Summary: I picked up a 5.2 compact yesterday from the Trek store. I got to ride it around the bay today, I am very impressed with how smooth and quiet this thing rides. It climbs hills pretty fast. I use to own a giant TCR 3 c3 and the 5.2 was easier to climb with.
Strengths: Light frame. Good Climber. Price.
Weaknesses: Crappy wheel set.
Similar Products Used: I have only rode a Giant TCR3 and the Madone 5.2 compact.
Bike Setup: Madone 5.2 performance fit, ultegra SL 53/39, Selle Italia slr gel flow, Fulcrum racing 3 wheels.
Summary: This is the best bike I've owned yet. light, stiff, comfortable, fast and great in descent. It's helping me be a better rider. I'm 6'1", 205 lbs, so RL wheels are not solid enough for me(6 tunings in 1500km), I swicthed to Fulcrum Racing 3 and now I'm really happy. It's a realy good mix. the performance fit is aggressive enough for me but I chose 53/39 chainrings instead of the compact crank. Project one is great and delivery if fast.
Strengths: Frame, integrated seat post,
Weaknesses: wheels,saddle
Similar Products Used: Specialized Tarmac Expert,
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Summary: well i bought my Trek madone 5.2 2008 frame in good faith from my local Trek dealer in October 2008 I had my first race last weekend 84 miles on the sunday ,the day before on the saturday i was on the Turbo trainerfor a while no problems , on monday i did about 60 milesthen monday night i put it on my turbo trainer and noticed the crankset was banging and clankin from side to side every two or three revolutions,the crankset had play from side to side, i took it to my local trek dealer on tuesday morning to have the bottom bracket bearing races replaced ,they were replaced but the play ws still there ,turns out the frame on the non drive side has worn and the bearing race moves about and is not a snug fit in the frame , so far Trek are refusing to replace the frame under warranty saying they can fit a shim to the worn frame, i'm not happy with this and ive been without a bike for a week now while trek play the waiting game i won't know the outcome till the future but so far i'm not impressed, the frame was great to ride but just not durable enough , the lifetime warranty i don't know what this means i seem to be getting the runaround so far i'd say it was crap but i'm just a sucker who believed all the hype and the warranty .
Bike Setup: Stock with the exception of Ksyrium ES wheels
Summary: Outstanding overall bike! Great handling, smooth yet responsive ride and great components. I like it better than my titanium bikes. The Ultegra SL seams to work at a similar level to my Dura Ace bike.
Strengths: The frame is the focal point of the bike. Great handling and yet comfortable for very long rides
Weaknesses: The black color show dirt very quickly.
Summary: 2008 Trek Madone 5.2: Purchased at Scott's Cycles in Salem, OR in July 2007. Scott's customer service is outstanding; good people. The bike frame? Unbelievably light and responsive for climbing and scarily fast on the descents - just a rocket. Components? Ulegra SL - NEVER AGAIN. In the shop a half a dozen times for adjustments. Sloppy free wheel has locked the chain and thrown it off back and front several times; needed tightening after I detected subtle clunking sound in frame. Frankly, the Shimano Tiagra on my 2000 Lemond Tourmalet (now my commuter bike) performed better. I expected more for what I paid. Would buy Trek again, but nothing less than Dura Ace. Rating: B
Strengths: Comfort, climbing
Weaknesses: Ultegra SL
Similar Products Used: Lemond, Peugeot
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