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Darby wrote:
I see a Calfee as a Porsche and 5200 Trek as more of a Buick.

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Well put! (though that's a pretty nice Buick) I know a few folks in here have both bikes so they might be able to help you with which bike they like most. Personally, I only ride Calfee so that's where my vote goes. I love the quality, the ability to call Craig if I have a question or need advice, the uniqueness (there are a ton of Treks out there but few Calfees) and the way my Calfee responds.

Ultimately, like most things, it boils down to personal preference. Both are great bikes so whichever you go with I'm sure you will be happy.

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I would very much appreciate talking with or exchanging emails with anyone that has first hand experience with both Calfee and Trek. It will certainly help me.

I called Calfee and they told me that they do not have many warranty repairs. Mostly, it sounds like the warranty is used to make modifications to the frame. Most frame damage is caused from riders crashing.

Also, I have heard that Trek is known to dispute warranty claims and give a reduction in the purchase price of a new frame.

One appealing thing to me about Calfee is that it is a small privately run company where the management is passionate about the product they make. Calfee reminds me a little of Harley-Davidson. Harley started making a much better product after the corporate suits from AMF sold the company back to family that started the company.

Bruce

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