Madone Series

Name: Trek Madone Series
Brand: Trek

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Происхождение

Запущена в 2003 году как преемник серии дорожных рам Trek 5000. Названа в честь Коль-де-ла-Мадон — легендарного 13-километрового подъема недалеко от Ниццы на Французской Ривьере, который Лэнс Армстронг использовал как личный тренировочный полигон. Madone стала флагманской гоночной платформой Trek и за более чем 20 лет одержала бесчисленные профессиональные победы.

Характеристики

Рама: 800 Series OCLV Carbon (SLR, Full System Foil aero) or 500 Series OCLV Carbon (SL, same aero shapes); carbon-only in Gen 8
Вес: kg
Трансмиссия: 2×12 SRAM RED/Force/Rival AXS or Shimano Dura-Ace/Ultegra/105 Di2 (flagship to mid); 2×12 Shimano 105 mechanical (entry SL 5)
Тормоза: Hydraulic disc only (Gen 8); rim brakes Gen 1-5, disc introduced Gen 6 (2018)
Колёса: 700c; Bontrager Aeolus carbon wheels (SLR), aluminum on entry SL
Позиция в линейке: Aero race road bike — Trek's fastest, most aerodynamic platform. Gen 8 also serves as lightweight race bike (replacing Émonda).

Фирменные технологии

Gen 8 Full System Foil: merges Madone aero + Émonda lightweight into one platform, effectively replacing Émonda
Gen 7 IsoFlow: open seat tube junction allowing airflow through the frame — a distinctive visual and aerodynamic feature
Kammtail Virtual Foil (KVF) truncated-airfoil tube shapes (since Gen 4)
Full internal cable routing with integrated aero cockpit
Trek's oldest continuously-produced road bike nameplate — launched 2003, now in Gen 8

Вердикт

+Достоинства

Exceptional aerodynamic efficiency — one of the fastest road bikes in wind tunnel testing
Gen 8 successfully merges aero + lightweight — no longer a compromise between Madone and Émonda
Pro-level race pedigree — 20+ years of Tour de France presence
Stiff, responsive, excellent power transfer — rewards strong riders
Integrated cockpit looks clean and further reduces drag

−Недостатки

Ride quality harsh — race-focused stiffness transmits road vibrations, especially on rough surfaces
Proprietary components (seatpost, cockpit, headset) — expensive to replace, difficult to find alternatives
Maintenance complexity — fully integrated systems require specialized knowledge/tools
Very expensive, especially flagship models at €13,999

А вы знали

01Названа в честь Коль-де-ла-Мадон — легендарного тренировочного подъема Лэнса Армстронга недалеко от Ниццы. Его показатели мощности на этом подъеме стали частью велосипедного фольклора.
02В 2009 году Madone 'Butterfly' в дизайне Дэмиена Херста, на которой ездил Лэнс Армстронг, была продана на Sotheby's за $500 000 — что сделало ее одним из самых дорогих велосипедов, когда-либо проданных
03'Madone', 'Domane' и 'Émonda' — все это анаграммы друг друга: три семейства дорожных велосипедов Trek имеют одинаковые буквы. Сообщество шутит, что следующим будет 'Daemon'.
04Gen 8 (2024) объединила Madone и Émonda в единую платформу — она такая же легкая, как старая Émonda, и такая же аэродинамичная, как старая Madone, что фактически 'убило' Émonda как отдельную модель
05Отпраздновала свое 20-летие в 2023 году — одно из самых долгоживущих премиальных названий дорожных велосипедов в велоспорте
06Мадс Педерсен выиграл 8-й этап Тур де Франс 2023 года на Madone Gen 7

Кому подходит

Competitive road racer wanting maximum speed on flat, rolling, and hilly terrainRider who wants one high-performance bike for all road race types (Gen 8 replaces need for separate climbing and aero bikes)Crit racer, time trialist (non-TT bike), or sportive rider pursuing speedRider wanting Tour de France-proven professional race technology

Заметки покупателю

№ 01

Gen 8 Madone effectively replaces the Émonda. If you were deciding between Madone (aero) and Émonda (light), Gen 8 Madone does both. No need to choose.

№ 02

No aluminum option in Gen 8 — the entry model (SL 5 at €3,499) is already carbon. If you want an aluminum Trek road bike, look at Émonda ALR 5 (if still available) or Domane AL.

№ 03

The SLR 7 at €7,499-7,999 is widely considered the sweet spot — 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Ultegra Di2 or Rival AXS. CyclingNews rated it 4.6/5.

№ 04

Be prepared for proprietary maintenance costs. Internal routing and integrated cockpit make cable changes, brake bleeding, and headset service more complex and expensive than standard bikes.

№ 05

Gen 7 (2022-2023) models with IsoFlow are being discounted as Gen 8 arrives. Excellent value if you don't mind the distinctive cutout design.

№ 06

If comfort matters alongside speed, the Domane is Trek's answer. The Madone prioritizes aerodynamic speed — it's a race bike, not a Sunday cruiser.

Поколения

Gen 12003-2007
First Madone — successor to 5000-series, early aero considerations
Gen 22007-2011
Compact sloping top tube, integrated seatmast, BB90 bottom bracket
Gen 42012-2014
Kammtail Virtual Foil (KVF) tube shapes, direct-mount brakes — aero becomes primary focus
Gen 52015-2017
The 'superbike' — full system integration, hidden cables, proprietary components
Gen 62018-2021
Disc brakes added, adjustable IsoSpeed in top tube for comfort
Gen 72022-2023
IsoFlow (open seat tube junction), 300g lighter than Gen 6, 19W more efficient at 45kph
Gen 82024-present
Merged Madone + Émonda into one — Full System Foil aero, Émonda-level weight, Madone-level aero. Émonda effectively replaced.