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Originally Posted by X5 Meister
Shows how little I know, I thought Trek were are the forefront of bikes since coming out with OCLV, other than perhaps Kestrel. What competition is so far ahead?
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Cervelo is one of the most sought after, due to recent race success. Great value as well. They have aero, lightweight, plush, time trial, and track models.
Bicycling Magazine published their annual Buyer Guide in April.
Seven, Cinelli, Lynskey are all in the Dream category.
Orbea, Eddy Merckx, Cervelo, Pinarello, Time, Felt, Colnago, and Trek are listed in the Race category.
Jamis, Cannondale, Giant, Merlin, Specialized, Look, Scott, and Trek are all listed in the Enthusiast category.
I would put all of the above as comparable to different Madone models, at different price points. Kestrel isn't in the book this year. Not saying it isn't a good bike, but they didn't get any press in the high end bike reviews.
Trek has good mass market bikes, and also some good higher end bikes. They just don't have the same design leadership position IMO. They were way out in front for years with OCLV, but they were overtaken as their high end product line stagnated. The new Madone models just took too long to come to market. Nothing wrong with the Trek bikes, they just have lots of competition now.