Trek Madone's ISO Speed Seatpost Issue | Trek Madone SLR 6 | Oompa Loompa Cycling E79

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

I've added chapters in this interview since I've received emails and messages requesting me to do so. Let me know if you appreciate me including chapters for forthcoming interviews or you don't give a damn because I need to rewatch the video for like the 100th time.

[@marcustan5868]

Chapters are cool with me. Thanks!

[@eternalarizon]

chapters are a good addition to the videos

[@AliveBread]

Chapters are not needed if you watch the whole video without skipping 😎

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

@@AliveBread i am hoping with chapters, people do not skim and skip through...

[@alostgeordie]

Chapters are awesome! But to ease ur editing, maybe juz keep it to a few higher level of chapters?

[@haraluga]

Gotta say this has got to be the best interview done. JD really knows his stuff cause he spent hours doing research and learning more about anything and everything. Could literally see his passion for cycling spilling out as he explains his decisions. What a lad!

[@CALegendz]

Oh wow this means a lot to me. Just did my best at answering and keeping it relevant. ❤

[@haraluga]

@@CALegendz You clearly know what you're talking about. Shows how much time and effort you've spent doing your due research. Kudos to you for sharing as well and oompa for creating this platform.

[@eucaesiayu]

A 16 thousand dollars bike THAT weights more than 8 kilos, with non-electronic shifting, and having a seat post issue. Oh, and the owner is very happy about it. Sorry I just can’t understand.

[@haraluga]

@@eucaesiayu well to each his own. Some things in life you can't get everything. So what's most important to you may not be important to another. Peace.

[@CALegendz]

@@eucaesiayu Bit late to the party. Should of listened to the whole interview seat post issue is fixed. Lastly its the top grade carbon from Trek and $4,000 is for PCW. Actually I don’t understand your stupid comment. Stock bike is $9,999 dummy. I think it’s best you go back and get your facts straight before blasting your ego.

[@CALegendz]

Finally my interview is out! 😬

[@eiserockafella]

Nice bike!

[@mattchristofi5795]

Nice interview man and your bike is simply fire, even in 2024. You have a great taste. 2 things about this whole video: 1) there's no links to your profile or mention of your name. That's unfair to you. I would like to follow your story since you seem to have an interesting taste on bikes, but there's like 0 info about you, besides u are named JD 2) My opinion, but the interviewer is a clown. There were plenty of silly questions and reactions, again not respectful to you

[@amanwithabudget]

Great explanation and story by JD! Weird to see him being this serious after watching all the bike sitters episodes 😂😂

[@CALegendz]

Yes wanted to bring something new for the Madone's on the channel ahaha. :)

[@joshdaniel5612]

Finally JD’s interview is out one of the best interviews I like the madone with the Princeton wheels combination

[@CALegendz]

Agreed. ❤

[@bonbonflippers4298]

JD you're so different here compared to the debate show with Caleb. It's so hard to see you serious but I like this very informative and logical reasoning of your bike experiences. You speak from alot of research and hands on experience.

[@CALegendz]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@MM-wi9cf]

I like how there are additional notes now... brand/model of the kit worn!

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Hahaha submit your IG questions and i’ll ask them!

[@jithindinesh4265]

One of the good interviews. Nice work!!

[@CALegendz]

Tried my best. 😅

[@philchevrier]

I've had nothing but problems with Isospeed on my Gen6. Nothing fixed it. It kept loosing and then rocking from side to side by a lot making it very uncomfortable. We changed the whole bushing/bolt system according to Trek's service bulletin: problem came back. Changed the whole seatmast: problem came back. I ended-up having to warranty the whole frame. Luckily, the Gen7 was out at that point and I had the option of moving to the new design which I did. The isospeed is a failure for so many people, it's no surprise that they removed it from the new design. They claim it was a matter of weight saving but you don't have to search deep to find legions of people who experienced the same thing as me. The warranty process was slow and frustrating but at least it came through. I'll never say this enough: either new or used: Stay away from Gen6 Madones due to the isospeed.

[@xBALL3R]

Well trek has just come out with a totally new frame design :))) Guess this aged well

[@hucklejoko]

Finally got to see JDs interview. I was kinda curious who he was as he didn't appear on the channel before the podcast episodes

[@CALegendz]

Magic trick.

[@marklee3570]

Like the guy. JD is a straight shooter. Clean and concise answers.

[@VegasHyruler]

Also, I’m with JD (and commentators like Durianrider) when it comes to Lance. He exploded and forever changed cycling and its popularity, and not just for Americans. He made Trek so much money. Do you really think people avoid buying Trek because of Lance? Hell no. If anything, it’s probably still an unspoken selling point for them. I also think the cancer research money he helped bring in totally cancels out the doping (which was predominant, and not just in the cycling world…sorry, that’s “whataboutism,” but it’s absolutely true). I strongly recommend the multipart “30 For 30” documentary about him (it’s not a hagiography, but a pretty balanced take).

[@CALegendz]

Agreed. :)

[@eto2352]

Armstrong destroyed good people's lives, simply for telling the truth. He destroyed people's characters with his fame. That alone makes him a despicable human. The majority of Americans see him as a doper and cheater. Livestrong gives money to "cancer awareness" not much to research. In the first 10 yrs, Livestrong gave only $40million to research- in 10 years. Michale J Fox Foundation (similar size charity as Livestrong) gave $33million in 1 year. Lance would do charity rides for Livestrong- but get paid $400-500,000 for showing up. Livestrong management make six figure salaries. A lot of that dried up after he admitted to cheating. Trek has tried to distance itself from Lance. But they have history obviously. Armstrong is the same egomaniac he's always been. He has plenty of money. But he isn't anyone to look up to.

[@bigdiesel6912]

hey vegas u are so rite .i actually had the pleasure of meeting him .hes a great guy .too bad what happen too him in the cycle world

[@DONCHESLER]

I would overlook the Lance issue, but I would avoid Trek due to the IsoSpeed/Seatpost issue and their inability to solve the issue. It can be fixed briefly, but it comes back when stressed. Cycling Herpes!

[@cosinus_square]

Funny enough, it was actually Specialized that thanked Lance for his contribution to mainstream road cycling in US. Trek broke all ties with him at the time, everyone knows that Trek is where it is today because of Lance.

[@jaswolf1970]

JD your story from overweight to fast aero is remarkable. Like the way you share your experience and knowledge. Enjoyed this video. 👍 P/S : JD in my context you are now the double A guy. Aero and Articulate !

[@CALegendz]

Thank you much appreciated. :)

[@jaswolf1970]

@@CALegendz You're always welcome.

[@rolandcolavizza5368]

This is my favourite episode so far , I would like to see more JD

[@CALegendz]

Sure can check out the podcast episodes. 😏

[@kylehagertybanana]

power meters have inconsistency so dont worry too much about getting your dual sided to be perfectly 50/50 it might actually be slightly off

[@CALegendz]

4iiii I believe is +-1% so not too bad. :) None the less valid point.

[@joncrennes]

Cool video! I like my OSPW, from the stock Dura Ace. I agree with the comments , smoothness and it looks good!

[@CALegendz]

Agreed. 🎉

[@nelteixeira717]

Love this guy he knows what he’s talking about JD is the man 👍👍👍🇵🇹

[@CALegendz]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@MatoyaLim]

Finally the legendary JD made his appearance! But the most important question: Has Caleb 1w slap JD yet?

[@CALegendz]

Thank you. :)

[@tact208]

It's 5 watts bro

[@VegasHyruler]

Nice to finally see JD’s bike. I see you in the vlogs and your fit does seem perfect; your cadence and overall posture is almost too consistent. Anyway, some points to criticize 🤣: Oompa asks “why not Specialized?” -“Out of my price range.” *watches rest of interview, finds out the bike is worth $15k+* Uhhh, wut? “I’ve tried to keep it mostly stock.” Dafuq? Bruv, no. You’ve dumped a ton of upgrades (not a bad thing!) into this steed. It is far and away from stock. Agreed about the quieting effect of OSPW. I bought a used 2013 S-Works SL4 with an OSPW and it’s noticeable-almost unsettling-how quiet it is when I’m pedaling. It definitely has a psychological effect and makes me feel like the ride is smoother. Great point that I haven’t seen mentioned.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Psychological effect = 'Placebo BS' - Caleb, 2022.

[@VegasHyruler]

@@OompaLoompaCycling But if you’re still saving even a single watt, that means it’s not entirely placebo 😆. Fact.

[@CALegendz]

I initially only spent $9,999 which I believe is more than a top tier S-works bike thus my comment. When I said stock in my mind I was thinking I have not slammed the stem etc. but point taken. :) Again thank you for the comment and fair criticism.

[@VegasHyruler]

@@CALegendz Oh, I see. You mean it as in no physical modifications to the bike, not components.

[@CALegendz]

@@VegasHyruler correct. :)

[@thomasreese5000]

Those wheels are so expensive. I am surprised no one has mentioned HED wheels in any of the interviews. I recently bought a set from them. Are they no longer popular? Great video Oompa Loompa!

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Haven’t seen any in Singapore

[@thomasreese5000]

@@OompaLoompaCycling I see, now that I think about I don't see them here where I ride in the US. 🤔I think they are a good brand I've never had such wheels from Princeton or Enve.

[@jinngeechia9715]

HED is rather low key and need to up their marketing. Ronald Kuba is now sponsored by HED and he said the same about their marketing. There are some selling on Carousell.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

@@jinngeechia9715 Mr Kuba will obviously say good stuff about HED since they're funding/sponsoring him unless he truly believes it's a good brand. Hence the partnership.

[@alostgeordie]

HED wheels are awesome. I’ve tried their HED jet black wheels with the turbine braking surface. The stopping power is damn good. When i switch over to enve textured brake surface, i could felt a significant lost in braking power - and enve textured brake track is alr one of the best for carbon rim brakes

[@eucaesiayu]

A 16 thousand dollars bike THAT weights more than 8 kilos, with non-electronic shifting, and having a seat post issue. Oh, and the owner is very happy about it. Sorry I just can’t understand.

[@marcustan5868]

Great video. Trek emonda slr is my dream bike

[@CALegendz]

Go for it! ❤

[@marcustan5868]

@@CALegendz thanks still saving up

[@doindumbstuff4119]

The wavy pattern would be referred to as a sinusoidal wave pattern!

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

fancy name. i will just call it wavy pattern

[@CALegendz]

Wow the name so cool! 😎

[@ahafeezs]

21:45 fo' shizzle ma whizzle, gotta get 'em nice freehub sound in my dig deep playlist!

[@chenaowang9986]

just my humble opinion, I've had both the zipp 454 and pcw 6560. I have to say that the zipp feels lighter (I did not look into weight spec), the 6560 feels bit heavier, though the 6560 feels lot faster and does better in crosswind with their "slightly" different pattern design. Also the overall purchase experience, the 6560 definitely feels lot better and the build seems better too..

[@cornelhughes6763]

Enjoyed the interview. JD was well researched. Share his passion for cycling. Disagree with him that you need to spend that kind of money to get the speed he sought. Have a Triban 520 (purchased from Decathlon a year ago) and I have upgraded the wheels (superteam 45mm depth carbon ) , tires, seat, handle bar to get the weight down about 3 ibs. However its not a race bike (geometry is relaxed) . I made the decision about 3 months ago to upgrade to a race frame. Used a frame from a Chinese Chinese company named velobuild.. Their VB-R-168 has the same geometry as the tarmac sl7. Been setting new PR's since I setup the new frame. Next upgrade (in a month) will be to di2

[@CALegendz]

I have to disagree with you. 🤡 For me if you listen to the podcast I believe when you jump go straight from the bottom to the top. This is because the one part that can’t be upgraded is the frame, so If it’s within your budget why not go for the top tier frame? I believe doing what I did will save you money and is smarter. Secondly I liked the Trek look and it’s nice to have warranty on the frame. Again I was new to cycling so I thought it was best to get a well known brand from a reputable local shop. No offence. 😅

[@bubbachua]

one of the better interviewees and i concur with his take on the princeton 6560s although you might continue to disagree lol ;)

[@lightray255]

Very nice bike. Well explained.

[@CALegendz]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@alostgeordie]

I think the “end game” upgrade for JD isnt the ospw, but di2 😉

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

He’s already getting it

[@CALegendz]

As explained in the interview. 😎

[@alostgeordie]

@@CALegendz haha guess i missed it… it’s a really long interview!

[@CALegendz]

@@alostgeordie yah but I believe every question is interesting. 😬

[@Whoami12000]

Damn that skinsuit look amazing

[@Splashhhh]

JD is the man!

[@CALegendz]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@GrouEEf]

JD is just the best guy.

[@CALegendz]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@popoymatic3964]

Hi what's the model of your bike headlight? Nice bike by the way.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

you can find the specs in the description box of the video

[@brettwilliams5131]

3 months later iso flow

[@victordub]

heard a redesign of the madone is set to come out soon.. this. guy is gonna lose his shit and buy one. lol

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

😂

[@CALegendz]

Ahaha is this just speculation? Do you have any receipts? 😙

[@CALegendz]

Also if it’s faster I may just have to. 😏

[@victordub]

@@CALegendz kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqTGoWx4fcqUabc&ab_channel=GCPerformance just a rumor i guess... nothing confirmed

[@PikachuuLatte]

32:40 I have room in my space 😂😂

[@CALegendz]

That question really caught me off guard. 😂

[@chelsea9320]

Can you share your ending songs or playlist because you have great taste in these kind of songs suitable for listening to when cycling.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

I stole it from No Copyright Sounds’s KZbin channel

[@jeffroom]

Slamming your stems will not make you fast. Most importantly ride comfortably especially when you do long ride above 100km.

[@CALegendz]

Exactly remember if your not comfortable performance goes out the window. 😅

[@jeffroom]

@@CALegendz Exactly, you’ll suffer and you can’t perform.

[@dryolddesert]

What does he think about the new trek madone? :)

[@wehjee]

Would love to know what lubes people use =)

[@CALegendz]

I highly recommend UFO Drip V2. Will make your parts last a lot longer and keep drivetrain efficiency as high as possible.

[@50percent-Left]

So did JD got u the OSPW ?

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Still waiting

[@CALegendz]

Work in progress. :)

[@Bradbajc]

No Di2 for that price? wowsers!

[@thebudgetcyclist4310]

This man is gonna be so pissed when he finds out about the new Madone

[@clementsng6127]

u really love the venge until u nearly said vengerysel. going to find a bike!

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Vengerysel Fact 88r

[@CALegendz]

Cut cut

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

My lbs said the only difference sl to slr is weight. Stiffness is the same they said. I have a 2020 SL7. The bike can handle 1700w without any problem.

[@goatsinthecave]

Still waiting for the CAAD 12 Dura Ace I9 Wheels video!!!

[@gabrielji]

Damn I really like his bike

[@CALegendz]

Yah every day it never gets old. 🥰

[@jimbosimon]

Becoz of JD, I'm gonna get a OSPW! 😅

[@CALegendz]

Go for it! 🎉

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

JD where's my OSPW? I'm still waiting.

[@CALegendz]

@@OompaLoompaCycling Grab preparing to deliver it to the car park. 🤡

[@ericy9274]

Hence pls use Specialized bike .. :)

[@l-ll_lnGl2Y]

Need to upgrade to the new frame

[@tact208]

JD does not sound drunk for once

[@CALegendz]

Now out of character

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

no joker outfit thats why

[@alostgeordie]

Prefer to see him in the joker outfit!

[@jcandrade]

Okay I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and enjoying them. I’m also a subscriber but I have to ask, why the mask? Are you a burn victim or shy? Are you wanted by the police or something?

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Wanted hitman

[@jcandrade]

@@OompaLoompaCycling I guess I will keep living with the suspense and will wonder for the rest of my days 😝

[@CALegendz]

It’s so easy to answer. Having a bit of mystery keeps people in a state of awe. The fact you asked that question proves my point. ❤

[@lcisso8584]

It’s never an endgame😂 there’s always a new bike. You know when you know😂

[@user-nu5fx6en9h]

alright i am getting ospw too

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Don’t regret

[@pentagon78]

Can I have your Strava JD?

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Strava police is here! anyway its in the video's description

[@pentagon78]

@@OompaLoompaCycling Thank you very much.

[@philippang07]

Good effort through vids but I would suggest losing the mask design worn which is rather alienating in feel and does nothing to add any value to the interviews and reviews. Doesn't leave a pleasant feel. People connect to faces clearly, without the sun shades on either - that's how anyone conducting video reviews will come across more believable. Keep up good content. Cheers

[@CALegendz]

I’m ok with the mask. None the less valid point. 😅

[@PlattyNumm]

nice bike..but the comment no one will get a new Madone and look different to mine hasn't aged well

[@SingaporeUntold]

what's this guy doing nowadays? he's still around?

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

Yes he got a Trek TT bike

[@ltsw06]

16:45 this aged well 😅

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

hahahahaha

[@Mikekhoh]

OSPW really work

[@CALegendz]

I think I explained it quite well in the interview. 😙

[@Mikekhoh]

@@CALegendz haters will hate, let them🤣

[@phenofinder9145]

That didn't age well. Trek already completely changed the madone.

[@jrasero23]

The bike being relevant for the next 4 years has not aged well

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

🤣🤣

[@weijieang4371]

I disagree on the enve and Princeton are of the same level. Enve are handmade in USA. It comes with lifetime warranty and crash replacement scheme. Princeton in this case are factory made in China and do not have as good warranty as what enve has. Both are about the the same price. Performance wise maybe Princeton and Enve can be on the same. I’m not sure because I haven’t tried Princeton. But definitely they are not on the same level or even come close.

[@CALegendz]

I was more talking about performance. iPhone also made in China but still regarded as high quality so your point is quite mute. Ahah Also a lot more bikes are too but we don’t bring that up on comparison. The reviews for Princeton’s are quite positive so I don’t know how you get this “even close” comment. They also wind tunnel tested and the results speak for themselves. No offence. 👌🏻

[@sbccbc7471]

ENVE's warranty doesn't last for a lifetime, it's 5 years. But the Incident Protection however, is indeed lifetime. I've seen too many people mistaken this as a warranty program.

[@weijieang4371]

@@sbccbc7471 my bad. It’s the incident protection that lifetime. But nonetheless it’s more than enough already. You’re getting a one to one rim exchange not including the lacing fee of the hub which only cause $300++.

[@spin2win721]

His research sounds more like confirmation bias IMHO.

[@CALegendz]

Can’t please everyone. 😅

[@timtaylor9590]

he shouldve gone 52

[@CALegendz]

I have to disagree as I am the rider in the interview. 😂 Why so sure on downsizing? Could you give me a logical bio mechanics explanation. 😜

[@timtaylor9590]

@@CALegendz im looking at the saddle/bar drop its almost even, and you always promote aero positions. so even if you slammed your stem your position wont be optimized. how tall are you?

[@CALegendz]

@@timtaylor9590 I have to disagree again in my interview I stated I go for a aero tuck postion which is aero. You still need to explain to me on a bio mechanical level why I need to slam. No offence. 😅 There are two ways to go aero from my research. Slam the stem which forces you into this position all the time, or you can do what I do. Slamming also normally entails having to tilt your saddle down too which will put more pressure on your arms and back. At the moment a level saddle with my current setup provides me with max comfort and I can tuck in aero whenever I feel like it. 😇

[@timtaylor9590]

@@CALegendz whats your hieght? even with your elbows on your bars on the video youre still some what upright. you can always work on flexibility and body position endurance no problem unless you have a medical condition. also im sure you dont ride with bent arms the whole ride (no one does, even pro's) which means when youre not then your not as aero becuz of ur set up. im just saying it makes more sense to have a bit more saddle 2 bar drop, its something to work on that will improve your riding. the reason why i point it out is becuz its odd to see and it just stuck out to me, and its odd to see becuz its not ideal. flexibility is easy to work on just stretch. i mean if you were old and didnt look fit i would just assume you have some type of disability idk maybe you do.

[@CALegendz]

@@timtaylor9590 have to disagree with you again every time because that’s your consensus not mine. Your back will never be able to be fully straight, even look at the pros who slam images online and you’ll see. Again I have explained my reasons to the best of my ability and have gone for a professional bike fit and my setup works so perfect. If you honestly don’t think I’m aero please let us meet at TMCR for a NorthBound to SouthBound race and I will put my money where my mouth is. :) We will even film it and put it up on the channel and truly see who is right. 🤡

[@DesMonDLee24]

guess how many time he say research.

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

At least he did his homework and came prepared

[@CALegendz]

Too many, but during the interview I wanted to come across that I wasn’t just coming out with these statements from nowhere. 😅 None the less valid point. 👌🏻

[@DesMonDLee24]

hahahaha...is cool guys...i am just trolling a little.. i never really thought you guys would take my comment seriously ! and also no need for explaination i totally understand it. peace!

[@CALegendz]

@@DesMonDLee24 No issue man. I take valid critism with grace. 😇

[@bigdiesel6912]

hey Oompa why are you the weirdo in then mask .why are u hiding

[@OompaLoompaCycling]

hiding from the haters

[@stephenuy398]

u can go 52 i guess

[@CALegendz]

True I could, but I felt 54 is that magic number. 🎉 Also to achieve a very nice aero position your back can’t be compressed, so getting a smaller frame may hinder that desire.

[@stephenuy398]

@@CALegendz cool because my height is 176.5 sz 53 and 51 😅

[@stephenuy398]

@@CALegendz u can slam that already ahaha

[@CALegendz]

@@stephenuy398 slamming normally entails having to tilt your saddle down too which will put more pressure on your arms and back. At the moment a level saddle with my current setup provides me with max comfort and I can tuck in aero whenever I feel like it. 😇

[@timtaylor9590]

1700 grams for a carbon wheel set is a joke.

[@CALegendz]

Old tech

[@sbccbc7471]

Those rims are deep you know...

[@timtaylor9590]

@@sbccbc7471 nah there disc, even so other brands r way lighter thats my point