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First Look: 2011 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL

  • The underside of the 'Unity' paint job includes a giant Trek logo, Livestrong colors, and the new fist icons.

    The underside of the 'Unity' paint job includes a giant Trek logo, Livestrong colors, and the new fist icons.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Bontrager is launching a new Affinity range of road saddles with a more pronounced depression.

    Bontrager is launching a new Affinity range of road saddles with a more pronounced depression.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • 5 Series Madone frames get a complete overhaul for 2011, gaining 6 Series Madone shaping and features such as the integrated DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor.

    5 Series Madone frames get a complete overhaul for 2011, gaining 6 Series Madone shaping and features such as the integrated DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Trek Madone 5.9 is substantially upgraded from last year with a new 6 Series-like shape and features, 150g less weight, and a 15 percent bump in stiffness.

    The Trek Madone 5.9 is substantially upgraded from last year with a new 6 Series-like shape and features, 150g less weight, and a 15 percent bump in stiffness.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Internal cable routing is another new feature on the '11 5 Series Madone frames that is carried over from the 6 Series.

    Internal cable routing is another new feature on the '11 5 Series Madone frames that is carried over from the 6 Series.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 6 Series' lighter, round-profile seatmast cap makes its way to the 5 Series for 2011.

    The 6 Series' lighter, round-profile seatmast cap makes its way to the 5 Series for 2011.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new 6 Series SSL frame will be offered in two complete models for 2011, including the second-tier Madone 6.7 SSL.

    The new 6 Series SSL frame will be offered in two complete models for 2011, including the second-tier Madone 6.7 SSL.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek 6 Series Madone bikes will all be offered through the Project One custom program.

    Trek 6 Series Madone bikes will all be offered through the Project One custom program.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek's revised carbon technology monikers include 'OCLV2', which basically signifies the company's highest-level carbon know-how and is limited to the 6 Series. All other Madone frames are now made overseas.

    Trek's revised carbon technology monikers include 'OCLV2', which basically signifies the company's highest-level carbon know-how and is limited to the 6 Series. All other Madone frames are now made overseas.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • 4 Series and 5 Series Madone frames are now both built overseas with TCT carbon technology.

    4 Series and 5 Series Madone frames are now both built overseas with TCT carbon technology.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek says Project One lead times should soon be reduced to 2-3 weeks instead of the 30+ days of last year.

    Trek says Project One lead times should soon be reduced to 2-3 weeks instead of the 30+ days of last year.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Madone 5.5 WSD features an especially stealthy paint job.

    The Madone 5.5 WSD features an especially stealthy paint job.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 4 Series Madone frames will carry into the 2011 model year unchanged aside from colors and graphics.

    The 4 Series Madone frames will carry into the 2011 model year unchanged aside from colors and graphics.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek's new top-end 6 Series Madone SSL bikes will include a Cane Creek AER upper headset assembly as standard equipment, saving 20g in the process.

    Trek's new top-end 6 Series Madone SSL bikes will include a Cane Creek AER upper headset assembly as standard equipment, saving 20g in the process.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 6 Series Madone SSL will be offered through Trek's Project One program with new paint schemes that include a Team Radioshack replica option. Lance Armstrong and rest of the team aren't using the new SSL in this year's Tour de France, though.

    The 6 Series Madone SSL will be offered through Trek's Project One program with new paint schemes that include a Team Radioshack replica option. Lance Armstrong and rest of the team aren't using the new SSL in this year's Tour de France, though.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Unity paint scheme is one of the most striking of the range.

    The new Unity paint scheme is one of the most striking of the range.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Two clenched fists come together at the front of the head tube.

    Two clenched fists come together at the front of the head tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Additional icons are located back by the dropouts.

    Additional icons are located back by the dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek adopts this pattern instead of a standard fade on the top tube.

    Trek adopts this pattern instead of a standard fade on the top tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Unity theme is even applied to the rim decals, too

    The Unity theme is even applied to the rim decals, too

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek road product manager Tyler Pilger insists that curre

    Trek road product manager Tyler Pilger insists that curre

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek's latest Speed Concept time trial/triathlon bike is expected to be one of the hottest aero bike offerings for 2011.

    Trek's latest Speed Concept time trial/triathlon bike is expected to be one of the hottest aero bike offerings for 2011.

    Photo credit © James Huang