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2015 Trek

Madone 2.1 H2 Compact

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Tiagra
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)

39 mph

Madone 2.1 H2 Compact

40 mph

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Highest gear

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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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Summary

The Trek Madone is celebrated for its aerodynamic efficiency, combining speed with unexpected comfort, thanks to features like the IsoSpeed decoupler. It offers impeccable handling and a sleek, lightweight chassis, though it comes with a high price tag and some proprietary components that may complicate maintenance. Reviews highlight its versatility as both a race-ready machine and a surprisingly comfortable ride for long distances.

Pros
  • Aerodynamic efficiency with Kammtail Virtual Foil (KVF) tube shapes

  • Exceptional comfort due to IsoSpeed decoupler

  • Impeccable handling

  • Lightweight and sleek chassis

  • High level of integration for continuous airflow

Cons
  • High price point

  • Proprietary parts limit replacement options

  • More complicated maintenance due to internal cable routing

Key Quotes
The new Trek Madone 9 Series should go a long way toward dispelling that reputation with a super sleek and comparatively feathery chassis that’s not only fast but freakishly cushy on rough roads, too.
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This is a bike that's genuinely very different from the norm – and not just different for the sake of being different.
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Stunningly good bike that offers a fabulous mix of speed and comfort, although, as usual, the top-end tech comes at a price.
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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Trek Madone

Jul 2016 · Andre Cheuk

Canadian Cycling Magazine takes a look at the custom Trek Madone of Fabian Cancellara, at the 2016 Tour de France.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Madone 9.9 Review

Apr 2016 · Robin Schmitt

In a country where awesome is standard vocabulary, how could you describe an extraordinary bike? It’s time to look at the hard facts of the Trek Madone 9.9

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VeloNews
Reviewed: Trek Madone 9.9 Women’s

Apr 2016 · William Tracy

The new Madone is cycling’s Bugatti Veyron — an exotic beast that looks like it’s moving fast even when it’s standing still.

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Bicycling
The 2016 Trek Madone 9-Series Project One Blew Us Away

Oct 2015 · Matt Phillips

First-ever aero road bike to recieve unanimous praise from our testers

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Cycling Tips
First-look review: 2016 Trek Madone

Jul 2015

In the build-up to this year's Tour de France we see yet another bike launch from one of the big players of the industry. This time it's Trek with the launch of the company's 2016 edition, 9 Series Madone. CyclingTips' Dave Everett was in The Netherlands for the launch and wrote this about his first impressions of

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Velo
First Ride: Trek Madone aims beyond aero to redefine the road bike

Jul 2015 · Dan Cavallari

A ground-up redesign yields a finished product with the stiffness of an aero bike but comfort that could fill the shoes of the all-rounder

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Road Bike Action
First Look: 2016 Trek Madone Aero-Road Bike

Jul 2015 · R BA

Updated Madone targets aerodynamics and comfort

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BikeRadar
Trek Madone 2.1 review

Jan 2015 · Tom Ballard

1 uses Trek’s top-grade Alpha 200-series aluminium, which thanks to hydroforming techniques has allowed for the flattened top tube and KVF down tube shapes, the latter of which being essentially an aerofoil shape that’s had the back cut off, increasing stiffness and decreasing weight while aiding aerodynamics.. .

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Specs
Build
Frame

200 Series Alpha Aluminum, E2, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape

Fork

Madone KVF carbon, E2, SpeedTrap compatible

Headset

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

Stem

Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Handlebar

Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Paradigm 1

Seatpost

Bontrager Alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano RS500, 50/34 (compact)

Shifters

Shimano 105, 11 speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-28, 11 speed

Brakes

Alloy dual-pivot

TypeRim

Wheels
Tires

Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c

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