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Which Trek Frame 5900 or 5500?

View Poll Results: Which one Trek 5900 vs. 5500?
Trek 5900. 2 25.00%
Trek 5500. 6 75.00%
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Old 09-05.-2003, 01:18 PM   #1
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The 5900 is approx. 50 gr. lighter but it's US$700 more than the 5500. Is it worth to spend that much, i don't know.Give me your views.Thanks.
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Many thanks to everyone who voted in the poll.
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Old 11-05.-2003, 01:20 AM   #3
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I hear the 5900 is much stiffer/lighter. 5500 more compliant/heavier. Just depends on what you want. I think that Trek should have Lance's new bike coming out soon? Why not wait for that..
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Here's a blow-by-blow comparison of the two:

http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2003...6000&bike3=null

As well as the frame, there's also a difference in wheelset and other misc. bits. I guess it all depends on if those benefits are worth the extra US$700 to you..

I know that either one would be completely wasted on me!
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Old 17-05.-2003, 04:06 AM   #5
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Wink 5500

I have a 5500. It is fantastic. best bike I have ever ridden - comfortable and stiff!
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Thanks Toby,i ordered one last week.what colour is yours?
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last years us postal, mainly blue some grey, deda newton stem etc - looks just like lance's
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