Gang,
Will be heading to my LBS shortly...or perhaps more than one bike shop in pursuit of buying an '05 Trek 5000. I simply can't find a bike I like better nor can I build a better bike out of parts for less money. There are better bikes out there of course and a few members of this board ride them
Please have a look at the specs for this bike:
http://www2.trekbikes.com/Bikes/Road/Performance_Road/OCLV_Carbon-ZR_9000/5000/index.php
Quite certain I will purchase the bike as a double versus a triple because I never would use a granny gear as I rarely ride on the smallest of two so that solves that.
Three things come to mind to consider changing:
- Bontrager Race Lite tires, folding, 700x25c (I like the 25mm width for the roads I ride but not sure about the quality of these tires)
- 105 Front Derailleur
- Bontrager Race Luxe Seat
That's about it...a short list. What do you suggest? Should I change any or all of the above? If so, with what components?
My thought is...best to change anything I don't like on the bike up front before purchase and work a deal with the LBS to get credit for changed out parts.
Believe the frame with carbon fork and seat post are excellent, including the wheelset and other components.
If anybody would change anything else about the bike, please advise.
Thanks,
George
Will be heading to my LBS shortly...or perhaps more than one bike shop in pursuit of buying an '05 Trek 5000. I simply can't find a bike I like better nor can I build a better bike out of parts for less money. There are better bikes out there of course and a few members of this board ride them
Please have a look at the specs for this bike:
http://www2.trekbikes.com/Bikes/Road/Performance_Road/OCLV_Carbon-ZR_9000/5000/index.php
Quite certain I will purchase the bike as a double versus a triple because I never would use a granny gear as I rarely ride on the smallest of two so that solves that.
Three things come to mind to consider changing:
- Bontrager Race Lite tires, folding, 700x25c (I like the 25mm width for the roads I ride but not sure about the quality of these tires)
- 105 Front Derailleur
- Bontrager Race Luxe Seat
That's about it...a short list. What do you suggest? Should I change any or all of the above? If so, with what components?
My thought is...best to change anything I don't like on the bike up front before purchase and work a deal with the LBS to get credit for changed out parts.
Believe the frame with carbon fork and seat post are excellent, including the wheelset and other components.
If anybody would change anything else about the bike, please advise.
Thanks,
George