Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
Interestingly, at least at the Emonda SL6 level (lower level carbon, no disc's-OK w/me, and mostly mechanical ultegra) my wife is OK here. That same level bike in a Madone frame has a definite appeal and logic to it. But it exceeds my wife's limits - and pushes REAL hard on mine.
dave
I do not think a Madone is worth the expense and complexity unless you are really desperate for one.
I actually have a Emonda ALR5 (105 mechanical) and Madone (DA di2), both rim brake.
I ride the Emonda more.