2011 Trek

Madone 6.5

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetForce
BrakesRim
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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)

42 mph

Madone 6.5

40 mph

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Reviews
Cycling Tips
The New Trek Madone 7-Series

Jun 2012

I've made it here to Liege to chase a little bike race around France, but before I begin Trek was kind enough to invite me to their new Madone launch. And I'm glad they did. Besides having a lot of fun, I've had the opportunity to meet many of the people behind Trek and the innovative products they produce. Back in

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Velo
First Ride: The all-new Trek Madone

Jun 2012 · Caley Fretz

We give our first impressions of the all-new Trek Madone and an expanded Domane line

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Road Bike Action
TREK MADONE 6.9: Carbon dating and the legacy of yellow

Aug 2010 · R BA

No, not the new 6 Series SSL, but still a (2009) Tour winner

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VeloNews
Taylor Phinney's Trek Madone: A photo gallery

Mar 2010 · Lennard Zinn

Two-time world pursuit champion Taylor Phinney is Trek-Livestrong’s marquee rider.

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Cycling News
Trek Madone 6 Series | Cyclingnews.com

Jan 2010 · James Huang

A racier and brawnier feel for the new Madone

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

OCLV2 Red Carbon, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap compatible

BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Bontrager Race XXX Lite, full carbon w/E2 asymmetrical steerer (64cm: Race XXX Lite, carbon legs w/E2 alloy steerer)

Bottom Bracket

BB90, 90.5mm, press-fit

Headset

Cane Creek IS-2, integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Stem

Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Bontrager Race X Lite VR-C, carbon, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Affinity Race Lite, hollow stainless steel rails, 146mm width

Seatpost

Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force

Crank

SRAM Force, 53/39 (double) or 50/34 (compact)

Shifters

SRAM Force, 10 speed

Cassette

SRAM PC-1070 11-26 (double) or 11-28 (compact), 10 speed

Brakes

SRAM Force brakes w/SRAM Force levers

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race X Lite

Tires

Bontrager R3, 700x23c

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