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Trek/Bontrager/Electra/Diamant Limited Warranty

We've Got You Covered We provide a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for all original equipment and aftermarket products, as specified below. First Things First Contact an authorized retailer or distributor to initiate a warranty claim. Proof of purchase is required. Click here to find a retailer near you. Lifetime Framesets (frame and rigid fork), main frame, and full suspension swing arms for the lifetime of the original owner Bontrager wheels with carbon rims 2 Years Apparel Parts and accessories Rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link, and accompanying hardware and components Bontrager wheels with alloy rims Paint and decals Subsequent Ownership Subsequent owners (second or later) are entitled to a 3 year warranty from the date of purchase from the retailer on the Trek frame and Trek fork. This does not include items such as wheels, suspension forks, drive train components, etc. Proof of original purchase is required. This Warranty Does Not Cover Normal wear and tear Improper assembly Corrosion Improper maintenance Installation of components, parts, or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the bicycle as sold Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect Labor charges for part replacement or changeover Non-proprietary products (any other original part or component) covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty Cosmetic scratches or non-structural blemishes on Bontrager carbon rims or wheels This warranty applies to: • All model year 2020 and newer bicycles • Parts and accessories purchased after August 1, 2019. Any products not specifically included above are omitted, but may be included in the 2012-2019 Trek Care Limited Warranty. Click here for details . This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the frame, fork, or components. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective item at the manufacturer’s discretion. This warranty extends from the original date of purchase. Trek and Electra are not responsible for incidental or consequential damages unless prohibited by state law. Claims made outside the country of original purchase may be subject to fees and additional restrictions. Warranty duration and detail may vary by country. The English version of the warranty shall prevail.

Trek Care/Bontrager Limited Warranty 2012-2019

Lifetime Frames for the lifetime of the original owner (see exceptions below)

5 years Swing arms on all full suspension bicycles (except the Session, Scratch, and Slash swing arms)

3 years Session, Scratch, Slash and Ticket aluminum frames and swing arms

2 years Brakes, baskets, computers, fenders, handlebars, locks, pumps, rear racks, repair stands, rigid forks, saddles, seatposts, stems, tools, water bottle cages and wheels. Session and Slash carbon frames and swing arms All rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link, and hardware electric bike motor, controller, and battery pack (2 years or 600 charges, whichever comes first) All original Bontrager forks, parts, and components (except consumables such as tires and tubes)

1 year Apparel, bags, bar tape, gloves, grips, helmets, lights (excluding bulbs and batteries), rims, shoes, tires and tubes. Paint and decals

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Normal wear and tear Improper assembly Improper follow-up maintenance Installation of components, parts, or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the bicycle as sold Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect Labor charges for part replacement or changeover Bikes used for commercial activities, including those in rental, demo, or security fleets

This warranty applies to 2012-2019 model bicycles and covers only Trek and Bontrager branded products. Any other original part or component shall be covered by the stated warranty of the original manufacturer. Any products not specifically included above are hereby omitted.

For a 2011 or older model bicycle, please consult your owner’s manual or contact us or an authorized dealer for the applicable warranty.

This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the frame, fork, or components. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective item, and said repair or replacement is the sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty extends from the date of purchase, is offered only to the original retail purchaser, and is not transferable. This warranty applies only to Trek bicycles purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. Trek Bicycle Corporation is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Any claim against this warranty must be made through an authorized dealer or distributor. Proof of purchase is required. A bicycle must be registered with Trek Bicycle Corporation before a warranty claim may be processed. Claims made outside the country of purchase may be subject to fees and additional restrictions. Warranty duration and detail may differ by frame type and/or by country. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. The English version of the warranty shall prevail.

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How the Madone Gen 8 was designed, tested, and brought to life

The new do-it-all road bike is the results of a years-long effort using Trek's unique resources

Here’s a secret about Trek’s brand new Madone Gen 8. While the bike was designed for all racers — whether they love long, vicious climbs or laying down enough watts to bust a power meter — there was one person, above all, who engineers wanted to please: Mads Pedersen.

The Lidl-Trek rider deserves this distinction for good reason. The first is the most obvious: He’s a damn good bike racer. Pedersen has won a World Championship, multiple classics, at least one stage of all three Grand Tours, and the points jersey at the Vuelta a España. He is an influential leader within the team. If Mads likes something, people listen.

But in addition to his athletic gifts, he’s also a shrewd ride tester. Anyone who has listened to his post-race interviews knows that he doesn’t mince words. He’s honest and outspoken, but also fair. And he’s as meticulous and in-tune with his equipment as perhaps any bike rider in the world. His feedback has become a barometer by which not just Trek bikes are judged, but products like helmets , too.

Mads Pedersen won the first ever WorldTour race on the Madone Gen 8 when he took Stage 1 of the Critérium du Dauphiné earlier this month. | Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images

“His honesty is believable,” says Scott Daubert, who oversees equipment for Trek’s racing programs. “He’s never asking for something that he doesn’t need. And he’s thoughtful about what he’s asking for. If we’ve got something we want to produce for consumers, and he picks it, then we know we’re all on the same page.”

Last October, on a team visit to Trek headquarters in Waterloo, Wisc., Trek’s road bike engineers took the decorated Dane out for one of the final road tests for the new Madone. After two years of simulations, prototypes, and testing, they had honed the shape of the bike and needed to make one last decision on its carbon laminate. Pedersen had already started his offseason. He had been off his bike for several days after a trip to China. He was worried at the time that he wouldn’t be able to give the bike a fair evaluation, especially while riding on rural, sub-WorldTour quality Wisconsin roads.

Tony Gallopin testing an early version of the Madone Gen 8 at December team camp in 2022.

Trek design engineer Adam Bird handed Pedersen the first of two laminate options — specifically, the option that he secretly hoped Pedersen would prefer. Bird and a cadre of internal ride testers all agreed that it was the best version of the bike, but they had another version ready with a different carbon layup just in case.

“We’re nervous because, of course, he didn’t know what was what. We just gave him two bikes,” Bird says. “He didn’t know that one of them was the bike we wanted him to like. So there was the potential that he picks the other one, or he doesn’t like either of them. We’d make it work, but it’d mean a lot more work, and it would affect the production. 

“But after he rode the first one, he loved it, and we were like, ‘Yes, we got it.'”

Prototype frames ready to go for Circle, Square, Triangle testing among Trek's internal riders.

If that sounds like Trek’s engineers slayed their final boss a little easily … well, yes, maybe they did. But that’s because they had been preparing for the moment for a very long time. Pedersen’s ride test was one of the very last steps of a long, slow, iterative process. The goal from the jump was to make “the ultimate race bike,” merging two road racing platforms — the ultra-light Émonda and the ultra-fast Madone — into one do-it-all speed machine. Making two great bikes better, at the same time, is exactly as agonizingly hard as it sounds. 

Research and development on the new Madone technically started in Summer of 2021. Trek, at the time, was planning on introducing an Émonda Gen 4 to be released in 2023, but in the course of development, engineers realized that they could significantly improve the bike’s pure speed. Rather than try to make an even lighter Émonda that offered little in terms of aerodynamic improvements, they pursued the Holy Grail: A bike that had the best of weight and aero benefits. 

Adam Bird on site at road team camp in December, 2022.

Trek’s road engineers restarted development towards this goal in late 2021 by cutting alloy frames to put into wind tunnel testing to refine the Madone Gen 7’s already best-in-class design. Once they settled on the shape of the frame, they made a tool that could create carbon prototype frames for ride testing. 

The next step was assembling an elite A-Team of ride testers from within Trek HQ. The Bicycle Company has a lot of fast riders within its walls who are eager to lend their legs towards the pursuit of science. The core group was refined down to Trek store design manager Justin Marshall, road bikes and Project One director Jordan Roessingh, former road product manager Max Ackermann, and Daubert, who in addition to his duties in the Trek Race Shop also won a U.S. national cyclocross title last December. Those riders are not only fast, they are well known for their equipment acumen and ability to detect and vocalize subtle differences in ride quality from minor changes. 

Scott Daubert putting the Madone Gen 8 through the paces.

“Trek wanted a lighter Madone. So then it kind of made sense to go, ‘OK, let’s really focus on making an aerodynamic bike lighter,'” Daubert says. “There were no holds barred.” 

That detectability group did their first ride test in November of 2022 in California. There, they did Round 1 of “Circle, Square, Triangle.” In order to avoid even an ounce of unconscious bias seeping into rider feedback, engineers didn’t label the bikes “A, B, C” or “1, 2, 3.” Riders would ride Circle and Square back-to-back, then say which they liked better. Then they’d repeat the process with Square vs. Triangle, and Triangle vs. Circle, and hope that a clear winner emerged from the group. 

Keeping bike setups consistent across tests was paramount to the process. Every time riders swapped bikes, they made sure they were using the exact same wheels and tires, and that bike fits were perfectly aligned, from saddle heights to stem lengths. Bird recalls Roessingh feeling hesitant to give feedback after one ride test because the brake lever throw — the distance between the brake lever and the grip — had been different from one bike to the other.

Early IsoFlow.

Trek’s engineers are an empirically-minded species, but bike design isn’t an exact science.

“Sometimes you contradict yourself. You might not like a bike one time, but like it another time, or vice versa,” Daubert says. “It’s really frustrating if you’re trying to hone your detecting skills, but that’s the way we do it.”

The bike first went in front of Lidl-Trek riders in December of 2022 at team camp in Spain. Otto Vergaerde and former road captain Tony Gallopin took out the prototype bike (at that point, it had no name — Madone, Émonda, or otherwise) and did their own Circle, Square, Triangle testing. Their feedback largely aligned with the internal group’s, which was an important breakthrough: It meant that the test riders in Waterloo were dialed in to what the largely Europe-based pros felt they needed to win.

The bike being worked on during a camp test ride.

The internal group did a series of ride tests at Wildcat State Park in the ensuing months, roughly two hours away from Trek headquarters. Wisconsin may not have any climbs rivaling the Alps or the Pyrenees, but Wildcat’s easily repeatable switchbacks did the job. There, the riders continued the Circle, Square, Triangle process, largely testing new laminates and subtle tweaks to the frame. 

The engineers’ biggest headache wasn’t necessarily making an already fast bike lighter. The Madone Gen 7 gave the Gen 8 team a solid foundation to apply weight-saving techniques that it had developed. The early prototypes received overwhelmingly positive feedback in both climbing and sprinting, suggesting that Trek had achieved its ultimate goal. But there was still one aspect in which the older platforms reigned supreme. 

Otto Vergaerde pushing the pace.

“Throughout the whole day, all the feedback was super positive,” Bird says. “And at the end of the day they compared it to the Madone Gen 7, and I remember Max [Ackermann] telling me, ‘I thought this descent was just super technical and I wasn’t pushing the bike hard enough, but then I rode the Gen 7, and that thing felt like it was on rails.'”

According to Bird, there was no eureka moment to fix the Madone Gen 8’s descending capabilities. Instead, his team began an arduous process of increasing and decreasing stiffness in certain areas of the bike, testing those changes, and gradually reshaping the ride feel to a point where it seemed like the bike could truly do everything well.

“I think from the first couple of test rides, we did not have a good enough product. We kept comparing it to the Madone Gen 7 and the new bike couldn’t measure up,” Daubert says. “And then there was a day when we finally were like, ‘OK, now we got it. Now we’ve improved on the old bike.'”

The internal ride crew taking a break in California.

The internal group did their final test ride in August, 2023, in North Carolina, where a longtime road rider on a competitor’s bike joined the group and sung the Madone’s praises. The same two versions of the bike that Pedersen rode in October went to December team camp in Spain where other top Lidl-Trek riders like Elisa Longo Borghini, Giulio Ciccone, and Jasper Stuyven confirmed exactly what Pedersen and everyone else had experienced.

Longo Borghini had so much faith in Trek’s process, she didn’t bother trying the second version.

“I was like, ‘Well, we want to give you options.’ And she was like, ‘Do I have to? I like this one.'” Bird says. “The riders were sitting on the Madone Gen 8, and they were like, ‘We love the way this descends.’ Over a year ago, we were like, ‘How are we going to figure this out?’ And now we’ve got something excellent.”

In all, Bird estimates that between 30-40 different prototypes were made for the Madone Gen 8, which includes models that were made solely for wind tunnel testing, and roughly 25 carbon laminates, eight of which made it to road testing.

The finished product.

That time, effort, and endless Circle, Square, Triangle testing resulted in a bike that is truly special, with near universal acclaim from Trek’s most demanding customers: The pros whose livelihoods depend on world class equipment. In the end, they had just one outstanding complaint about the bike after the design was finalized and sent to mass production in early 2024. 

“They wanted to ride it earlier,” Daubert says. “They actually asked to race it at Roubaix and Flanders this year. That would have been a few months ahead of when Trek was able to provide enough bikes. But they were calling Trek to say, ‘Hey, we want to ride this now, can you change your launch?'”

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Trek Care Limited Warranty

We've Got You Covered Every new Trek bicycle comes with our industry's best warranty and loyalty program - Trek Care. Once your Trek Bicycle is registered the Trek Bicycle Corporation provides each original retail purchaser of a Trek bicycle a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, as stated below: First things first Contact an authorized Trek retailer or distributor to initiate a warranty claim. Proof of purchase is required.

Lifetime Frames for the lifetime of the original owner (see exceptions below)

5 years Swing arms on all full suspension bicycles (except the Session, Scratch, and Slash swing arms)

3 years Session, Scratch, Slash and Ticket aluminum frames and swing arms

2 years Session and Slash carbon frames and swing arms All rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link, and hardware electric bike motor, controller, and battery pack (2 years or 600 charges, whichever comes first) All original Bontrager forks, parts, and components (except consumables such as tires and tubes)

1 year Paint and decals

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Normal wear and tear Improper assembly Improper follow-up maintenance Installation of components, parts, or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the bicycle as sold Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect Labor charges for part replacement or changeover Bikes used for commercial activities, including those in rental, demo, or security fleets

This warranty applies to 2011 model and newer bicycles and covers only Trek and Bontrager branded products. Any other original part or component shall be covered by the stated warranty of the original manufacturer. Any products not specifically included above are hereby omitted.

For a 2010 or older model bicycle, please consult your owner’s manual or contact us or an authorized dealer for the applicable warranty.

This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the frame, fork, or components. This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective item, and said repair or replacement is the sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty extends from the date of purchase, is offered only to the original retail purchaser, and is not transferable. This warranty applies only to Trek bicycles purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. Trek Bicycle Corporation is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Any claim against this warranty must be made through an authorized dealer or distributor. Proof of purchase is required. A bicycle must be registered with Trek Bicycle Corporation before a warranty claim may be processed. Claims made outside the country of purchase may be subject to fees and additional restrictions. Warranty duration and detail may differ by frame type and/or by country. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. The English version of the warranty shall prevail.

TREK CARBON CARE Sometimes accidents happen. We know how much you love your Trek bike, and understand the burden of having to replace a non-warranty damaged bike frame or part. That's why we provide the Trek Carbon Care Program. This program can be used to obtain a discount on a replacement frame or component in the case of non-warranty damage. Contact your local authorized dealer for details.

To make a claim Contact an authorized Trek retailer or distributor to initiate a warranty claim. Proof of purchase is required.

Register your new Trek

We register all new bike purchases (of TREK bicycles) at the time of the purchase, but if you find yourself in need of registering your new TREK bicycle yourself, you can do so at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/productRegistration/ .

Unconditional Bontrager Guarantee

If for any reason you're not satisfied with a Bontrager aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride. This guarantee includes Bontrager aftermarket components, apparel, and accessories. Bontrager OE (original equipment) componentry sold as part of a bicycle is excluded. Used items must be cleaned for a return. If you send merchandise that is not cleaned or laundered, we will return it to you at your expense.

Crash Replacement Guarantee

With our Crash Replacement Guarantee, we will provide you with a free replacement helmet if it is involved in a crash within the first year of ownership. Simply contact us or your local retailer with the crashed helmet, original sales receipt, details of the incident, and a return address for your replacement.

Carbon Care

Accidents happen. we're here to help..

We want you riding your bike safely, so we make it easy to replace a damaged carbon frame or part through Carbon Care, a program exclusive to Trek owners. Through Carbon Care, Trek offers a significant discount to replace a damaged carbon fiber frame, fork, or part.

What is carbon fiber?

Carbon fiber is a lightweight, strong material, making it the material of choice for the manufacture of high-performance bicycle frames, forks, and other parts. Trek has been making carbon fiber parts since the early 1990s with our OCLV (Optimum Compaction Low Void) process. Carbon fiber is also used by many other industries, including automotive and aerospace.?

Carbon fiber is not indestructible

But like anything, carbon fiber is not indestructible, and not all damage to carbon fiber will be visible. Compare a carbon fiber part to a metal part. When you damage a metal part, it will bend or deform. When you damage a carbon fiber part, it could break or it could conceal damage from the naked eye. In other words, just because a carbon part looks normal after an impact or accident does not mean that it is safe to ride.

How can carbon be damaged?

While it is impossible to list all of the scenarios that can cause damage to a carbon fiber part, below are a few examples. If you experience any of the following, stop riding your bike immediately and take it to an authorized Trek retailer to replace the damaged part: • You hit something in the road while riding - a curb, guardrail, pothole, parked car, or anything that causes the bike to stop abruptly. • An object becomes stuck in the front wheel, causing the bike to stop abruptly. • You get hit by a car or truck. • You have crashed your bike and it does not feel or sound “right.” • Your bike is in a roof rack when you drive your car into a garage. Of course, your specific scenario may be different. Remember, any carbon bike part has the potential to be damaged by a crash or impact. There are tests that can help determine if a carbon part has been damaged, but here is the bottom line: if your carbon frame, fork or part has been potentially damaged and you have any doubt about its integrity, you should replace it.

What to do if your bike may be damaged

If you suspect your carbon frame, fork, or part has been damaged in any way, follow these simple steps: 1. Stop riding the bicycle. 2. Take the bicycle to an authorized Trek retailer. Don’t know who your closest retailer is?  Click here  to find out. 3. Replace the damaged frame or part through Trek Carbon Care. Ride Safely. For more information, see your retailer or read your Owner’s Manual.

Carbon Care Wheel Program

Confidence in carbon.

Next to your bike frame itself, nothing has a greater impact on the handling and performance of your ride than your wheels. Upgrading with a carbon mountain bike wheelset or carbon road bike wheelset is the fastest, easiest, and most impactful way to improve the ride quality of your bike. Bontrager carbon wheels can give you an aerodynamic advantage on the road, lighten up your trail ride, and dramatically improve responsiveness—all without sacrificing strength or durability. We want you to be as confident in your purchase as we are in our product. That’s why we back every carbon wheel purchase with the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program. The parameters of the program are simple: in the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free*. We’ll also continue to offer coverage after two years from the original date of purchase, with steeply discounted rebuild or replacement available to all original owners of Bontrager carbon wheels, regardless of the date of purchase. This program applies to Bontrager carbon wheels that come stock on bikes as well as aftermarket wheel purchases, and comes at no additional cost to the original owner*.

Program details

The Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing Trek and Bontrager have your back. We appreciate that carbon wheels are a serious investment, and this program was designed to help you feel fully confident in your purchase. For the first two years If you damage a Bontrager carbon wheel while riding within the first two years of ownership, we will replace or repair it for free*. It’s that simple. This coverage applies to Bontrager carbon wheels that come stock on bikes as well as aftermarket wheel purchases. After two years We provide continued coverage beyond the first two years from the original date of purchase, with steeply discounted rebuild or replacement of a damaged Bontrager carbon wheel. Costs are wheel-dependent and shown in the table below. Carbon Care offers two options, and the approach is determined by the wheel and the severity of the damage. • The repair of a damaged wheel (including spokes, decals, nipples, and washers where needed) and factory rebuild on the original hubs • A complete wheel replacement * Repair and replacement through the Carbon Care Wheel Program must be administered by an authorized Trek retailer. Prices are subject to change without notice. Repair price and free replacement does not include shipping to and from the Bontrager Wheel Service Center. Contact your Trek retailer for details including a list of wheels covered by the program, current availability, pricing, and shipping quotes.

To make a Warranty claim

Contact an authorized Trek retailer or distributor (such as Scott's Bicycle Centre, Inc) to initiate a warranty claim. Proof of purchase is required.

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Review: The New Trek Madone Is Extra Smooth and Still Very Fast

The emonda dies and the trek madone is once again the all-around race bike, but all i can ask is how can a bike this fast be this comfortable.

• Incredibly comfortable.
• Project One build customization.
• Clever aero cage system with real benefit.
• Size specific ride tuning.
• Weighs within 40 grams of previous Emonda.
• Faster than previous Madone.
• High quality outfront mount.
• Power meter included with SRAM builds.
• Stiff when standing.
• Universal derailleur hanger.
• Narrow handlebar diameter as it exists the controls.
• Smooth ride lacks engagement.

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The Trek Madone is one of the most recognizable modern race bikes on the market today.

It came to market in 2003 with a name pulled from a French climb and was quickly synonymous with winning under Lance Armstrong. Those were the early days of carbon fiber and long before aero was everything.

Although the tubes used carbon, they were still mostly round and the Madone was Trek’s do-everything race bike. In 2016, everything changed.

Although the Madone had added aero details steadily since around 2012, weight had remained important. Then the Emonda came to market as a climber’s bike with weight as the ultimate goal. The new bike gave the Madone a new freedom. Aero was everything, weight didn’t matter, and the 2016 Trek Madone was completely different.

Today, eight years later, everything changes again. The Trek Madone is returning to its roots as an all-around race bike and the Emonda is disappearing.

Trek will tell you this is purely because of innovation but it’s largely a result of the UCI keeping the minimum bike weight (6.8kg/15 pounds) unchanged. More and more brands have managed to hit the minimum weight without sacrificing aero performance. The Emonda is no longer needed to offer what the Madone can’t — at least so long as the UCI minimum weight remains the same.

To understand what that means, my latest bike review is the updated Gen 8 Trek Madone I’ve been riding for close to a month now. I tested a top-spec Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS and what I found is that the Emonda disappearing is only a small footnote in the details of this bike. Nearly everything about the 2025 model year Trek Madone is new and the result is a bike unlike anything else.

As a final goodbye to the bike, I attempted to take it on a 230-mile trip to the beach and back. Things didn’t quite work out as planned, but my time with the Trek Madone was spent marveling at how smooth and comfortable it is. If you are looking for a new road bike this summer, keep reading to see what works and what doesn’t on the latest Madone.

Quick hits: standout details of the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS

• More aero than a Gen 7 Madone and nearly as light as the Emonda.
• For that reason the Emonda is leaving the Trek lineup.
• Comfort is the most noticeable part of the ride experience.
• There’s a high quality outfront mount.
• Power meter is included with SRAM builds.
• Aero cages will take standard bottles.
• Trek Project One allows you to get the exact bike you want.
• Sizing changes from numbers to T-shirt style of small, medium, etc.

Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS frame details

The Gen 8 Trek Madone, is an attempt by Trek to turn back the clock. The Emonda came to market as a solution for a problem. Now there’s a better solution and Trek is recombining the Madone and the Emonda. The question is, can you do that without losing anything?

To answer that, Trek started by looking to add aerodynamics to the Emonda. Pretty quickly it was clear that a weight first focus wouldn’t cut it. You can add aerodynamics to a lightweight frame but it’s not as difficult as it once was to match the UCI minimum weight. A brand either has to blow past the UCI weight limit, ala the Specialized Aethos , or make an aero bike just light enough.

Having once again proven that, Trek started expanding the possibilities. Instead of a new Emonda, the goal was now to create a bike that was faster than both the Emonda and the Madone on any gradient between zero and 12 percent.

To get there, Trek developed a pair of algorithms that would both develop cross section shapes and test them. You can think of it as a brute force attack on aerodynamics and it allowed a speed of testing that would otherwise be impossible. This process led to a new shape called “Pareto” that’s more square than previously thought efficient. It minimizes weight while maximizing aerodynamics and it provides a range of options.

With that in mind, the next stage of development was to use those new building blocks to create a bike. Some of the shapes identified were lighter, some more aero, and the team used a combination of CFD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to find the best places for different shapes. Instead of simply trying to use the most aero option at every opportunity, Trek instead takes a system approach the brand is calling “Full System Foil.”

The idea here is that air flows at different speeds around different parts of the bike. Interactions at the front of the bike, or with the rider, sometimes slow it down and sometimes speed it up. Knowing this means different solutions are needed in different places. A chunky downtube that’s lighter and less aero makes sense because the front wheel slows the air. This slower air means low-drag shapes are less important for the downtube. At the same time, the legs of the rider actually speed up the airflow as it passes through. For that reason the area where you’d normally find a seat tube and post benefits from aero shapes and Trek uses the isoFlow design with aero shapes for the seat mast and post.

The last example Trek gives is the new Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem. This is another piece that’s actually slower if you look at it in isolation. That increased drag is intentional though. According to Trek, the “wake of the thicker handlebar slightly reduces drag on the pedaling legs by slowing down the air in front of them.” Given that a rider’s legs are a bigger drag contributor, the net effect is a gain.

Overall, those little details are the point. Each little aero detail adds up and Trek quotes a 0.1 watt saving at 22 mph for the Madone Gen 8 vs Gen 7. If that sounds small, it is — but a win is a win and the numbers compared to the old Madone aren’t that important anyway. The place where you see bigger numbers is when compared to the Emonda. That comparison shows an 11.3 watt advantage at 22 mph while also dropping the weight to a 36 gram penalty for the vastly more aero bike. If you are curious, there’s also a savings of 322 grams for the frame and fork when compared to the Gen 7 Madone.

Trek Madone SLR Geometry

Although the various geometry options disappeared before this generation, that continues. There’s no longer a reference to various names and it’s the same as the previous h1.5. There’s also less sizes covering more range with a move from eight options, labeled using the seat tube length, down to six options labeled XS-XL. As you move up and down those sizes, Trek is offering size-specific tube shapes to go with them. Smaller and larger bikes will now have better balanced stiffness, better aesthetics, and actual wind tunnel testing.

Builds and pricing

Frame: 900 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic-only routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle

Fork: Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Shared with every build option: T47 bottom bracket standard, RSL Aero Bottle and Cage system, UDH (universal derailleur hanger), 32 mm max tyre clearance

Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle

Shared with every build option: T47 bottom bracket standard, UDH (universal derailleur hanger), 32 mm max tyre clearance

Trek Madone build details

One of the innovations that comes to the Gen 8 Trek Madone is the new full carbon one-piece fork. The same fork comes on every model of the bike but there’s also an updated 900 series OCLV carbon only available for the SLR builds. Along with the new carbon, the SLR builds also bring the addition of the one-piece bar and stem, electronic only groupset compatibility, and the aero bottle system. If you do decide to start with an SL build, the bar/stem and the aero bottle system are available as aftermarket accessories.

Among the build options you will also find customization options. If you prefer a frameset only, there’s one available in both carbon options. If you’d rather have a complete build but you want to customize the details, check out Project One. If you, like me, prefer better climbing gears and a 1:1 ratio, you could change the gearing that comes with your bike as well as any other sizing details. You can also adjust components up or down and there’s plenty of paint options. Depending on budget you can stick to picking a simple color scheme for no up-charge or take a look at the Project One ICON series premium paint schemes. Launching with the bike is a new option in that lineup called Chroma Interstellar.

Ride experience

Sometimes testing doesn’t go according to plan. My plan with this bike was to cap off more than a month of riding with it by doing a roughly 230-mile ride from my house to the coast and back. I’d written headlines talking about spending 15-hours (just a guess) on it and I’d prepared the bike. After 10 miles, my riding partner and I collided, the bike went down, and the UDH broke. The ride was over. I could hide that but I think there’s value in what it says about the Trek Madone Gen 8 even if it didn’t go off as planned.

The idea of the trip came to me because of how this bike felt. From the very first moment I swung my leg over it, I was immediately blown away by how smooth it is. The terrible pavement as I leave my neighborhood is nearly imperceptible on the Madone. As I went over a rough wooden bridge on a later ride I realized that it was actually a moment I could attack as my buddy slowed. At one point I even started to wonder how well it would do off-road on its max 32 mm tires.

I initially worried that it was smooth because it had a lot of flex but as soon as you stand, you know that’s not the case. My notes from those early rides are all questions trying to get to the bottom of when it feels stiff vs compliant. The more I tested, the more amazed I was with the dual nature of the latest Madone.

If you cruise with it, it’s smooth and comfortable. If you push it, the bike responds. Stand to sprint and it feels like a different bike. When it’s time to climb, the 6.9kg (as measured ready to ride minus pedals) and stiff frame are willing partners. This dual nature is backed up with a comfortable riding position as well.

Like with the Enve Melee , holding the tops puts you somewhat upright. Trek counters the upright position with the Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem that uses a proven trick of simply being narrow. Size it like other bars on the market and you’ll notice narrower hoods that provide a big aero upgrade. I tend to find this unnoticeable and, given it’s faster, that’s a good thing. The only detail I would love to see addressed is the narrow, rounded, nature of the bar immediately behind the controls. If this was my bike, I’d want to add a bit more padding right there.

As far as the rest of the finishing kit goes, there’s not a single detail I can complain about. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel shrugged off crosswinds and felt fast. The Aero bottles are very usable plus offer an easy 3ish watts savings depending on speed (3.7 watts at 45 km/h) and I love the outfront mount. That’s something I often complain about because it can be such an annoyance when it’s not right, but this time Trek nailed it. Even the included saddle is great and actually a piece I’ve used on other bikes a number of times over the years. If any of those details, including specifics like gearing, aren’t quite right for you, then Project One will fix it without issue.

The Gen 8 Trek Madone is the kind of bike I want to share with you. When I packed it up to head to the beach, I swapped out the aero bottles for a set of HydraPak Breakaway+ 30oz bottles (with the filter swapped for standard tops) and it just worked without issue. Then I added the light mount and attached an Outbound Lighting Detour . Again, everything just worked.

That idea of things just working is what I look for in a bike. Trek wants to talk about smashing an aero bike and a climbing bike together but that’s only part of the story. The Madone is so comfortable, smooth, and usable that Trek is really offering one bike to cover all of your needs. If you want to do some kind of huge ride, that’s a five-minute swap from fast bike to long distance bike. If you want to take a bike out climbing grab this one. If you have a fast and flat day, the Madone works there too.

However you decide to use it, Trek thought through all the little details. Creating a good quality outfront mount is a small thing that has a big impact on your experience of riding a bike, Trek nailed that for you. There’s aero bottles but they are good for drinking water and you can also use standard bottles if you need to. You can go fast or slow over rough or smooth pavement and the Gen 8 Trek Madone is a capable partner. If there’s anything you want changed, Trek makes it easy to customize your build. Even the builds with included power meter are part of the picture. Nothing ever feels cheap and, sadly, that’s not always true even on a bike this expensive.

The only thing that kept sticking in my mind during this test was whether I wanted a bike this smooth all the time. The first time I took it out I’d just gotten off my Look 795 Blade RS while testing the Specialized Roval Rapide CLX II wheels. The Trek is just as fast, I actually matched my fastest time, but it doesn’t feel as fast. The Look is a visceral ride with controls that are two inches lower. It’s not smooth, it requires a good stretch before and after a ride, and the combination of those wheels and the Hope RX4+ brakes make for a lot of noises. When you ride that bike, you feel like you are pulling the performance out of it. The Trek Madone is just as fast but it lacks all the drama. Is that a good thing?

Would you prefer a bike that’s borderline uncomfortable but very engaging or a bike that’s precise and smooth but feels a little less heroic? If you want a go fast bike that can do anything you ask, no drama included, check out the latest Trek Madone.

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Starrun R20 review: Is this sub-$1,000 full-suspension fat tire e-bike worth it?

I’ve always found the sub-$1k e-bike segment fascinating. The bikes aren’t always the best, but the good ones are usually good enough for most casual and/or recreational riders. And this is the group of e-bikes with the biggest potential for winning over new riders who haven’t fully committed to the idea of a pricier e-bike replacing a good chunk of car miles. The $899 Starrun R20 is the latest folding fat tire e-bike that seems ready to compete in this quickly crowding market. So does it have what it takes?

Starrun R20 video review

To see this e-bike in action, check out my review video below. Then keep scrolling for even more details!

Starrun R20 tech specs

• Motor:  750W geared hub motor in the rear wheel
• Top speed:  45 km/h (28 mph)
• Range:  Up to 88 km (55 mi) depending on user input
• Battery:  48V 20Ah (960 Wh)
• Weight : 36.7 kg (81 lb)
• Max load:  181 kg (400 lb)
• Brakes:  Mechanical disc brakes
• Extras:  Sturdy rear rack with seat pad, color LED display, integrated head/tail/brake LED lights, fender set, left-side thumb throttle, folding design

What does the bike have going for it?

On paper, there’s a lot to like here. For just $899 (or apparently $799 from Walmart), you’re getting a full-suspension fat tire e-bike with a pretty darn big battery and some good performance.

The biggest claims to fame are the 28 mph top speed, the big ol’ 960Wh battery (48V 20 Ah), and the full suspension. Those are all great features for a super low-cost bike! I love being able to go fast on an e-bike, and of course any fast e-bike is going to need a bigger battery to avoid burning through all of your range with the higher power needed for high speed.

But the third part of that trifecta, the full suspension, unfortunately isn’t all that much to write home about. The front suspension fork is decent but nothing special. It absorbs bumps but it’s not a high-quality piece of kit, that’s for sure. And the rear suspension, well it’s not much either. Again, it does the job, but it’s not quality suspension. In fact, I’m pretty sure those orange piggyback reservoirs are just for show. I’m not convinced that they aren’t just plastic Yahtzee shakers bolted onto the top of the shock. These are basically just springs, not true hydraulic damping as it would appear.

But hey, it’s a low-cost bike and so I get it.

For the price, you’re getting fast speeds, pretty good range (though probably not the true 55 miles they advertise), and some decent suspension to smooth out rougher roads and trails. The fat tires of course help add to that suspended feeling.

But then there are some downsides here too.

For one, the mechanical disc brakes aren’t terribly punchy and will of course need more tuning than nicer hydraulic disc brakes. The rear bench is a nice idea, but is largely unusable for a rear passenger unless they are also wearing roller skates. Add some foot pegs and then we can call it a true passenger bench.

And lastly, though perhaps most importantly for anyone who actually wants to pedal this bike, I find that the rear frame flares out so wide for the shock mounts that it actually gives me a weird heel strike situation when I pedal. I’ve learned to move my feet further up the pedals to account for it, but that’s not great pedaling form. You can see what I mean in the video above, where the frame just doesn’t seem to account for your foot arc, and instead cuts into your personal space on each pedal stroke.

But as I said, a lot of these shortcomings are hard to fault too hard when considering the ultra-affordable price. I’m far from a bike snob, and I know some people just want a full-suspension e-bike for a low price.

I can’t guarantee you the R20 is going to last for years. But I can tell you it works pretty darn well out of the box, is fairly comfortable to ride (if not to pedal), and has the big battery most folks are going to want when riding faster.

There are other nicer folding e-bikes at the price, but they don’t have the suspension offerings or the massive battery of the Starrun R20, which definitely gives it an edge. Nice additions like the fender set and color display are also nice to see, as are the three different colorway options.

But ultimately, I’d have to call this just a decent e-bike. If you really want full-suspension, it’s worth considering. But if you’re looking for higher quality, I’d probably pass over the R20. It’s definitely a budget bike for budget shoppers, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Like most e-bikes, it has a place in the market.

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5 Best 750-Watt Electric Bikes in 2024

• June 24, 2024

Looking for an electric bicycle (ebike) that can really pack a punch without much pedaling? Whether you need a bike that can carry extra weight without feeling sluggish or want a ride that gives you plenty of oomph wherever you go, a 750-watt electric bicycle will do the trick.

These bikes feature powerful motors that make riding a breeze, by giving you an extra boost to get around town faster and ride further. With 750-watts of motor power, you’ll reach higher top speeds faster than on other electric bike models.

Plus, 750-watt ebikes are beasts when it comes to tackling hills, so you can handle steep inclines without breaking a sweat. That means you can use a powerful 750-watt electric mountain bike to go hunting in the rugged backcountry or pick a cruiser style that can make a hilly commute more manageable. With so many different styles—from cargo bikes to cruisers and commuters—it’s easy to find the best ebike with a high-powered motor suited to your needs and personality.

In the search for the best 750-watt electric bikes for sale , you’ll find several options on this list, including:

• 1. Best 750-Watt Electric Bike Overall & Best Fat-Tire Electric Bike in 750 Watts
• 2. Best 750-Watt Folding Electric Bike & Most Affordable 750-Watt Ebike
• 3. Best 750-Watt Mid-Drive Ebike
• 4. Best 750-Watt Commuter Electric Bike
• 5. Best 750-Watt Cargo Electric Bike
• 6. Best 750-Watt Ebike Accessories

1. Best 750-Watt Electric Bike Overall & Best Fat-Tire Electric Bike in 750 Watts: Aventure

Highlighted Specs:

• ✓ Price: $1,999 MSRP
• ✓ Max speed: 28 mph
• ✓ Battery range: Up to 60 miles
• ✓ Torque sensor: Yes
• ✓ Payload: 400 lbs
• ✓ Warranty: Two-year warranty
• ✓ Throttle: Throttle on demand

The Aventon Aventure is our pick for the best 750-watt electric bike overall and the best fat-tire electric bike in the 750-watt category. This off-road bike is capable of handling it all thanks to 4-inch wide tires that can trek through snow, mud, and rocky terrain.

Four pedal assist levels paired with the sustained 750-watts of power from the rear hub motor give you control, so you can get maximum boost or just a little push when you need it. A built-in torque sensor detects how hard you’re pedaling and adjusts power output, providing an intuitive and natural-feeling ride. The drivetrain on this fat-tire ebike includes a Shimano 8-speed derailleur that lets you seamlessly switch gears to suit your riding needs.

A front suspension fork offers 80mm of travel to absorb impacts like potholes and rocky drops. Hydraulic disc brakes offer maximum stopping power so you can scrub speed on a fast single track or quickly decelerate to avoid an obstacle. Available in step-over and step-through frames, you can choose the model that best suits your needs. It also comes equipped with a rear rack and fenders to carry all your gear and protect you from the elements on the road.

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2. Best 750-Watt Folding Electric Bike & Most Affordable 750-Watt Ebike: Sinch

• ✓ Price: $1,699 MSRP
• ✓ Max speed: 20 mph
• ✓ Battery range: Up to 55 miles
• ✓ Payload: 300 lbs

For the best folding electric bike in the 750-watt categroy, the most affordable 750-watt ebike, and the best folding fat-tire electric bike with 750 watts, we’ve picked the Aventon Sinch . This folding ebike offers four pedal assist modes, a top speed of 20 miles per hour, and a removable battery that provides a range of up to 55 miles.

With 500-watts of sustained motor power and 750-watts of peak power, this folding bike offers versatility and functionality. A rear rack and 300-pound payload lets you haul gear around town while 4-inch fat tires can tackle varied terrain, from gravel and dirt to roads with potholes. It also comes equipped with fenders to protect you from the elements on the road, such as rocks, snow, or water.

The step-through frame makes it easy to get on and off of this foldable ebike. When you’re done riding, simply fold the handlebars and frame for easy storage in your garage, apartment, or car. It’s a great bike for people who want portability and an ebike that doesn’t sacrifice when it comes to power.

If you want to browse a larger selection of ebikes in your budget, consider these affordable ebikes .

3. Best 750-Watt Mid-Drive Ebike: Ramblas

• ✓ Price: $2,899 MSRP
• ✓ Max Speed: 20 mph
• ✓ Battery range: Up to 80 miles
• ✓ Torque sensor: Yes (100 Nm)
• ✓ Throttle: No

For the best mid-drive ebike with 750 watts, look no further than the Aventon Ramblas . It’s a powerful ebike that’s designed for rugged trails and paved roads, making it one of the best electric mountain bikes (eMTB) as well. The mid-drive motor provides a better center of gravity, so you can maneuver over rocky terrain and steep inclines with ease. It offers 250 watts of sustained motor power and 750 watts of peak power output giving you the extra boost you need and letting you enjoy a natural-feeling ride when you want.

While not a full-suspension ebike, this hardtail is incredibly comfortable to ride. The RockShox front fork offers 130mm of suspension travel so you can rock over tree roots, sail over rocks, and tackle technical terrain in comfort. Also equipped on this eMTB are Maxxis tires, a 12-speed Sram derailleur, and Sram DB8 mineral 4 piston hydraulic disc brakes for optimal performance on rugged trails or rough roads. An adjustable dropper suspension post lets you quickly fine-tune the seat height up to make climbing easier or drop it down for better maneuverability in downhill sections.

The 708-watt-hour bike battery lets you go further, offering a battery life of up to 80 miles on a single charge. Ramblas is also packed with tech features that make it more enjoyable to ride. Ride Tune lets you customize torque, pedal response, and assistance using the Aventon app. Over-the-air updates optimize performance without having to stop at a bike shop.

4. Best 750-Watt Commuter Electric Bike: Level

• ✓ Price: $1,899 MSRP

Looking for a 750-watt commuter electric bike? Check out the Aventon Level , a nimble commuter that easily sails through rush-hour traffic and can tackle weekend adventure rides. Featuring 500 watts of sustained motor power and 750 watts of peak power, it has plenty of juice to get you wherever you’re heading.

This 750-watt electric bike’s speed tops out at 28 miles per hour and boasts a 672-watt-hour integrated battery for a long range of up to 60 miles on a single charge. A front suspension fork with 65mm of travel provides a smooth ride. Built-in fenders keep you dry during your commute, and a rear rack lets you easily transport gear like your briefcase or groceries.

Plus, this class 3 ebike is packed with features that make your riding experience more enjoyable. It comes in a step-over frame style for a classic look as well as a step-through frame that’s easier to mount and dismount since you don’t have to lift your leg over the top bar. It has built-in turn signals, headlights, and rear lights to keep you safe as you charge uphill in traffic.

In search of more options for your commute? Consider these other commuter ebikes .

5. Best 750-Watt Cargo Electric Bike: Abound

• ✓ Battery range: Up to 50 miles
• ✓ Payload: 440 lbs

If you need a 750-watt cargo electric bike, consider the Aventon Abound . It lets you haul it all, thanks to 750-watts of sustained power from the rear hub motor and a maximum weight capacity of 440 pounds. This class 2 cargo ebike sports an on-demand throttle, giving you an extra boost of power to get up a steep hill or speed up your ride.

Toggle between four levels of pedal assist and easily keep track of your ride stats with the full-color LCD display. A high-quality front suspension fork with 50mm of travel protects you and your cargo from bumps in the road.

Standard accessories include a built-in storage bag that offers easy access to personal items while keeping them securely stored. Integrated footboards allow you to share the joys of riding with your kids while making the adventure more comfortable. Built-in turn signals and font and rear lighting improve visibility so you can really haul it all, anywhere you want to go, day or night.

If you want more cargo-carrying choices, explore these cargo electric bikes for sale .

Best 750-Watt Ebike Accessories

You’ve got the bike, and now you’re ready to outfit it with some cool gear! Check out some of our favorite 750-watt ebike accessories that cyclists are sure to find useful. From bike pumps and racks to seatposts, we’ve got what you need to make your new ride even better.

Aventon Suspension Seatpost

Make your 750-watt electric bike more enjoyable with the Aventon Suspension Seatpost . It instantly smooths out your ride by absorbing bumps on the trail, whether you’re rolling over rocks, tree roots, or train tracks. With a 420-pound weight limit, it’s tough and durable enough for any rider.

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Aventon Fanttik Portable Air Pump

Stay on top of your tire pressure with the Aventon Fanttik Portable Air Pump . This tool fits easily in the palm of your hand to instantly add air or deflate your tires to meet the demands of the terrain. With five inflation modes, you can air up and get back on the trails without having to trek to a bike shop or get help.

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Aventon Hitch Rack

Take your 750-watt electric bike on new adventures with the Aventon Hitch Rack . Compatible with most two-inch hitch bars, you can install this rack on your sedan, SUV, or truck in seconds. It holds up to two bikes with a maximum total weight capacity of 155 pounds. Plus, it has a quick-tilting system for easy loading and unloading.

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Aventon Phone Holder Large

With the Aventon Phone Holder Large , you don’t need to worry about misplacing your phone or not having it within reach. The universal handlebar compatibility, 360-degree rotation, and quick release bracket makes this phone holder the perfect fit for all types of bikes and riders. Plus, with the ability to hold phones between 5.7 and 6.9 inches, it fits most phones, even with a case.

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Aventon Water Bottle Cage

Keep your water close at hand at all times, especially during long rides and in warm weather, with the Aventon Water Bottle Cage . Made of carbon fiber, this lightweight water bottle cage won’t weigh you down and fits most standard cycling water bottles. The best part: It’s available in both left and right orientations, so you can use whichever hand you prefer to stay hydrated while riding.

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I own a 2011 Trek Remedy 9.9. I purchased the frame from a LBS. Thus, it's a custom build. It suffered a failure in rear triangle recently. I've dropped off the entire bike at the LBS the frame was purchased at. The LBS said if and when I do receive the replacement part from Trek, to continue to have "Life Time Warranty" to original owner, the LBS must remove the parts off the bike, install replacement part on frame, then install my parts on to frame. LBS labor will be about $200. My response was, I purchased this Trek as frame only and have the warranty. Why would warranty be different with the replacement triangle if I built the bike again? I did indicate the LBS will install the replacement triangle. LBS said Trek want to ensure the bike is built correctly. Is this LBS(chain store in SoCal) trying to gouge me? Or is this REALLY Trek's policy?  

So you don't want to pay the $200 to the shop for installing the parts on your frame? Doesn't seem like that big of a rip to get a new carbon rear triangle for $200. For some perspective: they charged me $500 for an aluminum main triangle for a 6 month old frame which they said i crashed (I didn't). I fought with them, called and emailed around and around in circles for more than a month during prime riding season in the NW. In the end I had to give up and pay them for my new frame (which doesn't match the old frame, by the way). My advice, save yourself some time and energy, pay the $200 and get riding again. Edit: Trek offers what is called a "limited lifetime warranty" which, as far as I know, won't cover "crash damage", damage to the rear triangle or damage to carbon parts which is not caused by a manufacturer defect. It sucks to have to pay for it, trust me I know, but I don't think you're getting ripped off.  

I would say it is a bike shop thing. I got a replacement rear triangle and frame from two different shops fixed the bikes myself. I did get that line from a shop when I first took a bike in( Superfly 100 2010) and the swing arm pivot was lose in the frame and they had to send it back to Trek to get repaired. I had to pay shipping and to have the bike put back together after bringing the shop the frame stripped down. It was a problem with manufacturing and design so I was a little upset. I was new to MB so did not know any better and how weird the bike manufactures warranties are.  

The LBS said Trek will sell me the rear angle for $532 under their crash replacement program. Like you I did not crash. I have three other Trek FS rigs I can ride in the mean time. I wonder if Garmin ride data will sway Trek's decision.  

Haven't read through all the trek fine print to know if that's really policy or not, I will say however that it is the LBS's job to make sure the old damaged swing arm or frame is destroyed, so at least at the shop I work at that's part of why most of the time we swap the parts (eg. customer can install his own swing arm but they would have to bring the old one in before we could release it). Also don't want to comment on general warranty vs. non-warranty issues, but let's just say I wouldn't want to have the warranty guys job at trek or any bicycle company for that matter... Also, seems like a lot of people  

Warranty is almost ALWAYS parts only, no labor. That said - the shop does not HAVE to charge labor. It will take time and money for them to install it, so they are trying to recover their losses on that. My shop had never done any warranty work for me, I do it all myself, but I used to work there (18 years ago). I did snap a swingarm on my '08 Fuel, and took it to the shop I bought it at, and I did pay for labor to install the swingarm myself. Trek's Warranty page shows it does not cover for labor as well. Again, the shop does not HAVE to charge for labor, but Trek does not reimburse the shop for labor. I would think however, that they should have to put the frame back together, but nothing else. I do kind of question the "we must do it to show it was back together right", as it is not uncommon to completely disassemble and rebuild frames and swingarms (pivots) and not void a warranty.  

I've had to replace a couple of Trek frames through the years. My local Trek shop in SD has never asked to charge or given me flack to do the swap myself. It has been a couple of years since the last time. I can't say if their policy has changed in the meantime.  

I understand the that Trek will require the LBS to install the new rear triangle. My concern is the LBS is not assembling a bike from just a frame. LBS will install the seatstay, chainstay, rear brake caliper, rear derailleur, and crank. Did Trek start using a different rear 12x142 rear axle? The LBS said Trek doesn't use the RockShox Maxle anymore.  

$175 for me to get parts transferred over. All things considered, I find it quite reasonable.  

I work part time (weekends) at a local bike shop. We offer a 'deluxe' tune up where we basically disassemble the bike, wash the parts in the parts washer, true the wheels if necessary, and reassemble/readjust the bike, at a cost of $85 plus a few bucks for 'shop supplies'. $200 seems like they have you over a barrel and are taking advantage to a some extent. JMHO. Do you have to have that shop do the work? Just get a receipt that a shop did in fact do the work.  

jeffj said: I work part time (weekends) at a local bike shop. We offer a 'deluxe' tune up where we basically disassemble the bike, wash the parts in the parts washer, true the wheels if necessary, and reassemble/readjust the bike, at a cost of $85 plus a few bucks for 'shop supplies'. $200 seems like they have you over a barrel and are taking advantage to a some extent. JMHO. Do you have to have that shop do the work? Just get a receipt that a shop did in fact do the work. Click to expand...

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This "voiding warranty" thing is a bunch of crap. NO WHERE in Trek's warranty does it state a shop MUST DO repairs (Such as shock removal) or your warranty is void. If that was the case, you would not be able to so much as do ANYTHING to your bike without voiding a warranty. I would email Trek's corporate headquarters and let them know about that. I can see "certain" things needing to be done at a shop (due to tools needed, like a swingarm replacement), but I would still argue that as well. You should be able to take a shock or fork into a dealer, show it to them, and it be under warranty. EVEN taking a cracked swingarm in by itself should not VOID a warranty.  

Yes I think it's absolute crap too. I have sent an email to Treks head office in Australia about the warranty issues/ charges and the statements the local Trek dealer has made regarding voiding my warranty. Trek have responded with a email stating that the dealer will be in contact?? None of my questions regarding the voiding of warranty were answered in the email that I received or why I should be paying for part of the repairs. My next step will be lodging a claim with the Australian office of fair trading if they can't sort the issues. While Treks Warranty covers parts and no labour. In Australia (Queensland) regardless of what the manufacturers warranty states all products sold have to meet certain consumer guarantees as outlined by the government office of fair trading. It's beyond a joke and to say I'm frustrated is an understatement. 5 weeks after purchasing the new bike it sits in the shed still missing parts. Consumer guarantees your products must meet | Your rights, crime and the law | Queensland Government  

Yeah based on my exp that sounds like BS. I had an 08 Rig crack the weld where the seat tube meets the top tube. I EXPLICITLY told the LBS I would be doing my own work to swap everything. I even spoke with the trek rep himself to make sure that was ok and he said it was no problem. Just call Trek and give them your serial number and talk to them.  

Yes agreed. I have contacted Trek Australia who replied to the first email but didn't answer any of the questions that I asked about the warranty. I have sent another email asking the same questions about the local bike shop statements and am still waiting for a reply. It seems to take a week to get a response. I'm over it  

This is all garbage and it's your LBS taking you for a ride. Like 95% of them seem to do. I just broke my chainstay and dropped off a totally disassembled frame, even though I purchased the bike whole. I'd rather do the work myself as I enjoy it, and get to spend money on parts instead of labor. My LBS and Trek were both cool with this. Although I did have to get angry and escalate to managers to even get this thing warrantied.  

trhoppe said: This is all garbage and it's your LBS taking you for a ride. Like 95% of them seem to do. I just broke my chainstay and dropped off a totally disassembled frame, even though I purchased the bike whole. I'd rather do the work myself as I enjoy it, and get to spend money on parts instead of labor. My LBS and Trek were both cool with this. Although I did have to get angry and escalate to managers to even get this thing warrantied. Click to expand...

I don't know whether it is a Trek requirement that the authorized dealer rebuild it in order for the life time warranty to apply but you should ask the shop manager and owner (if available) about this point. The contact trek as well if you are still uncertain. you could also go to another trek dealer and ske them, too. next thing is the $200. The shop will charge you labor assembly, that is standard practice. that amount does seem a bit high to me. again, there are lots of authorized Trek dealers and you can ask another shop, just call them and ask service how much to assemble a ___. In this case they will be assembling the bearings and pivot, however everything else is already on the bike right? I guess they have to remount rear brake and rear mech and they will tune the rear mech... anyway, it seem a little high. if you bought this bike new from them I'd expect like $150 tops, but I am cheapo.  

Just a quick update on the outcome of the faulty DRCV shock claim and the local Trek bike shop. Collected the bike from the local bike shop 2 weeks ago and was told that there was nothing wrong with the shock but they rebuilt it anyway. I firmly disputed this statement with the owner as it can't be normal to lose 50 plus psi from the shock in a 30 minute ride and have that much oil leak out. I didn't bother to challenge the owner on their claims of voiding warranty as by this stage it was pointless and he didn't seem interested in listening. I paid my freight fee and vowed never to return to the shop again. I really hope that Trek Australia look at how they (LBS) operate as it's not doing their sales much good. Two weeks on and about 6-8 hours of riding at the local trails at Rowallan Park (Mackay) and the rear shock is now performing faultlessly. No oil leaks what so ever and it now retains air pressure week to week. So much for the LBS claims of nothing wrong with it? A big thanks to Ryan at Trek Australia for your prompt and professional help sorting the problematic local bike shop and their false claims regarding the warranty and the charges. Feels great to finally be back out riding again. Regardless of the issues it's still a great bike.. but a great bike is no good without a good shop to back you up when things go wrong or need upgrading.  

I'm glad to hear your bike is fixed, but it really sucks when you have to deal with a bad bike shop. Happy Riding!!! My Bikes--2014 Trek Fuel 8-29er, 2014 Trek Crossrip Elite, 2015 Trek Farley 6.  

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Purchased 2009 Trek Madone 4.7 in April 2009 from local bike shop. Same bike shop is only one that has ever worked on bike. Recently left bike for a major tune up and my bike mechanic, who has taken good care of all of 4 of our bikes for at least 9 years, called and said that he found 3 cracks in the fork but not to worry b/c it should be covered under warranty. Unfortunately, he is no longer a Trek Dealer and referred me to another bike shop to start a warranty claim. The owner of the 2nd shop noted a "crushed" area under the the front derailleur clamp and stated that it can be hard to tell the difference b/w simple paint cracks and true cracks in the frame. He claimed that he sent a picture to Trek who said the fork was fine but the crush was due to overtightening and thus not covered under the warranty. He told me that the best I could do was to get a Trek 5 series frame for 20% off, but that Trek would not provide an equivalent frame to the one I have now and my only choice was to buy a frame from him that is 2 cm larger than the one that has been a perfect fit for me. (maybe a frame he already has and would like to sell?). He also recommended that I have bike put back together at his shop and become part of their "family". When I reported this back to my LBS owner he was suspicious - turns out rightly so. The other bike shop owner had not even contacted Trek or started a warranty claim. My regular mechanic/bike shop owner also looked back thru his repair records and says that his shop had never done work that would have required them to remove the front derailleur clamp. (they had taken it apart for the major tune up/overhaul but not put it back together before finding the cracks in the fork). He feels that the clamp was overtightened when originally put together by Trek and is still worried that I have 3 "cracks" with some movement in the fork- of course Trek denies this simply by looking at a picture. Now I am stuck in the middle. My local bike dealer is arranging to have the frame xrayed by Calfee who does Carbon frame repair. Not sure how all this will turn out but I am certainly not happy with Trek or their local dealer. I am giving my regular bike shop the benefit of the doubt at this point as he has served us well in the past working on our bikes. He has also offered to give me a loaner road bike until this is settled. I have loved my Trek Madone but will not purchase another Trek in the future as their "lifetime" warranty seems to be meaningless. So beware of Trek's "lifetime' warranty claims. I would appreciate opinions or hearing from others who have been in this position. Also, if I have to get a new bike I am considering a Specialized Ruby. Any other suggestions?  

If the other bike shop hasn't contacted Trek yet, why would you trash Trek's lifetime warranty? I'd bet that Trek will honor the warranty if the cracks were not caused by a wreck or poor maintenance / over tightening. It would not be in their best interest to not support a legititmate frame warranty claim.  

Srode said: If the other bike shop hasn't contacted Trek yet, why would you trash Trek's lifetime warranty? I'd bet that Trek will honor the warranty if the cracks were not caused by a wreck or poor maintenance / over tightening. It would not be in their best interest to not support a legitimate frame warranty claim. Click to expand...

in my experience, Trek warranty is about the easiest, most painless system in the industry. i have no experience w/ Specialized or Giant but Trek warranty claims are done online. our warranty rep is a very responsive guy and they have take care of virtually every legitimate claim (well, we don't make 'bad' warranty claims) w/o any problem at all. many times customers have been upgraded due to availability issues. i see no reason whatsoever to slam Trek and their policies.  

I'm with CX here. We are a Trek dealer and they are absolutely the best to deal with on warranty issues. Trek just "warranteed out" an 11 year old 5200 where the bonded in aluminum bb shell disassociated itself from the frame. Gave the customer a new Madone 5.9 frameset. Almost all the problems we have seen re Trek warranty were either due to another dealer not processing the claim properly (and they came to us) or blatant cases of abuse, mechanical or a crash.  

I had a dent in a carbon seatstay caused by a crash. Trek offered to sell me a replacement frame or xx% off a bike. According to the warranty, they didn't have to offer anything, since the damage was caused by a crash. My experience seems more than fair to me.  

I can't speak for for Trek but it seems all frame warranties are a little back and forth. I have cracked 3 BMC frames over the years; 4 pairs of Lake shoes and several random parts. It always starts with pictures. Then phone calls and emails. Then shipping the item for inspection. FINALLY it gets approved or denied. Most companies want to take care of people. They just want to make sure it is a legit claim.  

TWebb said: It always starts with pictures. Then phone calls and emails. Then shipping the item for inspection. Click to expand...

I'd tend to think overtightened at assembly would have shown up fast and been found at assembly time by your shop. Sad about first shop giving you the run around but once I read the fact that they tried to sell you crash replace frame they already had it seems all the worse. Find a good dealer to work with, be persistent, document, etc  

Hmmm, I am selling my Ti Moots and was considering a carbon Trek Domane or maybe Giant, since I am 6'4" and 255lbs I think I will reconsider that idea. I don't have these cracking issues with Ti and Steel  

Sorry to hear your problems. I can say I have only absolutely top marks for TREK warranty service/replacements. I think sometimes they were pushing the limits of the carbon construction process which lead to quite a few frame problem for me. I am now on my 5th Madone frame under warranty and every time I get the new latest frame as a replacement. Not great with so many problems with the frames but for sure not possible to get better customer service on the warranty front. Replacement was never a problem or issue. Your issue here may be the different dealers but as you can see above anybody who has actually dealt with TREK on a warranty issue ( rather then some guy who was thinking about getting a TREK) can not fault the Trek warranty / replacement program. good luck and stick to your guns.  

Beware of Trek's warrranty. It may have been better in the past, but for some reason (maybe the economy) they no longer value their warranty service. I have had recent warranty claim that was denied when the swing arm on my mtn bicycle snapped (I am a bigger guy - 6'5, 210). Your account of the events mean nothing to them. If your bike shows any wear on it, they will claim it was abused thus denying your warranty. BEWARE!!  

I've had AWESOME customer service from Trek. 1 LeMond frame warrantied & 3 Madone frames. The last one I only was looking to have drop out repaired & they sent a 7 series to replace it. Call & ask for Jason Schumacher, he is customer service manager, he will help you out.  

Customer Service from TREK I hate to say it but I've had terrible service from Trek as of the last 2 years. I own 3 Trek bikes. 2010 Trek 5.9 Madone has had numerous problems, numerous "paint cracks". Trek Madone has a serious problem of rear brake rub against rear wheel while climbing. The 2014 corrects this problem yet there is no replacement for this design defect. They need to stand by their product but don't!  

Hi, is there a link to the Cycling News article about the 7.9 brake rub? I am thinking about buying one and this would be useful. Also is the Trek warranty only for the original purchaser? Pete  

Yes, the Trek warranty is only for the original purchaser. Trek is now demanding a photo of the sales receipt to be e-mailed to them along with the photos of the damage on any warranty claim.  

Most Trek dealers will assist you with a warranty claim, even if you didn't buy the bike from that dealer. You also have the option of registering your bike online, directly with Trek, when you take delivery, which may do away with the need to document proof of purchase. You provide the serial number from the label underneath the BB, and provide the name of the dealer and date of purchase. Photos of the damage may also do away with any need to ship the frame back for inspection.  

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CaliforniaRacer said: Not sure if the Trek warranty can be applied to anyone other than the original purchaser... Click to expand...

CaliforniaRacer said: So I got the final word from Trek. "No cracks in the frame"... Click to expand...

CaliforniaRacer said: Yes--sent back to Trek and checked. No details as to what they did. No contact information from them whatsoever. Pretty frustrating. Click to expand...

I dont understand then. If its not cracked, its not cracked. From where I sit its your word against theirs. Who am I to believe?  

A friend just had a frame checked out by Trek, a Domane carbon frame that was run over by a car. Everything* was bent or broken, cranks, bars, wheels, seat, BUT according to Trek they tested the frame and said there is nothing wrong with the frame. We are hoping that this is true because the bike is about to be rebuilt. * Rear derailleur and pedals are still good, as is the left shifter, although that is scratched up.  

Well, since this wasn't a warranty claim Trek has no economic reason to insist that the frame is still fine. In fact, it is the opposite - if the frame is cracked and they tell you that it is fine then they are setting themselves up for a serious lawsuit should the frame fail and the rider be injured. Perhaps we should believe them?  

Hmmmmm, I wonder why all of @CaliforniaRacer's post were deleted. Seems odd that he would do that. :skep:  

Yeah, that is weird. I am hoping he and Trek finally worked something out and he had a change of heart as a result.  

Perhaps his lawyer told him to remove them.  

Crash replacement most of the big bike companies offer this, and it is nice of them to do.  

Never had one go that long with Specialized or Cannondale, unless warranty frame was out of stock.  

When I graduated from high-school I bought a 2003 Trek 520 touring bicycle - great long steel frame. It has been a great bike for the past 11 years except recently the down tube fell apart (circular tear 95% around the frame close to where the water bottle holder screws into the frame). I took it to the local trek dealer (a new multi-sport shop) for the warranty claim - side note, the bike store I originally bought the bike luckily saved a paper copy of my receipt. I got a call back from the bike store today saying that due to the age of the bike trek would not cover the frame but would offer a $350 credit towards a new Trek purchase (New 520 is $1500). One of my original reasons for buying Trek was I heard great things about the warranty program (old Life Time Guarantee and great things about the Trek 520 for tall riders and its steel frame). There response does not seem adequate for the damage on the bicycle. It has not been mistreated and probably ridden significantly less then it is meant for. Bike shops that serviced the bike always commented on how great a frame it was and it should last for many, many years - 11 years does not seem to fit this description. What should be my next steps? Is there new "limited" warranty going to be the new standard? Thanks  

I can say Trek goes WAY above and beyond to stand behind their products. I won't give details but back when I was poor and in college I had a $1k wheelset I don't feel they should have warrantied for multiple reasons, but they stood behind their stuff and did. I was honest but they were more than honest and I am very seriously looking at a made in the USA Trek road bike for my next bike, now that I have the $. I got my wife a full-suspension Trek mtb. and she loves it. I know a chemical engineer friend who kept destroying road frames and went from like a 1000 aluminum to a Madone after a series of voluntary Trek upgrades. They seem to be the top company for customer service, one others could learn from and imitate. But, then again, Trek is on top for a lot of reasons and seems well-run. Enve Composites is great too, similar to Trek in my experience. Giro and SRAM are crap and wear out instantly. Sidis last for-ev-er. (decades for my mountain shoes that win mountain and cross races every year, well, at least 12 years, feels like decades). -peace  

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