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2013 Trek

Madone 4.9 H2 (Compact) UK

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

FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra 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 4.9 H2 (Compact) UK

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
50cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60cm

6'0" – 6'4"

62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Trek Madone is celebrated for its aerodynamic efficiency, lightweight design, and race-ready stiffness, making it a top choice for competitive cyclists. Its Kammtail virtual foil shape and integrated brakes enhance speed and performance, while the option for Project One customization allows for personalization. However, its firm ride on rough surfaces and high price for top models are noted drawbacks.

Pros
  • Aerodynamic efficiency with Kammtail virtual foil shape

  • Lightweight design with OCLV carbon components

  • Race-ready stiffness and crisp handling

  • Project One customization options

  • Improved braking performance and comfort enhancements

Cons
  • Firm ride on rough surfaces

  • High price tag for top-end models

Key Quotes
Trek president John Burke said he didn’t want to come out with an aero road bike until the company could do it right.
Bicycling
The bike is everything Trek says it is. Stiff but not too stiff, lively, handles exquisitely, very comfortable and simply feels fast.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
Solid, good value road bike that'll see you right for everything from commuting to all-day sportives.
road.cc logoroad.cc
The improved ride feel comes from a bit of added vertical flex near the end of the stays, improving comfort without compromising the aforementioned brake performance.
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BikeRadar
Trek Madone 5.2 review

May 2014 · Cycling Plus

In line with several top race bikes, the Madone has the sort of rigidity usually reserved for buildings or oil tankers, its immense BB90 bottom bracket shell ably braced by that vast down tube and muscular asymmetric chainstays, which instantly translate the merest pressure into forward motion. . .

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Cycling Tips
Trek Madone 7 Series Review

Dec 2013

I had the opportunity to attend the Trek Madone 7-series launch back in 2012, and now with new updates to the frame, Trek claims that the new Madone is more aero, more comfortable, offers better rear brake performance, and is lighter than ever before. In this review, we take a look at the updates, the ride quality,

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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Trek Project One Madone

Dec 2013 · R BA

More improved than new, we rediscover the Madone one part at a time

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Velo
Trek recalls Madone bikes over front brake failures

Dec 2013 · Caley Fretz

Wisconsin-based Trek Bicycles recalls Madone bikes over loose front brake bolt

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road.cc
Trek Madone 2.1

Aug 2013 · Mat Brett

Solid, good value road bike that'll see you right for everything from commuting to all-day sportives.

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VeloNews
Trek launches new Madone 7, with lighter frame, better braking

Jun 2013 · William Tracy

The Madone 7 isn’t a whole new bike; it’s just one step closer to what Trek sees as perfection

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Bicycling
2013 Trek Madone 7

Jun 2012 · Ron Koch

Trek enters the aero road market with the lightest, fastest Madone yet

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

400 Series OCLV Carbon, E2, BB90, DuoTrap compatible

BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Trek carbon road, E2

Bottom Bracket

BB90, 90.5mm, press-fit

Headset

Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Stem

Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Handlebar

Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Affinity 2, hollow chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on

Crank

Shimano R565, 50/34 (compact)

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra STI Di2, 10 speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1050 11-28, 10 speed

Brakes

Alloy dual-pivot brakes w/Shimano Ultegra STI Di2 levers

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race, Tubeless Ready

Tires

Bontrager R2, 700x23c

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