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Dario Wolfish
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I am purchasing a road bicycle, and I am undecided whether to get the Trek 5200 or the Cannondale
R2000. Both of these bikes are 2003 models with triple chaining.
The known advantages and disadvantages and disadvantages of each model is the following:
Trek 5200
Advantages:
1) Full Carbon Frame
2) More comfortable ride
3) Great Customer Service
Disadvantages:
4) This bike has the Race Lite wheels while the Cannondale has Maviv Ksyrium Wheels
5) The Trek is Ultegra and the Cannondale has a Dura Ace rear derailer.
6) The Trek frame is a little heavier than the Cannondale CAAD7
Cannondale R2000
Advantages
7) Better wheels
8) Better rear derailer
9) Lighter
Disadvantages
10) Company filed bankruptcy. Might affect customer service?
11) Warranty has more restrictions
12) Frame is not carbon
13) Ride is not as comfortable?
14) Trek has a better reputation?
I am in my 40s and am primarily interested in cycling long distances and being able to handle
difficult climbing since there are many hills and mountains in the Bay Area (Woohoo) and I would
like a bike that is best (easier) for climbing.
I would appreciate your input about these bikes as well as your recommendations of which I should
buy. Please either post your suggestions here or email me at [email protected].
Please respond soon as I plan to buy the bike soon.
Much thanks, Dario
R2000. Both of these bikes are 2003 models with triple chaining.
The known advantages and disadvantages and disadvantages of each model is the following:
Trek 5200
Advantages:
1) Full Carbon Frame
2) More comfortable ride
3) Great Customer Service
Disadvantages:
4) This bike has the Race Lite wheels while the Cannondale has Maviv Ksyrium Wheels
5) The Trek is Ultegra and the Cannondale has a Dura Ace rear derailer.
6) The Trek frame is a little heavier than the Cannondale CAAD7
Cannondale R2000
Advantages
7) Better wheels
8) Better rear derailer
9) Lighter
Disadvantages
10) Company filed bankruptcy. Might affect customer service?
11) Warranty has more restrictions
12) Frame is not carbon
13) Ride is not as comfortable?
14) Trek has a better reputation?
I am in my 40s and am primarily interested in cycling long distances and being able to handle
difficult climbing since there are many hills and mountains in the Bay Area (Woohoo) and I would
like a bike that is best (easier) for climbing.
I would appreciate your input about these bikes as well as your recommendations of which I should
buy. Please either post your suggestions here or email me at [email protected].
Please respond soon as I plan to buy the bike soon.
Much thanks, Dario