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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2005 Trek Madone SL 5.9 and 2006 Trek Madone SL 5.9.

  2. Gearing

    2005 Trek Madone SL 5.9 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 2006 Trek Madone SL 5.9.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2005 Trek Madone SL 5.953/39T · 12–25T · 10-speed
Lowest1.56:1Highest4.42:1Total range283%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear11.0 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

2006 Trek Madone SL 5.953/39T · 11–23T · 10-speed
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.82:1Total range284%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear11.9 mphHighest gear33.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2005 Trek Madone SL 5.9
2006 Trek Madone SL 5.9
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Trek
Trek
Model
Madone SL 5.9
Madone SL 5.9
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
Not documented
$5,499.99
Colors
—
Silver/Blue Team, Andromeda
Sizes
—
50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 60cm, 62cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded
Bonded
Frame Material
OCLV 110 carbon fiber
OCLV 110 carbon
Fork
Bontrager Race XXX Lite
Bontrager Race XXX Lite
Fork Material
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shifters
Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Shimano Dura Ace STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset
Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Shimano Dura Ace, 39/53 teeth
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
10-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
—
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
Cane Creek S-8
Handlebar
Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Bontrager Race XXX Lite
Bontrager Race XXX Lite Carbon
Saddle
Bontrager Race X Lite
Bontrager Race X Lite Pro
Seatpost
Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Bontrager Race X Lite
Rims
Bontrager Race X Lite
Bontrager Race X Lite
Spokes
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Front Tire
700 x 23c Bontrager Race X Lite
700 x 23C Bontrager Race X Lite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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