Trek 5000 or Giant TCR cw

[Gret1122]

I am torn between the two. I love the ride of both and they both have good equipment. Any thoughts?

[northstar]

Well, I just came home with a new Trek 5000 today. Looks like the componentry is pretty much comparable with the Giant TCR comp...it will just come down to $$ and fit for you, I guess! I did not look at any Giants. Good luck!

[Trekhawk]

I have a 2005 Trek 5000. Its a great bike and has taken me over many miles. I used it recently for a 200km Brevet. After 2005 the Trek 5000 was not made in the USA and is not OCLV carbon. I dont have an issue with this but if you are after a made in the USA bike beware that after 05 this model was produced in China or Taiwan (sorry not sure which).:)

[RoadRaven]

I have a Giant TCR Aero2... so not exactly the same... but I love it. It is now my time trial bike.

My road bike is an EMC2 Femetape Pro.... the female version of the Etape Pro. It is the sweetest thing I have ever ridden on.

Good luck in your search.

[spokewench]

I have a Giant TCR (that I bought as a frame) and built up with Durace.

It is the sweetest road bike I have ever owned!

[lacyliz]

I have the Giant TCRw- I love it - it's fast, responsive and a good hill climber. It's a great value for the components that come with it (Ultegra and 105s)

[SouthernBelle]

What are the waranties on the 2 bikes?

I think my Giant has a lifetime warranty on the frame and maybe the fork too.

[Gret1122]

Well I did it I boutght the Giant TCR cw. It is so good looking with the black and orange and I think I will look good riding it.:D If I say so myself. The ride is fabulous and I feel as though I just cut throught the air. The LBS was so great and I would recommend them to anyone. They gave me such great help and never once tried to pressure me into buying something like some of the other stores around Houston.

I have only given her a few miles but plan on hitting the road this weekend and really working her in. Well gotta run.

[northstar]

Congratulations! Have fun!

[SouthernBelle]

My giant is black and orange. Now you are required to buy many orange accessories.

Also post pictures.