[markaz]

Trying to pick between a 5.2 and 5.2 sl... need some help or any input would be great

 

[3465mike]

go with the SL

you get the same 110 carbon frame as the top end 5.9sl, which if purchased seperately retails for the approximate cost of the entire 5.2sl!

 

[WhiskeyNovember]

The 5.2 SL also has the Bontrager Race XXX-Lite fork, which is 90 grams lighter than the Race X-Lite fork that comes on the standard Madone 5.2.

Lately, I've been riding a standard 5.2, and for whatever reason, I find the grey/carbon paint scheme really boring. Personally, I'd look into the SL simply for the cool Midnight Duotone paint. It looks great in person.

 

[4bykn]

looking at the same decision...also looking at the Giant TCR C1.

Comments?

 

[WhiskeyNovember]

looking at the same decision...also looking at the Giant TCR C1.

Comments?

Giant - one-piece, relatively generic, overseas-built frame
Trek - Lugged OCLV frame, built in Wisconsin, shares carbon fiber process patent with Raytheon, who uses the same carbon and molds to manufacture flight control surfaces for jets.

I'm a bit biased....

 

[tandembiker]

Get the SL while you can...

I had the same dilemna. Just imagine a 5.2 or a 5.2sl...Both are rockets, but the sl has a ton of advantages, ie the 110 over the 120. The stems, the fork, the look.
Just go buy the SL...see you on the road

 

[wow]

Got a 5.2sl back in January. No regrets whatsoever. Everyone comments on the paint job.

 

[markaz]

Well it all sounds good looks like I 'll be ordering a 5.2SL...Thanks for all the input

 

[zabba]

Got a 5.2 sl last month. Fantastic ride - you will not regret buying this bike!

 

[mr meow meow]

read my review

I just reviewed the 5.9sl but most of my comments are about the frame and fork which leaves the components out of the discussion. The SL is a nice frame.

 

[tballgame87]

unless you are planning on doing long 100+ rides the 5.2sl won't make much of a difference from the 5.2. Save your money and put it back in the bike in another area...I.E wheels, or a super awesome saddle or something like that.