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AJ
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 10, 2011
Strengths: Fast, great control, lightWeaknesses: SeatBottom Line: I must say that trek madone 4.5 is totally awesome. I started biking 1.5 years back with trek 7.1fx and wanted more speed. I ride it on the road for commute as well as trails and hilly roads. I enjoy the speed as well as control it gives me. I am amazed to see how far the bike goes without peddling. I replaced the seat with a cushion seat from bontranger, and that's it. It is a superlight and a fast bike, definitely great for a newbie. I can't wait to ride it every weekend.
Similar Products Used: trek 7.1fx, department bikes
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vfrrider17
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 6, 2010
Strengths: Great frame OCLV (Built in WI!!!!), Ultegra group, Good price, Light weight compared to its competitors, super smooth rideWeaknesses: Every part that says "Bontrager" on it.Bottom Line: After a a few years of mt. biking I felt I needed a road bike to train on. The 08 Madone 5.1 was the ticket. Very smooth ride, great groupo, and just looks fast! As stated, its not a full blown race machine, but if one adjusts the ergonomics, it can be greatly changed. I put about 100 miles on it a week with no problems. You can ride this in a race or century with no problmes. I personly call it the "leatherman" of the trek road bikes, does everything well. Plus, with a lifetime frame warranty, 5 yr. wheel warranty, and two year shimano warranty, its a solid buy. If you don't plan on racing all the time, save a few dollars and buy the 5.1 instead of the 5.2
Favorite Ride: Big HILLS!!!!
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Trek LBS
Similar Products Used: Cervelo S1, look 566, Madone 5.2, a few steel frames,
Bike Setup: 3T steam, SPD pedals, conti 4000 grand prix tires
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Adam Versteege
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: December 10, 2009
Strengths: Trek's great build quality, lifetime warranty on frame & 5 year warranty on wheels.Weaknesses: Wheels (Bontrager Race) - too heavy, out of true, prone to cracking.
Seat Post - slips when adjusted to max torque.Bottom Line: I purchased the 2008 Madone 5.1 back in July this year. I bought the bike for training & criteriums and have just started racing with it. I'm 5'10 and weigh 72kg. Overall i'm very impressed with the build quality and finish of the US built frame. The bike is so compliant when ridden on rough surfaces, I have often thought my tyre pressures were too low. Given that this is my first bike used for racing, there are a few things which need some attention.
FIT: The "performance" fit version (the one I have) is not quite aggressive enough for racing, I have adjusted the stem to the lowest position but am still a little too high, although it makes the ride super comfortable when training.
WHEELS: The Bontrager Race wheels are very heavy, my front wheel has started to go out of true, the spoke tensions are in-consistent. These wheels are prone to cracking, I have done 2500km so far but am concerned that these wheels will crack at some point. At least they are covered by a 5 year warranty. The OEM tyres are very average also, but I guess you can expect that to keep the price of the bike at a reasonable level.
SEAT-POST: The carbon clamped seatpost looks great, but i've had problems with the post slipping down even when the set screws are at maximum permitted torque (8Nm).
Favorite Ride: Dandenongs, Victoria
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At: Grand Prix Cycles, V
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bigbrett1971
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 23, 2009
Strengths: Responsive,fast & handle well,trek back up service is great.Weaknesses: none so farBottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: Trek 5.1
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At: sydney
Similar Products Used: trek 2300
Bike Setup: Ultegra sl ,Dura-ace crank.Aeolus 5.0 carbon wheels,Conti-season 4 vecta tyres.Selle italia flite gel seat
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dp397
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 18, 2008
Strengths: Light weight, excellent componet group, comfortable geometryWeaknesses: None found but I already feel the desire for the top of the line, racing Madone 6.9!!!!!Bottom Line: 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........
Favorite Ride: anywhere the road takes me
Price Paid:
$2700.00
Purchased At: Bike Zone - Covingto
Similar Products Used: Giant OCR 2, Trek 1000, Lemond Buenos Aires
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...
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