2004 Trek 5900 Superlight 54 cm carbon road bike 9 spd
Frame and Wheel is bringing a 2004 Trek 5900 Superlight 54 cm nine speed carbon road bicycle to market on eBay. The bicycle has had one previous owner, who purchased the frame new at Cyclemania in Portland, Maine, and then had the frame built up with components from a previous bike. Consequently, the bicycle is different from the original specification in the following ways: the crank set is Dura Ace 7700 (nine speed); the rear derailleur is Shimano Ultegra 6600 (nine speed); the front derailleur is Shimano 7700 (nine speed); the brakes and shifters are Dura Ace 7700; the freewheel is Shimano Ultegra 6500 12-25; the wheels are Mavic Helium clinchers; the stem is Onyx Series, the handle bar is Deda; the seat post is unknown and the saddle is a Selle Italia. The bicycle was raced for a few years, crashed once, and for the past few years, it has been used in poor weather and on a trainer. The owner is selling the bicycle because he has a newer one to ride and race and he needs to cut down on the bike clutter in his house. The bicycle weighs about 6 kg (13 pounds). The serial number on the bottom of the down tube is WN 3155447. Frame and Wheel confirmed with Trek Corporation that the frame is a 2004 5900 Superlight. Pedals are not included. This bicycle is being sold as is.
Review of condition
This bicycle is light and it is clean and it is ready to ride. Although the components are dated and there is visible evidence of wear and tear, the bicycle appears to have a few more thousand miles left in it. The shifting is smooth and complete; the brakes work fine; there is no play in the crank set or the head set; the wheels are true, round and spinning smoothly, and the spokes are tight.
Frame and Wheel did find the following features: there is a hair line fissure that runs around the circumference of the seat tube, just above the braze on mount for the front derailleur; there is corrosion or a flaking of the finish on the underside of the top tube, right around the external cabling mounts; there are three scratches about 3 x 5 mm on the right side of the top tube; the underside of the front fork crown shows wear; the finish on the small and large chain ring is flaking off; the saddle has 2 x 3 cm tear on the right rear side; the braking surfaces on the rims are worn; the tab on the front skewer vibrates when in the closed position; the handlebar tape is worn; and the chain reads more than 1.0 on the chain wear tool. Frame and Wheel cleaned and inspected this bicycle very carefully, but cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted.
Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this bicycle will make a very good “winter” bike for the cycling enthusiast who feels obligated to ride in poor weather, but who does not want to agonize about damaging or cleaning up the bicycle afterwards. It is remarkably light, and for off season riding, it has more than enough gears. It also has a future as a bicycle that is “permanently” mounted to an indoor trainer and perhaps it could find a life as a commuter for a cyclist who wants a light carbon bike with a racing pedigree, but who does not want to worry about the bicycle being abducted or mishandled by third parties.
Specifications:
Frame: 2004 Trek 5900 Superlight
Dimensions: Seat tube: 54 cm (c-t) top tube: 54.5 cm (c-c)
Material: carbon OCLV 110
Weight (complete bike): 7 kg (15 lbs)
Seat post: unknown 27.2 mm
Front fork: Bontrager Race XXX Lite
Cranks: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Bottom bracket: Shimano BC 1.37 68 English thread
Wheel set: Mavic Helium clincher 28 (R) 26 (F) spoke 700 c
Spokes: straight gauge 2 mm
Nipples: external
Hubs: Mavic Helium
Skewers: Mavic
Tires: Continental Ultra Race 23 F&R
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Brake levers: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7700
Pedals: none
Chain ring: Shimano SG B 53/39
Freewheel: Shimano 12-25 nine speed
Chain: Shimano
Saddle: Selle Italia
Stem: Onyx Series 120 mm
Headset: Crane Creek
Handlebars: aluminum Deda 40 cm c-c
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