Trek launches new Madone

Trek have launched their new Madone on June 1st, which has a complete new look as well as having undegone several major design changes.

The Madone originally shot to fame when Lance Armstrong won his Tour de France races with this design.

The new Madone offers riders a choice of three fit options, all sharing the same 'ProTour-proven geometry' so riders can have the performance they're looking for  with the best fitting riding position.

Cycling Plus has pictures and a brief preview summarising the changes in design between the new Madone and the original frame:

• The 90mm bottom bracket shell with integrated bearings sitting directly inside the carbon bottom bracket shell.
• A new carbon E2 fork features oversized 1 1/2in integrated bearings at the bottom crown race.
• The standard seatpost has been swapped for an adjustable seatmast for improved strength and comfort.

Check out the Madone website for further details.

If you're interested in fine detail, Wired Magazine's article spells out the finer details of Armstrong's kit for an insight into attempting virtual weightlessness.
Posted by Caroline