Trek have a long and impressive history with carbon fiber, offering their first frames around 1992. The method of carbon fiber frame production usually relies on moulds in to which the carbon fiber is formed. This makes for light and stiff frames, but means there is nothing like the variability in geometry that steel can provide, and fully custom carbon fiber frames are rare and prohibitively expensive.
Trek’s Project One is the cumulation of their years of research, huge experience at the highest levels of performance cycling and their incredible production facilities in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Waterloo was where Trek started, and whilst some of their stock production bikes are now made in Taiwan, Waterloo is where the Project One magic happens.
Most of Trek’s incredible carbon fiber bikes can be modified through Project One, from the pro level Madone’s and Domane’s to their mountain bikes. Not only can you specify your paint job, but even your geometry can be modified to make sure your bike is perfect for your body and your desired riding position. From a low, racing position to a higher head-tube for endurance and comfort, you can modify the frame to your hearts content.
Not only that, but the build kit can be fully customized, from full Dura Ace Di2 down to the specifics of what colour cable routing you want or what colour decals on your deep section Bontrager wheels. This isn’t just an exercise in colour-coding, however. The Madone was ridden to 1st and 3rd in the 2009 Tour de France, by Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong, respectively. These are high end racing frames that become ever more unique and personal with your ability to modify and specify exactly what you want to get out of them.
Kinoko Cycles has an area next to the fitting room specifically devoted to Project One. With 2 Madone frames on the wall and a plethora of colour swatches and information, you’re perfectly placed to put together your perfect Trek there and then. We will also help you with bicycle fitting, to make sure you select the right size and geometry. Learn more about our fitting systems here.
Click here to learn more about our Project One bikes here, or view the Project One website here.
