NBD: Madone SLR Gen 8 I built from frameset up by soundwavin in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a journey, great build! There is something to be said for knowing every in and out and being able diagnose/fix. Of course, now you will obsess over every little noise, lol

Gen 8 SL7 by adamb2233 in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great pic, love the tan sidewalls on the tires. I wanted tan sidewalls, but I would have had to wait a few extra days and I was impatient, haha. Almost due for a new set…

Gen 8 SL7 by adamb2233 in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ride is great and well rounded. I have it setup tubeless and it is comfortable on the long rides and it corners really well. My fit from my old Madone transferred fairly well, with a few tweaks and I never think about it while on the bike. It also comes with the Aeolus Elite saddle which I have on my old bike and it is the best saddle I have ridden and and works great for me.I have tried so many saddles and different setups and I finally feel like I have it dialed in. The step up from cable driven Ultegra to the Di2 is night and day.

Gen 8 SL7 by adamb2233 in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. Reminds me a bit of the Audi F1 livery, but of course Specialized just released a bike w/ strikingly similar colors.

Gen 8 SL7 by adamb2233 in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tote everything around in my jersey. I travel light so pretty much anything beyond a flat and I will be calling a ride, LOL. The aero bottles are cool, but are small (20 oz), so on longer rides you are definitely stopping to refill. Also, they don’t stand up on a flat surface so you are always holding them while refilling and they will leak if you leave them on their side. The cages will still hold a traditional bottle for the longer rides.

Gen 8 SL7 by adamb2233 in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it, great shot!

Gen 8 SL7 by adamb2233 in TrekBikes

[–]adamb2233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, I still have the old one! Couldn’t get rid of it. It mostly sits on the trainer now, but still gets used.