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1999 or 2000 Trek 5200 oclv USPS?

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• Start date 22 Oct 2020
• 22 Oct 2020

I found a Trek 5200 (ultegra) usps road bike used on CL. It was in very good condition. for a 21yr. old bike. I’m having somewhat of a hard time decoding the serial#WTUJ015623S It is thought to be a 2000, but could be a 1999. Trek should know! This bike is a 58cm. and has this little tang attached under the top tube at the front where the rear brake cable guide is located and it appears to have a threaded hole in it. Someone on another forum thought that those postal Trek bikes were not sold retail and their may be the possibility that it was actually a Usps team bike that was ridden at the tours or on top of the team cars if at all. Anyone have any opinions of facts on whether this could be,please let me know so I can put it to bed.  

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• 23 Oct 2020

Talked with Josh at Trek yesterday and he said that those Usps bikes with that tang hanging down under the top tube were specifically built for the postal teams,at least in the Lance era...maybe it was ridden there or just rode around atop the team car.  

Woodwiz said: Talked with Josh at Trek yesterday and he said that those Usps bikes with that tang hanging down under the top tube were specifically built for the postal teams,at least in the Lance era...maybe it was ridden there or just rode around atop the team car. Click to expand...

• 24 Oct 2020

Remembering that they were available to the public, to special order, IIRC...  

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• 25 Oct 2020

Wasn’t one one the allegations that the doping programme was part funded by selling off the spare team bikes? Next step is to check the size against what is know the riders used, this will help limit the possibilities  

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My Other Bike: Classic Trek USPS 5200

Back in 2000, an up-and-coming country cyclist by the name of Gareth Fuller made the Nationals as an Under 15. His parents celebrated by buying him a replica Tour de France-winning Trek 5200. More than two decades later he still owns it—and rode it to finish sixth overall in the inaugural 170km Mudgee Classic back in May.

Strolling around the Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex at the end of the 2021 Mudgee Classic, carbon bikes are a dime a dozen. There are literally hundreds of them everywhere you look, mostly of similar vintage and styling.

But on closer inspection, one stands out. Resplendent in a decidedly retro livery of blue and white with red ‘Trek’ decals, it belongs to local Mudgee rider Gareth Fuller who has just piloted it to finish sixth place in the inaugural 170km Maxi Classic, with an average speed of over 40kph.

Hand-built in the USA, and no doubt considered an absolute rocket ship in its day, Gareth Fuller’s replica 1999 US Postal Service Trek 5200 instantly conjures images—historic and contentious—of Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie and Co smashing the peloton across the countryside and mountains of France.

Gareth explains his parents bought him the bike new from Sydney’s iconic Clarence Street Cyclery back in 2000, just after he’d made the U15 Nationals.

Considering he still rides it some 21 years later, it’s no surprise to learn the frame and handle bars are the only original parts left, with several modifications initially required to keep pace with his growing body, as well as numerous other component upgrades along the way.

“As I got the bike so young, I pretty quickly outgrew the seatpost and the head stem,” he says explaining the Trek 5200 isn’t an actual team issue, rather a team replica.

“It’s a full carbon (OCLV) fibre frame with alloy drop-outs. It was originally running an Ultegra 6500 groupset with Rolf Vector wheels, but these days it has Dura Ace 7800 with Dura Ace WH-7800 wheels. The current headset was actually changed the day before the Mudgee Classic as the bearings were buggered!”

Casting an eye over Gareth’s pride and joy from close quarters, it’s clearly been very well used and certainly carries a few battle scars. But, as he points out, it’s also spent its fair share of time off the road over the past two decades.

“I’ve ridden it, on and off, ever since I got it,” Gareth says. “Unfortunately, not long after we first bought it, I had glandular fever—for about five years I barely rode it at all. Then I had a short stint of racing in my early 20s, before I decided to go travelling. I actually took the bike with me to Italy with the idea of doing some riding and racing over in Europe. But it didn’t make it out of my mate’s shed!

“…I just love riding it in big bunches and testing myself against all the new carbon bikes…”

“It literally sat in his shed for a couple of years, before I finally brought it back home to Australia,” he continues.

“In my late 20s, I took it out for a few celebrity appearances here and there. But it was when I hit my 30s and started doing triathlons that I really began to ride it again. Would you believe it’s actually been my only road bike? I’ve become very attached to it.”

Gareth reveals he even has nickname for his beloved Trek. “I call it ‘Lance’ and always joke that I’m channelling his climbing ability when I ride it!” he laughs. “After all, thinking your bike climbs well is 90% of the struggle, right?”

Clearly, cycling technology has come an enormous way during the past 20 years. Does Gareth ever envisage a time when they’ll have to part ways?

“No, I don’t think so. I just love riding it in big bunches and testing myself against all the new carbon bikes. That said, I will probably be getting a new bike soon as I begin to race again. But I will definitely keep this one as a special occasion and classics bike.”

Glad to hear it, Gareth. We’ll look out for you and ‘Lance’ at the 2022 Mudgee Classic. 

Specifications

Type: Trek 5200 (nicknamed ‘Lance’)

Frame: ​1999 Trek 5200 OCLV Carbon (US Postal Service Team Replica)

Groupset: ​Shimano Dura Ace 7800

Rims: ​Shimano Dura Ace WH-7800

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Project Postal: Bringing an old Trek back into service!

Two thousand and two. Nelly was getting Hot in Herrrrrre, Christina Aguilera got Dirrrrrty and the first mobile phone with a built-in camera was released in the USA. Meanwhile in the world of pro cycling, US Postal were dominating the scene on their carbon fibre Treks and Lance Armstrong was the undisputed king.

I’ve been on the hunt for a “classic” Trek 5200/5500 for some time now. It’s been fuelled even more so by  Big Jim of Fit Recovery’s beautifully restored Trek 5200 . They’re getting rare in general, even rarer to see in Tasmania, rarer still to see one for sale! So when one popped up on a local buy and sell group, my interest was peaked.

UPDATE: See the finished fully restored bike here!

Unfortunately I was looking down the barrel of a 700km (440 mile) round trip to look at it, so when the owner said he could get it down to Hobart for me, I jumped at the chance! You don’t have to ask me twice! I said I’d take it. Cash. Sight unseen. I didn’t even haggle over the (already very reasonable) price he was asking.

Above was the photo from the ad. If you ever want a masterclass in how NOT to photograph a bike for sale, take a good look at the photo and that basically covers all of it.

It was a gamble, but I think it’s paid off. The fact it’s got full US Postal team paintwork made the find even sweeter! From my research and the paint, I make it a 2002 model Trek 5200 (the 5200’s were Ultegra and the 5500’s Dura Ace, frames identical). He even threw in a pair of new cycling shoes which just happened to be my size! #winning

The frameset is in great condition for it’s age. It’s certainly been ridden but it’s a well cared for single owner bike from new. It’s even got frame wrap to protect against cable rub. Running gear is currently the original full Shimano Ultegra (9-speed) with a properly old school hard man’s 53/39T big dog!

My first job will be to strip it down for a full clean and inspection before I decide what direction I’m going to head. Do I keep it original? Or update to modern 11-speed components? It’s going to get ridden so it’s got to be good! More to follow as I get stuck into this beauty. Oh how I do LOVE a good project! :-) 

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Freakin’ awesome find! Those wheels are heavy but bomb proof… and FAST. Enjoy that one, man. She’s a beaut!

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I actually can’t believe my luck! It’ll be a while before she’s “road ready” but I can’t wait to ride it with modern parts!

i have this bike in near mint 58cm if interested.

The woman who is the driving force behind my Monday rides actually rides this bike. It belongs to her father and is not a perfect fit for her…but it looks awesome. She is planning on getting something at the end of the season. As for you…Awesome find. Enjoy the rehabbing of the bike and the rides you are going to have with it.

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i have one for sale now near mint…intersted?

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This is not a bike for me…cool though it is.

Need to get the valves lines up at 6 o’clock and the cranks at 3 o’clock and send it in to the GCN show for ‘Nice’ or Supernice’. It’s a Supernice from me. Since it’s rare and in such good condition my vote would be to keep it original because that’s got to be more exclusive than most of the the other 5200’s out there.

Thanks Steve! I’ve taken a “proper” lined up photo of the bike, but the previous owner didn’t line up the tyre logos with valve stems. How rude! I’ll clean up the original parts and see what takes my fancy.

I say get the 11-speed on the back, but keep the “Big Boy” crankset, please, for the love of all that’s holy, don’t put a compromise set of chainrings on the front! Very nice find indeed!

Haha nope the 53/39 has GOT to go! It’s way too hilly round here for that! Okay, so maybe it’s because my little legs are just too weak… 😅

i have this bike in 58cm. i love riding it but its a bit big i need a 54. willing to sell or trade. i really havent tried selling it. its just beautiful to.look at

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Just found the same bike!! It’s my everyday bike

Nice! I’ve finished restoring the bike to it’s former glory now! Check it out: https://tempocyclist.com/2021/05/17/2002-trek-5200-usps-bike-check/

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Thats no USPS bike.  

I think it says OCLV. What dose that mean?  

Thats Trek's trem for their high grade carbon layup. Its not a cheep bike but its not USPS either.  

So I wonder what the heck it is? The gay claims, and is very adamant, the its an '01 USPS 5900. But it clearly is not.  

Drummerboy1975 said: So I wonder what the heck it is? The gay claims, and is very adamant, the its an '01 USPS 5900. But it clearly is not. Click to expand...

It's newer than 2001. The USPS stopped letting Trek use their logo to sell bikes starting in 2002. Most of the Treks of that era came with a USPS-like paint job, so it's the same frame that anyone could buy not a "team" bike per se. It's probably a 2002 or 2003.  

Thanks sadoisticnoob. Do you have a link to that page so I can show my friend please?  

Drummerboy, go to Trek Bikes, on the lower left corner of the home page click on Bike Archives, then 2004, then road bikes, then 5900 Superlight and you will see this beauty. Laffeaux, are you sure about the USPS logo stopping in 2002 as I think mine is a 2003?  

Easyup said: Laffeaux, are you sure about the USPS logo stopping in 2002 as I think mine is a 2003? Click to expand...

Thanks everyone for your help. Now he knows just what he's looking at.  

He's going today to look at and possibly purchase the bike. What are some things he should keep in mind while inspecting a carbonfiber bike?  

Drummerboy1975 said: What are some things he should keep in mind while inspecting a carbonfiber bike? Click to expand...

Okay, I'm curious, what's the asking price?  

tdietz87 said: okay, i'm curious, what's the asking price? Click to expand...

To me eleven hundred for a 04- 5900 SL with full DA doesn't sound too bad, if the condition is good.  

sounds like a deal and it is a better bike than 90% of us will ever be as riders  

Nevermind. Now it looks like he's buying an '06 Orbea Opal.  

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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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I'm looking for a fork for my 5900 USPS bike. Any suggestions would be appreciated

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.

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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!

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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.

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-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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