Of course, all of the above is true. However, I'm not laughing! I just bought a Madone! It is a far superior bike to my previous Trek. I did some research on other manufacturers, but it is mind-numbing for us recreational riders to extract the differences. One of the biggest reasons I chose to stay with Trek was the number of shops that carry them in my area--made it easier to find the model I wanted.

Of course, my DH rides a custom-built Look. Apparently, it says "I'm a serious rider" but then again, I spend a lot of time trying to undo that by acting like a goofball! Bento box, handlebar bag, camelbak, map holder, falling for no reason--should have left the reflectors on the Madone! You should the look on the fitter's face when he saw the Cars sticker of Lightning McQueen on my stem