I am torn between a 2004 Lemond Zurich and a 2004 Trek 5200. Both have the same components and are about the same price. I have test ridden both and found them both extremely comfortable. Everything is equal in fit and finish.

I am clydesdale, 6'3", 240 lbs, who rides around 200 miles per week in season. That is an average of 15-20 miles daily Monday-Thursday, about 20 to 30 miles on Fridays and between 40 and 50 miles each on Saturday and Sunday. All of my riding is on designated, paved bike trails or on the roads.

I am asking anyone who has ridden either bike for a few months for their experiences and recommendations.

Thanks.

I've tested both and liked both.Everything being the same,i think the trek has a better warr? Man you cant go wrong with either but you might want to check out the Giant TCR 1.All ultegra,FSA crank and mavic elites wheelsets for 2500 bucks around here.

I am torn between a 2004 Lemond Zurich and a 2004 Trek 5200. Both have the same components and are about the same price. I have test ridden both and found them both extremely comfortable. Everything is equal in fit and finish.

I am clydesdale, 6'3", 240 lbs, who rides around 200 miles per week in season. That is an average of 15-20 miles daily Monday-Thursday, about 20 to 30 miles on Fridays and between 40 and 50 miles each on Saturday and Sunday. All of my riding is on designated, paved bike trails or on the roads.

I am asking anyone who has ridden either bike for a few months for their experiences and recommendations.

Thanks.






I recently purchased the 2004 Zurich and like you I have wondered about the Trek 5200 because of its full Carbon Frame. I love the Zurich, it is extremely comfortable and agile and fast when you need it. I chose it because it was simply more confortable to me than the Trek and I will definitely grow into this bike in years to come. Go with you gut feeling though - it is always correct. Good luck - you can't go wrong with either.

I am torn between a 2004 Lemond Zurich and a 2004 Trek 5200. Both have the same components and are about the same price. I have test ridden both and found them both extremely comfortable. Everything is equal in fit and finish.

I am clydesdale, 6'3", 240 lbs, who rides around 200 miles per week in season. That is an average of 15-20 miles daily Monday-Thursday, about 20 to 30 miles on Fridays and between 40 and 50 miles each on Saturday and Sunday. All of my riding is on designated, paved bike trails or on the roads.

I am asking anyone who has ridden either bike for a few months for their experiences and recommendations.

Thanks.

We have a Zurich in my shop and that bike is just beautiful. Of course the steel/carbon frame is gunna be heavier (i weighed the Zurich in a 55cm b/w 18-19lbs with HUGE flat pedals on it). My choice would be the Lemond because steel for the ride it provides.

-TS

I am torn between a 2004 Lemond Zurich and a 2004 Trek 5200. Both have the same components and are about the same price. I have test ridden both and found them both extremely comfortable. Everything is equal in fit and finish.



Thanks.
Hello from the other forum,
How do you find out the components like whether there are brazons to put on fenders and rear rack? I don't see that on the Trek or Lemond site.

I should have followed up my post before now.

When I went to the LBS for something for my old bike, I was talking to the head wrench and he said "For the way your ride, get the Zurich." I respect the guys opinion, so that's what I ordered. I took delivery about 8 weeks ago and could not be more pleased. Even the seat, of which I was very skeptical, is very comfortable.

The first few weeks were crappy weather so I couldn't ride, but since then I have put 620 miles on it and absolutely love it. The only problem is the mind is willing, the bike is more thah willing, but the "engine" ain't up to snuff yet.

I haven't ridden beyond 40 miles at one time yet, and most of my rides are about 20 miles, but I am out each and every day, getting stronger and stronger. This weekend, I am going to try a 50 mile circuit. There are two opportunities to bail out, one at about 25 miles another at about 35, so if I bonk, I can exit as gracefully as a clydesdale can exit!.

I should have followed up my post before now.

When I went to the LBS for something for my old bike, I was talking to the head wrench and he said "For the way your ride, get the Zurich." I respect the guys opinion, so that's what I ordered. I took delivery about 8 weeks ago and could not be more pleased. Even the seat, of which I was very skeptical, is very comfortable.


so if I bonk, I can exit as gracefully as a clydesdale can exit!.

You'll do just fine. Glad you're enjoying it. Can your bike take fenders or a rack or is it just strictly for racing?

I should have followed up my post before now.

When I went to the LBS for something for my old bike, I was talking to the head wrench and he said "For the way your ride, get the Zurich." I respect the guys opinion, so that's what I ordered. I took delivery about 8 weeks ago and could not be more pleased. Even the seat, of which I was very skeptical, is very comfortable.

The first few weeks were crappy weather so I couldn't ride, but since then I have put 620 miles on it and absolutely love it. The only problem is the mind is willing, the bike is more thah willing, but the "engine" ain't up to snuff yet.

I haven't ridden beyond 40 miles at one time yet, and most of my rides are about 20 miles, but I am out each and every day, getting stronger and stronger. This weekend, I am going to try a 50 mile circuit. There are two opportunities to bail out, one at about 25 miles another at about 35, so if I bonk, I can exit as gracefully as a clydesdale can exit!.

Hey there, just a note, we bought a Zurich about 1 month ago and it is an incredible ride. It is definately the best of both worlds and is incredibly comfortable. Should be perfect for your ride. Enjoy and keep working on your engine :)

~Bump!

I'm also interested in buying either of these after 10+ years of fairly serious mountain biking on a Fat Chance (True Temper steel).

I finalized my choice to a $1800 '02 LeMond Zurich (853 Steel, Blue/Silver) or $2500 '03 Trek 5200 in Team Color.

Only problem is I LOVE both bikes! Fit is excellent on 57CM Lemond/58CM Trek (6'-2" 180 LBS.)

LeMond or Armstrong???!!!

Hehehe...I think I'm close to deciding on the LeMond. I feel the bike has a certain timeless classic quality to it, and will still look and feel great 10 years from now. The TREK has great stiffness, and incredible comfort...I just feel like maybe the 5200 is too popular, and the ultimate question is if its worth the extra $700...?

I will need to buy shoes, pedals, etc.

Argh! Any revelations are certainly welcome...I know I can't make a mistake with either...thanks!

~Bump!

I'm also interested in buying either of these after 10+ years of fairly serious mountain biking on a Fat Chance (True Temper steel).

I finalized my choice to a $1800 '02 LeMond Zurich (853 Steel, Blue/Silver) or $2500 '03 Trek 5200 in Team Color.

Only problem is I LOVE both bikes! Fit is excellent on 57CM Lemond/58CM Trek (6'-2" 180 LBS.)

LeMond or Armstrong???!!!

Hehehe...I think I'm close to deciding on the LeMond. I feel the bike has a certain timeless classic quality to it, and will still look and feel great 10 years from now. The TREK has great stiffness, and incredible comfort...I just feel like maybe the 5200 is too popular, and the ultimate question is if its worth the extra $700...?

I will need to buy shoes, pedals, etc.

Argh! Any revelations are certainly welcome...I know I can't make a mistake with either...thanks!
I've learned that the Lemond is slightly longer in the beam and more comfortable for me.
Guess it depends on how you're riding the bike. If you want a road bike make sure whatever you get can at least take a rack. And if you're really into the outdoors make sure it can have fenders.

Hi all! First post here. I was bike shopping today and have narrowed my choice between these two bikes. I have a '98 Zurich with a double ring and really like the long, layed out riding position. Very comfy bike that I have riden on several century rides. My problem is as I get a bit longer in the tooth (I'm 45, 6'2" 200lbs, cycling since '79) the hills get a bit tougher. I'm thinking of going for a (GULP!) triple chainring. Going to go back for a test ride of a '04 Zurich and '04 5200. Keep the opinions coming on this thread! :D

Hi all! First post here. I was bike shopping today and have narrowed my choice between these two bikes. I have a '98 Zurich with a double ring and really like the long, layed out riding position. Very comfy bike that I have riden on several century rides. My problem is as I get a bit longer in the tooth (I'm 45, 6'2" 200lbs, cycling since '79) the hills get a bit tougher. I'm thinking of going for a (GULP!) triple chainring. Going to go back for a test ride of a '04 Zurich and '04 5200. Keep the opinions coming on this thread! :D

That might depend on which bike you had before. I went from a Trek 2200 Triple to 5200 double 'cuz the price was right. It was like taking trainingwheels away from a kid. But the bike was so light that even when standing and sprinting on really steep hills, I don't get tired.

Maybe you can get the triple and then if you don't need the granny gear, simply don't use it. There's not much weight differance between the two.

I will qualify my previous post a bit. When I'm talking about the hills getting tougher I'm talking about some pretty good hills here in Oregon. Rode the road up to and around Crater Lake a few years ago. The first 12 miles was all up. The loop around the rim road was about 67 miles with about 9,400 feet of climbing. The local hills aren't too bad with a double but some of the routes around Mt Hood etc can involve long sustained climbs. Thinking maybe a triple would be wise. The LBS salesman told me "If you ain't racin', get a triple". Makes some sense to me.

I will qualify my previous post a bit. When I'm talking about the hills getting tougher I'm talking about some pretty good hills here in Oregon. Rode the road up to and around Crater Lake a few years ago. The first 12 miles was all up. The loop around the rim road was about 67 miles with about 9,400 feet of climbing. The local hills aren't too bad with a double but some of the routes around Mt Hood etc can involve long sustained climbs. Thinking maybe a triple would be wise. The LBS salesman told me "If you ain't racin', get a triple". Makes some sense to me.


Just a factor. I'm in the P-NW also. And the hills are really something! Maybe it would be good to go with the triple!

One thing I did notice with the triple is that it needed derailer adjustments like every 250 miles. With only 200 miles on it,It's too soon to tell whether that is true with the double.