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Trek Madone 4.5

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4.7

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Pros

  • Handles well (48)
  • Lightweight (46)
  • Comfortable (43)
  • Good geometry (41)
  • Absorbs shock well (33)
  • Great components (19)
  • Responsive (14)
  • Fast (13)
  • Amazing (1)
  • Attractive paint scheme (1)
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Cons

  • Uncomfortable seat (5)
  • Brakes could be better (3)
  • A little chain chatter (1)
  • Average brakes (1)
  • Brakes are weak (1)
  • Could be lighter (1)
  • Could upgrade components (1)
  • Expensive for components (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)

Best Uses

  • Serious training (37)
  • Climbing (30)
  • Casual riding (27)
  • Racing (16)
  • Exercising (13)
  • Sprinting (12)
  • Good for commuting (8)
  • Anything and everything (1)
  • Great century bike (1)
  • Great for conditioning (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Ultimate Bicycle

From cruising back roads to enjoying all-day epics to getting your feet wet in the racing circuit, Trek's Madone 4.5 does it all. This full-carbon…

Specification Description
Model 1442000218, 1442000219, 1442000818, 1443000218
UPC 745889535082
Brakeset Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano 105 STI levers
Brakeset Shimano Tiagra w/Shimano 105 STI levers
Cassette Shimano 105 11-25 or 12-27 (triple), 10 speed
Cassette Shimano 105 12-27, 10 speed
Crank Shimano 105 50/34 or 50/39/30
Crank Shimano R-600 50/34 or R-553 50/39/30
Fork Bontrager Race Lite, carbon w/E2 aluminum steerer
Fork Bontrager Race Lite, carbon w/E2 aluminum steerer; SpeedTrap compatible
Frame TCT Carbon
Frame TCT Carbon, DuoTrap compatible
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Handlebars Bontrager SSR VR, 31.8mm
Handlebars Bontrager Select VR, 31.8mm
Headset Aheadset w/cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy
Headset Aheadset w/cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy; 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Model Year 2008
Model Year 2009
modelYear 2008
modelYear 2009
Pedals n/a
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Saddle Bontrager Race
Saddle Bontrager inForm R1
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
Sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm
Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Select, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Tires Bontrager Race Lite, 700x23c
Wheels Bontrager Race
Wheels Bontrager SSR

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Trek Madone 4.5 Reviews

 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Madone 4.5 Review

Just Amazing

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Responsive

    Cons

  • Uncomfortable Seat

    Best Uses

  • Anything and everything
 

"I bought this bike with my mind set on the fact that it was gonna be a Trek and it was gonna be a good price. At first glance I was drawn to the 2.3 bec. of the group and price. Then I looked at the Madones. The 4.5 was just a bit more and the grouping was the same plus you get a full carbon frame i …"  Read Full Review »

2009 Trek Madone 4.5

2009 Trek Madone 4.5
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 23 2009
Nick
Goose Creek, SC
I am:
  • Competitive Cyclist
 

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Madone 4.5 Review

just upgrade already!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fast
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Responsive

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Climbing
  • Exercising
  • Serious Training
 

"After starting out with a mountain bike towards the end of last summer, I walked in to my LBS and started "kicking tires" during the winter. I wasn't getting enough out of my leisure rides so I decided to test ride a road bike. I tried the 1.2 and the 2.3 and thought they were an easy ride, even if …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 6 2009
NewB
Davenport, Ia.
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Madone 4.5 Review

Addictive as gambling on a craps table!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Comfortable
  • Good Geometry
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Climbing
  • Commuting
  • Racing
  • Serious Training
  • More »
 

"[...]. This is a machine that I feel would be as much at home on a race circuit as well as friendly, or competitive club ride. I find my self wanting to test the limits of my abilities on this bike, which is very confidence inspiring. This I feel is a bike that I can grow into, and not even push the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 17 2008
Dan
Victorville
I am:
  • Weekend Warrior
 

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Madone 4.5 Review

What a Bike for the Money!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Comfortable
  • Good Geometry
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • More »

    Cons

  • Needs a better saddle

    Best Uses

  • Climbing
  • Serious Training
 

"I started serious biking the beginning of this summer with a Trek 1.2. That is a great bike for the money, but as usual I had to upgrade! I couldn't believe the difference in ride and components. I can now keep up with my group much easier. My only complaint is the saddle - too narrow, no padding, o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 3 2008
Pres
West Des Moines, Iowa
I am:
  • Avid Cyclist
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Trek Madone 4.5 Review

Amazing Ride

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Absorbs Shock Well
  • Comfortable
  • Good Geometry
  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Climbing
  • Serious Racing or Training
  • Sprinting
 

"This bike is an amazing ride. I am a college racer and i was looking for a bike at a good price point that would satisfy my needs as a racer. The carbon frame is extremely lightweight and the 105 components are more than competent when it comes to performance. The higher grade components may be a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 5 2007
TideCrazy
Russellville/Tuscaloosa
I am:
  • Competitive Cyclist
 
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