Bike Setup: It is a stock 56cm frame. I am running Shimano Dura-Ace Tubless Wheels and Hutchinson Fusion 2 Tubeless tires...they have a great road feel like Tubular tires.
Summary: I found this rare SSLx at the Trek store and had been looking at it for a while. Since it lists for $9995 (out of most cyclist's price range) no one had bought it. They finally dropped the price way down to $3250 and I bought it in Feb 2008 while business was slow. It is very light and stiff. I really like the way it handles. I am running Dura Ace Tubeless wheels on it.
Strengths: Light weight at just over 15 lbs. Great feel... light and responsive, does not flex. Dura-ace components are tried and true performers...awesome. Everything works well together.
Weaknesses: It really has no weaknesses, unless you don't like all of the Discovery Team and Shimano graphics all over it.
Similar Products Used: High end Scott carbon frames and other road bikes.
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Bike Setup: Dura Ace 7800 double; Bontrager Race XXX Lite carbon clincher wheels & seat post, Bontrager Raxe X Lite Carbon handle bars.
Summary: Great Bike! More than I deserve. The bike is super light and faster than any other I've ridden. Project One paint is awesome.
Strengths: The bike is fast, light and stiff. Power transfer is great. No disappointments with the bike. The components are the best--from Trek's best frame (and rarest), to the Dura Ace components and the best Bontrager carbon wheels, seat post and handle bars.
Weaknesses: The AMD and Discovery decals are a bit too much.
Bike Setup: Durae Ace 7800, Bontrager XXX Lite clincher wheels, seatpost, Race X light carbon handlebars.
Summary: This bike rocks! It is very stiff, and super light. The bike is responsive and fairly compliant. Its geometry is aggressive and only on a rare occasion have I been passed while riding this bike. The components are great--dura ace and the best Bontrager has to offer.
Strengths: Great frame (super light and only a handful exist), with super components. USA made and the best. Nearly all carbon.
Weaknesses: Price, but you get what you pay for. Better than Italian bikes with little manufacturer support and service.
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone 5.2, 5.2 SL and Madone SSL 6.5, Cannondale Six13.
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Bike Setup: Dura Ace all the way, Top shelf Bontrager carbon stem, handlebars, seat and wheels.
Summary: This bike is very stiff and light. It responds to every effort applied without any loss of power. When I pedal it goes! It weighs 15lbs. with with the Bontrager XXX Team clincher wheels, so climbings hills on this bike is easier. I love this bike!
Strengths: Stiff and light. Bontrager XXX team clincher wheels.
Weaknesses: hahahahahaha!
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone 5.2 and Trek Madone 5.2 SL
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