I sold my 2019 Trek Madone SLR disc & bike review | TDC BikeTech

[@rustypilot2127]

*Works great my **Latest.Bike** I have a bad knee so I still get exercise but the bike assists me. I am a big guy so I didn’t think it would go as fast but it works great.*

[@HolmsOnBikes]

Bro....this bike has been my dream bike that I never would have been able to afford (kids are expensive lol), but I just started working at Trek a week ago and I am placing my order for this exact Madone on Wednesday. I'm not going into details but I am ABSOLUTELY blown AWAY at how well Trek takes care of their employees. I've riden Trek literally my entire life (I'm 30) and I've always loved Trek, but now after witnessing first hand how well they treat their own I love them even more. I absolutely love the color of this frame, and in person it's even sicker looking. I live in New Jersey here in the U.S. and it's very flat here with just some rollers. No climbs even 5 minutes long around here, so this bike will be absolutely perfect.

[@thedropcycling]

Oh well, awesome stuff mate. That's great to know Trek being one of the industry leader actually takes care of you guys. I'm impressed. You made a good choice mate. Enjoy the madone power👌👌👌

[@MrNaimgil]

cycling T-Holms any chance you can hook us up? I’m super keen on one also

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

cycling T-Holms Hey man, that's great to hear, as it is one of my considerations when making any purchase. I own a carbon Trek roadie (Armstrong era US Postal blue) when they used to lay carbon in the US and I'll never part with it. I'm not fond of Treks domination of the retail industry, but it's nice to hear that they're taking care of there people. Perhaps they should open up a little more about this with the public.

[@edenspencer2836]

gotta love that ninja status discount...

[@mikechivy]

I heard its around 50% off which is insane

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

Just compared the 2020 Madone SL to a Tarmac PRO. Managed 100/2,000 on each (metric). Both rode surprisingly similarly to me, although the Tarmac felt a touch punchier when sprinting. Could be owing to the 600g weight difference. I chose to compare Madone to Tarmac as all reports are that a Venge is just a bit too firm in the compliance department (I ride very varied sealed road surfaces). Climbing in the Madone was a pleasure too (it’s 1kg lighter than my current bike). I can’t look past the ultra refined detailing of the Madone though. All of the lines are perfectly drawn and connected, the finish and presentation is truly stunning. The tidily integrated cockpit area makes you calm when pedalling with your head down. As for comfort. I currently ride a 2013 Defy (considered a very comfortable machine in its day), and the Madone is far more comfortable. Sold!

[@thedropcycling]

Very good comparison thanks for sharing. That 600 grams to a big guy may not be a game changer but I personally prefer a lighter bike in general. But still, love that Madone. Such a hot bike

[@zakymaa]

Comparison is SL not SLR. Assume SLR is more superior carbon. Like the comparison to Tarmac since I own Tarmac SL6 s works. Thanks

[@charlesng9374]

If I wasn't absolutely in love with Pinarello (picked up my F12 not long ago), this would've been my bike. IMO, the Madone is one of the most beautiful bikes out there right now.

[@thedropcycling]

😁😁😁😁

[@brysonszy6306]

When you said "in young kids' words, it's lit!" I chuckled. Good video!

[@thedropcycling]

😄🙏

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Whatever Trek is, or isn't, these Madones' sure are pretty!

[@thedropcycling]

Definitely

[@megazine]

Definitely!

[@topher.m]

Finally some more reviews from TDC. 👌🏼

[@thedropcycling]

Thanks Chris mate. I have been riding, always tired 😅😅 more bike reviews in 2019 I promise🙏 thanks for the support

[@braulioperez181]

Fine Review Nick! I much like your lite conversational approach to bikes reviews. You make technical stuff easy to understand and logic. I do own a Trek and these bikes are heavy in comparison to other brands. For me, this is a minus. Oh yeah, Trek bikes are too expensive and you can buy another bike with similar specs at a lower price. Thanks for the vid!

[@livibam]

Rode this yesterday. It's fast in a straight line, very good in the crosswinds. But I thought it was slow to get up to speed.

[@thedropcycling]

Agreed. I found it 'slower' to get up to speed because it's not a light bike

[@livibam]

@@thedropcycling yeah I weighed it at 8.7kg almost 2 kg heavier than my own bike

[@cuddleman]

for me slr8 rim brake and durance mic is the way to go

[@megazine]

Best looking bike on the market. Easily. What did you end up getting?

[@thedropcycling]

Haha ended up getting a few different bikes. Stay tunned

[@user-hi1xc3pn1e]

@@thedropcycling venge 2019 ?

[@alexanderkang7246]

I never dreamed the day would ever come, but TREK Madone's are more beautiful than any Italian frame in my opinion. It is gorgeous.

[@thedropcycling]

Well said Alex.👍👌

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

I have a 2012 madone ,,,, bad as hell!

[@peterlemonjello1626]

I agree with you. Bike looks great but it’s too heavy. Give me lighter bike any day.

[@metrodjp]

Hi Guys ..... I've been riding a Madone 9 SLR disc Project one for 12 months so have a great feel for the bike over 16,000 Km. Basically it's the best looking bike on the market BUT it is just too damn heavy. I'm 70 kg and I felt like I was always fighting it to get it up to speed. Always had sore quads when working hard and the acceleration just wasn't there. The bike is very comfortable but the frame is just too rigid. Descending at anything over 65 to 70 km/hr the bike tended to skip on bumps and it made me feel rather uncomfortable at times. Due to the weight I couldn't maintain a high speed for as long as I could on my 2013 Madone 7 series which came in at 7.2 kg fully loaded. Due to a paint warranty issue I decided to get an Emonda H1 SLR disc replacement and transfer the Di2, 6xxx wheels and same saddle. BEST MOVE I have ever made. The Emonda is bloody quick and fun to ride. I have ridden it for 2 months now and the power metre is showing only a higher 4 watt av per ride. ( same rides as before ) BUT my av top speed has risen by almost 4 km/hr. Average speed per ride is identical. I'm also putting out over 100 more watts in my Av Max watts data. Interestingly the usual 350 metre sprint point is averaging over 2 km/hr quicker in both top end speed and average sprint speed than the Madone. This is at a HR of only 1 beat higher but at a cadence of 2 rpm higher. Normalised watts is 8 watts higher. The bike descends quicker and is more stable and more responsive than the Madone. I have exceeded my previous top end speed on the Madone on the same hill 3 or 4 times already. In short the Emonda is a much better bike to ride and is in my case proving to be quicker in all respects with the deep dish wheels and the addition of a Bontrager xxx aero bar and stem instead of the standard round bar. Absolutely Love it.

[@ramazanyavuz4814]

It is great review again Nick... i have Trek madone 9.5 di2 2016 now i really love it but maybe i would change it to what you sold one for disc brake... I think 56 is too big for you , we are very close and mine one is 52 which is just fix for me....

[@thedropcycling]

Thanks bud. That's the only reason I sold it. You gotta try it if you have the chance. Nice bike

[@AaronGale85]

Great review mate. Thanks again.. love this bike

[@thedropcycling]

Thanks brother. Hope you get many koms and wins😊🔥💪

[@BlazingBigJointz]

Nice purchase sunshine! OK I will make a low ball offer to the Trek dealer tomorrow on a Madone - nothing to lose :)

[@thedropcycling]

@@BlazingBigJointz best luck mate😊😅😂😂

[@BlazingBigJointz]

@@thedropcycling :) The build I have retails for $16.5k. Freakin' insane. I am going to sell my organs because you only live once.

[@thedropcycling]

@@BlazingBigJointz do the things make you happy. do it

[@markp353]

Hello Nick, enjoyed your review. Curious why did you decide to sell it? And what are you riding now - what is it's replacement?

[@thedropcycling]

Hey Mark, I sold it bcos it was one size too big for me. It's a small size 56 but I normally ride a 52, 53 What I'm riding now? That list is very long☺and...I'm not even joking...🤣☺

[@kub72]

@@thedropcycling Mate, how tall are you in cm? I'm 174cm / 81 inseam.. should I go w/ 52 or 5?

[@thedropcycling]

@@kub72 I am 175cm and I can ride this 56 but personally I would probably go for 54, think you can get away with 52 with a longer stem but it will be pretty aggressive

[@zakymaa]

Bon Ku 52 with longer stem and may be long seat post

[@MrFornicater]

Review of the cat in the next video haha

[@thedropcycling]

Oh god it will take 1 million takes....

[@kennethmata4365]

The most aero part of this video was the cat. So aero, didnt even see that coming.

[@thedropcycling]

Bahhhahahhaha🤣🤣🤣

[@schmuak]

Why did you sell it?

[@thedropcycling]

on Trek website, I am border line too short for size 56. and too tall for 54. I rather have a smaller size frame than big. sighhhhhh first world problem isn't it!

[@funnyclub]

@@thedropcycling will you not have even more spacers under stem on smaller size?

[@thedropcycling]

@@funnyclub hmmm didn't think so

[@anselmocantu]

Worth it now? Is ETAP needed?

[@thedropcycling]

Mechanic is fine

[@foreverridingsolo]

Mate, what’s your saddle?

[@thedropcycling]

Hey Filbert, pretty sure it's called Fabric

[@foreverridingsolo]

thedropcycling thanks man, would you recommend it?

[@thedropcycling]

@@foreverridingsolo it's actually not too bad. But it's quite heavy. And it's personal preference really, at the end of the day, it must fit your butt. Have a look at my channel, I got a specialized power saddle vs Pro stealth saddle I recommend one of those 2.

[@doomslayer5191]

I think it looks odd. The geometry..

[@thedropcycling]

It looks really odd for S and Xs frame

[@aguswahyudi710]

How tall are you mate?

[@ecfilms9113]

All this stuff its slow to get up to speed handling its a push bike isnt down to hard you pedal

[@MrandMrsWestie]

Giant propel !!!! I knew it

[@derekcravenPT]

Tell him to get his ass into gear and make some more vlogs!!!!

[@thedropcycling]

Yeah mate.👌👌

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

I've only watched three of your videos so I can't guess what your going to say but it certainly seemed like the review took a slightly different tone when the buyer turned up. Shame.

[@thedropcycling]

Hi Chris, I certainly didn't intensionly make it sound better when buyer turned up. This buyer is mate of mine and came and pick it up. There was no negotiation and was a done deal. Sorry it 'appeared' that way. I wanted to stay true of my feelings about any bikes

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

@@thedropcycling look sorry about that. It could be my imagination for all I know. I shouldn't have said anything.

[@ledinhkhanh]

This is size 54?

[@salsalawyer]

56, I think he said.

[@elhanamehari]

Haw mach kostet

[@wucandy1680]

Can I get a bike for free please？

[@kirk0831]

Ha. Cervelo s5 is more futuristic

[@johnruppert2405]

Stem is so bad tho

[@sonnshined]

No waaaaayyyy 😭

[@thedropcycling]

That's alright. It goes to a good home.

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

Bad ass red / white woulda been killer.... or blue/ white??