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The Madone and the Equinox TTX The Trek Madone and the Trek Equinox TTX -- still made in the U.S., cutting-edge technology, and now customizable for little or no extra cost. Very few "stock model" purchasers get a bike that's perfect, right out of the box. Here are some examples:
Trek Project One fixes all of these problems, without a substantial additional cost. Trek Project One has evolved into a custom program we believe every Madone or Equinox TTX customer should consider. To see why, go to the Trek website and:
Buying a Project One The Trek web site still lists "stock" models of the Madone and the Equinox. Since you can have your Madone or your Equinox built to your specs, however, it's better to think of your purchase in terms of the frame and a component group that is specific to one rider: you. Your two choices for the Madone are 6 series and 5 series. Your two choices for Equinox are TTX SSL and TTX. What are the differences?
Every pedal stroke on your Equinox or your Madone translates into power, not wasted energy. Yet both frames offer a surprisingly silky ride for a frame that's this stiff. It climbs like a rocket and descends with confidence.
Racing on the Madone Since the first version of the Trek Madone was released in 2003, the Madone has been ridden to victory in the '03, '04, '05, '07, and '09 editions of the Tour de France. But what happens when the competitors aren't sponsored, when they have to buy their own equipment? We watched the summit finish of the Mad River stage of the Green Mountain Stage Race, one of New England's premier multiple-day events, which drew 800 competitors in 2009. We saw more Madones than any other carbon frame, especially in the masters' fields. That's a nice endorsement from your fellow riders who compete. Just Plain Riding on the Madone Especially in the hilly northeast, all the features that make for a great stage-racing frame also make the Madone a super choice for the all-day sport/fitness rider. The Madone's exceptional comfort, light weight, and very stable handling make it a natural for one of our challenging Gap rides:
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