Trek Madone vs Cervelo S5

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[@bicyclestation]

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[@zackvonkannel3167]

Sad days i was so pumped

[@brunodelverme275]

I’ve seen things in the past from bike manufacturers stating that aero bikes are faster on climbs until the grade gets into the 8% region. Was hard to believe at first but I tested my gen 7 madone against my cervelo r5 as you guys did here and the only place the r5 was better was up my local climb that’s 3.2 miles at 9% average. I also tested them on a 5% grade and like your test my aero bike was faster. Interesting stuff.

[@kidsafe]

It’s a moving target. The faster the cyclist, the steeper the grade before the light bike becomes faster. But also lighter bikes have gotten more aero so that makes the crossover point earlier again.

[@blade-ti6md]

7:22 interesting!!!

[@bluemystic7501]

I'd have a hard time believing that marketing release. I respect your test, but these bike companies are basically saying there's an aero advantage at slow speeds too?

[@007short]

Excited to see this one! Been drawn towards the S5 for a while, I'll just let you both decide for me with this vid

[@matthewgaddypm]

Love these video series. Cycling culture can be super stuffy. Glad to see y'all can hang out and still provide great info!

[@kylehumfleet9142]

10/10 Content. Did not expect those results

[@robpittman3132]

Interesting that you found the S5 more compliant despite Cervelo S-series bikes being historically harsh and Trek’s claims about IsoFlow offering IsoSpeed-like comfort. Send me a helmet!

[@alkoma4586]

I'm thinking it's mainly from the dropped seat stays... Iso flow may do something but probably not enough to compensate for the fact that the seat stays go directly to the top tube 🤷‍♂️

[@greenbee001]

He might have mixed up the results.😄

[@josephreilman8527]

​@@alkoma4586Trek probably compensates by using softer carbon in that area. The gen 7 is ridiculously comfortable

[@nomad7719]

My S5 is 2022 model but not hash at all. Only stiff in head tube area but rear has a little compliant and able to reserve leg. However not soft at all

[@walkerbikes8]

Love the vibe and honest chat about the s5 and madone

[@danielwatson6510]

Keep this content coming two guys enjoying bikes not taking it to seriously. 👍🏼

[@emirhankour7261]

Pleasantly surprised to see a road bike review video, you guys are killing it.

[@spencergoodwin8448]

The aspero vid was a huge help in which bike I decided to start saving towards! Will keep this in the catalog too as I build my N+1 collection...

[@bretprins4792]

Homies, love where your channel is going, congrats on 10K! I've got about 1000Km now on my Madone Gen8 SLR and I gotta tell you. This is by far the most comfortable road bike I've ever ridden. And I've ridden the Gen6 for thousands of KM's. I'm also using the exact same wheelset and 30mm tires that were on my old Gen6 so it's a direct comparison.

[@samlovin9344]

Congrats on 10k! Always love these scientific tests, helmet giveaway is epic

[@UltimateTuner10]

I remember in your Gen 7 Madone test you said it was one of the most comfortable bikes you rode and it’s funny how TREK market the Gen 8 as like 80% more compliant but you say it was one of the harshest. Still hoping you do a Gen 7 gs Gen 8 comparison

[@paulmastermann2200]

yes also wish for a comp!

[@adamkubiak1933]

Please note than gen8 is spec'd with no offset. More weight pushed towards the front end. Hence the harsher ride.

[@UltimateTuner10]

@@adamkubiak1933Gen 7 also comes with 0 offset post standard on both SL and SLR

[@hansraven8378]

I have both. The gen8 is noticable more compliant. The Cervelo was tested by german bike magazin as very harsh to ride.

[@Maxpower88888]

Are these guys stoned?

[@landongoetz6209]

Congrats on 10k fellas! Love the comparison and the build videos. Keep up the awesome content!

[@AaronDuesing]

Good video. Thanks. Please fix volume modulation.

[@Jinisanickname]

IT’S THE BOTTLES! (Which BTW I bought from The Bicycle Station) Always entertaining. Thank you

[@jeffrice2412]

Great review and comparison. Can't wait to get that helmet!!

[@DeltaDelta]

When you fit the 35mm tires in the S5 it was like watching 2 cavemen discovering fire :D

[@vincentini1]

Just got the Madone Gen 8 last week, wow, it moves. Upgraded from a Domane.

[@Simon_cycle]

First time watching one of your videos. Not disappointed, keep it up!👍

[@progrum24]

Thanks guys, I love the channel!

[@TheMaximk]

Thanks for the comparison. Very surprising!

[@desireedindal8160]

Great Comparison! Love to see the SL8 in the mix the next time!

[@user-ed2vr2on1l]

Great content! Very interested I'm the new Madone

[@user-ed2vr2on1l]

*in

[@adamisdamiano8918]

Cervelo, what a dream! For sure Cervelo will win!

[@judahbollinger6466]

Gonna have to give the 35s a shot on my Madone!

[@PxltedA9]

Always prefered the look over Cervelos vs Treks but amazing video! Gotta love a good giveaway!

[@RylHango]

Look bikes arent for going fast

[@jordanyoung8868]

I absolutely love both of these bikes never ridden the S5 but it looks blistering fast.

[@walkedintoawall4893]

Interesting results, looking forward to additional tests in the future

[@seant.7302]

Just ordered my Trek Madone SLR 7 Project One. Enjoyed the video and I’m stoked on my choice for my bike! Just need that new helmet to go with it!

[@sfsurfer1]

Love watching your videos - trying to decide if the Madone is right for me!

[@RaymondShepard-jv5uy]

Congratulations on 10,000 Subscribers!!!

[@ronlosa9544]

You guys are so chill. I think you'd be fun to ride with!

[@guspachio4977]

Love the channel, and keep chugging that coffee!

[@darnellbeard]

Congratulations 🎉 🚴🏾‍♂️💨

[@vladimirandmakarov]

im 14 and have been cycling for a year and is really enjoyingen it at would love some new equipment Love your vids keep up the good work

[@lucasgatehouse1583]

Have just ordered a new madone but absolutely love the s5’s

[@filippomuratori9855]

congrats on the 10k!!! Keep it up!

[@ClaudiuTomescu]

Interesting results from comparing these 2 bikes. I definitely dig the new Trek Madone look, but not convinced by the aero capabilities.

[@christianfuchs3146]

Love my S5. It is so damn fast and headwind isn‘t such a problem anymore. Would love to win the helmet.

[@Jmorty11]

Great comparison, cool to see those 2 bikes compared so closely

[@gianpaulcv6425]

Found your KZbin chanel because of the checkmate vs the aspero video and the vibe is super chill. Make a coffe and sit comfortably kind of videos. Love the content!

[@stephenmorris6202]

Nice review. Made the points in a nice laid back format. Surprised that the Gen 8 was less comfortable than the Cervelo. I'd have been interested had you removed the special bottles from the Gen 8. I can't see people using them: you can't stand them up! I wasn't so surprised that the S5 climbed well. The buzzy bees seem to generally use it rather than the R5 (well except Sepp Kuss), and they all did quite well last year. Thank you.

[@mhikem6806]

Love the Enve mog, Jessie... Lets win that helmet!

[@NeonGrayEdits]

Keep up the Grind! I’ll take an Evade thanks 😊

[@brennandunville6928]

Your dedication to the scientific method inspires me to be a better engineer... fun video, always enjoy watching you guys

[@ianjames2614]

Loving the content! Congrats on the 10k!

[@michaelpatterson265]

Great vid! Happy to follow

[@JoseVazquez-lq7wf]

Great video! I recently bought the aero bottles from u guys thank you for shipping them to California couldn't find them near me

[@davehanhela5997]

Both bikes look pretty cool.

[@davec3770]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers!

[@regularMattMatt]

You guys are entertaining and informative at the same time! Ill take the trek over the s5 tho 😎 Wheels test. Do it. We need it. 😂

[@patrickboileau9907]

Love the video. I own the exact same Madone and I love it. I like the chat you had between the two bike. I would be very excited to win the helmet you had for this video (the white S-Works). Keep up the good work

[@anthonyallen7422]

I test rode the S5, BMC Time Machine, Orbea Orca and Sworks Venge. I ended up with the Venge because it, at the time was the best mix for me as a heavier rider 190lbs. The BMC was the most comfortable/compliant but it lacked the snap when out of the saddle. The Orca was just harsh. The S5 was also harsh when I tested back in late 2019-2020. I’m sure Cervelo has sorted out the carbon lay up since the first generation of the newer design. I wanted to love the other bikes because I felt Specialized seemed very every day, living near Morgan Hill but Spec. won me over. Never ridden a Modone but the design is very nice.. thanks for the comparison 👍

[@ChristopherHutto-l2n]

Honey quick a new Bicycle Station video dropped!!!!!!

[@KalyanTummala]

Love the comparison video. Looking forward to the S8 vs Madone Gen 8 video

[@princehumperdink1266]

Congratulations on 10k! I really appreciate the honesty in your reviews. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@ryanhudson971]

Keep up the great work! Enjoy your videos!

[@matthewrichards9789]

Awesome review, nice to see the comparison.

[@Gofastmark]

Love my S5! Freaking rocket ship.

[@nicklinarelloii7052]

Love you guys from a fellow Hoosier bike mechanic up in South Bend!

[@ecksman97]

Loving the channel and comparisons!

[@ashishdipak5409]

Always fun watching the comparison videos. Keep up the great work and honest opinions !

[@teffisk]

Woohoo, 10,000!!!

[@rkelner2167]

Love the channel! You guys are going to have way more than 10,000 subs in no time!

[@iamtotie]

congrats on 10k, you guys deserved it

[@JBmadera]

love your side by bike comparisons.

[@pedrorivera6693]

Surprising results!

[@ironclad5181]

Specialized helmets look dope! Hoping to win one

[@leifbrandsness]

commmeting for that giveaway!!!!!

[@julsu.]

Entertaining as always! You guys upload at like 11pm here in the PH 😂 Great watch before I go to sleep!

[@cullenwood8974]

Love the head to head videos you guys do!

[@kyle7549]

Here for the SL8 staying for the helmet

[@thomashines8]

This is actually the video I needed!! I’ve been looking for this comparison for my new bike!

[@jossadaan]

Love that aero bikes are still faster. Sad to see that most bike manufacturers are shifting over to a one bike to rule/ flagship. Im an aero bike enthusiast. Love the vids keep them coming, would love to get an helmet aswell! 😅

[@davidfrisbie4169]

It'd be fun to do 1 run with the wheels that come with each bike, and then switch the wheels and do another run. That way we get both a frame and wheelset comparison. 🎉😊 🎉🎉

[@Doggepp]

I do like the look of the Trek, looks menacing in all black! Also, helmet giveaway, prevail looks sick

[@tomastorres7497]

Love the titanium bottle cages😅

[@christopherlow9238]

love both the bikes!

[@Flo_xyz]

two dream bikes for sure

[@MountainSmokeBBQ]

Great review, both bikes look fantastic!

[@luccapaixao-c4c]

Can't wait to get that helmet!!

[@andrewdeleon8721]

Congrats! You guys are awesome. Love the vids!

[@alainpfammatter8224]

Nice comparison of the S5 and the Madone 👌. Love this kind of content.

[@othmanerami9794]

Nice comparison 🎉

[@chriscarter6776]

Cannot go wrong with a Cervelo!!

[@zachbarker5354]

Congrats on 10K fellas! Great comparison!! Hoping to win Evade!

[@stephenfraser7983]

Nice job and Hi from Australia

[@Wuxy2]

Thx for a thorough comparison!

[@chrisr3809]

Love these videos because you guys don't take it too seriously. Isn't the answer to choosing between two top spec aero race bikes to choose the one that you like better and/or the one that fits you better?

[@bicyclestation]

The answer is always what looks cooler lol

[@spiffydean]

First time watching one of your videos - really well done! Happy to subscribe. Hopeful for a helmet *fingers crossed*

[@romeroc5]

Glad you controlled for wheels and tires

[@jeffreyguth1541]

Love the head to head videos. Entertaining as always.

[@kojie333]

Congrats. I like the trek

[@th31r_ren]

Love the content n the vibes from you guys

[@bigo9819]

Great comparison video, I had no doubt the Cervelo would win! It's simply the best road machine ever made!

[@abelvences1319]

Great videos !! Keep them coming!🎉

[@Main.Account]

Super content. Thanks guys.

[@joandomenech9150]

Awesome comparison!

[@Service_Course_Guy]

I would like to see a follow up on the Cervelo CX bike and Chase’s thoughts on 27.5” vs 29” for smaller riders.

[@PauloFarrelli-l4q]

Great bike .. perfect spec and colour 👌