good quality frames. I know because I owned one before I bought my Trek 5200. That said...I know from experience..having owned and ridden both Trek and Giant carbon frames..that they are both excellent! I cannot find any reason..based on my own personal experience with both frames...to say that the Trek carbon is grossly over priced...and I also know that Trek carbon is competitive with Giant carbon in regards to quality. I don't have a bias as you seem to have.

ShinyBaldy

well - given that the 5000 retailed MSRP at 2k.... with sub-Ultegra components mixed in... TCR 2 comp has Ultegra... last year it was sold anywhere from 2k ~ 1.8k.