Trek Madone's ISO Speed Seatpost Issue | Trek Madone SLR 6 | Oompa Loompa Cycling E79

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:50 Why a Madone?
5:00 Bike Sizing
7:07 Bike Overview
8:00 Wheels
11:15 Price
12:12 Weight
12:53 Saddle
14:15 Power Meter
15:15 Groupset
16:10 Upgrades
17:05 OSPW!!!!
21:43 Freehub Sound Check
21:50 IG Q&A
31:20 Dislikes

Rider’s Bio
Height: 175
Inseam: No idea
Number of years riding: 1.5

Bike Specs
Bike brand: Trek
Model year: SLR 6 2021
Frame/Frame Size: 54 with 800 Series OCLV Carbon (highest grade)
Groupset: Shimano Ultegra R8020, 11-speed (mechanical)
Chainring size: 52/36
Cassette size: 11-28
Wheelset/Hubs: Princeton 6560 with DT Swiss EXP
Saddle: Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive
Stem Model/Stem Length: Trek Madone aero, invisible cable routing, 7 degree, 90mm length
Handlebar Model/Handlebar Width: Trek Madone adjustable aero VR-CF, OCLV Carbon, invisible cable routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm width
Bartape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Star Fade Tape (black to white)
Bottle Cages: None covered holes with insulation tape 😂
Lights (Front and Back): Bontrager Ion 200 RT/Flare RT Light
Light mount: Bontrager Blendr system
Computer: Wahoo Element Bolt V2
Computer Mount: Bontrager Blendr system using provided Garmin mount + Wahoo adaptor
Power meter: Dual-sided 4iiii Ultegra
Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): GP5000 TL 25mm (tubeless) front and back
Bottom bracket: CeramicSpeed T47 BB
Pedals: DuraAce R9100 Spd SL Pedals

Total price: $9,999 (shop price) and around $17,000 total with upgrades I have done

Bike Weight: 8.5kg

Overall bike rating (out of 10): 9.5

Other notes/components if not mentioned above: Kask Utopia (helmet), ASSOS Lehoudini Equipe RS Aero S9 Men's Roadsuit, ASSOS Holy White RS Socks SUPERLEGER, Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon shoes (white/black), CeramicSpeed OSPW

[OompaLoompaCycling]

I've added chapters in this interview since I've received emails and messages requesting me to do so. Let me know if you appreciate me including chapters for forthcoming interviews or you don't give a damn because I need to rewatch the video for like the 100th time.

[amanwithabudget]

Great explanation and story by JD! Weird to see him being this serious after watching all the bike sitters episodes 😂😂

[haraluga]

Gotta say this has got to be the best interview done. JD really knows his stuff cause he spent hours doing research and learning more about anything and everything. Could literally see his passion for cycling spilling out as he explains his decisions. What a lad!

[joshdaniel]

Finally JD’s interview is out one of the best interviews I like the madone with the Princeton wheels combination

[bonbonflippers]

JD you're so different here compared to the debate show with Caleb. It's so hard to see you serious but I like this very informative and logical reasoning of your bike experiences. You speak from alot of research and hands on experience.

[philchevrier]

I've had nothing but problems with Isospeed on my Gen6. Nothing fixed it. It kept loosing and then rocking from side to side by a lot making it very uncomfortable. We changed the whole bushing/bolt system according to Trek's service bulletin: problem came back. Changed the whole seatmast: problem came back. I ended-up having to warranty the whole frame. Luckily, the Gen7 was out at that point and I had the option of moving to the new design which I did. The isospeed is a failure for so many people, it's no surprise that they removed it from the new design. They claim it was a matter of weight saving but you don't have to search deep to find legions of people who experienced the same thing as me. The warranty process was slow and frustrating but at least it came through. I'll never say this enough: either new or used: Stay away from Gen6 Madones due to the isospeed.

[MM-wicf]

I like how there are additional notes now... brand/model of the kit worn!

[cosinus_square]

Funny enough, it was actually Specialized that thanked Lance for his contribution to mainstream road cycling in US.
Trek broke all ties with him at the time, everyone knows that Trek is where it is today because of Lance.

[marklee]

Like the guy. JD is a straight shooter. Clean and concise answers.

[hucklejoko]

Finally got to see JDs interview. I was kinda curious who he was as he didn't appear on the channel before the podcast episodes

[jaswolf]

JD your story from overweight to fast aero is remarkable. Like the way you share your experience and knowledge. Enjoyed this video. 👍

P/S : JD in my context you are now the double A guy. Aero and Articulate !

[nelteixeira]

Love this guy he knows what he’s talking about JD is the man 👍👍👍🇵🇹

[rolandcolavizza]

This is my favourite episode so far, I would like to see more JD

[xBALLR]

Well trek has just come out with a totally new frame design :)))
Guess this aged well

[VegasHyruler]

Also, I’m with JD (and commentators like Durianrider) when it comes to Lance. He exploded and forever changed cycling and its popularity, and not just for Americans. He made Trek so much money. Do you really think people avoid buying Trek because of Lance? Hell no. If anything, it’s probably still an unspoken selling point for them.

I also think the cancer research money he helped bring in totally cancels out the doping (which was predominant, and not just in the cycling world…sorry, that’s “whataboutism, ” but it’s absolutely true). I strongly recommend the multipart “30 For 30” documentary about him (it’s not a hagiography, but a pretty balanced take).

[kylehagertybanana]

power meters have inconsistency so dont worry too much about getting your dual sided to be perfectly 50/50 it might actually be slightly off

[jithindinesh]

One of the good interviews. Nice work!!

[MatoyaLim]

Finally the legendary JD made his appearance! But the most important question:

Has Caleb 1w slap JD yet?

[joncrennes]

Cool video! I like my OSPW, from the stock Dura Ace. I agree with the comments, smoothness and it looks good!

[ahafeezs]

21:45 fo' shizzle ma whizzle, gotta get 'em nice freehub sound in my dig deep playlist!