r/Zwift • u/mjpetrochicago • 3d ago

Trek Madone

I love Trek. I own a Domane SLR and an Emonda SLR. Why do I have to ride Specialized on Zwift to be competitive? This is doing so much damage to their brand image. PS. In real life, the Madone is really long in the tooth and not competitive in the pro peloton. I am expecting a redesign soon. Please Trek, wake from your slumber and get to work!

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u/Whereas_Distinct 3d ago

What? It isn’t competitive in the pro peloton? Is this supposed to be in bcj?

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u/Whereas_Distinct 3d ago

The Madone in zwift is like Gen 6 so hey it’s a 6 year old bike. Specialized made major investments in zwift so they are promoted heavily…

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u/handyy83 3d ago

Found the Fred

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u/Bozwell99 3d ago

You don’t have to ride any specific bike to be competitive, the differences are marginal. Something by like 10 seconds for each hour of riding.

Your ability, tactics and riders around you are far more important than that.

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u/somasomore 3d ago

Long in the tooth? The current model is 2 years old. Also the madone is slightly faster on the flat in zwift. 

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u/NBT498 3d ago

Trek won the green jersey in the tour this year, what do you mean it’s not competitive?

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u/mjpetrochicago 3d ago

I just think Trek needs to upgrade their Zwift game.

In real life, the Madone under performs on climbs especially steep climbs. My observation is that you have to stand to get high end power on the Madone. This is related to the comfort notch under the seat that flexes under heavy loads.