As we hoped, the full video of the Madone introduction at the Milwaukee Art Museum is now online.
Posted by Scott Daubert on Jun 8, 2007 4:30:51 PM
Comments
Jason
Loved the commentary but I'm still wondering what the average weight reduction is going to be?
What's the weight of a medium sized frame? What's the weight of a complete build?
These are important facts that simply weren't mentioned.
Jason - Our 56cm Red fuselage weighs 1428g (fuselage = frame, fork, seat cap and bb and headset inserts). This is 210g lighter than the '07 56cm Madone SSL package (frame, fork, seatpost, bb and headset). Therefore, a complete bike would be 210g lighter in 2008 than in 2007 if they were both built with the same components. -Scott Daubert
Am I reading this correctly...?
You are making just the pro-fit framesets available for only the 5.2 (black/blue) and 6.9 (black/organe)? I can't order the 6.5 (black/red) as just a frameset?
At this time, you are correct. But, on January 1st out Project One site will go live and you can pick whatever colors you want. -Scott Daubert, Trek Road Bike Brand Manager
You have a market winner with the Madone 5.2 - a compact frame with Ultegra SL compact chainset at what I presume to be a competitive price. Shame about the wheelset, just need to upgrade I guess.
Will the costs of the new Madones reflect that of 2006 models or will we see an increase in price?
On average the prices will be less than 10% more but look at how much more bike you get for your money: new fork technology, net molded sockets in the bb and headset, stiffer bb and lighter, user-friendly seat mast. -Scott Daubert
I do not like integrated seatposts, limited adjustment, OEM only replacment and not much performace advantage. I do not like compact geometry but I have not ridden these particular bikes so I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now...
BTW- Treks now look like every other bike, Orbea Specialized ect.
Oversized Headset and BB NICE! Of course, Gary Klien was doing that 15 years ago.
I own a 2007 Madone 5.9SL and love it. I am intrigued by the weight but will reserve judgement for after my test ride.
Great bike, difficult to top this one. Hope the Disco boys will be kicking competition even more so. Can't wait to get my hands on one (here in EU). What's the story behind the (still not) replaceable dropouts?
Yes looks great, the bottom bracket I guess is a natural evolution as weve been upsizing since the square spindle went out of fashion. Integrated seatposts I think are "fashion" and well eventually go back to normal seatposts. As for headsets I have a Kuota with a similiar design and I believe Principia were the first. I still am amazed that hub widths stay constant, Why dont they make these narrower? Also why dont we just make steering using a leaf type spring and do away with the headset. You could then narrow the front end down and cut drag?
Jason
Loved the commentary but I'm still wondering what the average weight reduction is going to be?
What's the weight of a medium sized frame? What's the weight of a complete build?
These are important facts that simply weren't mentioned.
Jason - Our 56cm Red fuselage weighs 1428g (fuselage = frame, fork, seat cap and bb and headset inserts). This is 210g lighter than the '07 56cm Madone SSL package (frame, fork, seatpost, bb and headset). Therefore, a complete bike would be 210g lighter in 2008 than in 2007 if they were both built with the same components. -Scott Daubert
June 09, 2007 at 01:31 AM
Kelly Evans
Top shelf, you've done it again. Just when you think it's great then you top it...way to go. I look forward to the day I can get me one!!
June 11, 2007 at 08:41 PM
art
nice. very nice. will any of these new technologies (techniques) be applied to the tri-bikes?
Highly likely but I can't say when to expect it just yet. -Scott Daubert
June 11, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Casey Derck
I want one! PLZ:)
June 12, 2007 at 07:03 AM
Mark
Am I reading this correctly...?
You are making just the pro-fit framesets available for only the 5.2 (black/blue) and 6.9 (black/organe)? I can't order the 6.5 (black/red) as just a frameset?
At this time, you are correct. But, on January 1st out Project One site will go live and you can pick whatever colors you want. -Scott Daubert, Trek Road Bike Brand Manager
June 12, 2007 at 10:03 AM
mauricio hanono
HI
IT LOOKS FANTASTIC.
I JUST CAN'T WAIT.
WHEN WILL THEY BE AVAILABLE IN STORES?\
We started shipping to dealers last week. Check with your local Trek retailer. - Scott Daubert
June 12, 2007 at 09:47 PM
David Johnson
I cannot believe you have gone with an integrated headset, what a huge step backwards.
Why? -Scott Daubert, Trek Road Bike Brand Manager
June 12, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Hugh Mungous
Scott,
The Project 1 site goes live on January 1st. Did you mean July? That is a long time to wait.
January 1, 2008. It will be worth the wait. -Scott Daubert
June 13, 2007 at 12:15 PM
John Moschetto
Will the Discovery Channel Team be riding these bikes in the 2007 tour?
How soon will Trek Travel have them?
June 13, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Dave Grant
You have a market winner with the Madone 5.2 - a compact frame with Ultegra SL compact chainset at what I presume to be a competitive price. Shame about the wheelset, just need to upgrade I guess.
June 14, 2007 at 06:01 AM
James McCann
When is this bike going to be available for purchase? Price?
Already is. -Scott Daubert
June 14, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Shawn T.
Looks & Sounds Sweet! Demo ride?!
Demo info is here: http://www.ridethebesttour.com/
- Scott Daubert
June 14, 2007 at 10:54 AM
MYKE R
you trex guys rock! lovin that madone man!
June 14, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Daniel
So with the "performance fit" Madones now in the line up, does this mean that the Pilot models will be discontinued?
June 16, 2007 at 09:07 AM
Joe Kelliher
What is the rationale for the sloping cross bar as opposed to the former horizontal design? What are the advantages?
June 16, 2007 at 12:59 PM
ron c
are the framesets available at this time also?
June 17, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Graham Hyland
Will it make me go faster? I have an 84' Cinelli SLX.
June 17, 2007 at 03:06 PM
cb
i have the 07 madone 5.2 sl.
will this bike be any faster?
how much lighter will it be?
June 18, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Michael Davis
Will the costs of the new Madones reflect that of 2006 models or will we see an increase in price?
On average the prices will be less than 10% more but look at how much more bike you get for your money: new fork technology, net molded sockets in the bb and headset, stiffer bb and lighter, user-friendly seat mast. -Scott Daubert
June 18, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Bryin Sills
I do not like integrated seatposts, limited adjustment, OEM only replacment and not much performace advantage. I do not like compact geometry but I have not ridden these particular bikes so I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now...
BTW- Treks now look like every other bike, Orbea Specialized ect.
Oversized Headset and BB NICE! Of course, Gary Klien was doing that 15 years ago.
I own a 2007 Madone 5.9SL and love it. I am intrigued by the weight but will reserve judgement for after my test ride.
June 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM
mike scammon
Nice looking frame and a great way to market it. Lance should have thought a little longer about the ride charactoristics though.
June 19, 2007 at 07:52 PM
Guus van Domburg
Great bike, difficult to top this one. Hope the Disco boys will be kicking competition even more so. Can't wait to get my hands on one (here in EU). What's the story behind the (still not) replaceable dropouts?
June 20, 2007 at 08:53 AM
jason painton
6.9 pro looks the nuts ,when is this bad boy avaiable??
Jason - August is our plan. -Scott Daubert
June 20, 2007 at 01:52 PM
Neil
Yes looks great, the bottom bracket I guess is a natural evolution as weve been upsizing since the square spindle went out of fashion. Integrated seatposts I think are "fashion" and well eventually go back to normal seatposts. As for headsets I have a Kuota with a similiar design and I believe Principia were the first. I still am amazed that hub widths stay constant, Why dont they make these narrower? Also why dont we just make steering using a leaf type spring and do away with the headset. You could then narrow the front end down and cut drag?
June 21, 2007 at 12:03 AM
james
Im with Lance, a fresh name for a fresh bike. you could have had a contest for a name for a new line of road bikes. American Bike American Climbs!
June 21, 2007 at 12:16 AM