15 Feb 2016

Fabian Cancellara’s Trek Madone RSL

Fabian Cancellara never rode the old Madone, preferring to stick to a special, hyper-aggressive version of the Domane for its improved comfort. But when Trek moved the ISOspeed Decoupler tech found on the Domane to the new aero Madone, Cancellara came right along with it. The RSL model, which stands for Race Shop Limited, is the team’s version, with a more aggressive fit.

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Cancellara is famous for his love of mechanical shifting. He's never raced on Di2, and that continues this year.

The Madone's integrated front end improves aerodynamics

Cancellara likes this ergonomic style, with a flat section in the middle of the drops. Trek doesn't sell these bars, though, and he's the only rider on the team who uses them. They're custom, which takes a bit of extra effort since the Madone's bars are integrated into its stem

The ISOspeed Decoupler allows the seat tube to flex independently of the top tube and seat stays, improving comfort

In order to tuck the front brake's cable stop into the head tube, Trek had to build little flaps that open up when the wheel is turned

No wires, just cables

Cancellara's standard 53/39t Dura Ace SRM

 

 

 

via VeloNews

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