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Seems to be advertised in various stores, but here's an example (an L-ishBS of mine):

http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/trek-madone-2-1-c-black.html

£850 is very good value for the 2014 model though.

As a further thought, it looks like the 2015 model year alloy Madones are now on sale. The 2.1 looks to be available in Trek Factory Racing colours (if you like that sort of thing) and it comes with new 11-speed Shimano 105.

One small criticism of mine is the 12-30 cassette. Don't get me wrong, the 30 tooth has got me out of trouble many times, but the gaps between the gears are perhaps too big, meaning you sometimes can't find the "right" gear. The narrower 11-28 cassette on the new version would help with that, albeit at the expense of a very low gear.

I've got the exact same Trek that you're considering (the all black one?) and couldn't be happier with it.

Was the "best" bike for me from about half a dozen offerings from the usual suspects; Giant, Scott, Cannondale, Cube etc around the grand mark. As it was a first road bike purchase I wanted to go LBS where I could test ride and get fitted rather than take a gamble online.

It's a quality bike and decent value for money. I use it daily for commuting as well as weekend forays and it's needed little-to-no real attention other than the occasional clean and lube.

After 9 months I'm thinking the standard saddle isn't for me, and the stock tyres are an obvious compromise too, not much confidence when the roads are damp. Both are of course easily changed.

It's otherwise a good, willing ride, as my fitness has improved I can push harder and it doesn't disappoint, it's quite an eager climber when you put the effort in. It's reasonably comfortable too, ok, you know you're on the road, but it is an aluminium frame after all.

I'd recommend it, or perhaps have a look at the 2.3 for another couple of hundred quid, it's got better wheels and brakes but is otherwise the same spec as the 2.1.

There is a review of the Trek on this site.

The big brands are generally good value and if you like the look of it and it suits you I doubt you will feel dissapointed.

This might be worth a read if you have not done so already.

http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/121928-10-best-road-bikes-under-£1000

Hi

How about the Scott Speedster 20 2015 model ??