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Pro bike: Andy Schleck's LEOPARD TREK Trek Madone 6.9 SSL

  • Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is hoping this Trek Madone 6.9 SSL will carry him to victory this July.

    Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is hoping this Trek Madone 6.9 SSL will carry him to victory this July.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • A bit of tape keeps the extra-long valve stem from rattling.

    A bit of tape keeps the extra-long valve stem from rattling.

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  • Bontrager's Race XXX Lite carbon fiber hubs are used front and rear.

    Bontrager's Race XXX Lite carbon fiber hubs are used front and rear.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • The rear Bontrager Race XXX Lite hub uses DT Swiss star ratchet internals.

    The rear Bontrager Race XXX Lite hub uses DT Swiss star ratchet internals.

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  • Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) has taken many of his most trusted lieutenants with him to his new Luxembourg-based team.

    Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) has taken many of his most trusted lieutenants with him to his new Luxembourg-based team.

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  • Trek says each team bike takes roughly ten hours to paint.

    Trek says each team bike takes roughly ten hours to paint.

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  • Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is using familiar Speedplay Zero pedals.

    Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is using familiar Speedplay Zero pedals.

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  • Trek's flagship Madone 6.9 SSL uses differentially sized stays but doesn't take it to extremes like some other manufacturers.

    Trek's flagship Madone 6.9 SSL uses differentially sized stays but doesn't take it to extremes like some other manufacturers.

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  • Bontrager is developing these ultra-wide 50mm-deep carbon tubulars with input from the team.

    Bontrager is developing these ultra-wide 50mm-deep carbon tubulars with input from the team.

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  • Bontrager produced a custom saddle for Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) using an older shape shape and firm padding.

    Bontrager produced a custom saddle for Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) using an older shape shape and firm padding.

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  • A short strip of electrical tape helps mark the saddle position.

    A short strip of electrical tape helps mark the saddle position.

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  • Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is all limb as shown by the huge amount of offset.

    Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is all limb as shown by the huge amount of offset.

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  • Bontrager skewers are fitted at both ends.

    Bontrager skewers are fitted at both ends.

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  • Trek says extending the steerer tube up all the way through the stem helps prevent crushing the tube while also providing maximum clamp surface area.

    Trek says extending the steerer tube up all the way through the stem helps prevent crushing the tube while also providing maximum clamp surface area.

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  • The steerer tube inside is tapered but the head tube itself is big throughout its length in order to give the down tube and top tube joints more surface area.

    The steerer tube inside is tapered but the head tube itself is big throughout its length in order to give the down tube and top tube joints more surface area.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • The Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 front derailleur's two-step shift process should hopefully keep Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) chain from derailing this season.

    The Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 front derailleur's two-step shift process should hopefully keep Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) chain from derailing this season.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) runs the Dura-Ace Di2 levers high on his Bontrager Race Lite VR bar with the reach shortened up a bit so he can still brake easily from the drops.

    Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) runs the Dura-Ace Di2 levers high on his Bontrager Race Lite VR bar with the reach shortened up a bit so he can still brake easily from the drops.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • Trek's trick Dura-Ace Di2 integration kit includes a bottom bracket-located mount for the battery.

    Trek's trick Dura-Ace Di2 integration kit includes a bottom bracket-located mount for the battery.

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  • As the name suggests, the Trek Madone's BB90 bottom bracket shell measures a whopping 90mm wide with the down tube, seat tube, and chain stays all making good use of the extra real estate.

    As the name suggests, the Trek Madone's BB90 bottom bracket shell measures a whopping 90mm wide with the down tube, seat tube, and chain stays all making good use of the extra real estate.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • Bontrager carbon-specific cork pads are fitted to the Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers.

    Bontrager carbon-specific cork pads are fitted to the Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers.

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  • The internal cable routing is well and yields smooth runs and clean aesthetics.

    The internal cable routing is well and yields smooth runs and clean aesthetics.

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  • Alloy bolts secure the bottle cages on to the frame.

    Alloy bolts secure the bottle cages on to the frame.

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  • Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) Trek Madone is fitted with a pair of Bontrager Race X Lite carbon fiber bottle cages.

    Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) Trek Madone is fitted with a pair of Bontrager Race X Lite carbon fiber bottle cages.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • An aluminum bar is clamped in the carbon fiber stem.

    An aluminum bar is clamped in the carbon fiber stem.

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  • This is the one of the cleaner Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 installations we've seen on pro bikes.

    This is the one of the cleaner Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 installations we've seen on pro bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • An SRM power meter is mounted up with Dura-Ace 7900 chainrings. Surprisingly given Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) height, the crankarms measure just 172.5mm in length.

    An SRM power meter is mounted up with Dura-Ace 7900 chainrings. Surprisingly given Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) height, the crankarms measure just 172.5mm in length.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • Bontrager's own DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor inserts neatly into the non-driveside chain stay.

    Bontrager's own DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor inserts neatly into the non-driveside chain stay.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • The Bontrager Race XXX Lite fork is carbon fiber from head to toe with the exception of aluminum dropouts for durabiilty.

    The Bontrager Race XXX Lite fork is carbon fiber from head to toe with the exception of aluminum dropouts for durabiilty.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • Fat 25mm-wide Schwalbe Ultremo HT tubulars were glued up when we caught up with Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) bike in Palma de Mallorca but team liaison Ben Coates says the riders will more likely use 21mm or 22mm-wide tires for racing.

    Fat 25mm-wide Schwalbe Ultremo HT tubulars were glued up when we caught up with Andy Schleck's (LEOPARD TREK) bike in Palma de Mallorca but team liaison Ben Coates says the riders will more likely use 21mm or 22mm-wide tires for racing.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing