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My 2011 Trek 4.5 Madone came in last week while I was on vacation so I picked it up today. They made me a deal on a set of new 2009 Bontrager Race X Lite wheels so I traded in the stock wheels which probably knocked off a pound. I also put on a smaller 23 tooth cassette. As it sits in the picture it weighs 17-1/4 lbs. Not bad for the bottom of the line Trek carbon bike.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1278896876.jpg

One of the things that sold me on this bike was the frame is set to take the Bontrager Duotrap speed and cadence sensor:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1278896944.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leland Pate (Post 5416289)

I hit 66mph on a local downhill with very little effort.

Nice bike, but 66MPH? I'd recalibrate your computer....