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Project Postal: 2002 Trek 5200 US Postal Team Edition (Bike Check)

Back in the late 90’s / early 2000’s the Trek 5200 / Trek 5500 was one of the lightest production frames available and was the very first carbon fibre frame to “win” a Tour de France. Ridden by big names such as Tom Boonen, George Hincapie, Tyler Hamilton and Lance Armstrong to multiple race wins, the bike was well ahead of it’s time.

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Photo credit: Peter Dejong / Shutterstock. Lance Armstrong rides with teammate Vjatceslav Ekimov during the Tour de France (2002).

I used to see an older gent cruising around on one in full US POSTAL kit years ago (now that guy is me) and I’ve always loved the classic lines of this frame. When the opportunity to snap one up in Tasmania came along, I didn’t need to be asked twice!

Apart from the frame, the rest of the bike had seen better days. I treated it to a complete strip down, then lovingly built the bike up using high quality modern parts. Some would say this is sacrilege and I should have kept it 100% standard, but I wanted a bike that would ride hard, not hold me back or annoy me with outdated tech. The Trek has turned out FAR better than I expected. Around two decades old and riding better than new! So here it is, finally finished.

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2002 Trek 5200 – US Postal Team Edition

Bars: 3T Carbon Ergonova Team Stem: Selcof Carbon -10 degree (100mm) Tape: Lizard Skinz DSP 3.2mm Saddle: San Marco Carbonio (US Postal Team Edition) Seatpost: Uno Carbon

Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace 11-speed Brakes: Shimano Ultegra Drivetrain: Shimano Ultegra (52/36T front & 11-30T rear)

Wheelset: ICAN Carbon 35mm Aero Tyres: Pirelli P Zero Velo 23mm Pedals: Assioma Duo Powermeter Pedals

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Accessories: SupaCaz Fly limited edition bottle cages K-Edge Garmin out-front mount Custom KAPZ.com stem cap and bar ends

Weight: 7.65 kg / 17.85 lbs (including pedals, cages, mounts, etc)

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I was blown away by the finished bike, she’s a dream! Sure, it’s never going to be an all-out race weapon or compete with with new-era aero bikes, but with a little extra “want to” I can just about keep up with modern machines . But it’s not about that, this bike truly is a joy to ride and brings a smile to my face every time I look at it or swing a leg over the top tube.

And that my friends, is what cycling is all about.

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Just wondering if anybody is still riding these wonder machines from the TDF of the past and your impressions still if any. Pics would be sweet!! Thanx's!  

I have the LeMond Maillet Jaune variant of it I bought in 1997ish. I recall the first day I got it on the road. It was so much stiffer than my LiteSpeed classic. It was jarringly stiff by comparison. Of course, my bike right after that (an aero aluminum frame) was jarringly stiff and the OCLV felt much more compliant by comparison and the Litespeed like a spaghetti noodle. Perspective changes ... I recall I had Shimano DuraAce downtube shifters on it originally but then DuraAce 9speed with primarily the Mavic Cosmic Carbones. A few years later I then upgraded to Campy 9 speed (post 2001 9 spd) with a few same 9spd upgrades/replacements along the way. It lived that way for a long time until a few years ago I upgraded it to 2018 Campy SR/Chorus 11 speed with Campy Bullet Ultra wheels as the main wheelset. I also upgrade the handlebar/stem setup to 31.8 aero bars and stem (major stiffness upgrade). I have about 1,400 miles on it so far this year, and last year was 1,500 miles. I have 3 road bikes though that share in duties.  

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I think the bikes would hold up, but i think everyone's butt's gave that up!  

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I had a 5200. It was my main bike until 2013 when I went C59. Continued to ride the 5200 winters and when my Colnago was being packe for Vacation but I finally got a gravel bike in 2015 and after that the Trek just didn't offer any advantages. It just wasn't competitive anymore as a bike. I junked it last year. Just didn't have room an with a C59, C64 and a Firefly it was simply time. It might have become a commuter bike but the Dahon folds and I can bring it into stores. The 5200 was usps. If i recall the 5200 and 5500 were identical except one was ultegra while the other dura ace  

Trek_5200 said: If i recall the 5200 and 5500 were identical except one was ultegra while the other dura ace Click to expand...

Still have and ride a 1996 oclv . Up graded the fork but otherwise it’s pretty much stock from 1996. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk  

I had a 5200 the first year they came out and then was replaced with a 5500 when the BB broke. Rode it over 10 years it was a great bike and nothing wrong with it compared to todays bikes. I bought a used frame off eBay for cheap and built it up for my daughter. I do like my current Cannondale EVO, but it is not a huge difference.  

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I rode a 5900 for several years. That was the first year they offered frames with full 110 oclv tubing. Had a different USPS paint job than what came on the 5500. The bike had a wishbone seatstay and I was more comfortable at speed and cornering on that bike than any other bike I've owned. The frames (and fork w/ aluminum steerer tube) are obsolete boat anchors by today's standards, but still it's not a bad bike to be riding today.  

My 5200 handled ok, it was a pretty dead ride and is nothing compared to the bikes built today. Sorry, otherwise why are you not riding it now?  

I never understood why people thought the early Madones felt 'dead', but that's not the first time I've heard that. Why aren't I riding it now? Well, I've gotten four new road bikes in the 19 years or so since I got that one.  

I've got two Madone 5.2 bikes hanging in the garage that don't get ridden. My Ritchey Road Logic weighs the same (similarly equipped) and rides better. These older Trek carbon bikes are not that light. They handle great, ride a bit stiff, and lack tire clearance for wider tires. I'm running 23 mm Continental 4000 S tires, which measure almost 25 mm mounted. Made in the USA though.  

You have to remember that back then, a bike under 20 lbs. was gee whiz light. And almost all bikes of that era don't have clearance for tires that are marketed as 25 mm and up tires these days. I had a Kestrel 200 sci back in the early 1990's, it was an exotic bike at the time when steel was still real.  

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My impression was not great. Didn't buy one back then. Other carbon bikes from the same period gave better road feel. Still ride a Calfee. Agree on the comment that many early Ti bikes were noodly  

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768Q said: About 5 years ago I happened across one of Kevin Livingston's frames from the '99 season (only year for the quill stem USPS bike). I built it up with NOS 7800 Dura Ace 10 speed stuff and then built one up for the wife in her size, try to get them out a few times a year. Still a great riding bike in my opinion. Click to expand...

@farva thanks and agreed 7700 crankset would look good, one would really have to look to notice the 10 speed then. Keith  

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Spinman said: Just wondering if anybody is still riding these wonder machines from the TDF of the past and your impressions still if any. Pics would be sweet!! Thanx's! Click to expand...
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eBay finds: Lance Armstrong replica Trek 5500 OCLV

Emulate the 1999 US Postal squad with this £4,995 retro build

We've been scouring the web for retro bike deals and found this Trek 5500 OCLV US Postal replica bike for sale on eBay. 

The bike, dating to 1999, was raced by the US Postal Service team during the 1999 Tour de France, and saw Lance Armstrong take the overall 'win' after the squad ran "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen", in the words of the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

The title was stripped following the conclusion of the investigation into the team's practises in 2012, and numerous other members of the team got bans to go with Armstrong's lifetime ban.

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The bike, which will set you back £4,995 ($6,128) and comes with free postage to any destination around the world, is a full replica of the ones US Postal rode that year and has been built up from scratch.

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The 52cm traditional geometry frame, which is decked out in the US Postal paint scheme, is full carbon, as are the forks. Shimano 's Dura-Ace 7700 9-speed groupset (53-39 at the front and likely 12-27 at the back) is also of the time period.

The wheels , laid out in a curious 14-spoke front and 16-spoke rear setup, are Rolf Vector Pros with tubular tyres. Finishing touches include Cinelli 101 stem and handlebars.

Armstrong had won the 1999 Tour with the bike in a dominant fashion, taking the victory at all three time trials at the race along the way, to beat Alex Zülle by 7:37 in Paris. He also dominated the first mountain stage at Sestrières, a feat so curious for a supposed non-climber that there was laughter in the press room.

The next day, on the road to Alpe d'Huez, Armstrong famously intimidated Christophe Bassons after the French rider had written newspaper columns about the race's high speeds and how the American had shocked the peloton with his performances.

The Frenchman left the race a day later after being shunned by the rest of the peloton, including his own team, as well as race director Jean-Marie Leblanc.

Armstrong failed four tests for corticosteroids during the race, though was let off by the UCI after producing a backdated therapeutic use exemption certificate. Several of his frozen urine samples were retested in 2005 and found positive for EPO, though an independent report later cleared Armstrong due to improper handling of samples at the laboratory in question.

Armstrong's Tour 'win' was rescinded in 2012, along with six others, but the bike still remains. The 5500 OCLV looks to be in mint condition, and a top purchase for anyone looking to invest in a piece of cycling's dubious history.

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TREK 5500 – USPS Team – Full Carbon – Dura Ace – 56cm

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Trek 5500 full carbon fiber road bike.

US Postal Service Team colors (special edition)

Full OCLV 120 carbon frame and fork

Same exact bike ridden in two Tour de France victories.

This bike was $3800 new.

Mostly Shimano Dura Ace components.

Fork:  ICON Air Rail (full carbon) Headset: 1 1/8″ threadless Cane Creek S-2 Wheels: Bontrager Race Lite  (newer than the frame) Tires: Bontrager Derailleurs: Shimano Dura Ace Shifters: Shimano 105 Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace Cassette: SRAM 11-26 (brand new!) Saddle: Bontrager Handlebar: Bontrager 440mm Brake Calipers: Shimano Dura Ace Chain:  brand new!

Bike is clean and perfectly tuned and ready to ride… but cosmetically a little rough from normal wear and tear.  Just replaced the chain and cassette so those have zero miles.  Also just wrapped the bars in new black tape.  Cables and housings also newer.

Stem was slammed–with a 17 degree stem–but we’ve reversed it to bring the bars back up to a comfortable position.  Easy to flip back over if you want to get super aero.  We also have other stem options available for dialing in the fit.

Excellent bike for the MS-150, Tour de Houston, Katy Flatlands, Bike Around the Bay… or just the occasional weekend bike ride.  We’ve bought / sold / owned / ridden many many many USPS Team bikes like this one–in their various color configurations–and we always questions and comments on those bikes when we do group rides.  Even with Lance’s dramatic fall from grace, that era still influenced a lot of riders; I can still remember staying up all night here in the states to watch live Tour de France coverage to see what amazing feats Lance would manage to pull off next.

The saddle isn’t original–it’s newer and a bit more comfortable than the factory USPS team saddle… but I think we still have a couple of those in the saddle box… so I could swap that out if so desired.

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I was giggling like a school-girl… I’d just received the call from Dizzy Cycles – my local wrench-meisters and shop ‘o choice, advising me that it had arrived. The Trek 5900 that is. The same bike* that Trek provides to Lance and the US Postal boys! I giggled some more.

One of the best things about being a roadie is the level of refinement to which we can become accustomed. As geometries, technical and weight advantages become more standardized, it’s the details that start to make a bigger difference to satisfaction of ownership. The Trek 5900, 2003 model, delivers everything a refined roadie expects, but also a lot more.

Aesthetcially, the standout feature on this baby has got to be the frame – it’s a thing ‘o beauty. Sure it’s light, lightest in the world according to Trek, and with a full bike weight under 16 pounds (size: 54cm), who’s to argue? But the finish on the joints, the curves, the depth of that paint – makes ya say “ooooh baby”! Every joint is seamless, the smooth finish begs for a coat of wax lest it become dirty, and like a fine single malt, you must first behold the beauty, savour it, appreciate the hours of craftsmanship that created it. There’ll be lot’s of time for riding later.

Of course you’d expect this in a bike that is topline, and at around $4700US, this bike definitely hangs with some elite company.

OCLV FOR BEGINNERS I talked with John Riley from Trek, who gave me the insider info on Trek’s patented OCLV technology. “Optimal Compaction Low Void” – it’s how they combine carbon fibers and aluminum lugs to create a frame that is light, stiff, but subtle to ride. Quick production lesson for all you non-poindexters – carbon fiber is… just that, a bunch of fibers made from carbon, that get wrapped around/ into/ onto a frame mould. The whole batch gets glued together, kind of like working with papier-mache. Because you’re weaving many layers together to create a shape, there are inherently some air pockets, or VOIDS that exist betweem the layers of fibers. The pockets are weak points in the structure. OCLV is Trek’s way of squishing out the air-pockets to reduce the VOIDS, and make the frame stronger and stiffer. The head tube, down tube, top tube, and seat post all become one piece of seamlessly finished carbon art.

The OCLV technology is about 9 years old, now but Trek is not about to rest on their laurels. The bike is constantly being refined, with actual input from US Postal and Lance himself. In fact, Trek has two guys whose full-time job is to travel with US Postal as technical liasons – how’d you like that job!

Most importantly, it passed my own personal litmus test (you know you’ve all got one…) – does this product make me faster, or at least “feel” faster? The Trek scored full marks all around. Now, this was largely because I actually was going faster, but even rolling around my block I couldn’t wait to get ‘er on the open road – bring on the Spring winds, bring on the climbs – nothing can stop me now! But more on that in the next few weeks as we road test this bad boy to give you the full ride story.

So if you’re a serious racer looking for every weight advantage you can find, or someone with a fat wallet and an appreciation for rolling art, this bike is for you. Stay tuned for our full-on road test!

*NOTE: The bike we tested is the standard issue Trek 5900, and not exactly the same in all aspects as the Team issue bike ridden by US Postal. Some parts and components may vary as dictated by team sponsorshiop and rider preferences.

STANDARD ISSUE SPECIFICATIONS

FRAMESET: FRAME: OCLV 110 Carbon. The lightest, fastest production frame ever made. Proven by the USPS team in the Tour de France. Optimum Compaction Low Void carbon. 110 grams of carbon fiber per square meter of OCLV creates this ultralight frame. 1-1/8″ head tube. Trek Pro Race geometry. Handmade in the USA. Frameset available. FORK: Bontrager Race X Lite, OCLV 110 Carbon, 1-1/8″ aluminum steerer tube, carbon crown

SIZES 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm COLORS Titanite Black/Bright Silver (USPS Team)

WHEELS: Bontrager Race X Lite: Supreme all-around racing wheelset; 23mm semi-deep front rim provides excellent aero; 21mm rear rim improves lateral rigidity, prolongs wheel life; Bladed spokes; Race X Lite Titanium skewers; 660 g, 20h front/870 g, 24h rear TIRES: Bontrager Race X Lite, folding, 700x23c

SADDLE: Selle San Marco Aspide Team, titanium rails SEATPOST: Thomson Elite HANDLEBARS: Bontrager Race Lite STEM: Bontrager Race Lite, 7° HEADSET: AHS Superlight Bearing system

SHIFTERS: Shimano Dura-Ace FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Dura-Ace REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Dura-Ace CRANKSET: Shimano Dura-Ace 53/39 CASSETTE: Shimano Dura-Ace 12-23, 9spd

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When Lance Armstrong returned to racing with the US Postal team in 1998, Trek was using the team to push its OCLV carbon bikes.

OCLV stands for Optimum Compaction Low Void, which is to do with the way the carbon fibre layers are laminated in their frames. The process was carried out in house in Waterloo, Wisconisn and matched the aircraft industry standards for carbon fibre .

Thanks to Optimum Compaction, Low Void (OCLV) technology, the Trek 5500 was the world’s lightest production frameset, weighing in at a scant 912g.

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Hi, how much is this bike please?

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Not for sale anymore. Sorry. Nicola

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I’ve got one for sale.

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i have a bike like in the picture i think its a rare one also because there is mono shock. anybody here can suggest. coz my brother in law gave it to me, and he said it is very rare coz only few have this kind of bike

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Bonjour J’ai un trek 5500 OCLV à vendre pour 490 euros Cordialement

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Ultra-light frame... even by today's standards. (Stock Dura Ace bike was +/- 16 lbs). Stiff in all the right places. Excellent acceleration. Laser sharp handling. Fantastic vibration damping. Stock Dura Ace groupset is still about as good as it gets--even after 14 yrs. Excellent build quality. Has never given me a day of trouble and keeps me at the front of my pack week after week. Climbs like a mountain goat.

I've owned dozens and dozens of road bikes--in all shapes, sizes, brands, price ranges, and build levels--and few have equaled or exceeded the 5900 / Madone 5.9 series. Purpose built for USPS Team--specifically for the 23 day / 2200 mile Tour de France road race (which--drug fueled or not--they won SEVEN times)... so you know this bike is WAY more than the average / recreational rider could ever need... so you know it is WAY more bike than the average rider could ever need. These bikes were +/- $5000 new so you don't see many of them on the road. The paint and clear coat still look nearly new even after 14 yrs of regular use. A brand new, entry level carbon road bike costs $2000+ at your local bike shop. That bike will still be 2 to 3 lbs heavier than this bike--and have SRAM Apex, Shimano Tiagra or worse. I'd take this bike--even 14 yrs old--over one of those bikes any day of the week. (I've owned plenty of them--and sold them; I still have the 5900.) Bike shops will talk down used carbon bikes... imply that they could be cracked or spongy over time; it's just a sales pitch. I've easily owned over 100 carbon road bikes... and not a single one has ever failed. The reality is that if you don't abuse a frame, it will usually last a lifetime. I noticed another review on this bike from "tubby"... the ONLY negative review... making a bunch of ridiculous claims about his bike "creaking". Hey, bro... frames don't creak... COMPONENTS do... if you don't install or maintain them properly. So, don't blame your bike if you don't take care of it. Carbon tubes and lugs are bonded with incredibly strong adhesives that simply do not fail... or creak. Ever. Bottom brackets can creak... cranksets can creak... Trek doesn't make either. Clearly if you abuse or do not properly maintain ANY bike, you will have issues with it. But that's not what these reviews are about.

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Durable, sturdy, light, fast and stiff!!! allof the qualities I've been looking for. I have ridden a LOOK KG261 for six years, and the Trek gives me a similar ride (pure love) but even stiffer and faster I like to build up my own bikes ad the frame was chased, threaded and aligned super clean!!!

My only source of angst was the funky headset set up. I inquired with Trek about the situation, and they fixed it for me FREE!!!

I bought this frame as a NOS unit this past summer I have only one word to describe this machine ADDICTIVE!!! I love the way it feels, rides and responds. I had a simiar problem with the special headset arrangement, but I sent the frame to TREK and they retrofitted a standard 1-1/8 headset. they even threw in a Bontrager Race X fork, and did it free! The rest had ben pure love (so far...)

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A nice light and responsive frame for the first few years.

Durability, the frame starts to disentegrate after 3 years. Trek doesn't seem to think constant creaking is normal and isn't a defect.

What a POS. The frame is disentegrating. I have had to pull the bottom bracket frequently to remove chunks of frame that keep breaking off & rattling around inside (stuff the size of your thumb nail). Each time I do the tubes are also full of black flakes. Trek says all this is normal and not to worry - I'm afraid the thing is going to break in two on a desent! The frame has also begun to creak constantly. Trek says this is also normal and I need to put lock tight on my seat tube and let it sit overnight before riding. Great, just what I want to do everytime I set-up the bike up. The lock tight does cut down on the noise but it doesn't eliminate it. Shouldn't a top of the line bike be smooth & quiet? Trek has a quick answer for each problem I've come across which makes me think I'm not alone. Are all the 5900 frames out there begining to fall apart and Trek is afraid to do a recall? They certianly have blown me off.

Litespeed vortex.

blinding weight lovely to ride very smooth looks great!

crap headset leaks water

I got this bike on a staff purchase, to replace a Trek 5200 from a few years ago and what a difference. I bought the bike as the stock production bike, but changed to a CT2 seatpost, Flite SLR saddle, Michelin Pro Light Tyres and Conti supersonic inner tube, just to make it that little bit lighter! However, i also went to change the headset to a Chris King, i checked with Trek UK first, because the bottom cup looked to be really deep, they told me that the bottom cup is totally unique to the 5900 and cannot be changed, so im stuck with my crap leaky Cane Creek/Klein hybrid thing. Infact, it leaks so badly that the aluminium steerer is corroding, and i have to dismantle the bike every wet ride to sand off the corrosion, not what i expect on a $5000 bike, england isnt that wet afterall!

Trek 5200 roadbike Trek 9.8 carbon mountain bike

Extremely light Fast acceleration Very stiff Climbs very well Comfortable Look nice

It makes my heart ache every time I hit a pothole

I can say that the bike is simply awesome. The first time I took it out for a ride, I could feel the difference from my previous Giant TRC1 almost immediately. The acceleration is very fast, and the bike almost climbs by itself! Every pedal strokes felt like being transitted totally to forward motion. Out of saddle acceleration is great, such that it is easy reacting to attacks. The ride is very comfortable since the frame is capable of absorbing road shocks. The frame comes with a lifetime warranty, which makes you feel safe to own one.

Wheeler cromly, Giant TCR1

-light -laterally stiff -sprints great -climbs great

-value -feels slightly unrefined -slightly "dead" or "wooden" feel

This bike was tested at a demo-day at Wakefield Park in Northern Virginia. I was able to ride this bike for 10 miles over rolling terrain. First, the strengths. This bike is on-par with other bikes of this price range when in the areas of overall weight, lateral stiffness, and response to out of the saddle efforts. The weaknesses. The only weakness that I found was the slightly unrefined ride. By unrefined, I intend to convey the fact that for my case, the bike is very stiff, but lacks the lively feeling feeling of a good steel frame. The ride. First let me mention that the bike I was able to ride was 2 cm larger than what I would normally ride, which could skew how the bike performed for my demo. The first thing I noticed was how well the bike responds to out of the saddle efforts. Every pedal stroke is rewarded with forward motion. Out of the saddle sprints were also great, as is climbing in any form, whether in the saddle or out. The on major complaint that I have is the unrefined ride. Even thought at times I thought the bike was a little harsh over some surfaces, it still lacked that lively feel that makes me want to go fast. I'm sure that if I did an instrumented test in a vacuum comparing the bike with other bikes that the stop watch would more than likely say I am faster on this bike. However this bike does not make me feel like I'm going fast, and does not inspire me to do so. It's like driving a Sports Sedan vs. driving a Sports Car. Over the course of a cross country drive, I'm sure those driving the Sports Sedan (likened to the Trek) will arive at their destination fresh and probably with more energy. However, those driving the Sports Car, may get a little beat up on certain sections, but they sure will be going faster and having more fun on the twisty mountain roads. I hope that analogy makes some sense.

'96 Trek 1000 '00 Schwinn Super Sport GLX '02 Giant TCR 2

Material: Carbon Fiber Warranty: Lifetime Other: Stiff, lightweight, lively feel, quick and responsive, tracks great

Rear dropouts: Should be replaceable

I have been a road rider/racer for over 10 years. I have ridden/owned frames made of chromolly (Motobecane, Peugeot, Ciocc), aluminum (Alan, Specialized), and carbon fiber frames (GrafTek and Trek). Of all frames, the carbon fiber is by far the best ride for me. Why? Because carbon fiber has different inherent qualities than alloys. Depending on how the frame is manufactured, you'll get a compliant, stiff, or flexing ride. And that's where Trek's 5900 shines. The 110 OCLV is the lightest frame I've ever ridden, its torsionally stiff, very light, and will not bend or get misaligned. This is a thoroghbred designed for speed and you "feel" its demeanor once you stride the frame. This bike excels at all speeds, but you really notice its prowess once you break the 23mph zone. It wants to go fast, and helps you achive that. It climbs exceedingly well, tracks accurately through curves, and handles majestically. The frame is definitely the most responsive frame I've ever ridden. Carbon fiber absorbs and that means less fatigue to the rider. Carbon fiber, dead feel or lively feel? Some riders need to feel every bump as a harsh jolt, every nuance as a degree of sensitivity, every road aberation must be felt in different tones, this is what is perceived as a "lively feel". Unfortunately, this also takes its toll on the rider. The carbon fiber frame does transmit all this information, its just not harsh. I believe that the frame is to be an extension of the rider, it needs to work with the rider, not beat him up. This frame's design and 110 OCLV material allows the rider to know exactly what is going on beneath him. Every nuance is transferred to the rider, but only so the're aware of what exactly is going on. It is not a "dead" feel, it a "less harsh" feel. But all the information "is" there. Of all the bikes I've owned, I rode the GrafTek frame (22 lbs) the longest at over 8 years and loved it. The frame blistered on a hard impact and I was forced to buy a new frame. I tested other carbon frames and in the end, I opted for the Trek 5900. You get what you pay for, and in this case, much more. What a ride.....

GrafTek Carbon/Grafite

light weight, comfort on long rides on questionable road surface, wonderful for climbs

If you purchase the bike as it is set up by Trek, you will invariably want to upgrade some components immediately, namely the handlbar (too narrow), stem (too short and ugly), saddle (although this is a very personal issue - I disliked the Selle San Marco Era saddle intensely) and seat post (no set back on the standard issue Thomson Elite)

I am not one to be easily impressed and therefore approached carbon fiber frames and all their touted attributes with some skepticism. However, I am quite happy to report that after 6 months of riding Trek's OCLV 110 frame, that any thought of returning to my trusty Columbus SL Pinarello have been put to rest. I have ridden the Trek OCLV frame over some very nasty rutted and potholed roads in the New England area - the frame does a superb job of absorbing all the jolts and vibrations. As for flexing a frame - at 5'8" and 125 lbs, this is not really a concern of mine - however, the Trek has been nothing but ultra stiff and responsive.

Super stiff. Super light. Sweet smooth ride (much better than aluminum). Stable at high speed. Corners like a dream.

The only problem I have noticed is everyone wants to pick up my bike to see how light it is. It just gets annoying after awhile!

I had heard great things about carbon but never ridden it. When I got on my new 5900 for its maiden voyage it was like riding on glass. So smooth and fast. It feels so fast no matter how slow you go up a hill. Out of the saddle the bike seems to jump with each pedal rev. It glides around turns and decends like a falcon on its prey. I wouldn't trade it for any other bike out there.

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Trek is one of the most influencing brands of the last decades. Starting as a little company with 5 employees, the company from Waterloo, Wisconsin became one of the biggest players on the market. Probably the biggest brakethrough in the company's history was the introduction of OCLV carbon frames in the early 90s combined with the partnership with the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team . Trek bikes became famous worldwide and reached a tremendous rate of success.

The Trek 5200 road bike we present you here is based on the same frame USPS team rode in the 2002 season and it also sports the same team color scheme. Trek advertised this heavily with slogans like "now USPS Team can ride the same stock frame you do". As the 5200 model, it is equipped mostly with Shimano Ultegra parts, with an exception of the Dura-Ace crankset. Even some of the parts are the same spec as the team version such as the Deda Newton bars. This bike is further equipped with Mavic red anodized rims, FSA stem, Selcof seatpost or Selle Italia saddle.

This already classic US made bike is a great ride and with the team color scheme, it certainly looks sharp too. Regardless of how we think about the famous / now infamous American squad, only humans are riding bikes - bikes themselves remain innocent.

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TREK 5500 OCLV US POSTAL – “L. Armstrong” TdF bike (1999) – SOLD

In 1999 Trek Bicycles became the first bike manufacturers outside of Europe to win the world’s most prestigious bicycle race, the Tour de France , with US Postal Service leader  Lance Armstrong ‘s triumphant performance. Armstrong and his unrelenting teammates race on stock Trek 5500 OCLV carbon frames, making them the only team in the Tour de France to race on frames identical to those that are available to consumers around the globe. Thanks to Optimum Compaction, Low Void ( OCLV ) technology, the 5500 was the  world’s lightest production frameset , weighing in at a scant 912g .

Lance Edward Armstrong (born September 18, 1971 in Plano, Texas, USA ) is an American ex-pro rider. He won the Tour de France seven times in a row, from 1999 to 2005 . He did this several years after having brain surgery, testicular surgery , and a long course of chemotherapy in 1996. The chemotherapy was to treat testicular cancer that spread to his brain and lungs.  Armstrong used to race for the US Postal and Discovery Channel , but was only team leader during the Tour de France . After the career his titles were taken away.

Lance Armstrong (US Postal) at the Tour de France 1999

Lance Armstrong (US Postal) at the Tour de France 1999

Lance won his first Tour de France in 1999, riding TREK 5500 painted in US Postal Team paint scheme . During mountain stages he used Mavic Ksyrium SSC wheels, for the last stage he used Rolf Vector wheels.

Lance Armstrong on his TREK 5500 during Tour de France '99

Lance Armstrong on his TREK 5500 during Tour de France ’99

Here we are proudly presenting a legendary racing machine – TREK 5500 OCLV US Postal which dates back to 1999 . It’s identical to L.Armstrong, in every single detail:  same frame  and size, same groupset, same wheels, same stem&handlebar, same saddle, same pedals . Unfortunately, we don’t have the proof it was used by Lance back in TdF ’99. Otherwise the price would be much much higher.

An iconic racing bicycle perfect to enrich any classic bicycle collection or just to enjoy fast ride .

Frame & Fork : Trek 5500 OCLV, Team Edition US Postal

– seat tube (c-t): 58 cm

– top tube (c-c): 56.5 cm

– headset tub: 14 cm

– standover: 81.2 cm

Wheelset : Mavic Ksyrium SSC

Crankset : Shimano Dura Ace 7700 (53/39)

Front Derailleur : Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Rear Derailleur : Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Brakes : Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Levers : Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Stem : Cinelli

Handlebar : Cinelli

Seat Post : Shimano Dura Ace 7700

Seat : San Marco Concor

Pedals : Shimano Dura Ace 7401

Water bottle : original Coca Cola TdF

Condition : Used, but excellent condition. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Few touch-ups and signs of normal use. All parts are working fine.

Year:  1999-2000

Price: SOLD (February 2022)

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