The Dutch port of Rotterdam, host city of the 2010 Tour de France prologue, was the venue chosen by Trek for the unveiling of the 2011 Madone range. The iconic name now adorns four distinct levels of carbon-fibre frame, with last year’s 6 Series models supplanted at the top by the SSL badge while their technology trickles down to the 5 Series frames.

The other big news is that the Wisconsin firm’s three Fit Platforms have been made easier to understand with a simple labelling system – H1, H2 and H3 – replacing the Pro Fit, Performance Fit and WSD Fit options.  

H1, which offers the lowest hand position options available to Madone buyers, is suitable for cyclists with an exceptional range of pelvic rotation, high core stability and the desire to get low and aero. H1 is the choice of most team Radio Shack riders.

The H2 fit retains the geometry, handling and ride characteristics of the equivalent size H1 frame but, with a slightly higher head tube height, raises the range of handlebar height adjustment and puts less strain on a rider’s back and neck. It will accommodate riders with slightly less pelvic rotation and core stability. The H2’s longer head tube is designed to get most riders in the right position without resorting to a flipped or high-rise stem or a huge stack of spacers.

With head tube height increased slightly compared to the H2 fit and a slight geometry adjustment to increase the bike’s stability, H3 is intended for those who need a back-saving, neck-saving, more upright position in a machine with pro-level performance and an uncluttered “pro” look. It is the current correct fit for Team Radio Shack Director Sportif Johan Bruyneel.

WSD-specific machines are offered in sizes up to 58cm.

Each Madone model is offered in specific fits, with SSL WSD frames, for example, only available with the H2 fit.

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