Building my first road cycle

[David]

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.




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

[85eurocarrera]

Originally Posted by Leland Pate

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

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