News bot Posted August 12 Share Trek unveiled the new Madone 8 in June. A much anticipated answer to the call from racers for a one bike to do-it-all, and importantly, do it well. Combining the lightweight design of the Émonda with the efficient speed of the Madone, the new Madone Gen 8 provides a ‘best of both worlds’ solution. The new Madone takes aim at riders looking for an aero bike that climbs like a goat, and a climbing bike that slices wind with the fastest in the world. We were sent a brand new Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8. I leapt at the […]View full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted August 12 Share MADONE SL 5 105 @ R65K looks like a great deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted August 12 Share 32 minutes ago, Mongoose! said: MADONE SL 5 105 @ R65K looks like a great deal Look at the SL6 Rival for a full 50k more the jump is a bit crazy. Bike Dewing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted August 12 Share 2 hours ago, Mongoose! said: MADONE SL 5 105 @ R65K looks like a great deal Non aero basic wheels are handlebars and almost 9kg... what's the point Bike Dewing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 12 Share 2 hours ago, Andreas_187 said: Non aero basic wheels are handlebars and almost 9kg... what's the point It’s not just about the bike there are probably more people who use a bike just for transport and couldn’t care about aero stuff mikkelz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted August 12 Share 1 minute ago, SwissVan said: It’s not just about the bike there are probably more people who use a bike just for transport and couldn’t care about aero stuff I wouldnt be paying 60k+ for a bike "just for transport" Actually, thinking about it, @ 60k I'd want my bike to atleast look like I spent 60k on it, so more aero looking wheels and bars would be better. it IS one sexy looking bike though. Except in that white marble colour, there is a guy in our morning group rides that has one in that colour, it just looks dirty to me, like a mechie left their greasy fingerprints all over it. Mook and Ant in the NL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted August 12 Share Bike garage has a size 56 emonda rival with carbon wheels and power meter for R62500, would have to view but it looked CLEAN.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted August 12 Share 6 hours ago, Andreas_187 said: Non aero basic wheels are handlebars and almost 9kg... what's the point Isn’t the 9 kilo mark kind of normal for a the modern aero bike..? I’ve always liked an emonda more Edited August 12 by Bike Dewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Thorne Posted August 12 Share That geometry at the seat tube/ top tube intersection and the 'overhang' over the seat stays is concerning. The designers seem oblivious to stress concentration. Given that carbon is not great in compression, this looks like a recipe for disaster. I hope it's all been designed using finite element *** and it lives up to the stunning aesthetics. Time will tell. PK Private 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Thorne Posted August 12 Share *** = *** tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted August 13 Share Paint job, no thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted August 13 Share 17 hours ago, Bike Dewing said: Isn’t the 9 kilo mark kind of normal for a the modern aero bike..? No. I just can't believe people are buying such a basic, heavy bike for 65k Bike Dewing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted August 13 Share 2 hours ago, Andreas_187 said: No. I just can't believe people are buying such a basic, heavy bike for 65k Definitely Not when the second hand market is producing absolute bangers for good money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted August 13 Share 24 minutes ago, Bike Dewing said: Definitely Not when the second hand market is producing absolute bangers for good money.. I know right cough https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/745075/trek-fuel-ex-9-large Bike Dewing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Dewing Posted August 13 Share 2 minutes ago, BaGearA said: I know right cough https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/745075/trek-fuel-ex-9-large Nah… no good…🤷🏼♂️ … hahaha kidding, perfect example.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 13 Share 20 hours ago, Bike Dewing said: Isn’t the 9 kilo mark kind of normal for a the modern aero bike..? Snipped Good point, generally aero does not equate to light especially on standard production bottom of the range models. People are obsessed by weight on a bike, yet neglect how many kg’s they can save on a bike compared to their own weight, water bottles, tools, equipment (like cycling shoes)…. PK Private 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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