Bicycling Australia

New Trek Checkpoint

ONE OF THE WORLD’S PREMIUM race bikes, the Trek Madone is a standout model that has proven itself time and again. I guess it’s personal preference, but not many designs match the stunning smooth-flowing aero lines of the benchmark Madone SL7.

Similarly world-class, Trek’s Domane is a super impressive platform that blends endurance and comfort with all-round performance.

Far from being ‘all dressed up with nowhere to go’, the good looks and impressive design inclusions of both bikes are solidly substantiated by advanced aerodynamic performance and dreamy all-day ride quality…the Madone and Domane really are special bikes.

But why are we opening a gravel and adventure bike review with a discussion about Trek’s aero and endurance-specific road platforms? Take a look at the images on these pages and the answers should be obvious.

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