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David BDate Reviewed: July 13, 2012
Strengths: Lightweight - this bike wants to go! Shifting is smooth and accurate.Weaknesses: Saddle - even after 100 miles of riding, the saddle was still uncomfortable, I had to replace it.
Handlebars - I miss the flat spot on the drops, and they seem to end a half-inch too soon.Bottom Line: This summer I upgraded from a 2006 Trek 1200 SL Aluminum to a 2010 Madone 4.7, and I'm loving this bike. That said, I just couldn't get use to the saddle and had to replace it. Also, the handlebars on my 1200 were better than the ones on the Madone - they had an anatomical flat spot on the drops that was great for gripping. The Madone drops seem to quit too soon, I'd have liked another half-inch or so, I just feel it's too short. The duotrap compatibility is great. Overall, high marks for this bike.
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Joe JoyceDate Reviewed: July 3, 2012
Strengths: Nimble and responsive.Weaknesses: Seat and tires.Bottom Line: The seat is not the most comfortable. Amazingly, I have had about 5 flats in the last 2 months of riding. Today (7/3/12) I got a flat on my front tire and there were 2 punctures in the tire. Don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but it seems weird. My other bike (old Schwinn with Contential tires) NEVER got a flat. I will swap out the Bontrager tires for something better.
Has anyone had this problems?
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jmt8345
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: April 13, 2012
Strengths: Great do it all bike. Stiff, light, comfortable. Rival is outstanding.Weaknesses: Stock saddle is not so hot.Bottom Line: Revew is for 2012 4.6 which is a Madone with Rival. What an excellently balanced, all around bike. The stock wheels are just OK, I swaped them out for Zipp 101s. Best road bike I believe I have ever owned. You want smooth, it is smooth, you want to climb, all of the sudden it just goes, you want to sprint, it just does it. Corners like it is on rails. At first blush, I was not keen on the color scheme because it looked like a skunk to me, but with some gloss black specialized rib cages and a white Arione, it looks awesome.
Favorite Ride: Horribly Hilly Hundreds
Price Paid:
$2700.00
Purchased At: Trek Shererville IN
Similar Products Used: Orca with Ksyriums.
Bike Setup: 2012 Madone 4.6 with Fizik Arione and Zipp 101s
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philipaparker
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: February 13, 2011
Strengths: Handling, looks and comfort.Weaknesses: SeatBottom Line: I have a 2010 Trek Madone with Sram Rival. I have been using Shimano and the Sram was really easy to get used to. Shifts as well as the Shimano. Overall the bike is really fun to ride and go fast on. At first I thought it was a little too responsive but now I have gained confidence handling it and have hit 40 mph on desents. Easy to cruise at race speed 20 mph. Climbs very well, good power tranfer. My bike is blue and white with Sram Rival compact components. As I said didnt take much getting use to and shifts well. Replaced the tires (too many flats) and seat (personal preferance).
Favorite Ride: Golden Gate to Nacasio
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At: Lombardi Sports
Similar Products Used: Bianchi C2C,
Bike Setup: Trek 4.7 frame, Bontrager Race Lite wheels, Vredestein Fortezza SE Road Tire, Fizik Aliante saddle, Ultegra Pedals.
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Chryseida
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 26, 2011
Strengths: Totally superb ride.Weaknesses: Very poor attitude from Trek following a low mileage fault.Bottom Line: 2011 bike, initially very very pleased with bike, geometry is spot on where after 40 or so miles on my old Dawes back ache started, no problem with this bike. Gearing perfect (mine is a triple_). Only problem is after just short of 3 months and 375 miles one of the links on the chain splayed apart and jammed the rear mech. This caused the mech to break off and buckle the wheel as well as chip the finish off the rear fork. No problem I thought as the bike is new and still under warranty. However unbelievably Trek just do not want to know, nor do Shimano who's chain failed! luckily for me the selling dealer All Terrain Bikes in Salts Mill who supplied the bike said they would take the cost of repairs on the chin (but try to claim from Shimano). However I don't feel this is fair on them, I am sure Trek have made far more out of the sale than they did! So zero marks to Trek on this issue and Full marks to All Terrain. I will certainly purchase my replacement 2nd bike from All Terrain, but it certainly won't be a Trek!!!!
Favorite Ride: snake pass
Price Paid:
$2350.00
Purchased At: All Terrain Bikes
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