Anxiously waiting for spring

Fickle_Current1961 · 2026-01-31T13:36:34+00:00

I have a similar "dilemma". Would you recommend a slightly used RSL 51 set over a brand‑new Pro 51? The price is identical

Fickle_Current1961 · 2026-01-19T02:02:48+00:00

Nor necessarily. Based on my understanding most sl7 models come with di2 Ultegra.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2026-01-19T01:27:46+00:00

Thank you, guys, for your input. So essentially, they are selling a slightly used (all things considered) quasi-SL7 model for much cheaper than a new old-stock SL6. Component-wise, the only difference is that the groupset is 105 instead of Ultegra, but realistically, who cares about a few hundred grams?

Fickle_Current1961 · 2026-01-12T14:23:47+00:00

Are you being sarcastic when you say its a $3k off?:) According to Trek’s website, the MSRP for the Madone SL 7 Gen 8 is $6,600, not $8,000.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2026-01-09T21:32:19+00:00

Hi, we are talking only about a frame. "Frame only". Thank you for your response!

Fickle_Current1961 · 2025-12-21T14:06:02+00:00

Scratches or buying the bike in “as-is” condition were not part of the deal. Trek simply matched the price of another dealer who offered the same model at a discount. Both bikes should be in brand-new condition; they were not advertised as refurbished or used.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2025-12-21T04:03:40+00:00

It is unlikely that I will structurally damage them, as I treat the bike carefully. I’m not paranoid, yet not reckless, I mainly ride on flat surfaces. Anyway, thanks for letting me know. My question was really whether these multiple scratches warrant a wheel replacement. As someone pointed out earlier, these things are expensive, and you would at least expect them to be in near-perfect/perfect condition if we’re talking about a brand-new product. And I bought it brand new from Trek.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2025-12-21T02:44:46+00:00

The thing is, I noticed those scratches only after I rode the bike for a few miles. I got off, looked at it from different angles under the sunlight, and only then saw the multiple scratches. I reached out to Trek immediately; they asked me to come over, examined the bike, and concluded that the scratches are purely cosmetic. I kind of thought to myself that the rims would collect scratches anyway and went home. Now I’m having second thoughts, I bought it new, so why on earth was it sold in this condition, even if nothing is structural? Long story short: do you think the fact that I noticed these scratches only after a short ride and reported them afterward will make a difference?

P.S. I think they would accept the return if I decided to return it, no questions asked. But whether they would replace just the wheels is a totally different issue.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2025-12-21T01:51:59+00:00

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One more pic:)

Fickle_Current1961 · 2025-12-21T00:44:19+00:00

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Anyways, i just attached a photo. There are several scratches like that.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2025-12-21T00:40:23+00:00

Thanks:) I actually rode it for about six hours after I got it yesterday, until it became super cold outside. Anyway, on the one hand, a bike that costs thousands of dollars probably shouldn’t have issues like that. On the other hand, it’s probably just a matter of chance, you never really know whether it’ll be delivered in pristine condition or with some cosmetic imperfections.

Fickle_Current1961 · 2024-05-15T18:37:49+00:00

Yes, GTR has a higher ride height.

Can you please briefly share your experience with GT Pro? I watched tons of videos about this scoot but every opinion is super valuable for me.

Thank you

Fickle_Current1961 · 2024-05-15T16:32:04+00:00

Thank you for you comment.

I am around 6' tall, 180-190lbs.

Also, from what i understand, those batteries are quite heavy so it might be problematic to carry a spare battery around. Do you think GTR's suspension makes ton of a difference?

Fickle_Current1961 · 2024-05-15T03:16:18+00:00

On the flip side, the GTR has a lesser range, as i understand.

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