Building a high-end racing bike has traditionally been an exercise in compromise. Aerodynamic models slice through the wind with their flattened frame tubes, but they're stiff and ponderous to pilot. Lightweight climbing bikes sail over the Galibier, but they have inferior aerodynamics and can flex too much when you're mashing the pedals. Trek's Madone model eliminates these trade-offs, fusing a sleek design with the comfort of a springier ride. Airfoil-shaped tubes and inside-the-frame cable routing reduce air friction, and the tube-within-a-tube seat post design decouples the saddle from the frame, dampening vibrations. The result is a speed freak with a warm soul-like an F1 car with a cushy suspension and plush seats.
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