Bdaghisallo wrote:

Mitch,

Is there any difference between the different Aeolus saddles other than the rail material and shape? Are the shell material and padding level and density the same for all?

They all share the same shape and top material. The Comp and Elite have the same shell but different rails; steel for the Comp and austenite for the Elite. The Pro gets a carbon-reinforced shell and the oversized carbon rails.

One more - would the carbon reinforcement in the Pro make the shell stiffer and more durable, ie less likely to get twisted and sag over time?

Mitch,

One comment and one question.

The cheap saddle that comes on the Speed Concept might be my favorite saddle ever. I am shocked how well it is workign for me. Was not going to even try it, glad I did.

Question: Will there be a fully redisigned Emonda or Madone this year?

The carbon shell would make it stiffer! Carbon is stronger as well, so you can expect it to be durable.

One more please: Is there any difference in the stack height between the Aeolus Elite and Pro saddles? Is the distance between the rails and the shells the same?

Thanks.

No difference

Good afternoon SlowTwitch users!

After lurking on the forum for a bit, I wanted to officially introduce myself. My name is Mitchell and I am the new Community Manager for Trek Bikes! If you have ever sent a message to us recently through our social media channels and gotten a response, that was me on the other end!

A little about me:
I was born in Canada, lived in Pennsylvania and then moved to Wisconsin where I now work at Trek! I've been hooked on cycling ever since my first real bike, a 2001 Trek Vert 1! It wasn't the fanciest bike, but that BMX bike got me into the sport. Now I ride both mountain and road bikes! Also, I often travel to watch family at friends at triathlons, so maybe you'll see some guy wearing a bunch of Trek branded clothing not on a bike, because that could be me! I'll be at Barrelman in Canada, Miami Man, and Ironman Wisconsin this year.

I hope to be a helpful asset for you all here on the forum and specifically within the Official Speed Concept Owners Thread with those bike questions!

Happy cycling!

Mitchell

How often does Trek carry sales on Bontrager products? We are looking for the updated version of the 360 mm VR-SF handlebar on my wife's bike (bought from Dreambikes in Madison). Last year, there was a promotion of sorts during TdF, but given that it's not going on at scheduled time, we are wondering if there's anything going on this year.

Mitch,
Can you provide additional information about the new Trek Emonda SLR?

1.) How is the seat tube measured? The diagram shows that the measurement is taken several cm above the top of the top tube.
Is this true in practice?
What is the center to top of top tube on a 56cm 20210 Emonda SLR?

2.) Is the top bearing cover on the new Emonda exactly the same as the bearing top cover on the Madone? Or just similar looking?

Thanks,

John

Mitch, Thanks for the reply. How far above the top of the toptube is the minimum insertion line on a 56cm?

Right- But can you find out?

2013 Speed Concept 7 Series -

The rear brake is sticking *slightly* when I engage it rather than "snapping" back. I plan on cleaning it, but want to avoid recabling because I've heard it's a nightmare. The cable itself has been on there for 2 years, but I ride the bike on the trainer 80% of the time, so no brake usage.

I was going to put a few squirts of chain lube in the housing by the bottom bracket and clean the whole assembly with wd-40...

Bad idea?

Also, do you have a part number for the rear brake cover handy? Southwest cracked mine last time I flew with it.