Trek Pilot 5.2 Delivery

[jennmorris]

I ordered a Trek 5.2 WSD in January - I STILL DON'T HAVE IT. The LBS says Trek is having delivery problems. Anyone familiar? Another LBS has the 5.0 in my size - seriously considering it if I can have it NOW. Thoughts? Advice?

[CorsairMac]

are you stuck with the 5.2 when it arrives?? if no and you like the 5.0 and it fits you and you want it - then I'd go for it. But then - I'm an instant gratification kinda gal - I don't even go multiple places on the rare occasion I shop for shoes!

PS: have you tried calling Trek to confirm or deny the story?

[spazzdog]

It's spring and everybody wants to "be like Lance". I'm sure TREK will catch up. They always do...

I'd wait if it's the bike you want. I'll assume (dangerous, I know) that you have something else you can ride in the meantime???


spazz

[jennmorris]

I do. A very old Centurian. I started doing Sprint tris this year and was hoping to have new wheels. Have already done two on my tried and true.

I know I should be patient, but so sad. AND, it seems strange another LBS would have the bike (wrong size) and mine hasn't gotten any.

[spazzdog]

I just checked on bikeforum.net... there was a thread from last month where a guy had ordered the 5.2 and had been waiting 6 weeks. He called TREK and received confirmation that they (TREK) are behind schedule on the project 1 bikes.

He was told "soon".

So, wait it out if you can. If not, check out some other possibilities.

spazz

[jennmorris]

I went to another LBS last night. They have the 5.2 in a 54, which I did not think would fit - it did, sorta. Tried the 50 in the 5.9 and can't tell much of a difference. Neither are exactly right though, and now I am doubting the Pilot compact frame. I like how low I sit on my old bike (but I don't like that it is too small for me and that it is Steel). I am now frozen with indecision. Where to turn next? I really want a new bike, already worked out the budget and am ready to buy. Urgh.

If it helps, I am 5'5", long legs, short torso and small hands (which is why the women's design was intriguing).

[annie]

Jen,

A reason you choose the Trek Pilot over a Trek Madone? If you are going to racing, the Madone would be more suited to that, I think.

annie

[spazzdog]

If you're going to spend that kind of $$, DO NOT buy a bike that doesn't fit perfectly.

You said you were 5'5... I'm 5'7", have a 32" inseam and I'm on a men's 52cm frame. I would say stay away from that 54cm unless you are WAY more long legged than me.

Don't let your impatience/excitement push you into a snap decision...

I know; easier said than done.

spazz

[jennmorris]

Thanks for all your advice. Really hard to know who to trust. The LBS seems trustworthy. The guy spent lots of time with me. He said he thinks it fits great. Don't know what my instep is. I will find out.

Isn't this supposed to be really fun??

[jennmorris]

Jen,

A reason you choose the Trek Pilot over a Trek Madone? If you are going to racing, the Madone would be more suited to that, I think.

annie

I was not originally in that price range (ha!). I think the Madone doesn't come in WSD, and I was thinking my little hands would like the WSD better. I am going back to the shop today. I will check it out. Sweet bike.

[Veronica]

Remember that different geometries also have different fits. I don't know much about Trek bikes, but the website says the Pilot is a more upright ride. A 54 could be right for you. I'm 5'5", 30" inseam and ride a 54 and could have ridden a 56, but the liked the feel of a 54 better.

Bottom line - you are spending big bucks. This isn't a $250 Wal Mart special You are going to spend a lot of time on whatever bike you end up with. You want it to feel right.

BTW Why no steel?

V.

[spazzdog]

Good point Veronica... forgot about that "different geometry" thing.

duh!

spazz

[SJCzar]

My daughter's LBS-mechanic boyfriend told me that Trek is having a serious shortage problem with one of their types of carbon fibon (I don't remember which type). This has been the cause of a lot of the delays. Most shops get an intial order from Trek with a variety of models and sizes and after that they order what they need.

Because of this system some shops may have a bike in stock (from their intial shipment) that now has a wait time when ordered. I guess they must have encountered the shortage after pumping out their beginning of the season bikes.

[mommelisa]

I think the Madone doesn't come in WSD, and I was thinking my little hands would like the WSD better. I am going back to the shop today. I will check it out. Sweet bike.

Jenn - I got the Madone 5.2 in November and it is awesome. I'm 5'4, and I got the 52. Its not a WSD, but it fits very nicely.

[Biking Chick]

I think the Madone doesn't come in WSD, and I was thinking my little hands would like the WSD better. I am going back to the shop today. I will check it out. Sweet bike.

Trek's 5200 which came in WSD has been replaced by the Madone 5.2

I love the WSD - and in case I haven't said it enough ... I love my 5200 WSD