LeMond Bicycles Zurich

Price Paid:  $0.00

Model Year:
2003

Favorite Ride:
2004 Lemond Zurich

Bike Setup:
Double, Ultegra group, 23 Bontrager wheels/tires, Forgie stem/handlebars

Summary:
The 2004 Lemond Zurich provides an excellent ride and decreases road shock with its carbon-steel frame. It shifts smoothly with its Ultegra group. I'm new to roadbiking but have test ridden a few and this bike out performed and was more comfortable than any other I tried of about the same level of components.

Strengths:
Ride, acceleration, weight, shifting/braking

Price Paid:  $2000.00 at Peleton Sports

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Red Rock Canyon Las vegas

Bike Setup:
Stock except for wheels(Easton Circuit) tires(Continental 4000) and a Terry falcon Y saddle

Summary:
This is a do all bike.It has a triple crank and it's light enough to climb anything. It's fast and stiff enough for fast club rides. It's comfortable and compliant enough for all day rides,maybe too comfortable. It doesn't inspire you to ride hard and fast.I bought a used 6yr old Independent Fabrication and the Lemond now sits in the garage. I'm sure if I had a hard century to ride,I would choose the Lemond but not for daily rides.

Strengths:
Light,and comfortable

Weaknesses:
has no character. It is what it is. A nice supple ride that won't inspire to push your limits

Similar Products Used:
Name it

Price Paid:  $2899.00 at Chalet Sports

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Lewis & Clark Cavern Loop

Bike Setup:
55cm Frame, Full Ultegra SL, Bontrager Race Wheels, WTB Rocket V SLT saddle, Thomson X2 Stem (100 x 10)

Summary:
This frame is simply amazing. Very responsive to power input. Just a touch more on the pedals and you really feel the bike take-off. Once I swapped to a 100mm 10degree stem the geometry was perfect for me. The bike feels stable at high speeds and handles well in the corners. It really shines on long climbs and out of the saddle sprinting. The Bontrager wheels feel lively & smooth but I only have Shimano R550's to compare them to. Overall, I think this is one great machine and a terrific overall value. Hope Trek keeps making these frames after the split from Lemond.

Strengths:
Very smooth and responsive frame. Light weight and great price.

Weaknesses:
Uncomfortable seat but that is a very personal choice.

Similar Products Used:
Felt Z25, Trek Alpha 1000

Price Paid:  $2600.00 at Cycles Unlimited

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Queen City Century

Bike Setup:
Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels, Fizik Arione saddle, Fizik bar tape, FC-700 compact crank,Ultegra pedals.

Summary:
I stick to my earlier review of this bike, it's great! With just over 4500 miles it's still in great condition. No problems at all. I just purchased a Trek 5.2 Madone because it's stiffer and a little faster but the Zurich is no slouch. I'm large, 6'3' 220lbs, the Zurich can take it trust me! Durable, smooth riding, and fast, if you are thinking of pulling the trigger on one do it. With a real good wheelset this bike comes alive.

Strengths:
Frame geometry, long top tube and head tube, great for fitting. Ultegra components, durability.

Weaknesses:
Bontrager race saddle sucked! Bontrager Race wheels are a dog but good for training.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized Tarmac Expert Double, Cannondale Synapse.

Price Paid:  $2600.00 at LBS

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Ultegra SL. Upgraded wheels to Ksyriums. Fizik Alliante saddle.

Summary:
Bike is the 2008 model, with the Ultegra SL group. The ride is incredibly smooth and stable, and sprinting and climbing are fanatastic. Was also considering the Madone 5.2, but I love the understated look of the Lemond--the paint job and basic black and white color scheme are classy. At $2600 (before credit for the wheels), it was about $700 less than the selling price of the Madone 5.2. The geometry appears very similar to the Madone performance fit model. 57 cm frame has a 57.5 cm effective top tube, and a 72.5 degree seat angle. The bike is one of the best values out there. It's just a shame more shops don't stock them (compared to the rows and rows of Treks that are out there). I special-ordered mine, and I've yet to see another Triomphe-series Lemond on the road. Put a nice set of wheels on this bike and you will never see the need to upgrade.

Strengths:
Ride quality, appearance, price, uniqueness.

Weaknesses:
Stock wheels (traded them out). Fork is the heavier Race Lite version, rather than the Race X lite used on the Madone 5.2. But then, the bike is a lot cheaper, and it's not weight that I'll ever notice.

Similar Products Used:
Trek 5500 (rode for the last 7 yrs).

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