2019 Madone - will it ever be clip-ons compatible?
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I'm on the market for a disc bike that would give me the flexibility to install clip-on aerobars if needed. The current Madone disc doesn't allow for a different stem-bar combo, nor does the current handlebar allow for clip-ons.
To my knowledge, even with previous iterations of the Madone, no compatible Bontrager clip-ons were developed for the premium models with flat handlebars (although the "basic" Madone 9 had round handlebars, thus allowing for them). And I've heard no rumour of such clip-ons currently being in development.
Does anyone know otherwise?
It's a bit of a bummer, Trek seems the only brand uninterested in this.
The Systemsix, Venge, 795 Blade, all allow for clip-ons, and the S5 will most likely do so in the future.
I'm on the market for a disc bike that would give me the flexibility to install clip-on aerobars if needed. The current Madone disc doesn't allow for a different stem-bar combo, nor does the current handlebar allow for clip-ons.
To my knowledge, even with previous iterations of the Madone, no compatible Bontrager clip-ons were developed for the premium models with flat handlebars (although the "basic" Madone 9 had round handlebars, thus allowing for them). And I've heard no rumour of such clip-ons currently being in development.
Does anyone know otherwise?
It's a bit of a bummer, Trek seems the only brand uninterested in this.
The Systemsix, Venge, 795 Blade, all allow for clip-ons, and the S5 will most likely do so in the future.
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We had a mechanic custom mould a set in carbon for a customer. One of one though so good luck getting a hold of those
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Source? I've read this here on WW but we (or at least, I) don't know anything on the reliability of this info.
Yeah where is this Madone speed chatter coming from?
New S5 disc maybe your best best if you want something out of the box, though personally I'd hang on to see their clip on solution first and see some independent aero data too. All we've had are the shill day reviews on it, and it's a pricey bike to simply take a punt on especially as you can buy older gen S5's for pennies right now. You could put the extra cash on the currently heavily discounted eTap, 808/404s and an ENVE SES clip on cockpit, and a power meter, and a carbon rail saddle, and still be only half the price of a new top end S5 disc!
New S5 disc maybe your best best if you want something out of the box, though personally I'd hang on to see their clip on solution first and see some independent aero data too. All we've had are the shill day reviews on it, and it's a pricey bike to simply take a punt on especially as you can buy older gen S5's for pennies right now. You could put the extra cash on the currently heavily discounted eTap, 808/404s and an ENVE SES clip on cockpit, and a power meter, and a carbon rail saddle, and still be only half the price of a new top end S5 disc!
Yeah I fully agree, and to be honest I am not sure I'd be comfortable with the dual stem, which may be discontinued in a few years and then good luck finding spares (not to mention that if no other bike brand will adopt it, I'd look like an idiot).Shrike wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:42 amYeah where is this Madone speed chatter coming from?
New S5 disc maybe your best best if you want something out of the box, though personally I'd hang on to see their clip on solution first and see some independent aero data too. All we've had are the shill day reviews on it, and it's a pricey bike to simply take a punt on especially as you can buy older gen S5's for pennies right now. You could put the extra cash on the currently heavily discounted eTap, 808/404s and an ENVE SES clip on cockpit, and a power meter, and a carbon rail saddle, and still be only half the price of a new top end S5 disc!
Direct from Trek Dealer who specifically asked Trek UK due to client enquiry.robeambro wrote:Source? I've read this here on WW but we (or at least, I) don't know anything on the reliability of this info.
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Interesting.
This might be either a hoax or insider information which should not have been given to the dealer (or better, the dealer should not have disclosed it), since when I asked Trek UK about such Madone Speed, they said there was no such thing.
So, something is not adding up.
Well it appeared on dealer websites but has now been taken down.
Just had to be quick to see it.
https://www.jejamescycles.com/trek-mado ... -2019.html
To be a hoax you’d have to have multiple retailers in on the joke. #unlikely.
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Just had to be quick to see it.
https://www.jejamescycles.com/trek-mado ... -2019.html
To be a hoax you’d have to have multiple retailers in on the joke. #unlikely.
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I agree.izza wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:43 pmWell it appeared on dealer websites but has now been taken down.
Just had to be quick to see it.
https://www.jejamescycles.com/trek-mado ... -2019.html
To be a hoax you’d have to have multiple retailers in on the joke. #unlikely.
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Well, my heart wants to believe in this.
I shall wait for spring then.
Loads of places have removed it but this Dutch site didn't get the memo
https://www.12gobiking.nl/trek-madone-speed-2019
it's fairly 'obvious' given Madone seems perfect for triathletes. it's a market segment Trek would be stupid to let go, and apart from that I think aero extensions are coming back from the grave - seen them quite few times out on the road this year
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Haha I actually bought from this website (at the moment I live in the Netherlands).Shrike wrote: ↑Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:13 pm
Loads of places have removed it but this Dutch site didn't get the memo
https://www.12gobiking.nl/trek-madone-speed-2019
What seems weird to me is that it is marketed as a whole bike, rather than just selling the clip-ons separately. I wonder if it will require a whole new handlebar compared to the current? If the answer was no, I could go ahead and buy a Madone now. Aaah, N+1 can't wait.
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Yeah, and this gonna be a new bar, so you'll need to re-route all the cables, bleed brakes and etc.
I quite like idea on SystemSix: Vision bars were made with idea of extensions and have sockets, unlike tradition clip-ons. I'm not doint TT, but I'd take that route if ever decide to give it a try.
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