Trek revamp Madone with adjustable IsoSpeed and disc brakes
New aero road bike gets features for increased comfort, customization and aerodynamics
Trek has revealed the new Madone on the day before the Grand Depart of the 2018 Tour de France. The popular frame evolved into the American companies aero bike in 2016 after the launch of the light-weight Emonda. It’s now fully focused on speed and with updated-adjustable IsoSpeed coupler’s has a measure of comfort Trek claim makes it best-in-class in the wind tunnel and on the body. Like most of the newly released aero road bikes this year, the Madone also gets a disc version.
The IsoSpeed couplers have become a staple on many of Trek’s bikes and that’s because the company firmly believes they don’t only increase comfort but reduces fatigue on the rider. What the new adjustable IsoSpeed allows, is increased compliance at the highest setting and even more stiffness at it’s lowest compliance setting. Trek claims the bike is 17 per cent more compliant than the previous version of the Madone and 21 per cent stiffer depending on how the IsoSpeed is set-up.
IsoSpeed on the top tube is designed to rebound in a smooth and controlled motion to provide more stability on the bike. Additionally, the adjustability on the IsoSpeed is supposed to make bikes of various sizes equally as comfortable.
The rim and disc brake versions of the new Madone
IsoSpeed and aero seat post
Very aggressive profile.
Two piece aero bar for more custom fit options
Women's specific model
Very integrated front brakes
IsoSpeed on the seatpost and toptube
Disc brakes
Very clean profile with hidden cables and aero tubes
The rim brake version of the new Madone has the brakes molded directly into the frame which makes for a very sleek aesthetic and increased aero gains according to Trek. The disc brake version offers all-weather stopping power without creating additional air turbulence for a faster ride with confident braking.
Trek has unveiled a new two-piece aero bar and stem which offers plus or minus five degrees of bar rotation and more options to achieve an aggressive race position that works for you.
Trek have released a women’s specific Madone as well as the men’s models. The bike is available at Trek retailers immediately and through Trek’s custom bike program, ProjectOne. The Madone SLR 9 Disc retails for $17,000, the SLR 8 for $10,400, the Madone SLR 8 Disc for men and women for $8,500 and the Madone SL 6 for $5,500. There are also custom paint options available.
