마돈 6세대 7세대 8세대를 두루 거쳐
SL8 까지 경험해 본 유저입니다.
엔진은 비루하지만 에어로 바이크를 좋아해서 마돈을 좋아했는데 팀내에서 에이스 형님들을 업힐에서 마지막까지 따라가지 못한다는 '절망과 한' 을 품고 마돈 7세대에서 6Kg 대 SL8을 추가해서 코스별로 기기를 선택하는 강수를 두게 되었네요.
SL8에서 경량맛을 보고 다시 또 무게에 집착하여 마돈 7세대 프레임을 8세대로 기변 6kg대 진입하여 에어로와 경량까지 취하게 되었는데...
문제는 왜소한 키로 인해 마돈6세대도 50사이즈로 하다보니 마돈의 슬로핑 문제로 디자인이 조금.. 그리하여 7세대는 52사이즈로 조금 크게, 8세대는 M사이즈로 최대한 탑튜브 슬로핑없애는 방향으로 선택하다보니
8세대 1년 정도 운영했는데 SL8 52사이즈 대비 마돈 8세대가 저한테 크게 느껴졌네요.
업힐에서 올라가는데 물론 컨디션 차이겠지만 최근에 다시한번 시이즈가 커서 파워가 SL8 대비 30w정도 덜 나온 느낌이 들고
포지션도 계속 불편하다고 느껴져서..
사이즈만 아니었다면 승차감도 좋고 6kg 대 경량에 에어로 성능, 좋은 디자인까지 두루 갖춘 마돈을 계속 가져갔겠지만 사이즈오버로 드는 느낌은 도저히 감당이 안되네요.
에어로와 경량을 동시에 누릴 수 있는 에어로바이크로 기변하고 싶은 욕구가 든 상황이었는데 SL9 이 눈에 들어왔네요.
다른 에어로 바이크들도 굉장히 우수한데 엔진도 비루하고 업힐까지 욕심이 나는터라 자연스럽게 6kg대 에어로바이크를 찾게 되었습니다.
마침 SL8과 똑같은 지오메트리에 ( 52사이즈 기준 ) 에어로를 더했다니 뭐 다른거 생각할 필요도 없이 선택.
일사천리로 진행하고 오늘 90km 3시간 정도 타봤습니다.
다들 아시겠지만 오늘 너무 덥고 습하고 제가 느끼기에 전구간 역풍이 불어 이건 뭐 PR욕심 내려다가 사망각이겠다는 생각이 들어 구간 PR욕심은 포기하고 평소 타던 코스로 주행성능과 승차감 위주로만 느껴봤네요.
먼저 에어로바이크의 미덕인 도로에 촤악 부드럽게 깔려간다는 그맛
마돈 6세대 7세대에서 느꼈었는데 SL9도 느껴지네요.
부드럽게 깔려서 조향이 안정적인 느낌
50 60으로 고속 다운치는 시에 역풍이 불었는데도 핸들이 떨리지않고 안정적으로 고속 다운
보통 고속 내리막시에 역풍이 불면 핸들이 좀 불안한 느낌이 살짝들어서 몸으로 눌러주거나 하는 자세를 취하는 데 얘는 그럴 필요가 없었네요.
물론 좀 더 타봐야겠지만 오늘 일부러 역풍이 부는 고속 다운 구간에서 느껴봤는데 좋았습니다.
이게 포크와 헤드튜브 형상으로 인한 성능 덕분인가 싶기도 하네요.
그리고 승차감...
마돈 6 7 8 을 두루 타본 유저지만
SL9 승차감 좋네요.
잡소리 전혀없고 부드럽게 스윽스윽 나가고 댄싱칠 때 강성 좋은 듯 합니다. 보통 강하게 파워 댄싱 치다보면 포크 캘리퍼 사각사각 소리 나는데 안나네요. 포크가 두꺼워져서 그런가 싶기도하고
BB에서도 SL8이 그랬듯이 강성 좋습니다.
오늘 역풍도 심했고 무엇보다 날씨가 너무덥고 습해서 90Km, 획고 900m 라이딩 힘들었지만 ( 오후 1시부터 혼자 탔어요 T T )
에스웍스 SL9 너무 만족스럽네요.
2호차인 SL8 은 2x 체인링이라 올라운드 고각묭 그란폰도용으로 운영하고
SL9 은 1x 에어로 파워미터 48T 체인링이라 평지나 낙타등 적당한 업힐이 포함된 평지 에어로 바이크로 운영
트렉 3세대 스피드컨셉은 순수 평지용으로 운영
긴글 읽어주셔서 감사합니다.
Saya telah menggunakan Madone generasi ke-6, ke-7, dan ke-8.
Mesin tidak mengecewakan, tetapi saya menyukai sepeda aero, jadi saya menyukai Madone. Namun, karena saya tidak bisa mengikuti rekan tim yang lebih berpengalaman di bukit terakhir, saya merasa putus asa dan menambahkan SL8 6 kg pada generasi ke-7 Madone untuk memilih sepeda berdasarkan rute.
Setelah merasakan rasa ringan dari SL8, saya kembali terobsesi dengan berat badan dan mengganti frame Madone generasi ke-7 dengan generasi ke-8 untuk mencapai berat 6 kg. Saya mendapatkan aero dan bobot ringan…
Masalahnya adalah karena tinggi badan saya yang pendek, saya menggunakan ukuran 50 untuk Madone generasi ke-6, tetapi desain Madone memiliki masalah sloping. Jadi, saya memilih ukuran 52 untuk generasi ke-7 dan ukuran M untuk generasi ke-8 untuk meminimalkan sloping top tube.
Setelah menggunakan generasi ke-8 selama satu tahun, saya merasa SL8 ukuran 52 lebih besar untuk saya.
Tentu saja, perbedaan kondisi fisik akan memengaruhi kemampuan mendaki bukit, tetapi saya merasa kekuatan saya berkurang sekitar 30 watt dibandingkan dengan SL8 karena ukuran yang lebih besar.
Posisi berkendara juga terus terasa tidak nyaman…
Jika bukan masalah ukuran, saya akan terus menggunakan Madone yang memiliki performa berkendara yang baik, berat ringan 6 kg, performa aero, dan desain yang bagus. Namun, rasa tidak nyaman karena ukuran yang terlalu besar membuat saya tidak tahan.
Saya ingin mengganti sepeda dengan sepeda aero yang menawarkan performa ringan dan kecepatan, dan saya tertarik dengan SL9.
Sepeda aero lainnya juga sangat baik, tetapi mesinnya kurang bertenaga dan saya menginginkan performa yang baik di bukit. Secara alami, saya mencari sepeda aero dengan berat 6 kg.
SL8 memiliki geometri yang sama (ukuran 52) dengan tambahan aero, jadi tidak perlu berpikir panjang untuk memilihnya.
Saya mengendarainya selama 90 km dalam waktu sekitar 3 jam hari ini.
Seperti yang diketahui semua orang, hari ini sangat panas dan lembap. Menurut saya, angin bertiup dari arah depan sepanjang rute. Saya memutuskan untuk tidak mengejar rekor kecepatan karena takut akan kelelahan, jadi saya fokus pada performa berkendara dan kenyamanan.
Pertama, seperti yang saya rasakan pada Madone generasi ke-6 dan ke-7, SL9 juga memberikan sensasi lembut saat melaju di jalan.
Pengendaliannya stabil karena permukaan jalan terasa halus.
Saat melaju dengan kecepatan 50-60 km/jam melawan angin, stang tidak bergetar dan tetap stabil.
Biasanya, saat melaju turun bukit dengan kecepatan tinggi melawan angin, stang akan sedikit bergoyang sehingga saya harus menekan badan. Namun, saya tidak perlu melakukan itu pada SL9.
Tentu saja, saya perlu mengendarainya lebih lama untuk memastikannya, tetapi saya merasa nyaman saat melewati jalan menurun dengan kecepatan tinggi melawan angin hari ini.
Saya rasa performa ini disebabkan oleh desain garpu dan headtube.
Dan kenyamanan berkendara…
Sebagai pengguna Madone generasi ke-6, ke-7, dan ke-8, saya merasa SL9 sangat nyaman.
Tidak ada suara berisik, dan sepeda melaju dengan lembut. Saat melakukan sprint kuat, garpu terasa kaku. Biasanya, saat melakukan sprint kuat, caliper garpu akan mengeluarkan bunyi berderak, tetapi tidak terjadi pada SL9. Mungkin karena garpu yang lebih tebal?
Seperti SL8, bottom bracket juga terasa kaku.
Meskipun hari ini angin bertiup kencang dan cuaca sangat panas dan lembap, saya berhasil menyelesaikan perjalanan 90 km dengan ketinggian 900 meter (saya mengendarai sendirian sejak pukul 1 siang T T ).
Saya sangat puas dengan S-Works SL9.
SL8 yang merupakan sepeda kedua saya menggunakan rantai 2x, jadi saya akan menggunakannya untuk rute mendaki dan jalanan datar. SL9 menggunakan rantai 48T 1x power meter aero, jadi saya akan menggunakannya untuk rute datar atau bukit kecil dengan jalanan datar.
Trek Speed Concept generasi ke-3 akan saya gunakan untuk rute datar.
Terima kasih telah membaca tulisan panjang ini.
I've experienced Madone generations 6, 7, and 8 all the way through
SL8.
As a user who loves aero bikes despite the engine being unremarkable, I liked Madone. However, within my team, I couldn't keep up with the ace riders on uphill climbs until the end, leading me to experience despair and frustration. To address this, I added a 6kg SL8 to my Madone 7th generation, allowing me to choose the right bike for each course.
After experiencing the lightweight feel of the SL8, I became obsessed with weight again. I upgraded the Madone 7th generation frame to the 8th generation, entering the 6kg range and enjoying both aero and lightweight features.
However, due to my short stature, even using a size 50 Madone 6th generation resulted in some sloping issues with the design. Therefore, for the 7th generation, I chose a slightly larger size 52, and for the 8th generation, I opted for size M to minimize top tube sloping as much as possible.
After using the 8th generation for about a year compared to the SL8 size 52, it felt significantly larger to me.
While climbing uphill, differences in condition are expected, but recently, I noticed that due to the larger size, my power output was about 30 watts less compared to the SL8.
Furthermore, I constantly felt uncomfortable with the position.
If it weren't for the size issue, I would have continued using Madone, which offered a great ride feel, lightweight around 6kg, aero performance, and good design. However, the feeling of being oversized was unbearable.
I desired an aero bike that could combine both aero and lightweight features. SL9 caught my eye.
While other aero bikes are also excellent, I craved a powerful engine for uphill climbs. Naturally, I sought a 6kg aero bike.
Fortunately, the SL9 has the same geometry as the SL8 (size 52) with added aero features. There was no need to consider anything else.
Today, I rode for about 3 hours covering 90km.
As everyone knows, it was extremely hot and humid today. I felt a headwind throughout the entire course. Thinking that this might lead to a fatal accident if I pushed for PRs, I abandoned my PR ambitions and focused on experiencing the ride quality and comfort on my usual route.
First, as with the Madone 6th and 7th generations, the SL9 also delivers the smooth road-hugging sensation that is characteristic of aero bikes.
The steering felt stable due to the smooth road contact.
Even when descending at speeds of 50-60 km/h with a headwind, the handlebars remained steady without trembling.
Typically, during high-speed descents with a headwind, the handlebars tend to feel slightly unstable, requiring me to brace myself. However, this wasn't necessary on the SL9 today.
While further testing is needed, I was impressed by the stability experienced on a high-speed descent with a headwind today. This might be attributed to the performance benefits of the fork and head tube design.
Regarding ride quality...
Having ridden Madone generations 6, 7, and 8 extensively, I can confidently say that the SL9 offers an excellent ride quality.
There were no squeaks or rattles, and it glided smoothly. It also felt stiff during powerful pedaling. Usually, when applying strong power during pedaling, I hear a rattling sound from the fork caliper. However, this wasn't the case with the SL9. The thicker fork might be contributing to this.
The bottom bracket (BB) also exhibited excellent stiffness, similar to the SL8.
Despite the intense headwind and scorching humidity today, completing 90km with a total elevation gain of 900m was challenging (I rode alone from 1 pm).
However, I am incredibly satisfied with the S-Works SL9.
My second bike, the SL8, is equipped with a 2x chainring and used for all-around riding, including climbing steep gradients.
The SL9, on the other hand, features a 1x aero power meter with a 48T chainring, making it suitable for flat terrain or moderate uphill climbs.
My Trek Madone 3rd generation Speed Concept is reserved for purely flat terrain riding.
Thank you for reading my lengthy post!
