Trek Madone SLR 9 = awesome
07-25-18, 06:33 PM
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Trek Madone SLR 9 = awesome
I was never really a trek fan as I thought what is so special,,,,,but the new Madone is pretty cool
so if I could find an extra 13K I may need to get one
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...-disc/p/24247/
so if I could find an extra 13K I may need to get one
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...-disc/p/24247/
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07-25-18, 09:20 PM
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So the Madone 8 has rim brakes and mech dura ace, the Madone 9 upgrades to disk brakes and di2 dura ace and that upgrade costs $4K? What is the difference between Aeolus 5 and 6 wheels?
07-25-18, 10:57 PM
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I have a the previous model Madone 9 which I like.
This doesn't tempt me at all. A chunk of extra money to get a bike which is heavier and has better brakes, which I don't need.
This doesn't tempt me at all. A chunk of extra money to get a bike which is heavier and has better brakes, which I don't need.
07-26-18, 04:21 AM
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The rim brake/Ultegra equipped Madone 9.0 can be had for "only" $4k-
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
Given that it comes with tubeless-compatible carbon wheels and Ultegra, that really isn't too expensive. I'm assuming the frame can't be identical to the $12k version, anyone know what the difference is? Quality of the carbon or what?
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
Given that it comes with tubeless-compatible carbon wheels and Ultegra, that really isn't too expensive. I'm assuming the frame can't be identical to the $12k version, anyone know what the difference is? Quality of the carbon or what?
07-26-18, 04:53 AM
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Love the color schemes. Sweet bike.
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The rim brake/Ultegra equipped Madone 9.0 can be had for "only" $4k-
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
Given that it comes with tubeless-compatible carbon wheels and Ultegra, that really isn't too expensive. I'm assuming the frame can't be identical to the $12k version, anyone know what the difference is? Quality of the carbon or what?
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
Given that it comes with tubeless-compatible carbon wheels and Ultegra, that really isn't too expensive. I'm assuming the frame can't be identical to the $12k version, anyone know what the difference is? Quality of the carbon or what?
07-26-18, 07:52 AM
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This is the previous model year, a 2018. The 2019 is 700-series CF (vs 600) and they made the changes to the IsoSpeed, aero tweaks like the integrated/semi-adjustable handlebar/stem combo, etc. The $6k SLR w/Ultegra that I mentioned upthread does have the same frameset as the $12k model, it appears.
07-26-18, 08:43 AM
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I think both Trek and Specialized have really come forward with some cool paint these last couple years. Love it.
07-26-18, 11:18 AM
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This is the previous model year, a 2018. The 2019 is 700-series CF (vs 600) and they made the changes to the IsoSpeed, aero tweaks like the integrated/semi-adjustable handlebar/stem combo, etc. The $6k SLR w/Ultegra that I mentioned upthread does have the same frameset as the $12k model, it appears.
If youre not going to get a SLR last years model is better than this years SL model. Last years is lighter and made with 600 series carbon vs the 500 series carbon for the SL 2019. I have a Madone but wont be upgrading for a long time. The disc brakes would be nice though.
07-26-18, 11:58 AM
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So the canyon Aeroad 9.0 LTD costs $9000 with rim brake Di2 DA and comes with $4000 Zipp 454s. The Madone 9 comes with $1250 wheels so I guess the disk brake advantage of the Madone 9 costs you $5750 over the canyon.
or you can get the Canyon 9 Ltd disk which comes with SRAM red etap instead of di2 DA and comes with $2000 Reynolds wheels. So upgrading from SRAM to DA costs you $5250 for the Madone 9 over the Canyon.
or you can get the Canyon 9 Ltd disk which comes with SRAM red etap instead of di2 DA and comes with $2000 Reynolds wheels. So upgrading from SRAM to DA costs you $5250 for the Madone 9 over the Canyon.
07-26-18, 01:13 PM
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07-26-18, 02:39 PM
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I'm saving up right now for a P1 frameset. Gonna be a while 
Only thing I think about is the fact the bike seems to be a bit porky. I was reading some reviews and the test bike being used was almost 17lbs! For this kind of scratch, you'd think a mid-range spec'd model would be in the 15.5-16lb range.
Only thing I think about is the fact the bike seems to be a bit porky. I was reading some reviews and the test bike being used was almost 17lbs! For this kind of scratch, you'd think a mid-range spec'd model would be in the 15.5-16lb range.
07-27-18, 10:03 AM
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So the canyon Aeroad 9.0 LTD costs $9000 with rim brake Di2 DA and comes with $4000 Zipp 454s. The Madone 9 comes with $1250 wheels so I guess the disk brake advantage of the Madone 9 costs you $5750 over the canyon.
or you can get the Canyon 9 Ltd disk which comes with SRAM red etap instead of di2 DA and comes with $2000 Reynolds wheels. So upgrading from SRAM to DA costs you $5250 for the Madone 9 over the Canyon.
or you can get the Canyon 9 Ltd disk which comes with SRAM red etap instead of di2 DA and comes with $2000 Reynolds wheels. So upgrading from SRAM to DA costs you $5250 for the Madone 9 over the Canyon.
07-27-18, 11:54 AM
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07-27-18, 12:54 PM
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https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road/ae...oad-cf-slx-8-0
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
I actually purchased the Trek last year & was able to get it for the same price as the Canyon. The Canyon has better wheels, but the Trek has the IsoSpeed decoupler which really does smooth out the aero bike which is why I really wanted the Trek. I had a different aero bike and just got physically tired from the harshness after 3 hrs or so. No such issue with the Trek.
So I think these two are fairly similar. Problem is that Trek no longer offers this bike for 2019. They put the 500 series carbon on the 2019, but didn't drop the price.
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I think in certain instances it could be equal value. Compare these two:
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road/ae...oad-cf-slx-8-0
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
I actually purchased the Trek last year & was able to get it for the same price as the Canyon. The Canyon has better wheels, but the Trek has the IsoSpeed decoupler which really does smooth out the aero bike which is why I really wanted the Trek. I had a different aero bike and just got physically tired from the harshness after 3 hrs or so. No such issue with the Trek.
So I think these two are fairly similar. Problem is that Trek no longer offers this bike for 2019. They put the 500 series carbon on the 2019, but didn't drop the price.
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road/ae...oad-cf-slx-8-0
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...ode=black_grey
I actually purchased the Trek last year & was able to get it for the same price as the Canyon. The Canyon has better wheels, but the Trek has the IsoSpeed decoupler which really does smooth out the aero bike which is why I really wanted the Trek. I had a different aero bike and just got physically tired from the harshness after 3 hrs or so. No such issue with the Trek.
So I think these two are fairly similar. Problem is that Trek no longer offers this bike for 2019. They put the 500 series carbon on the 2019, but didn't drop the price.
https://www.trekbicyclesuperstore.com/product/bontrager-aeolus-comp-5-tlr-327966-1.htm?variations=2923473,2923472,2923474&gclid=CjwKCAjwhevaBRApEiwA7aT536oQK0oRAEjmUg_M2Uw2D6WK8kxNW 9pW3JhAohjPAf2HNryHt6cglBoCatwQAvD_BwE
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/r...elset-tubeless
That's a ~$700 difference in wheels (the Reynolds are about 300 grams lighter), and the trek is really on sale as a closeout year-old model while the Canyon is the highest-end carbon they use and a current model.
07-27-18, 01:40 PM
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The price point and groups are the same, but the Bontrager wheels on that Trek can be had for under $400 while the Reynolds wheels on the Canyon are over $1k-
https://www.trekbicyclesuperstore.co...BoCatwQAvD_BwE
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/r...elset-tubeless
That's a ~$700 difference in wheels (the Reynolds are about 300 grams lighter), and the trek is really on sale as a closeout year-old model while the Canyon is the highest-end carbon they use and a current model.
https://www.trekbicyclesuperstore.co...BoCatwQAvD_BwE
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/r...elset-tubeless
That's a ~$700 difference in wheels (the Reynolds are about 300 grams lighter), and the trek is really on sale as a closeout year-old model while the Canyon is the highest-end carbon they use and a current model.
And as I said, I feel the IsoSpeed decoupler is worth the difference in wheel value.
07-27-18, 01:59 PM
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You could also just run 28's with 60psi and it'll be smooth as butta.