Trek Madone 7.9
2015
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Description
The absolute pinnacle of aerodynamics, weight, technology, performance and ride feel, Trek's Madone 7 Series is the ultimate dream bike. Hand built in the USA using Trek's Defense Grade 700 Series OCLV Carbon, this king of the road boasts super-aerodynamic KVF tube technology to smooth airflow from tip to tail to save energy and effortlessly turn pedal power into speed. The Madone also features a stiff BB90 for optimal power transmission, a tapered front end to slice through corners with pinpoint precision, and an integrated seatmast for outstanding compliance. Meanwhile, the full Shimano 22-speed Dura-Ace Di2 electronic system provides blink-quick shifting while the Dura-Ace brakes offer awesome speed control and the carbon Bontrager Aeolus wheels bring new meaning to the word fast.
Features & Info
Trek's amazing Madone
| Trek's Madone is one of the winningest bikes in the pro peloton. It's been proven on roads all across the world, from local crits to the Tour de France. Check out these highlights to see how it makes riding easier, faster and even more fun: |
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Brakes should slow you down, but only when you apply them. Trek's Integrated Brakes are built directly into the Madone to reduce drag and save weight. |
The Madone's integrated brakes allowed Trek to remove the brake bridge and create flowing, uninterrupted Brakeless Seatstays. The result is increased performance and aerodynamics with striking good looks. |
Trek's 3S chain-keeper is integrated directly into the frame. It's an elegant solution that prevents the chain coming off on rough roads and under hard shifts. It lets you make any shift you want at any time without worrying. |
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| The DuoTrap seamlessly integrates an ANT+ computer sensor into the frame to measure speed, distance and cadence with no added aerodynamic drag. No zip ties, no tape; just a clean and beautiful carbon chainstay. |
Trek's E2 head tube tapers from 1 1/2 to 1-1/8 inch and is wider side to side than front to back. This minimizes weight, maximizes power transfer and improves cornering. Result: a more powerful and confident ride. | Trek's Ride-Tuned No-Cut seatmast eliminates seatpost clamping forces so it can be super-light and soak up road vibrations for ride-all-day comfort. It also offers up to 10cm of adjustment, so a perfect fit is guaranteed. |
KVF aerodynamic advantage
Trek's Kammtail Virtual Foil (KVF) is an aerodynamic tube shape that maintains its full drag-reducing benefits at every yaw angle (the direction of the wind on your frame) by removing the trailing edge of the airfoil (compare the top and bottom profiles in the image above). The result? Lightweight, aerodynamic tubing that makes your bike faster in every situation, from headwinds to tailwinds and everything in between.
90mm-wide bottom bracket
Trek's Madone features a unique bottom bracket (image, right) that's 90mm wide (traditional ones are 68mm wide). This wide bottom bracket lets Trek build the frame with larger tubes for increased power transfer. Plus, the 90mm bottom bracket is machined so that the bearings can be placed directly into the frame (image) saving weight (due to fewer parts), ensuring additional pedaling efficiency and simplifying maintenance and repair.
Madone sizing options
Whether you're looking to be as aero as possible or for a slightly more upright riding position, Trek has a Madone for you. The H1 fit (see image, on left) is ideal for flexible riders and racers. It's Trek's most aggressive, most aero fit, one that lets you get low and fast. The H2 fit (see image, on right) is just about perfect for most other riders. It sports similar handling to the H1 but with a slightly taller head tube that allows for a higher bar height for more comfort out on the road.
H1 geometry chart
H2 geometry chart
Pedals sold separately
Custom finishes available through Project One
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Handles Well (4)
- Responsive (4)
- Comfortable (4)
- Lightweight (4)
- Good Geometry (4)
- Fast (4)
Cons
- none (2)
- Rear Brake Is Flawed
- Second Mortgage
Best Uses
- Serious Training (4)
- Climbing (4)
- Racing (4)
- Exercising (3)
- Casual Riding (3)
- Racing (2)
Jul 06, 2015
- Pros:
- Fast, Comfortable, Good Geometry, Handles Well, Lightweight, Responsive
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Racing, Climbing, Serious Training
Best bike for road race!
Oct 14, 2014
- Pros:
- Responsive, Handles Well, Lightweight, Fast, Comfortable, Good Geometry
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Exercising, Casual Riding, Racing, Climbing, Serious Training
This replaces my old Madone. I was shocked how great this bike rides. Its stiff and responsive but comfortable at the same time. Electric shift is flawless. This is a dream machine. If you are looking at a higher end bike you owe it yourself to check this Trek out!!!
Sep 05, 2014
- Pros:
- Responsive, Good Geometry, Lightweight, Project One Custom Builds, Comfortable, Handles Well, Fast
- Cons:
- Rear Brake Is Flawed
- Best Uses:
- Casual Riding, Racing, Commuting, Serious Training, Climbing, Exercising
Its really comfortable and fast.
I can use it anytime and its consistently great.
I would of given 5 Stars had it not been for the under powered rear brake on my 7.9
Apr 05, 2014
- Pros:
- Fast, Handles Well, Responsive, Lightweight, Good Geometry, Comfortable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Serious Training, Climbing, Casual Riding, Racing, Exercising
At 63 years old and 40 years of riding, I didn't think ride quality could improve as much as I have experienced with this new 7 series. On my first solo training tempo ride, on a route I know every turn and climb and every down hill and straight, and how experience tells what to expect when on this ride, everything preconceived was thrown out on the Madone. I felt as if I had a tail wind all day but didn't, that I had extra gears for the climbs but didn't. When in the straights and down hill the bike was gaining speed at times when I would normally level out. Smooth ride over rough roads even compared to my last ride, a well known comfort bike. The continuing enlargement of bottom brackets seemed like a big hype but this is far from true. The improvement in the transfer of power is down right unbelievable. Now you would think that many of these observations can be explained by coming off an old bike that is tired and worn. This is not the case with my view points.
Dura Ace has greatly improved the front shifting over the 7900 and the rear is as good. As good as the breaking of the 7900 was the 9000 is better.
The Aeolus 5 wheels are another big surprise. Owning a dedicated climbing wheelset already I was going for an aero wheel. Simple enough to change out wheels when club rides got a little too lumpy but I was informed by the Trek rep to give the Aeolus 5 a chance on the climbs which I have done. The best test are club rides and races as you are familiar with the riders closes in ability to your own and I must say that I am climbing just as well with the Aeolus 5 as I would with a wheelset 200grams lighter. Have since sold the climbing wheels as there just aren't enough events were they would be needed and be an advantage. If you hold on to old school thought that you have to be exceeding 23mph for aero wheels to be an advantage, do yourself a favor and look again at more recent research. The advantage goes to aero most of the time. My gang of 2nd group riders depend on me for big pulls on straights and down hills, but now I have to back off a little so as not to leave them behind.
This bike is still blowing me away a month after getting it on the road. High end bikes have been parked in my house for 35 years but none have kept me in awe for it's performance quite like this one has.
Jul 11, 2013
- Pros:
- Wind Fast
- Cons:
- none
- Best Uses:
- Road Climbing
this bike is fast and picks up speed by its
self due to areo built in to the frame,di2 never
misses I have to say i love this bike
Jul 03, 2013
- Pros:
- Responsive, Cornering Is Confident, Xlnt On Recent Century, Stiff In The Best Way, Comfortable saddle, Smooth shifting
- Cons:
- none
- Best Uses:
- Racing, Training
Training rides with race club. Century rides. A dream machine.
Apr 01, 2013
- Pros:
- Comfort, Light Light Light, Speed, Great finish, Stability, Stiffness, Leading Edge
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Impressing your friends, Racing, High Speed Training
This is my sixth Trek and I am incredibly pleased with it. Having raced my 6.9 (mk 1) for the last five years, I decided it was time to renew. The 7.9 came along right on time. Shimano 9070 Di2, Bontrager Aeolus 7 tubs and the H1 fit make this an awesome racer. If you have any doubt about whether this bike will be good enough, my answer is a resounding yes...and some!
Nov 17, 2012
- Pros:
- Stiff, Handling Is Sublime
- Cons:
- Second Mortgage
- Best Uses:
I had a 6.9 Madone that I replaced the frame with the new 2013 Madone 7. The difference between the two bikes is noticeable to this weekend warrior. The previous generation 6.9 was lite but it was a noodle compared to the new series 7. The compliance of such a stiff frame on the buzzy and worn out roads around my house is amazing. Once again stiff and comfortable live together in its carbon weave. The front end where you see the most difference on the old 6.9 to the 7. The connection from the cockpit to the bottom bracket makes this bike seem like it is carved out of aircraft billet aluminum. This leads to a bike that can take sprinting and high speed descents with the total lack of drama. It's light, incredibly stiff and comfortable. The aero stuff has a cool factor but the real deal is in the ride quality.
Jul 11, 2012
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
i am a road racer. shifts good. brakes.
Specifications
- Frame
- Trek 700 Series OCLV Carbon w/E2, BB90
- Fork
- Trek Madone KVF carbon, E2 carbon steerer
- Rims/Wheels
- Bontrager Aeolus 3 D3
- Hubs
- See Rims/Wheels
- Spokes
- See Rims/Wheels
- Tires
- Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700 x 23c
- Crankset
- Shimano Dura-Ace
- Chainrings
- H1: 53/39 and H2: 50/34
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed: 11-25
- Shifters
- Shimano Dura-Ace STI Di2
- Handlebars
- Bontrager Race XXX Lite Aero VR-CF carbon
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Gel
- Stem
- Bontrager Race XXX Lite
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Dura-Ace
- Brakes
- Shimano Dura-Ace integrated
- Saddle
- Bontrager Paradigm RXXXL, carbon rails
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Ride-Tuned Carbon seatmast cap
- Other
- *The H1 fit comes with 53/39 chainrings and the H2 comes with 50/34 chainrings.