2009 Trek Madone 5.2 Performance
billybiker
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Anyone any views on the new Madone 5.2 or the 08 frame? I can't see any changes in the 09 model (except the price)and i can't even find it on the trek website. I think I'll be unable to source an '08 5.2 in my size now so will probably have to go for the '09 model. The review on this site seems very positive and I have 2 Treks already so am happy with the brand.
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billybiker wrote:Anyone any views on the new Madone 5.2 or the 08 frame? I can't see any changes in the 09 model (except the price)and i can't even find it on the trek website. I think I'll be unable to source an '08 5.2 in my size now so will probably have to go for the '09 model. The review on this site seems very positive and I have 2 Treks already so am happy with the brand.
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I've got the 2008 5.2. I think it's a great bike (though a tad too good for me!).
http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/08/first ... madone-65/
Looks like the only difference is a replaceable derailleur hanger. TREK were very proud of not having one of these on the 2008 bike - and promise to repair any failure. However I'd prefer a bike with one (I think?)
Looks to be about 200 quid more. This difference may well increase so I would consider the 2008."I thought of it while riding my bicycle."0 -
billybiker wrote:Anyone any views on the new Madone 5.2 or the 08 frame? I can't see any changes in the 09 model (except the price)and i can't even find it on the trek website. I think I'll be unable to source an '08 5.2 in my size now so will probably have to go for the '09 model. The review on this site seems very positive and I have 2 Treks already so am happy with the brand.
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wow - http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id39173.html
That's 400 quid off - 1900 quid!
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Sorry about the slow response-I somehow seemed to loose access to the site and couldn't reset my password. All fine today! I had a look at the links kindly supplied and the £400 reduction is on the "racing" madone, which, I am told, is not for me! Apparently I need the performance fit, not pro fit. Anyway I've had a good troll round and although I could get some discount on the 08 bikes I've finally plummed for a '09 bike from my LBS. Its not such a good deal as I could get on the 08 bike but its my size and the setup I want (triple) so I'm very happy. Thanks for the inputs, I'll perhaps put a few words on the site when I've ridden the bike for a few hundred miles.
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billybiker wrote:Sorry about the slow response-I somehow seemed to loose access to the site and couldn't reset my password. All fine today! I had a look at the links kindly supplied and the £400 reduction is on the "racing" madone, which, I am told, is not for me! Apparently I need the performance fit, not pro fit. Anyway I've had a good troll round and although I could get some discount on the 08 bikes I've finally plummed for a '09 bike from my LBS. Its not such a good deal as I could get on the 08 bike but its my size and the setup I want (triple) so I'm very happy. Thanks for the inputs, I'll perhaps put a few words on the site when I've ridden the bike for a few hundred miles.
Thanks again for the responses.
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2008 5.2 Performance here.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id39171.html
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Hi Billybiker
I have a 2008 Madone 5.5 and is a truly brilliant bike.
A LBS has pictures (although not official photos of the 2009 madone) I am tempted by the 2009 5.5,but mine is still a bit new
www.hardie-bikes.com
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if any1 was at the etape this year they would of seen the 09 madones very very nice,replaceable dropouts much better idea and the new aeolus wheelsets come colour coded to ur bike ( that is if u can afford this option 6.9pro) they also said they have improved cable routing through the frame ,still the bike show is coming and u will b able 2 see them then ,, i do have pics but god knows how u put them on this forum any ideas[/img] 0
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nice but not as sweet as the 6.9 pro or 6.9 performance0
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bulldog1 wrote:nice but not as sweet as the 6.9 pro or 6.9 performance
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just put ur hand in a little deeper , defo worth it 0
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Yes, I never regretted my last TreK purchase with Dura Ace-has been a peach. Wonder whether I need the deep section carbon rims!!0
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i have always had trek road bikes ,5900,the 1st madone(warranty 1st one crack on the seat stays)and sslx, but now its time 2 move on defo the 6.9pro with the colour coded aelous wheelset ,its got 2 b the new dura ace over anything never had any probs with shimano apart from mtb chains snapping ,sweet!!! 0
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bulldog1 wrote:i have always had trek road bikes ,5900,the 1st madone(warranty 1st one crack on the seat stays)and sslx, but now its time 2 move on defo the 6.9pro with the colour coded aelous wheelset ,its got 2 b the new dura ace over anything never had any probs with shimano apart from mtb chains snapping ,sweet!!!
Just couldn't decide so I'm riding the 5.2 and have ordered a full on 6.9. Just have to sell my bank shares :roll:0
