Which Trek Frame 5900 or 5500?

[waki]

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.

 

[waki]

Many thanks to everyone who voted in the poll.

 

[MGSuarez]

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..

 

[rek]

Here's a blow-by-blow comparison of the two:

http://www.trekbikes.com/bikes/2003/compare/compare.jsp?bike1=1476000&bike2=1466000&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!

 

[toby]

I have a 5500. It is fantastic. best bike I have ever ridden - comfortable and stiff!

 

[waki]

Thanks Toby,i ordered one last week.what colour is yours?

 

[toby]

last years us postal, mainly blue some grey, deda newton stem etc - looks just like lance's