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On Test: Trek Madone SSL 6.5, March 13, 2007

The Bontrager Race XXX Lite carbon fibre stem
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The control centre of the Trek Madone SSL 6.5.
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Shimano's Dura-Ace STI levers handle shifting and braking duties.
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The Bontrager Race X Lite front hub
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Dura-Ace brake calipers continue to impress.
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The Trek Madone SSL 6.5:
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Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon handlebars
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Trek continues to stand behind non-integrated headsets.
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The Bontrager Race X Lite carbon fibre fork
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The head tube and top tube on the Trek Madone
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Barrel adjusters on the Madone aren't terribly elegant-looking,
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Bontrager's Race XXX Lite carbon fibre stem
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Another opportunity to add a Bontrager logo,
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The Madone SSL 6.5 is available
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Shimano squeezes a third chainring
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Trek is one of few US companies
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Dura-Ace triple front derailleur
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The Bontrager Race X Lite Pro saddle
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Titanium rails on the Bontrager Race X Lite Pro saddle
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Dura-Ace calipers offer up an incredible amount of power
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The Bontrager Race X Lite rear wheel uses a two-cross/radial lacing pattern
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The slightly longer cage on the Dura-Ace 7800-GS rear derailleur
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Flangeless hubs are made by DT Swiss
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Slotted cable stops make for easier maintenance.
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Clean-looking joints give the appearance of tube-to-tube construction
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Ultra-lightweight OCLV 55 carbon fibre
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Shift ramp and pins aid in front shifting.
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Shimano's Hollowtech II external-bearing bottom bracket system.
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