New Trek "Madonda"?
01-18-24, 11:46 AM
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New Trek "Madonda"?
I came across this photo on the interwebs and assumed it might be a new Emonda prototype.
The Emonda is definitely due for a refresh, and it's not a huge surprise that Trek might be using the same seatpost design as the new Madone. The main difference between the two bikes appears to be the size of the tubing. The Madone, being an aero bike, has big fat tubes, whereas this prototype has thinner tubes.
It is now being suggested that this new "Madone-looking" bicycle with thinner tubes might be Trek's new "all around race bike" that will replace both the Madone and the Emonda... the "Madonda"
. If true, it would mean that Trek is following in the footsteps of Specialized, doing the "one bike to rule them all" thing. It makes sense from a business perspective, as it would dramatically streamline things from a manufacturing perspective as well as for inventory and supply management of replacement parts. The bottom line is that it's good for the bottom line. For me personally, one bike to rule them all is the opposite of exciting, and I'd be disappointed if Trek discontinues the Madone.
The Emonda is definitely due for a refresh, and it's not a huge surprise that Trek might be using the same seatpost design as the new Madone. The main difference between the two bikes appears to be the size of the tubing. The Madone, being an aero bike, has big fat tubes, whereas this prototype has thinner tubes.
It is now being suggested that this new "Madone-looking" bicycle with thinner tubes might be Trek's new "all around race bike" that will replace both the Madone and the Emonda... the "Madonda"
. If true, it would mean that Trek is following in the footsteps of Specialized, doing the "one bike to rule them all" thing. It makes sense from a business perspective, as it would dramatically streamline things from a manufacturing perspective as well as for inventory and supply management of replacement parts. The bottom line is that it's good for the bottom line. For me personally, one bike to rule them all is the opposite of exciting, and I'd be disappointed if Trek discontinues the Madone.
01-18-24, 12:29 PM
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A picture of a guy crosschaining... #OhWell
''Aerorace'' seems to be the trend since a few years. One bike to rule them all like Specialized would say. I don't believe that the Madone will disappear though.
''Aerorace'' seems to be the trend since a few years. One bike to rule them all like Specialized would say. I don't believe that the Madone will disappear though.
01-18-24, 01:43 PM
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I doubt trek is going to discontinue the madone, or the emonda.
01-18-24, 01:48 PM
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Didn't we have this thread a couple of weeks ago? Sure seems like it.
01-18-24, 01:49 PM
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. As for the Madone, I agree... the name will not go away. If this is actually a new Madone, then it looks like the Emonda is going bye-bye. I won't be disappointed if that proves to be the case, but I will miss the current version of the Madone in a similar way that Venge fans miss the Venge.
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The Emonda is definitely due for a refresh, and it's not a huge surprise that Trek might be using the same seatpost design as the new Madone. The main difference between the two bikes appears to be the size of the tubing. The Madone, being an aero bike, has big fat tubes, whereas this prototype has thinner tubes.
It is now being suggested that this new "Madone-looking" bicycle with thinner tubes might be Trek's new "all around race bike" that will replace both the Madone and the Emonda... the "Madonda"
. If true, it would mean that Trek is following in the footsteps of Specialized, doing the "one bike to rule them all" thing. It makes sense from a business perspective, as it would dramatically streamline things from a manufacturing perspective as well as for inventory and supply management of replacement parts. The bottom line is that it's good for the bottom line. For me personally, one bike to rule them all is the opposite of exciting, and I'd be disappointed if Trek discontinues the MadoneSo I think it’s just a matter of time before they all follow Specialized in producing a single road race frame.
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We can only hope this trend continues. Because of course it means that the manufacturers can cut their R&D budgets in half, while also concentrating and tooling for 1 model in their production lines. All of this will then be bound to lead to significant price decreases for the consumer, right?
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We can only hope this trend continues. Because of course it means that the manufacturers can cut their R&D budgets in half, while also concentrating and tooling for 1 model in their production lines. All of this will then be bound to lead to significant price decreases for the consumer, right?
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We can only hope this trend continues. Because of course it means that the manufacturers can cut their R&D budgets in half, while also concentrating and tooling for 1 model in their production lines. All of this will then be bound to lead to significant price decreases for the consumer, right?
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We can only hope this trend continues. Because of course it means that the manufacturers can cut their R&D budgets in half, while also concentrating and tooling for 1 model in their production lines. All of this will then be bound to lead to significant price decreases for the consumer, right?
They've managed to optimize your climbing and flatland needs into on package, your climbing and speed will be .002% better, and that level of engineering/R&D is expensive. Then they will sell you on wheelsets optimized for the frame, one set for climbing, one set for flatland speed - and since they are specifically designed to work with this frameset, you will pay a premium for both.
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I saw a Trek the other day. The tubes were really big, so big they seemed almost swollen. I think it was the new Trek Edema.
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I wonder if they will find a way to write the TREK even bigger on the new bike. I mean...
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Hey next we should ask what bike related stuff eveyone got for Christmas!
Maybe a thread about how 105 12sp analog exists would be good!
...just spitballing other thread topics that were recently discussed.
Maybe a thread about how 105 12sp analog exists would be good!
...just spitballing other thread topics that were recently discussed.
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Is it okay to bring a bike into the grocery store? Asking for a friend.
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