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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2006 Trek Madone SL 5.2 and 2005 Trek Madone SL 5.2.

  2. Identity & price

    2005 Trek Madone SL 5.2 had an original MSRP $500 lower than 2006 Trek Madone SL 5.2.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2006 Trek Madone SL 5.253/39T · 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.

2005 Trek Madone SL 5.253/39T · 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.

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
2006 Trek Madone SL 5.2
2005 Trek Madone SL 5.2
Overview
Model Year
2006
2005
Brand
Trek
Trek
Model
Madone SL 5.2
Madone SL 5.2
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$3,499.99
$2,999.99
Colors
Midnight Duotone
Black, White/Blue
Sizes
50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 60cm, 62cm
50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded
Bonded
Frame Material
OCLV 110 Carbon
OCLV 110 carbon fiber
Fork
Bontrager Race XXX Lite
Bontrager Race XXX Lite
Fork Material
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
—
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control front/Shimano Ultegra rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek S-3
—
Handlebar
Bontrager Race Lite
Bontrager Race Lite
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Bontrager Race Lite
Bontrager Race Lite
Saddle
Bontrager Race Lite Lux
Bontrager Race Lite Luxe
Seatpost
Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Bontrager Race Lite
—
Rims
Bontrager Race Lite
Bontrager Race Lite
Spokes
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Front Tire
700 x 23C Bontraver Race 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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