The madone frame is based on our groundbreaking kvf kammtail virtual foil tube shape. Im wondering how many people with carbon frames have had problems with cracks. Do the same at a similar location that doesnt have a crack. Cautions, facts and misconceptions posted on february 21, 2011 by isolatecyclist on my post about the 2011 jamis coda sport, a reader left an interesting comment about the catastrophic failure of carbon forks. Xcaliber frameset is a highvalue alloy mountain bike frameset for fast singletrack rides. Jun 8, 2016 trek madone slr carbon frame rear stay repair, we mask rest of the. Peter north and honey wilder mature mom mother milf. I like to think of myself as a much better cyclist than i actually am. They kept it for a day and gave me the its normal routine.
The oclv frame layup and the rear isospeed decoupler increase vertical compliance to smooth out the ride, but the madone still takes no prisoners. How can i determine the model year of my trek bike. A magic carpet ride if you can fit within the parameters. You would be buying a quality bike assuming it is in the cared for and low mileage condition you intimate. Disc brakes offer better braking performance and extra clearance for wider, more stable tyres. Madone sets a new benchmark for aerodynamic performance, surpassing every other road bike in the wind tunnel and in realworld conditions. I have no idea what caused it ive never crashed, i havent dropped the bike or knocked it over or dropped anything on it. As you can see, the actual damaged area was several times greater than just the crack, and we had to remove about 5 layers of damage to successfully isolate the compromised carbon. Im presuming that the bike was originally bought and sold in the u. In my minds eye, i am a strong, fast cyclist who can crush other cyclists on any terrain. We heard about the inclusion of treks iso speed decoupler in the seat cluster and the unique tube in tube design of the seat post. Light scuffing and scratches throughout bike from average use and age.
The trek madone is a highend aero race steed that has stood the test of time. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. On the madone and several frames, the seat mast extends well beyond the top tube, but it is shorter than most other isps and doesnt require cutting to length. Trek says its the fastest bike in the world, and with new isospeed technology applied to the frame it is as comfortable as it is fast. At 62 and north of 220 pounds i dont have the classic cyclists physique. Trek madone slr carbon frame rear stay repair, we mask rest of. Most cracks would occur either at a junction, thin spot, like middle of the down tube. Didnt hammer on it, always used towels to cover it when transporting, treated better than my wife according to her.
So, first things first, we put the bike through the ruckus inspection process. Disc brakes offer better braking performance read more. Light wear and tear from average use, chain wear, etc. Also, its geometry will suit people with shorter torsos top tube is shorter compared to seat tube. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek. How to tell if a carbon frame is damaged or if the paint just has stress. Its in nearly perfect condition and is obviously a very recent model. Just over a year later, i discovered a crack in the top tube while i was cleaning the bike.
Apr 01, 2018 specialized sworks venge quickstep sram axs, airstreeem, srm exakt, tubolito bike build duration. Hey tr community, i put my madone on the the trainer for the first time yesterday and. A view of the internals of treks new isospeed tube in tube system. Treks kammtail virtual foil kvf is an aerodynamic tube shape that maintains its full dragreducing benefits at every yaw angle the direction of the wind on your frame by removing the trailing edge of the airfoil compare the top and bottom profiles in the image above. Super stiff seattube that stiffens towards the top end. How to tell if a carbon frame is damaged or if the paint. Jan 19, 2009 as it is the madone range is vast, kicking off with the. The new range of madone slr models feature the allnew adjustable top tube isospeed technology, allowing you to set the level of compliance that suits your ride. Adjustable top tube isospeed lets you adjust compliance to your preference, and its damped with an elastomer so it rebounds in a smooth, controlled, stable motion. I have no idea what caused it ive never crashed, i havent dropped the bike or knocked it over or dropped anything. Another trick is to whack the tube with a quarter over and around the crack. The first developed a crack on the bottom of the chain stay on the right side. Notable scuffing on fork legs, shifters, headtube, top tube and crank arms.
Also, if the crack you see has no marring, chipping or other. We based the allnew madone frame on our groundbreaking kvf kammtail virtual foil tube shape. Trek madone sl 6 disc speed 2020 carbon road bike blackwhite. If you cant feel it with a fingernail, the crack probably isnt in the carbon. Plus, theyre backed by the carbon care wheel loyalty program, which offers free replacement or repair to the original owner for wheels that sustain damage within the first two years of ownership and deeply discounted replacement. Ive had problems in the past getting the mast to move.
The list of broken 6series madone steerers grew by one when paul wilsons. Lightweight alpha aluminum tubes, shorter chainstays for extra agility, and an incredible amount of versatility make it a highvalue starting point for your cross country mountain bike. Treks seat mast is closed on the top and is not to be cut to length. Specialized sworks venge quickstep sram axs, airstreeem, srm exakt, tubolito bike build duration.
Pin on carbonwork custom paint projects and carbon repairs in. I can also sit on the top tube and pose like a pro racer, which is easier than the new compact frames. The tube shapes dont fit the mould of what we think of as aero. My lbs slipped off the cap that covers the top tubeseat mast junction, revealing the. I had a bad crash last week where the handlebar swung around and hit the top tube of my pinarello. If the stem pinches the top of the steerer, it can crush the carbon and cracks can form and propagate down the steerer. I had paint issues on my 2009 trek madone 1 week after i got it. What originally happened was the bars tweaked all the way to the driveside after a crash, resulting in a quartersized crack along the top tube. Refused by shop and regional trek rep for same cracks at lower seat tube bb junction a year ago. It was more of a clear coat flaking issue than a crack but i took it in for inspection. Youre building a mountain bike for fast rides on singletrack rides. Instead, the madone uses a large topper that clamps down over the seat mast with a pinchbolt.
Black condition used bike will be partially disassembled for shipping. We found the damage using our ultrasound machine, which is accurate at finding damage in the laminate to within. Compared to previous madone slr models, the new model is 21% stiffer and 17% more compliant when set to its most stiff and compliant modes respectively. Im striping the parts and taking it to the dealer for inspection. Luckily, he was able to limp back to the office mostly unscathed. Apr 24, 2019 top tube on trek madone crack repaired we painted the repaired area to blend in gloss black with rest of the frame at carbonwork for april 2019 stay safe and healthy. Kvf minimizes drag using a truncated airfoil shape.
The second one developed a verticle crack on the chain stay and is now at the factory where they claim that it couldnt possibly be a manufacturers defect and. The madone development team 2016 madone and with that understated note, after more than three years and tens of thousands of hours of development, the final madone prototype was approved. Visually, you would be hard pressed to say that the madone 5. Madone kvf full carbon, carbon e2 steerer, carbon dropouts, integrated brake headset madone integrated, stainless cartridge bearings, sealed, 8 top, 1. Pin on carbonwork custom paint projects and carbon repairs. All the aero advantages of madone, plus the added capability to clip on aero bars for triathlons and time trials. I realize that selections and model specs may be different in other countries. This trek madone is a particularly interesting example.
A few more chips on the underside of the downtube that are in the black paint and dont show up in a photo. If a paint crack like that appeared around the headtube, top tube, or downtube, i would not ride the frame. And up front, treks asymmetrical, tapered e2 front end makes the steering stable and predictable so you can slice through corners with pinpoint precision. From there, trek examined the bike and said i was entitled to a replacement frame which means buying a new frame with a.
From there, trek examined the bike and said i was entitled to a replacement frame which means buying a new frame with a 30% discount off retail price. The virtual tail of the airfoil bends to respond to the angle of the most common crosswinds, significantly reducing drag in the real world, where it really matters. For sale is a 2016 trek madone ultegra di2 size 58 easton ec90 42cm bars ultegra di2 levers, front, rear mech. The accompanying photos i took of a recently repaired trek madone. Argon top tube and front tube crack and paint damage under repair at. Built with their superaerodynamic kvf tubes, treks madone 2. Its the ultimate in aerodynamics, integration, and ride. The damage on the headtube is very apparent, but the severalinch crack bisecting the downtube is actually much more difficult to notice as the picture above depicts. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A cracked carbon frame or a damaged wheelset does not have to keep you off. Wheels warrantied for life every set of bontrager carbon wheels comes with a lifetime warranty against defects. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. If there are any differences in sound, the frame has probably sustained damage. For sale is a used 2011 trek madone 6 series carbon 60cm road bicycle made in usa specs.
Or, the handlebars might swing around all the way and smack into the top tube. The 2016 madone takes the isospeed design in a slightly different direction with an impressive tube in tube design. Madone slr seatpost isospeed help equipment trainerroad. A few chips in the paint on the top tube that are shown in the photo. Carbon bicycle and component care trek bicycle store. The 2016 madone development project was the most directive. For example, dont rest the seat or frame against a pole and think its safe no matter how gently you placed it there, because the bike might move letting the frame crash against the pole, which could easily damage it.
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