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2008 Trek

Madone 5.5

A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.

FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Madone 5.5

40 mph

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Reviews
VeloNews
Technical FAQ: Trek Madone seatcap setback

Aug 2009 · Lennard Zinn

Can I get a Trek Madone seatcap with more setback?

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road.cc
Trek Madone 5.2 and 5.2 Pro

Jan 2009 · Mat Brett

Lightweight, stiff and comfortable with superb ride quality

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Velo
How to fit a SRAM Red crank into a Trek Madone frame

Dec 2008 · VeloNews.com

Well, the manuscript of the third edition of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is due today, and I’ve been burning the midnight and daybreak oil for some time now, especially the last week, to get it done. Still not certain I’ll make it. But somehow, despite not riding or answering the phone these days, I got sucked into answering this question in some serious detail while writing Chapter 8 on cranksets. Back to the book now. Lennard Red crank in a Madone? Dear Lennard,

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Road Bike Action
Trek Madone 5.2

Jul 2008 · R BA

The Madone totally belies its racing heritage and design intent-it never felt like a race bike. More than anything, it shone as an all-around, long-day-in-the-saddle bike.

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Cycling News
Trek Madone 6.9 | Cyclingnews.com

Mar 2008 · Cycling News

Trek's top dog offers lightweight option

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Specs
Build
Frame

OCLV Black Carbon

Fork

Bontrager Race X Lite, carbon w/E2 aluminum steerer

Headset

Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy; 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom

Stem

Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Race Lite VR, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Race Lite

Seatpost

Carbon seat mast cap

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Crank

Bontrager Race X Lite 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace STI, 10 speed

Cassette

SRAM OpenGlide 1070 11-26, 10 speed

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace w/Shimano Dura-Ace STI levers

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Rim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race Lite

Tires

Bontrager Race X Lite, 700x23c, folding

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