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dan
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 16, 2011
Strengths: comfort and fastWeaknesses: none!Bottom Line: I have ridden many bikes over the years, and this is by far the most comfortable and fastest bike. It is extremely responsive and stiff.
Similar Products Used: calfee tetra pro
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dhgluscuba
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 28, 2010
Strengths: light weight, great handlingWeaknesses: none for meBottom Line: I love my Trek. The Pilot 5.0 has great geometry for me - bad back, slightly older, looking for good combination of comfort and road speed.
Favorite Ride: Ashville NC - 100 miles for JDRF
Purchased At: Bikeline - Broomall
Similar Products Used: Cannondale
Bike Setup: 3 ring front for those Ashville mountains
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Brad Baggaley
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: February 10, 2009
Bottom Line: I purchased this bike to use for commuting ~ 28 miles round trip to work. This is the first road bike I've used in decades so I was impressed with the weight, ride and look. I test rode other aluminum bikes and was not impressed with the teeth charing rides. This light weight ride did well to absorb road imperfections.
Purchased At: Bike Barn
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medwards
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 9, 2008
Strengths: Light carbon frame, geometry designed to reduce stress on back and neck, quick, responsiveBottom Line: I'm turning 60 in a few weeks and was looking for a road bike that would be responsive, forgiving, and not too hard on my back. I ride to keep in shape. The 2008Trek Pilot 5.0 fit the bill. Light,responsive, with a geometry that doesn't put too much stress on my back and neck, it is quite a bit quicker than my Trek 7.7FX, climbs more easily, and seems to absorb the road a bit better. There are those that say this is an "old man's" bike. Well, I guess I fit that characterization...and this bike is just fine for me. But Id be very surprised if it was an ecellent choice for riders of any age who seek a rather comfortable yet responsive bike.
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$2300.00
Purchased At: Griffin Cycle, Bethe
Similar Products Used: Tested the Cannondale Synapse and the Specialized Roubaix. The differences between similarly priced models weren't great. The Tek was a better fit for me.
Bike Setup: Standard
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Goods58
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 19, 2008
Strengths: Older man's geometry without sacrificing speed. Braise ons for commuting or touring. Comfortable and responsive.Weaknesses: The saddle took a little getting used to, and I may consider replacing it eventually. My wheels tend to "whistle" at speeds above 30 mph, or in heavy crosswinds. It is not a performance issue, but is a bit annoying.Bottom Line: My bike is really a 2008, but that wasn't a choice. I am very happy with the purchase. I just turned 50, and my Trek 5200 geometry just wasn't cutting it anymore. The response of the bike is phenomenal considering the more upright ride. I am far more comfortable than I ever imagined, and am noticing very little difference in overall speed. The braise ons for a rack are a huge plus, as I commute 16 miles each day and can accommodate my needs with panniers or a trunk bag. I also am a weekend warrior, and ride 20-100 miles per weekend. That is when the fun truly begins. I am not as tired as I used to get, and my neck and back thank me for this bike. I live in very hilly terrain, and truly appreciate the ease of climbing with the more upright position. I climb faster now than with the 5200. Our rodes also took a beating this last Winter, and I appreciate the damping of the carbon frame vs. aluminum or steel. It is a smooth ride comparatively.
Favorite Ride: My Commute
Price Paid:
$1999.00
Purchased At: Free Flight, Dubuque
Similar Products Used: Trek 5200-I traded this in for the more favorable geometry. I also test rode a Trek Madone in the $2600 range and a Trek Pilot 2.1. I also tried similar Specialized selling for $2100.
Bike Setup: I haven't changed anything from the stock model, although the dealer put on a slightly shorter stem during setup. I have a 56cm frame. I am 5'10" and 177lbs. I have a shorter torso and shorter arms. I swapped my SPD pedals from my Trek 5200 for now, but will probably replace them next year.
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