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New for 2008 •Frame -Alpha Black Aluminum w/TCT Carbon stays •Fork - Bontrager Race, carbon •Wheels - Bontrager Race •Crank - Shimano 105 50/34 or 50/39/30 •Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra •Sizes - 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm •Color - Pearl White/Platinum

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I recently bought a 2013 Trek Madone 54. I bought the bike because a carbon frame bike I recently purchased rear derailer malfunctioned. It damaged the frame. Luckily I purchased it from Performance bikes. I received a full refund. I am close to 60 years old and back in the day I would compete with a Trek 1500 with down shifters. That bike is still in great shape and I used it for the Hotter Hell Hundred ride for years 2012 and 2013. For 2014 I bought the Trek Domane 2.0. The aluminum version of that model. You could ride all day with that bike. It's like an old fasion Cadillac, in the sense once you get going you don't want to stop. I needed something I thought would be faster in order to ride with the Tower racing guys. The Fuji SST 3.0 was my choice and was a great bike. The frame issue i mentioned earlier put me in the market for a new racing type bike. I asked around and all agreed that at my age and weight an expensive carbon bike would be a marginal improvement in speed performance. I felt more comfortable with aluminum and Trek bikes so I was able to find the 2013 model Madone 2.3. I used the bike for the Sub 5 event in Illinois. The bike was great, felt very good all day. I weigh around 205 pounds which I know is huge for cycling. Which means I can only blame myself when I was unable to stick with riding groups. The great thing about the Madone is cornering. I felt very confident taking tight turns. I am writing this in early October 2015 and my goal is to enter more crits in the Cat 5 category and just have fun and be competitive. I feel with the Madone I can do that. Anyway that is the goal.

I really can't think of any. Other reviews mentioned saddle issues. I have been on a lot worse and did not have an issue with the Madone. I realize I bought the bike new 2 years after it came out but I would liked to have bought red color bike. Not a big deal since the bike looks great in black and blue finish.

This is the bike to get if you are looking for a steady performer. I am not worried as much about crashes as I was with the carbon frame bike. The price is very affordable. The bike looks great, rides great and will generate confidence entering corners. I hope this helps

105 components

I have 1800 miles and have had no problems. I purchased new tires and a chain. Never had a flat. The bike has worked flawlessly. (Is that a word) this bike has minimal spokes and coast past any other bike. Great bike

I ran over a deer on highway 84 in the Santa Cruz Mountains

"The Goat" has been some incredible number of thousands of miles and has provided an excellent bike for flying through the mountains. The only thing I recommend is to use Specialized Armadillo tires so you'll never get a flat. I ran over a deer on this bike and didn't crash. Excellent handling.

Great price for a bike with full Shimano 105 components- beats what comes on the 3.1 and 4.5 (brakes, wheels, and cranks).

The aluminum frame doesn't have the coolness factor that the carbon frames do. However, if you nick or scratch the aluminum frame, you can sell it without a problem; I'm not sure you can say the same about a bike with a carbon frame.

I purchased a 2011 Trek 2.3 from Jax Bicycles about a month ago (January 2012) for $1340 OTD with a 3 year Red Shield protection plan. I sold a Trek Madone 4.5 last year, but missed road cycling, so within a few months I was looking for a replacement. I went back and forth between the 2.3 and 3.1 (the 4.5 was no longer in my price range) and decided on the 2.3 after I hung the 2.3 and 3.1 on a scale at the bike shop. Both bikes were 56cm and weighed the same (19.3 lbs without pedals). With pedals and two water bottle cages, my 2.3 weighs approximately 20.3 lbs. I threw on some "free" Race X lite wheels and got it down to 19.3 lbs. I am impressed with the ride quality and have not noticed the difference between the carbon and aluminum frames, even when riding with the stock wheels. I do, however, notice improved braking performance and feel with the 2.3 (105 brakes) over the 3.1 and 4.5 brakes. If you are looking to save weight by going with a carbon frame, you'll probably have to start shopping in the Madone 5-series, which will include better components, before you see a noticeable difference. Although, it is going to come with a much higher price tag.

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Trek Madone 4.5 Gary Fisher HiFi Carbon (MTB) Giant AC Air Lite (MTB)

Light, strong, quick.

While the carbon fork and stays soften the ride, it's not as comfortable a ride as my old steel bike. However, it's much more maneuverable and, of course, lighter.

This was a gift from my brother-in-law, who upgraded to a carbon bike. This has been a great bike for me -- 6'2", 250 -- as I work on getting back in shape. It's quick, comfortable, and strong. Not built for the Tour de France, but a great training/recreational bike for the above-average cyclist.

Trek 800 MTB, Panasonic DX-3000

high quality frame, components.

compact gearing can spin out going downhill, standard seat, wheels and brakes not that great.

Trek 2.3, carbon stays, compact gearing, really has been a fantastic bike. Very stable, nice geometry, light and fast. Waited 2 yrs and 2K+ miles to review it. This is a great training bike. I have ridden a CAAD9 and this is similar, but w/a better ride.

Geometry balances comfort, stability, and handling well Pretty Reliable (I hope, anyway, because this bike will need to last several years!) Price-Past this price point, it's diminishing returns from any brand. For a noticeably better bike, you'd have to spend $700-1000 more, which in my household was better spent on a double Chariot trailer.

Look closely - seat & tires will need replacing. If you race at all, you might add wheels & brakes to the upgrade list. I know that's hypocritical after extolling the price, though. Bumpy roads=bumpy ride Not aero or ultralight or super flashy, so if you ride with dentists & trust fund babies, you'll need to swallow your pride.

With 1000 km on the bike, we're starting to get to know eachother. Nice light bike for rec riding at a good price. Stiff, solid comfortable ride feel. The lowish BB height, tall head tube & medium wheelbase make it easy to stay upright and moving forward, comfortable at any location on the handlebar, but you are aware of the bumps in the road. All components reliable so far, no loss in performance in the rain. Brakes could use centering adjustment screw but have decent power, seat brought back memories of the plastic bmx seat I had 25 years ago (not a good thing!), tires are low quality and 25mm, not 23mm, but work fine for now. I know the B-brand "race" wheels aren't the sexiest, but work well and I feel faster with bladed spokes. LOVING compact cranks, for all the quirks that go with them. Often requires simultaneous front and rear shifting to get into the right gear, but it's nice to have such a huge range w/o the trim issues of a triple. Impressed so far with 105 components.

The aluminum frame with the carbon fork and stays seems to absorb vibration. It rides solid. Shifting is very smooth. The 105 shifters work very well with the ultegra derailer. You can move through the gears quickly without missing a beat. I previously had a 105 derailer and it constantly needed adjusted and the chain would hop off a lot. Not this set up. Climbing is a breeze with the compact cassette. The gearing seems to go down lower than the triple I had previously. The crankset is very quiet. I love the bike.

Bontrager seat is not a soft ride. I will probably upgrade at some point. The white handlebar tape will have to go. I have only had the bike going on two months so I want to see how the Bontrager race lite tires do over time. Going down large hills, pedaling with the high gears does not keep up at high speeds like the triple did. The name Bontrager is seen on the bike a lot more than the Trek name.

I moved up from the Trek 1200, triple , to a 2008 Trek 2.3. I absolutely love it. I have a compact cassette and have left all other stock components on for now. The bike is very smooth on the road. Shifting with the 105 shifters and the Ultegra derailer are very clean. You do have to watch for the front wheel overlap on slow, sharp turns with clipless pedals. It handles steady going down hills. I have had it to about 33 mph and it has been solid. It has been a gem going up steep hills. It climbs very well. I have been riding for 20 years and this is probably your best bet before jumping into all carbon, racing bicycles.

Trek 1200, triple ring.

This is my first true road bike, so it's hard to compare this to another brand, but I can say that after a year I'm very happy with the bike. I originally wanted a cheaper bike (since this was just an excercise thing for me), but luckily I was talked into this one. I think this bike is the bare minimum in terms of road bikes that you won't quickly outgrow. If you go a level down you'll end up with thumb shifters and other lame components. If you go a level up, the bike and components just get lighter and stiffer, but no more functional. As far as the price goes, since I bought this I've seen other brands with similar components for a little less money (Giant, Novarro, etc..) but I still don't feel ripped off by any means. Supposedly the way Trek forms the frame tubes adds to the cost, and they do a lot of R&D on the frame angles and such, but it's hard for me to say whether that's worth the brand premium. I can say that my bike hardly ever needs a tuneup and feels as solid as the day I bought it.

I have the compact double so shifting is crisp and sure in the front. The bike seams very steady at high speeds and through corners. I've had the bike up to about 38 mph so far and it seems solid, steady, capable and wanting to go faster. The breaks provide good stoping ability. The 10 speed cassette allows for excellent close grear rations, but the compromise is that you need a lot of strength up big hills. The finish quality on the components is high.

Break pads that come on the bike are terrible. The color/paint on the vinyl seat is rubbing off. Mine is a 2007 model and I think the white/silver/red color scheme is boring. The white handle bar tape will look dirty in a short amount of time.

The bike rides like a dream. Fast on the flats and like a rocket down hills. Handling is great but watch out of for toe overlap on the front wheel. The wheels are an upgrade over the 2.1 and seem to be worth the extra money. Shifting is fast and accurate. The bike seems responsive to my pedal strokes, expecially when climbing. I've had no issues with the seat like many reviewers. The aluminum frame seems stiff and the carbon fork seems to dampen much of the road vibration. The Bongrager race tires provide what seems to be good traction. The the fit/finish and paint are excellent. The low count, bladed spoke wheels are light and durable.

Specialzed Rub Comp. Fuji road bike. Trek 2.1.

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Trek Domane 2.3 review

Aluminium road bike with IsoSpeed decoupler

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While the carbon fibre Trek Domane 4.3 got all the attention when the bike launched last spring, and made the Cycling Plus Bike of the Year top five, an aluminium frame incorporating the same IsoSpeed seat tube decoupler rolled out quietly.

• Highs: Uncannily smooth ride, good value and competitive weight
• Lows: Bar shape not to all tastes; a carbon version isn’t all that more expensive
• Buy if: You’re planning to do big miles at a high pace on cruddy roads

We’ve been very impressed by the IsoSpeed setup, and it works just as well here as on the more expensive models. In some ways it’s more impressive – we’re used to the idea of stiff yet forgiving carbon frames, but IsoSpeed blows the popular perception of ‘harsh’ aluminium frames completely out of the water.

By allowing the seat tube to deflect within the frame, the Domane offers a spectacularly smooth ride, letting you stay in the saddle for longer on broken tarmac or cobbles. In this incarnation there are also 25mm tyres to take out even more vibration.

Visually, the 2.3’s frame isn’t as sleek as that of its carbon siblings. A rectangular top tube and healthily sized down tube deliver confident tracking, though the head tube takes a conventional untapered fork.

While the IsoSpeed fork, with its tapered blades and reverse-offset dropouts, takes out enough road vibration to give a good balance with the back end, a tapered steerer unit would add that extra dash of precision. But given that the Domane’s handling is intentionally on the relaxed side, ultimate steering stiffness isn’t perhaps a prime consideration.

The IsoSpeed decoupler lets the seat tube deflect, for a comfortable ride

The angles are still racy, but laidback racy, ideal for big miles on unpredictable road surfaces – on rough roads a bike that’ll find its own way a little is a boon.

The frame and fork have some neat convenience features hidden away. The fork has a SpeedTrap pocket on the inside of the fork leg, for a wireless computer sensor, while the fork and frame both feature concealed mudguard mounts – easy to ignore if you don’t want them, but there if you do.

Apart from the Shimano 105 transmission and brakes, most of the parts are from Trek’s Bontrager stable. The bar is a slightly unusual shape, with more forward extension from the stem than the usual compact drops and a somewhat tighter curve.

A shorter stem means the reach to the hoods isn’t anything out of the ordinary, but we’re not big fans of the bar shape.

This article was originally published in Cycling Plus magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio .

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Madones have changed lots over the years and there are loads of different variants in the current line up. This is the first model year that Trek have offered the Madone with an aluminium frame; it has been wall-to-wall carbon fibre up until now (they've introduced aluminium Domanes for the first time too). The 2 Series models are made from Trek's 200 Series Alpha Aluminium, and some of the top-end features have had to be sacrificed.

Frame: Carbon Madone's kissing cousin from Bauxite County

For example, Trek make a big noise about their KVF tube shaping, KVF standing for Kammtail Virtual Foil. Essentially, they've designed a deep, aerodynamically efficient tube profile and chopped off the trailing edge to reduce weight and improve handling while retaining the aero performance.

Trek make extensive use of KVF tubing on the 6 Series Madone that we reviewed a few months back , whereas the KVF on the 2 Series is limited to the down tube and the fork legs.

That isn't really surprising given that the bike is five grand cheaper and the frame is made of aluminium. The point is, though, that Trek use the Madone name to cover a range of bikes that are significantly different from one another. They're all sporty to some degree or another and they share some design cues, but they're sometimes distant cousins rather than siblings.

That's not to say that the 2.1 is deficient when it comes to high-quality features. The head tube, for instance, is tapered with a standard 1 1/8in bearing at the top and a 1 1/2in bearing at the bottom, that extra material in the frame and fork helping to provide a good level of front-end stiffness.

The bottom bracket is a BB86.5 design with the bearings pressed into the shell, removing the need for cups and threads and reducing weight, and also allowing the down tube to be made wider for increased stiffness, while the gear cables run internally. Well, mostly. The rear mech cable exits the frame underneath the bottom bracket and does the last leg out in the open.

Both the frame and carbon-legged fork feature mudguard mounts. They're going to be very useful for UK conditions and we can imagine lots of people using the 2.1 for commuting, among other things. The mounts sit just behind the dropouts and run forwards rather than sideways, so they're hardly noticeable when not in use. In fact, after several weeks of riding this bike, I had to head back to the garage to double check they were even there. They were, and there's another mudguard-fixing hole on the back of the seat tube.

The carbon legged fork has that KVF shaping that I mentioned above and it's SpeedTrap compatible. That means you can fit a Trek computer sensor into a pocket in one of the legs. Okay, a lot of people use GPS systems these days, but it's a neat option if you don't want to rely on those pesky satellites.

In terms of geometry, the 2 Series Madones are built to Trek's H2 fit. What does that mean? Funny you should ask. It means that the head tube is slightly extended over Trek's low and aero H1 fit. It's still a sporty road bike arrangement, but not quite as aggressive.

So, our 58cm review bike has a 19cm head tube and an effective top tube of 57.4cm. For comparison, the 6 Series Madone that we reviewed a few months ago came in an H1 fit (it's available in H2 as well). That had a 16cm head tube and a 57.9cm effective top tube. The 2.1 has a 59.8cm stack and a 39.1cm reach, while the 6 Series has a 56.9cm stack and a 40.5cm reach.

If you don't want to decode those figures for yourself, the top and bottom of it is that you can get a ride position on the 2.1 that's a little more relaxed without the need to add a bunch of headset spacers. Go for a short head tube with a load of spacers and you'll compromise front-end stiffness. If you want a higher front end, you're better off having the height supplied by the head tube.

Some flexible folk might prefer a lower front end, especially for racing or just for riding as fast, while others are going to be happy with a higher front end for more comfort. It's up to you; Trek offer a whole load of bikes in each fit. And bear in mind that although the H2 is relaxed, it's not that  relaxed. A 58cm Specialized Roubaix, for example, has a 22.5cm head tube.

Components: Dependable Shimano 105

Moving on to the build, the shifters and mechs are from Shimano's mid-level 105 groupset, which is the most common group that you'll find on £1,000 bikes. It's solid, reliable kit – durable and functional.

You can adjust the reach to the levers by adding shims, the hoods are very comfortable to rest your hands on, and the mechs will probably carry on working for ages with relatively little maintenance.

The chainset isn't 105, though, it's a Shimano R565 compact option, so you get 50-tooth and 34-tooth chainrings rather than a standard 53/39T or 52/39T. That means you get a lower set of ratios to get you up the hills at the expense of big gears for pinning it down the other side.

It makes a lot of sense for most people who will gladly take the rest if they run out of big gears and enjoy the view instead. The Shimano Tiagra cassette it's matched up to runs sprockets from 12-tooth right up to 30-tooth.

The ride: No alarms and no surprises

I'd love to tell you that the Madone behaved really unexpectedly out on the road. It makes for a better story if a bike does something you don't anticipate, either good or bad. But the truth is that this bike behaves exactly as it should without any real surprises.

At 9.1kg (20.06lb), the 2.1 is never going to be the fastest bike out of the blocks, and acceleration is probably its weakest feature. The wheels from in-house brand Bontrager are solid enough but they're not especially keen to start zipping along – you don't get that exciting feeling of super-fast acceleration – but that's all forgotten once you get up to speed.

In terms of comfort, that ride position I mentioned is all-important. I'm used to quite a sporty setup and I didn't feel this was a vast distance away from that. You don't sit so upright that you feel as if the wind is blowing you backwards – it's a long way off that. Put it this way: if a full-on race set up is described as aggressive, maybe this is a passive aggressive ride position. Just putting it out there.

I can't say that I'm not a big fan of Bontrager's Affinity 1 saddle. It's a bit too spongy and mushy for my taste. Brands often do this with bikes up to about this price, probably on the basis that people walking into bike shops often equate soft with comfortable. They're wrong. It's not a disaster but I'd be ditching it early on if I bought this bike.

The gel bar tape softens the alloy front end so your hands and wrists feel fine throughout long rides and, as I said earlier, the hoods on the 105 levers provide another comfy hold. If you're like most people, you'll spend most of your time with your hands up here and when you do want to move to the drops, it's a comparatively short distance down there – just 125mm – which makes things easier on your back and neck. Passive aggressive, as I said before.

Whack the chain into the small chainring and the biggest sprocket and you have a really low gear (29.8in, if you're interested in such things) that'll get you up pretty much anything that doesn't need rope ladders and overhanging rocks. You won't get up the hills especially fast in a gear this small, but you'll be able to keep chugging along even when you have a day's riding behind you and your muscles have waved a little white flag.

Coming down the hills, the 2.1 feels planted rather than skittish, even over dodgy surfaces, and the front end doesn't waver when you chuck it hard into a bend. The no-name dual-pivot brakes might not have the cred of branded up options but in practice, they perform well enough and will do even better if you upgrade the pads when the first set wear out.

Conclusion: Gets the job done

Overall, the 2.1 is a well-designed, well-executed bike that gets on with the job with very little fuss. It's not carbon, it's not mega-light, and if you were being harsh you might say that it's not the most exciting choice out there at this price, but it is solid, reliable and dependable and good value for money – and there's a lot to be said for that.

Solid, good value road bike that'll see you right for everything from commuting to all-day sportives.

road.cc test report

Make and model: Trek Madone 2.1

Size tested: 58cm

About the bike

State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.

Frame 200 Series Alpha Aluminium, E2, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, press-fit BB

Fork Madone KVF carbon, E2, SpeedTrap compatible

Wheels Aluminium hubs w/Bontrager Approved aluminium rims

Tyres Bontrager R1, 700x23c

Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed

Front derailleur Shimano 105, 34.9mm clamp

Rear derailleur Shimano 105

Crank Shimano R565, 50/34 (compact)

Cassette Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speed

Saddle Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails

Seatpost Bontrager Race, infinite tilt adjustment, 20mm offset

Handlebar Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Headset Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, aluminium, 1-1/8in top, 1.5in bottom

Brakeset Aluminium dual-pivot brakes w/Shimano 105 STI levers

Tape Bontrager Gel Cork

Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

Trek say, "Finally, an aluminium road bike worthy of the Madone name, with a super-aero shape and next-level race technology. Incredible ride, incredible value."

The Madone 2.1 doesn't have much in common with the top-end Madones – so little that you can't really see that having the name cover them all is much more than a marketing exercise to extend some of that top-end cred. Whatever they call it, this is a very good do-it-all road bike for the money.

Frame and fork

Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?

The frame is 200 Series Alpha Aluminium. The fork is carbon legs/alloy steerer.

Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?

It's built to Trek's H2 fit. See the main text for all the details.

Riding the bike

Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?

A tiny amount on the 58cm frame. Not a worry.

The drivetrain

Wheels and tyres, your summary.

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes.

Would you consider buying the bike? Perhaps bit of a 'safe' choice, but solid reliability has a lot going for it.

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes.

Overall rating: 8 /10

About the tester

Age: 41   Height: 190cm   Weight: 75kg

I usually ride:    My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: Most days   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding,

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Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now over 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.

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Are you kidding. BB30 is the worst possible standard in Bottom Brackets.

Shimano's standard still seems to be the best, very much so.

It's a shame that your twitting @ sign thing looks like it says "Trek bikes suk" at first glance.

I wish Trek would adopt a BB30 so Shimano would start making BB30 cranksets

Been in a muddle about a cycle scheme bike recently. Looked at this, the same(near) priced, giant, scott & specialized. The scott s20 had full 105, the rest was a tiagra/tekro(?) or summat mishmash.

-planet x and ribble offered best value for money - mainly carbon with a full groupset.

It depends what you want.

Don't understand why this gets 4 stars, when last year's Bike of the Year only got 4.5? Are you saying this is nearly Bike of the Year material? Really?

Rough welding round the bottom bracket too.

Floor Filler.

Just for clarification, the Domane is a high-performance bike, as well as the Madone. Yes, the emphasis of the Domane is that of comfort over a longer distance, but it's just as much a bike for people who want to go fast.

The difference between the two will ultimately come down to what type of ride someone wants to experience. If you want to feel that you are well-connected to the road, then you want a Madone. If you want to reduce the 'white noise' that comes with riding a typical UK road surface, then opt for a Domane.

Both performance bikes. Both with oodles of technology. Both with unique ride qualities.

A comfort bike should have at least 25c tires. I hate it when companies cheap out on things like cassettes by down speccing them hoping buyers won't notice.

Is it the 2.1 or the 2.3? Just curious.

Can't help but think that for a 'comfort road' bike you might as well buy the Domane though.

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Trek Madone 2013: Stiffer, Lighter, More Aero

Trek Madone 2013 series are coming with improvements to aerodynamics, weight, and stiffness. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-series are OCLV carbon, while 2 series are alloy. The top of the line model, Trek Madone 7.9, at 40 kph in a 10° crosswind, and the producer claims to save 25 watts over the prior model (distance not specified). In addition to the aerodynamic improvements, frame weight has dropped down to 750 grams (7-series) (from 915g to 750g, a 165g savings). Compared to the previous 7 series of Trek Madone, it cuts almost 200 grams from the frame and fork without diminishing ride quality or stiffness.

Trek Madone 6 and 7 series continue to be “Made in the United States”.

Madone series have completely redesigned to incorporate aerodynamic tube profiles borrowed from Trek’s Speed Concept time trial bikes.

The positioning of the rear brake is one of the key frame features that is included in the 5, 6, and 7 Series of Madone. Trek has moved it down to sit behind and below the bottom bracket, rather than attaching to a bridge between the seatstays.

With that re-positioning, they reduced the aerodynamic drag. The new position of the rear brake also removes the braking forces from the seatstays, allowing Trek to use less material at the seatstays. This means a lighter frame. 6-Series frame, with a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset and Bontrager’s Aeolus 3 wheels in a 58cm model weighs 6.8kg (14.96lb) without pedals.

The Madone frames are now available in two fits: their performance-oriented H2 and a new super-pro H1. To get the rider in a fast but comfortable position, H2 uses a slightly taller headtube. But it is still allowing that “pro” look of a flat stem with minimal spacers. H2 will suit most riders. The new H1 fit has a slightly lower headtube and allows a bit more aerodynamic riding position.

To keep the frame a dropped chain, Madone comes up with Trek’s 3S integrated chain keeper which mounts directly to its frame via a threaded hole just north of the bottom bracket.

Trek Madone 2013 Series Comparison Table

Model | Drivetrain | Description | Price (approx.)

• 7.9 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | – | $11,549.99
• 7.9 WSD |Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Lady version | $11,549.99
• 7.7 | Shimano Dura-Ace | – | $7,979.99
• 6.5 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | – | $6,619.99
• 6.2 WSD | Shimano Ultegra | Lady version | $4,619.99
• 6.2 | Shimano Ultegra | – | $4,619.99
• 5.9 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | – | $5,039.99
• 5.2 WSD | Shimano Ultegra | Lady version | $3,569.99
• 5.2 | Shimano Ultegra | – | $3,569.99
• 4.7 | Shimano Ultegra Mix* | – | $3,149.99
• 4.5 WSD | Shimano Ultegra Mix* | Lady version
• 4.5 | Shimano Ultegra Mix*
• 3.1 WSD | Shimano 105 | Lady version
• 3.1 | Shimano 105 | $2,039.99
• 2.3 | Shimano 105 Mix*
• 2.1 |Shimano 105 Mix*

*Mix means some parts are the highest level of the mentioned Shimano series, some parts are below.

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• Trek Madone 2.3 H2 Compact 2014

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Bike summary

Bike components.

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

Suspension Fork

Madone KVF carbon, E2, SpeedTrap compatible

Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shift levers.

Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed

Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speed

Shimano R565, 50/34 (compact)

Bontrager Race Tubeless Ready

Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c

Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

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

Bontrager Affinity 1

Bontrager Approved, carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

Bike geometry

About this model.

Madone 2.3 H2 Compact is part of the Trek Madone model. 360 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Madone bikes models from 2014 , here .

Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.

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According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Aero bike is 4211 $ . However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Aero bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.

Overview of components

Fork material.

When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.

When leaving the production line, the Madone 2.3 H2 Compact model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Madone 2.3 H2 Compact is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.

There are 7 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 157 cm – 195 cm (5.15 ft – 6.4 ft) . In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.

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2013 Trek Madone 2.3 H2 (Compact)

An aluminum frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.

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I had the opportunity to attend the Trek Madone 7-series launch back in 2012, and now with new updates to the frame, Trek claims that the new Madone is more aero, more comfortable, offers better rear brake performance, and is lighter than ever before. In this review, we take a look at the updates, the ride quality,

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With the veteran German coming back for one year with Trek, the Wisconsin company built him a frame built almost entirely of memories from his career

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Lightweight, very fast and comfortable - a super-high performance bike that won't disappoint, if you have the cash

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After IS claimed responsibility for shooting in Moscow’s Crocus city hall, questions remain about how Russia will respond

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The attack on Moscow’s Crocus City concert hall is the deadliest attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) on European soil, with 137 people confirmed to have been killed .

On Friday evening, attackers carrying assault rifles entered the concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, shooting for nearly an hour as panicked concertgoers scrambled to escape. Then the attackers set the venue on fire.

The death toll is slightly higher than the devastating Paris attacks of 2015 , which came at the height of the IS’s power.

Since Friday, events have moved quickly, with four suspects – identified as citizens of Tajikistan by a Russian news agency – appearing in court on Sunday, pleading guilty to being involved.

Questions remain, however: the shape that President Vladimir Putin’s response will take is unclear, while experts are seeking to explain the precise motive for the attack.

Why would IS attack Russia?

There are practical, historical and ideological reasons why IS would attack Russia.

IS leaders have long seen attacks against distant targets as an integral part of their extremist project. Such operations – when successful – terrorise their enemies but also mobilise existing supporters and attract new ones.

Often, targets are determined by what resources are available. Nine years ago, a cohort of French and Belgian recruits in Syria led to a wave of attacks in both countries. In the past 18 months, IS has made a concerted effort to recruit central Asian militants through its Afghan branch, known as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Being Russian speaking, or even Russian nationals, these recruits can easily reach a target in Moscow, offering multiple new opportunities for attacks.

Russia has been in the cross-hairs of IS for many years. IS leaders, like many Islamic militants, are mindful of Russian support for the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. A key point made by IS propaganda from Pakistan to Nigeria is that Moscow is part of the broader coalition of Christian or western forces engaged in an existential, 1,400-year-old battle against Islam.

IS statements claiming responsibility for the attack boasted of “killing Christians”.

Leaders of ISKP may also see Russia as supportive of the continued rule of the Taliban, which has repressed them. They will also remember brutal Soviet military operations in Afghanistan in the 1980s and “the Jihad” waged by their fathers or grandfathers against Moscow’s forces. Russia’s bloody war in Chechnya in 1999 may be a factor too.

What will Russia’s response be?

Many terrorist attacks seek to provoke a powerful repressive response from authorities, with the aim of further escalating violence. If this was part of the IS plan for Moscow, they are unlikely to be disappointed.

Russian authorities’ interrogation of the suspects appears to have been particularly brutal.

Videos circulating of their interrogations suggest that the men were tortured; one of the videos appears to show members of the security forces cutting off the ear of a suspect and then stuffing it into his mouth.

In court, all of the suspects appeared heavily bruised with swollen faces. One of them was brought to court directly from hospital in a wheelchair. He was attended by medics and was seen with multiple cuts.

Putin has vowed to punish those behind the “barbaric terrorist attack” – and Muslim minorities in Russia are likely to face a wave of repression.

In the Russian ruler’s only public remarks on the massacre he made no reference to IS’s claims of responsibility.

Instead, despite IS claiming the attack and releasing footage to corroborate those claims, Russia has still sought to place some blame on Ukraine.

On Saturday, Putin claimed without evidence that the four arrested gunmen planned to flee to Ukraine. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said Putin and others close to him are seeking to divert the blame from Russian intelligence failings.

The US has said it received intelligence that ISKP acted alone.

Will the death toll rise?

As of the Monday after the attack, emergency workers said they were continuing to search for anyone who may be left wounded or dead inside the severely damaged concert hall. The death toll rose multiple times over the weekend as more bodies were found.

Many families were left not knowing if relatives present at the concert hall on Friday night were alive. Igor Pogadaev told the AP news agency that he was desperately seeking any details of his wife’s whereabouts after she went to the concert and stopped responding to his messages. Pogodaev said he scoured hospitals in the Russian capital and the broader Moscow region, looking for information on newly admitted patients. But his wife was not among those reported injured or on the list of victims identified so far, he said. Moscow’s health department said on Sunday it had begun using DNA testing to identify the bodies of those killed, a process that would take at least two weeks.

Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report

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