Road Bikes
When female riders –especially those of smaller buildsask
for a top-end machine from a bicycle company, they’re
frequently disappointed. With this bike, those days are
over. The Women’s Specific Design Trek Madone 6.5 uses
the same featherweight raw materials found in the men’s
new Madone 6.9. The standover height for the smallest
47cm frame size is only 27 ¼ inches. With Dura-Ace
components, a carbon fiber Bontrager crankset, and even a
carbon bar and stem, the WSD Madone is ready for any
ride. This is a bicycle without compromises that also
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This bicycle is a clear demonstration of Trek’s willingness
to think in new directions. The Madone 5.5 Pro is
equipped with SRAM’s Force components. A new player
in the road component market, SRAM has stepped up with
the very well-reviewed Force group for the Madone 5.5
Pro. This bicycle is built around the new OCLV “Black”
frameset and Race X Lite fork. Bontrager’s Race Lite
wheels cheat the wind. The shorter head tube and 53/39
crankset makes this clearly a road racing
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The Madone 5.5 Performance is a bike for the rider who
knows what they want. The OCLV Black carbon frame
has a tremendous strength-to-weight ratio, and has a taller
head tube for a comfortable fit. The Dura-Ace
components are Tour de France tested, and the carbon
fiber compact crankset will help make molehills out of
mountains climbs. Bontrager Race Lite bars, stem, seat,
and wheelset ensure that reliability is not
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Even novice road racers know that a bicycle’s frame is the
most important part of getting power to the road on the
way to the finish line. When Trek redesigned their
Madone, they didn’t build a bike only for pro cycling
teams. The Madone 5.2 Pro has Shimano’s latest Ultegra
SL components aboard an OCLV Black frameset. The
handlebar, stem, wheelset and tires are Bontrager’s Race
Lite components, making for a true
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Racers shouldn’t have all the fun. When the Madone 5.2
Performance was designed, they gave it a more upright
fit, but kept the Pro series bikes’ agility and lightness.
Ultegra SL components adorn the OCLV Black frame,
while the same Bontrager Race Lite wheelset found on
the 5.2 Pro gives a light and responsive feel. The crankset
is either a compact double with 50/34 chainrings, or a
triple with 52/39/30 chainrings. Climbing is suddenly
your
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Trek decided that the made-in-Wisconsin Madone 5.1
wouldn’t be considered “basic”. The Madone 5.1
Performance is built with OCLV “White” carbon fiber,
producing an excellent ride quality. With a more upright
fit and a comfortable saddle, the 5.1 will be welcome on
long rides. Proven Shimano Ultegra components,
Bontrager Race wheels, and a choice of an Ultegra
compact double or triple crankset makes this bike a leader
in its category. Get them while they
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Trek decided to carry the Madone concept to their least
expensive Madone 4.5 model built with Trek Carbon
Technology. The frame shaping is the same, allowing for
a comfortable ride but with a torsionally rigid bottom
bracket. The fork has the same tapered shape for more
confident cornering in high-speed turns. It also has Trek’s
lifetime warranty. With a mix of Shimano’s 105 and
Ultegra components, the Madone 4.5 has reliable
performance coupled with excellent value. A triple
crankset or a compact double crankset is
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The Madone 4.5 is also offered in a WSD model. There
are smaller sizes, even a 47cm size with a 27.2 inch
standover height. A shorter top tube, shallow drop
handlebar, and WSD saddle make for a better fitting
machine for smaller female riders. Offered with a triple
crankset, the Madone 4.5 WSD will make every hill seem
that much
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The Trek 2.1 is offered in a WSD format that provides sustaining comfort and proper fit. The aluminum/carbon frame combined with a women’s specific geometry offers a ride tailored to women in search of an economical, yet performing road bike. A reliable component mix from Shimano and Bontrager complete the package at an affordable
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Orbea didn’t intend on making art when the Orca was in development, but the result has won three European design awards. The Orca’s designer, Miriam Bengoetxea frequently thought “out of the box” when approaching how a carbon fiber bicycle should be built. By tapering the wall thicknesses of the shaped tubing depending on the frame size, the Orca is made very torsionally rigid, but has excellent ride quality. Built with Toray’s most advanced fibers (M40J and high-modulus M30S), the Orca has utilized these materials with innovation and creativity. Little touches show Orbea’s commitment to detail: The head badge doubles as a cable stop, and the derailleur hanger is replaceable in the event of a crash. Designed as a bike for pro racers competing in the high mountains during
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When Orbea entered the market with a high performance bicycle specifically for women, they took the same approach as they did with the Orca. At only 932 grams for a size 53cm frame, the Diva has one of the lightest frames ever produced for a women’s-specific road bike. With smaller 49cm and 46cm sizes, the Diva can fit a wider range of riders. The 46cm even has 650c wheels, allowing for a shorter standover height. The Diva has many of the same choices for components through the Made-to-Order program as the Orca, allowing for a wide range of custom builds.
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Orbea’s choices in carbon fiber framed bicycles for a woman don’t stop with the Diva. The Onix Dama is a performance bicycle with the same geometry as the Diva, as well as the comfortable ride quality of a carbon frameset. At $2549, the Onix Dama is considerably more affordable. The complete bicycle weighs 17.9 lbs for a 53cm size. Eqipped with Shimano’s new Ultegra SL components and Mavic’s Aksium wheelset, the Onix Dama is ready for long days in the
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This closeout Orbea Mitis is a climber’s dream. A race ready bike with an aluminum/ carbon frame and FSA compact crankset complimenting a Shimano Ultegra/105 gruppo, the 2006 Mitis will fit the bill for the smaller racer on a
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The Orbea Aqua TDF offers an uncompromising Aluminum/ Carbon frame with a Shimano Ultegra SL gruppo. A stiff, responsive frame with race level componentry will live up to the most scrutinizing and demanding riders’
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Be the first on your block to get one of the last 2008 LeMond Poprads remaining. Built with Shimano 105 components, Avid disc brakes, a Bontrager wheelset and carbon fork and a frame made from True Temper OX Platinum Steel, which soaks up vibration delivering a smooth ride on rough terrain. A fixture on the Cyclocross start line, the Poprad also makes a smart choice for the rider who wants a rugged road bike. If you’re doing a lot of riding that includes pavement and trails, the Poprad is the tool for the job.
Cross bikes have become popular with commuters too and for good reason. Their wide tire clearance provides room for fenders and the riding position gives a great sporty ride and good visibility.
Come fall, you’re ready to attack the Cross course with the bike that Team Magnus
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