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ziconater
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 20, 2013
Strengths: Great climber, stiff bottom bracket, very comfortable ride. Did I mention it's a great climber? WowWeaknesses: None so farBottom Line: This is for the 2013 model. My last bike was Cannnondale CAAD10, which was amazing ride as well, but unfortunately ended up being too stiff for anything past 40-50 miles. So in comes the Madone, and I am very, very happy with the decision. The geometry places me in a more upright position, but still allows me to be aero on the drops. The three places it excels at are on hilly descents, climbs and long rides. I was really impressed with the power transfer when going up several steep hills around here, and equally impressed on the way down. The ride is very composed, if the makes any sense, and allows you to just relax and ride.
Just fy--- I got rid of the stock seatpost and handlebars, and also switched out the Bontrager wheels to my existing Shimano RS80 wheelset. That made a huge difference, and the bike potential really came out.
Favorite Ride: all of them
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At: Summit Bikes
Similar Products Used: Bikes I've owned--- Giant TCR Composite, Cannondale Carbon Synapse, Cannondale CAAD10
Bike Setup: Shimano RS80 Wheels, Deda seat post and stem, and FSA compact handlebars.
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Antonio Guidi
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 13, 2013
Strengths: The quality and the comfort of frame is very good
The price is affordable
Weaknesses: the front derailleur is Tiagra istead of 105
Bottom Line: I wanted a bike that can be ridden year round over many kilometers and I now Got it!
Favorite Ride: Italian Alps
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$2000.00
Purchased At: Pavia (Italiy)
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Steve G Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: February 27, 2013
Strengths: For an entry level Carbon Road Bike the 3.1 is great value for money
It's light and feels realy strong with a very smooth ride the 2012 model
looks fantastic
Weaknesses: None realy i'd recomend this bike to any one starting out road riding
The same components for the handlebars to rear wheels would be good
but they must mix and match to keep the price downBottom Line: This bike is a pleasure to ride overall i could'nt be happier it seams perfect
for the distance i cover 50 to 100 ks rides
( by the way i cant find a problem with the saddle it works well in my part of the world )
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AlanL
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: February 6, 2013
Strengths: Light and tossable, handles bumpy roads much better than a metal frameWeaknesses: Saddle is hard and Wheels seem heavy when climbingBottom Line: I got back into riding after about 11 years. While my 2000 model year Trek 2000 was a nice bike, I always felt it was too big for me (58cm frame) so when I found a new 2010 Madone 3.1 (56cm frame) on sale for under $1500 at my LBS in Oct 2012, I jumped on it. I could immediately feel the difference with how well the Madone cushions the bumps. and how much lighter it felt than the 2000 (even though the weight difference probably isn't very much). I'm finding the Madone to be great for the New Hampshire hills. I only got in about 250 road miles on it before the cold and snow came, but I'm very happy with the bike in general. so far.
I upgraded the saddle to a Fi'zi:k Aliante after the first 100 miles or so because the stock saddle was a brick. The wheels are cheap and heavy and those are the only other planned upgrades.
I would buy this bike again.
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John DysonDate Reviewed: February 2, 2013
Strengths: Very comfortable ride, I did a lot of research before purchasing my new bike and the 3.1 ticked all the boxes, the write up suggested a bike that could be ridden all day long and after my first journey out of 50 miles it didn't dissapoint.
Very smooth stable and comfortable. The seat is hard but must suit my bum as I had no problems with itWeaknesses: Non so farBottom Line: Great bike buy one
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