Trek Madone 3 series carbon.

[anguscole76]

I'm about to purchase a Trek Madone 3 series carbon Road bike, I love the Frame it's not to heavy and not to light like the Higher end Madone's i tested, I don't like the components/stem/seat/fork Are there any sweet upgrades i can put on the bike, I was thinking of putting all Easton/Ritchey parts on the bike is that a good idea.and may a DT swiss wheel set, money is not an issue, and help is appreciated, as well what the best racing/long rides seat that's also comfortable.would a campagnolo groupset fit on the Trek Madone 3 series.

 

[King Boonen]

Campy would fit fine, what did you have in mind, the super record?

Personally I'd go for a custom steel build if money wasn't a problem.

Selle dealers will measure you for a seat, hard to recommend really.

 

[avanti]

Saddles

.............. as well what the best racing/long rides seat that's also comfortable...................

I attended a lecture recently by the team that designed the Specialized Romin saddle using anatomical details. Since then I've tried to buy one on ebay to check out but it seems they are in high demand. Price new is around $120. So you might want to check out this saddle for yourself. A good Specialized dealer can sit-fit you for the best width for you.

 

[winkybiker]

I'm a bit bewildered. You say that money is no object, but that you are deliberately buying a lower-end frame so that it isn't "to(o) light like the higher-end Madones". Then you want to swap out all components to upgrade.

The high-end Madones are plenty durable. They're not "too light" (whatever that is). Why not just get the better bike to begin with? The quality of the components are generally well-matched to the quality of the frame with bikes like the Madone.

Or buy a nice frame and build it up. It is stupid to buy a complete bike just to strip everything off it and upgrade. It really is.

 

[Granville57]

I'm a bit bewildered. You say that money is no object...

Oh that’s only part of it. But who’s keeping track?

He also says this:

I myself tend to Steer towards flashiness over comfort...

I started riding a Trek Hybrid a two years ago when i first got into cycling, and that thing killed my back.

I'm planning on going around to the local shops and looking at bikes then going on E-bay after iv'e decided on a bike with a shop/your help

Gee, I wish I owned a bike shop near you.
Good luck developing a relationship with any of your local shops (not that I take your attempts here seriously, but hey, don’t let me stop the fun).

 

[winkybiker]

Oh that’s only part of it. But who’s keeping track?

He also says this:





Gee, I wish I owned a bike shop near you.
Good luck developing a relationship with any of your local shops (not that I take your attempts here seriously, but hey, don’t let me stop the fun).

Wow. I mean...really. (Edit, that doesn't look right without the quotes within the quote - The "wow" is in relation to anguscole76's posts, not yours)

 

[kuoirad]

This one may get me in trouble, but is anyone else "impressed" at the way the "editor-in-chief" types?

 

[elapid]

This one may get me in trouble, but is anyone else "impressed" at the way the "editor-in-chief" types?

+1. Is he really editor-in-chief? Spelling, punctuation and grammar are less than desirable for the average person, but horrible for an editor-in-chief.

 

[winkybiker]

+1. Is he really editor-in-chief? Spelling, punctuation and grammar are less than desirable for the average person, but horrible for an editor-in-chief.

Well, I wasn't going to say anything. But yes, I was wondering about that.

 

[Granville57]

That whole "editor-in-chief" thing is just a reoccurring forum flaw. Everyone gets the "Editor-in-Chief" title when their post count is somewhere between 0-20 (or something like that).

But there are plenty of other reasons to question the sincerity of this thread (not that I'm basing this on any previous observations or anything).