1992 Trek 5200
The 5200 was a revolutionary bike for Trek, marking the beginning of a shift from bonded aluminum to carbon fiber frame production. Unlike clam-shell molded carbon bikes at the time from Kestrel and Aegis, Trek took the approach of using woven tubes bonded to carbon lugs. By using pre-made carbon tubes, the wall thicknesses were kept uniform. This particular example saw tens of thousands of high-altitude miles in Colorado. This frame is actually a replacement made in 1999 for the original 1992 frame after a mishap on a century ride.The bike was built many ways over the years, starting with Ultegra 8 speed to Dura Ace 9 speed to the mixed build shown here in its role as a secondary bike. At one time the bike even sported American-made aftermarket parts from Kooka, Hershey, and World Class.
The Build
Year: 1992
Frame: Trek 5200 OCLV Carbon Fork: Trek OCLV Carbon Stem: Syncros Altura Headset: Chris King Bottom Bracket: Ultegra Cartridge Bearing Handlebar: 3T Forma SL Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 6500 Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra 6500 Front Brake: Shimano Dura Ace 7403 Rear Brake: Shimano Dura Ace 7403 Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Chainrings: FSA 39-53 Pedals: Speedplay X-2 Hubs: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Rims: Mavic Open Pro Tires: Continential Ultra 2000 / Specialized Transition Wheel QR: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Seatpost: Syncros Titanium ProPost Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Bar Tape: Cinelli Cork Cogs: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Chain: Shimano Dura Ace 7700 |
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