2005 Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD vs. 2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD

[silver]

OK, looked around on the internet, couldn't get a real good spec list on the 2005, but it looks like the 05 5.2 had race lite wheels and the 07 5.0 only has Race.

Looks like both are made of OCLV 120 carbon, same thing.

[silver]

Good point about the local shop....where is the 2005 being sold?

[Reesha]

The 2005 is located in NH at... well... my Dad's local shop. I haven't bought from them before, BUT it's tax free which will save me about 300 bucks in the end.

The local shop here would give me 10% of all tune ups, components and anything else I buy there really. Except maybe spandex (Blast it all).

If the former Ultegra is the new 105... is the new Ultegra the old Dura Ace? Je ne sais pas.

I feel like this is a tough one to call. Like if I got the 2005 I wouldn't be able to show my face in my LBS. They're incredibly nice so I doubt that's true, but still...

[Reesha]

Ohhh... by the way... from my shoddy Google searching I got it into my head that it was pink. I think it's really:



Here's the specs from Trek's archive:
Frameset
SIZES 47, 50, 54, 56cm
FRAME OCLV 120 Carbon w/OCLV VC Carbon seat stays
FORK Bontrager Satellite Plus
Wheels
WHEELS Bontrager Race Lite
TIRES Bontrager Race X Lite AC, 700x25c
Drivetrain
SHIFTERS Shimano Ultegra STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra T
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra
CRANKSET Shimano Ultegra 53/39/30
CASSETTE Shimano Ultegra 12-25, 10 speed
PEDALS N/A
Components
SADDLE Bontrager Race Lite WSD
SEATPOST Bontrager Race X Lite, carbon
HANDLEBARS Bontrager Race Flattop, 26.0
STEM Bontrager Race, 26.0
HEADSET Slimstack, sealed
BRAKESET Shimano long reach w/STI levers

And the new 2007 5.0:


Frameset
Sizes 47, 51, 54, 57cm
Frame OCLV 120 Carbon
Fork Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon
Wheels
Wheels Bontrager Race
Tires Bontrager Race Lite, 700x23c, folding
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed w/Bontrager FIT reach adjust
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Crank Shimano 105 50/39/30
Cassette Shimano 105 12-25, 10 speed
Pedals n/a
Components
Saddle Bontrager Race FIT CRZ+
Seat Post Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Handlebars Bontrager FIT VR w/BzzzKill damper inserts, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy
Brakeset Cane Creek 3 long reach w/short reach Shimano 105 STI levers
Extras BzzzKill inserts, Bontrager Under bar padding

[Triskeliongirl]

Its a no brainer that the 2005 pilot 5.2 is the better bike AND cheaper (full ultegra and lighter wheels). Be advised the new 105 10 spd group is not better than the ultegra 10 spd group, its still a component group down. Its the older ultegra 9 that the new 105 10 is being compared to, and even them I am not sure its as good. If I were me its clear I would go with the 2005 pilot 5.2, its still brand new, and better equipped. In my experience, your LBS will appreciate your continued business for service, parts, etc. Perhaps the first time you bring it in for service, you could comment that your dad picked it up as new old stock for you as a gift, so then they would understand better him buying it from his bike shop. They would also understand that its more bike, afterall these guys are cyclists too.

[DarcyInOregon]

I have the Pilot 5.2 WSD 2007 in pink and I sure love it. Zero complaints. I've pedaled about 1700 miles on it so far this year. I got the 2007 model at the end of 2006.

The color doesn't matter. It is a good bike, no matter what color it is.

Darcy

[Reesha]

Well, color may not matter to some but for me it's icing on the cake. I'll look for fit, ride and value first but if it's an awesome color on top of it all? Sweet! I doubt I'm the only one who appreciates a cool colored bike

Oh and it's not my DAD's store... it's the one he lives near.

I'll think on it some more, definitely.

[tprevost]

Its a no brainer that the 2005 pilot 5.2 is the better bike AND cheaper (full ultegra and lighter wheels). Be advised the new 105 10 spd group is not better than the ultegra 10 spd group, its still a component group down. Its the older ultegra 9 that the new 105 10 is being compared to, and even them I am not sure its as good. If I were me its clear I would go with the 2005 pilot 5.2, its still brand new, and better equipped. In my experience, your LBS will appreciate your continued business for service, parts, etc. Perhaps the first time you bring it in for service, you could comment that your dad picked it up as new old stock for you as a gift, so then they would understand better him buying it from his bike shop. They would also understand that its more bike, afterall these guys are cyclists too.

+1 ... I went for a 2005 instead of a 2006 last year for the same reasons.... my bike has ultegra/dura-ace and the new model had 105's and was more $$... it was a no-brainer as well

Either way, you'll have a really nice bike make sure you post pictures when you decide!!