Trek Madone 5.1

Price Paid:  $3800.00 at sydney

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Trek 5.1

Bike Setup:
Ultegra sl ,Dura-ace crank.Aeolus 5.0 carbon wheels,Conti-season 4 vecta tyres.Selle italia flite gel seat

Summary:
Purchased the Trek Madone 5.1 ,as it was time to upgrade my aluminumm trek 2300.Is fitted with ultegra sl components,Selle italia gel seat ,after a month changed the wheels to Aeolus 5.0 carbon wheels.After fitting the new wheels it made such a large difference up hills and from standing starts, bike speed would be up at least 15-20%.Nice stiff frame,handles well on rough road and suits a large man like me 6'3 105kg.

Strengths:
Responsive,fast & handle well,trek back up service is great.

Weaknesses:
none so far

Similar Products Used:
trek 2300

Price Paid:  $2700.00 at Bike Zone - Covingto

Favorite Ride:
anywhere the road takes me

Bike Setup:
I put Shimano MTB clip-less pedals as I aleady had the shoes from SIDI. Bontrager race lite carbon bottle holders, Trek under saddle bag for long trips. And a Cat-Eye Strada comp. May get Garmin 705 series comp...

Summary:
I bought this bike (2008 Madone 5.1) as my first foray into the road biking world (I'm a MTB'er). I love this bike. It is not an entry level but has suited me well. I've put over 300 miles on it in less than a month and I'm hooked. It rides fast and smooth, reliable, and efficeint. A very impressive machine........

Strengths:
Light weight, excellent componet group, comfortable geometry

Weaknesses:
None found but I already feel the desire for the top of the line, racing Madone 6.9!!!!!

Similar Products Used:
Giant OCR 2, Trek 1000, Lemond Buenos Aires

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