Hi all, wanted your opinion on this head-to-head. Assuming both are available in your size, which would you pick?

[Madone](https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/madone/madone-sl/madone-sl-7-gen-7/p/41467/?colorCode=greylight)

[Tarmac](https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/tarmac-sl8-expert/p/216955?color=357280-216955)

Just a quick list of some spec highlights/wins:

Price: Tarmac cheaper by about $CAD900

Weight: Tarmac by ~200g all-in (claimed)

Groupset: Madone with Ultegra over Tarmac with Rival

Power Meter: Tarmac includes

Handlebars: Carbon flared on Madone, standard alloy on Tarmac

Wheels: Deeper rims with wider internal widths on Madone

Paint: I prefer the Tarmac schemes lol (but I do hate the specialized logo being on the stays and fork)

Thanks for your input!

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