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Madone 2.5 H2 Compact
An aluminum frame aero bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Tiagra |
| Brakes | Rim |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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.
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
High price point
Proprietary parts limit replacement options
More complicated maintenance due to internal cable routing
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.
BikeRadarThis is a bike that's genuinely very different from the norm – and not just different for the sake of being different.
road.ccStunningly 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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Jul 2016 · Andre Cheuk
Canadian Cycling Magazine takes a look at the custom Trek Madone of Fabian Cancellara, at the 2016 Tour de France.
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
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.
Oct 2015 · Matt Phillips
First-ever aero road bike to recieve unanimous praise from our testers
Aug 2015 · Mat Brett
Stunningly good bike that offers a fabulous mix of speed and comfort, although, as usual, the top-end tech comes at a price
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
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
Jul 2015 · R BA
Updated Madone targets aerodynamics and comfort
| 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 3, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Carbon, 2-bolt head, 8mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano RS500, 50/34 (compact) |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-28, 11 speed |
| Brakes | Alloy dual-pivot Type: Rim |
| Rims | Bontrager Race Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c |
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Last updated June 29
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