Trek Madone 3.5 2012 Review
Trek explains that the Madone 3 series is designed to deliver handling, performance and style and it’s clear to see these elements in their Madone 3.5 model.
The specifications of Trek’s 2012 Madone 3.5 is nothing short of inspiring, created using the Trek 300 series OCLV carbon fibre cyclists who choose this remarkable bike can look forward to enjoying a frame that possesses an equal amount of strength and rigidity found on traditional aluminium frames, making it ideal for cyclists who intend to work the Madone 3.5 as hard as possible. The lightness of the bike however only further assists cyclists when tackling steep inclines. As with most Trek high-end models the Madone 3.5 features a number of Trek’s pioneering frame designs, in particular it possesses Trek’s well known Tour-tested geometry making certain that Madone 3.5 riders can enjoy a bike that handles and accelerates impeccably. At the same time as Trek have introduced their H2 fit to the Madone 3.5, this design increases the height of the head tube so that riders can enjoy a more relaxed riding position, without losing the bike racing feel. Bontrager features are designed to further develop the racing feel of this bike; in particular the Bontrager Race carbon bladed fork with E2 aluminium steerer is designed to provide riders with stable but sharp handling and is also SpeedTrap compatible.
The components of Trek’s Madone 3.5 are exceptional, combining Shimano’s two most well known groupsets, the Ultegra and the 105; Madone 3.5 is certainly going to have a sporting feel. The Shimano Ultegra STI 10 speed shifters, rear derailleur and front Shimano 105 derailleur and cassette grouping will create an impeccable shifting system that promises to be smooth, accurate and fast. Fitted with a Shimano 105 brakeset with Ultegra STI levers, the Madone 3.5 is sure to provide cyclists with responsive braking each and every time. Trek’s Madone 3.5 is the ultimate mid-range bike and there is no doubt that we’ll definitely see the Madone 3.5 zipping around British roads in 2012.
Trek Madone 3.5
Rating by Adam Samuel: stars ££
Written by: Quatos