4: Trek Madone SSL
Feature Bike: 2006 Trek Madone SSL
Type: Road/Training/Race
Owner: Jeff Curtes
Frame: Trek OCLV Carbon 55 (56cm)
Fork: Bontrager XXX Lite OCLV Carbon 110
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 53/59
Gearing: Shimano Dura-Ace 12-25, 10speed
Shifters: Dura-Ace STI, 10speed
Rims: Bontrager/HED Aeolus 5.0 Carbon Clincher (700C)
Spoke: 14 Gauge DTSwiss Aero (16 count)
Hubs: 16 hole DTSwiss
Tires: Schwalbe Ultremo 700x23c, folding clincher
Seatpost: Bontrager XXX Lite Carbon
Stem: Bontrager XXX Lite Carbon, 110mm
Bars: 42cm Bontrager X Lite Carbon
Grips: Fisik black tape
Saddle: Bontrager X Lite
Cages: Bontrager XXXLite full carbon
Travel case: Trico Iron Case
Modifications: None
Other: Climbing wheelset (not shown) Bontrager XXX Lite carbon clinchers
Notes: As stock as they come….’out of the box as is throw some lube on the chain and go!’ This bike has been to France twice, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Milwaukee, Boulder, and home in Portland. Haven’t touched a ‘thang, besides replaced the front Aeolus wheel due to a stray racer’s pedal a few weeks back on the Tabor Circuit Race in Portland.
Most commonly heard 'passer by' quote: “Viva Le Tour”
Primary use for this bike: Go up to get down on the dirt bike
Original publish date was August 2nd, 2008. All photos captured in Methven, New Zealand by Dean Blotto Gray. You can see Jeff's photographic works at jeffcurtesphoto.com
