TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc vs Trek Madone Gen 8: which bike is right for you?

Compare ride character, intended rider, geometry, and fit. Add your measurements to see which bike suits you better and which size to choose on each.

Fit verdict: these frames put you in effectively the same position, so geometry will not decide this pair. What can: the sourced differences below and, once you enter your measurements, your size and setup on each frame.

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In one look

TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc: race geometry. Trek Madone Gen 8: race geometry.

  • Across matched sizes, the frame fronts of TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc and Trek Madone Gen 8 differ by only a few millimetres. Stem and spacer choices will have more effect on handlebar position.
  • The forward length of the frame is nearly the same across matched sizes.

The frame standards line up and we hold no sourced weight or performance claim that separates them. What is left to decide is your size and setup on each frame.

  • Price

    TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc is the dearer of the two, going by the cheapest build you can buy of each; Trek Madone Gen 8 starts lower.

Subjective findings from independent tests on stock or near-stock builds. Tyres, pressure and size change how a frame feels.

We compare differences at frame and model level. Components, current price, and availability depend on the exact build and seller.

2026 • race geometry
TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
Size guide and geometry for the TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
2025 • race geometry
Trek Madone Gen 8
Size guide and geometry for the Trek Madone Gen 8

Fit and size differences

Geometry does not separate these bikes: matched sizes put the rider in effectively the same position.

Typical difference across matched sizes: frame front height 0 mm, forward length 2 mm.

For a personal answer, the fit-and-size path uses your measurements to show only the relevant frame sizes. The full chart remains available as a reference.

View geometry for every size

How do TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc and Trek Madone Gen 8 sizes compare?

See the closest size matches and the differences in stack, reach, and riding position.

TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
XS
Stack 514, Reach 372
Trek Madone Gen 8
XS
Stack 507, Reach 370

Stack: 7 mm lower

Reach: practically identical

TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
S
Stack 538, Reach 377
Trek Madone Gen 8
S
Stack 530, Reach 378

Stack: 8 mm lower

Reach: practically identical

TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
M
Stack 562, Reach 383
Trek Madone Gen 8
ML
Stack 562, Reach 389

Stack: practically identical

Reach: 6 mm longer

TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
L
Stack 582, Reach 392
Trek Madone Gen 8
L
Stack 582, Reach 394

Stack: practically identical

Reach: practically identical

TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc
XL
Stack 601, Reach 397
Trek Madone Gen 8
XL
Stack 610, Reach 402

Stack: 9 mm taller

Reach: 5 mm longer

The same size label can create a different position on each frame. Stack and reach are one part of the decision; the personalized comparison connects them to your body and each bike’s ride character.

FAQ

Can the same rider take different sizes on these two bikes?
Yes. Frame labels are not standardized, so the same rider may need different sizes. This comparison deliberately avoids a generic matched-size answer and hands your measurements to Bike Fit instead.
Which frame has the higher front: TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc or Trek Madone Gen 8?
Across matched sizes, the frame fronts of TIME Alpe d'Huez Disc and Trek Madone Gen 8 differ by only a few millimetres. Stem and spacer choices will have more effect on handlebar position.

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