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Trek Madone 6 Series

  • The Madone 6-Series is again offered in both Pro and Performance fits depending on the desired fit, essentially differing only in head tube length

    The Madone 6-Series is again offered in both Pro and Performance fits depending on the desired fit, essentially differing only in head tube length

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek offers the Madone 6-Series in several pre-determined configurations but also in fully customizable form so that buyers can choose individual components

    Trek offers the Madone 6-Series in several pre-determined configurations but also in fully customizable form so that buyers can choose individual components

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear derailleur cable stays well protected nearly from end to end and the entry/exit points are also sized to fit Dura-Ace Di2 connectors, too

    The rear derailleur cable stays well protected nearly from end to end and the entry/exit points are also sized to fit Dura-Ace Di2 connectors, too

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cable routing is internal for a clean appearance and protection from the elements but the actual cable paths are almost exactly identical to traditional down tube routing for minimal friction

    Cable routing is internal for a clean appearance and protection from the elements but the actual cable paths are almost exactly identical to traditional down tube routing for minimal friction

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The bottom bracket is a full 90mm wide (22mm wider than standard), allowing for a fatter down tube and more widely spaced chainstays. Bearings press directly into the shell with no separate cups required

    The bottom bracket is a full 90mm wide (22mm wider than standard), allowing for a fatter down tube and more widely spaced chainstays. Bearings press directly into the shell with no separate cups required

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The non-driveside chain stay's trick pocket readily accepts Trek's DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor for a neat and integrated appearance

    The non-driveside chain stay's trick pocket readily accepts Trek's DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor for a neat and integrated appearance

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Chain stays are radically asymmetrical with the driveside one being both narrower and taller than the non-driveside one

    Chain stays are radically asymmetrical with the driveside one being both narrower and taller than the non-driveside one

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The asymmetrical seat tube places more material on the non-driveside for better bottom bracket stiffness

    The asymmetrical seat tube places more material on the non-driveside for better bottom bracket stiffness

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Seat stays are about the same size as before but are now almost perfectly straight as opposed to the 5-Series' slight arc

    Seat stays are about the same size as before but are now almost perfectly straight as opposed to the 5-Series' slight arc

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Madone 6-Series still uses Trek's no-cut seatmast concept but now it's round instead of the 5-Series' more teardrop shape

    The Madone 6-Series still uses Trek's no-cut seatmast concept but now it's round instead of the 5-Series' more teardrop shape

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seat stay wishbone is very wide but also very thin to maintain a good ride quality but without excessive lateral flex

    The seat stay wishbone is very wide but also very thin to maintain a good ride quality but without excessive lateral flex

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new rear end is more responsive than in years past but also loses some of the old model's notably buttery ride

    The new rear end is more responsive than in years past but also loses some of the old model's notably buttery ride

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Madone 6-Series down tube leaves lots of room for extra logos

    The new Madone 6-Series down tube leaves lots of room for extra logos

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Madone 6-Series' wide top tube effectively wraps around the head tube

    The Madone 6-Series' wide top tube effectively wraps around the head tube

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Alloy fork tips are used instead of carbon for durability

    Alloy fork tips are used instead of carbon for durability

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front and back surfaces of the steerer are left as they were to ward off harshness

    The front and back surfaces of the steerer are left as they were to ward off harshness

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The asymmetrical steerer tube is bulged on the sides for extra steering precision

    The asymmetrical steerer tube is bulged on the sides for extra steering precision

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The matching Madone 6-Series fork blades eschew radical shaping in favor of a gently tapered and curved shape

    The matching Madone 6-Series fork blades eschew radical shaping in favor of a gently tapered and curved shape

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The carbon head tube encases a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" steerer

    The carbon head tube encases a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" steerer

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Trek's latest Madone 6-Series flagship chassis is substantially stiffer in front triangle torsion than its predecessor for a snappier overall feel while thankfully retaining its outstanding handling characteristics

    Trek's latest Madone 6-Series flagship chassis is substantially stiffer in front triangle torsion than its predecessor for a snappier overall feel while thankfully retaining its outstanding handling characteristics

    Photo credit © James Huang