Product Description
The Trek Madone 5.2 has a frame made of Trek’s OCLV carbon. It has a geometry that offers a long and low -- but not too low -- riding position. There are longer and lower models, so this bike should be a sweet spot for most road riders looking to race. The ride is so comfortable that it feels like a relaxed tourer, yet aggressive at the same time. The significant 90 mm wide bottom bracket shell is braced by a strong downtube and asymmetrical chainstays, this helps the rider translate pedal power into greater speed. The Madone 5.2 is stock with a Race X Lite fork, Shimano Ultegra 10 speed components, and aero Bontrager race wheels. These are all light and efficient parts, allowing for a fast and quality ride with flawless braking and shifting.
Expert Notes
The Trek Madone 5.2 is a very accessible and fast road race machine. This model has the same design and features of the top-line model, just with less expensive carbon and parts. With the Trek Madone 5.2 you get a high quality race-ready bike with a great frame, and the potential ability to upgrade as desired. The best aspects of the bike are its frame rigidity, stability at speed and overall ride comfort, making it an all-around fantastic pedal. A largely noted downside to this frame is its wide top-tube, which for those people with muscular thighs may result in uncomfortable rubbing along the edges. The Trek Madone 5.2 is a great bike for someone looking for an excellent race bike with some added comfort and the ability to upgrade parts.
