The large-volume carbon frame of the "Madone 3.1" is formally identical to the expensive models, but does not offer the striking extras such as the seat dome. It also weighs more, of course, and 1,330 grams is a bit heavy for a carbon frame. On the move, the Trek pleases with a moderate riding position, balanced steering behaviour and good comfort on the saddle. The Bontrager parts fitted are functionally flawless, only on the "Apex" crankset from SRAM does the chain not change the chainring quite as smoothly as on a "105"; however, this is not a problem. The seatpost has an intelligently designed clamp. Interesting for all-weather riders: The bike has threaded eyelets for mudguards at the front and rear. Trek offers a lifetime warranty on the frameset and there is also an accident replacement policy.
Price 1,899 euros
Weight 8.7 kilos
Reference/Info www.trekbikes.com
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing* 1,330/572/71 g
Frame sizes** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73/74°
Seat/top/head tube 519/575/189 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 597/396 mm/1.51
Equipment
Bontrager Race fork
Steering bearing FSA, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes Tektro R540
Shimano 105 gears
Bottom bracket SRAM Apex (50/34 t.)
Wheels/tyres Bontrager/Bontrager Race Lite
Handlebar/stem Bontrager
Saddle/ -post Bontrager Affinity/Bontrager Carbon (27.2 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased; ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable
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