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Trek Madone 4.5

#4

★★★★★
4.7

based on 52 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

$2,089.99

from 16 stores
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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 (1)

Best Uses

  • Serious training (37)
  • Climbing (30)
  • Casual riding (27)
  • Racing (16)
  • Exercising (13)
  • Sprinting (12)
  • Commuting (8)
  • Anything and everything (1)
  • Great century bike (1)
  • Great for conditioning (1)
 
 
 
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Trek Madone 4.5 Reviews

 

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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
 

Trek Madone 4.5 Review

First All Carbon Mount

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Good Geometry
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Responsive

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Riding
  • Commuting
  • Exercising
 

"I started riding my Mongoose 450 Crossway again after a 5+ year hiatus and decided after a couple weeks that I needed something better if I was going to get back into riding on a serious basis. I Checked around and found that 2W1P in Costa Mesa offered a great price on this bike. I did some research …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 20 2009
Charlie M
Newport Beach, CA
I am:
  • Casual Cyclist
 

[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
 
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