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Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 7 bike review: IsoFlow + burrito is a perfect match

The trek madone sl gen 7 now completes the line matching the more expensive slr and offers almost the same ride quality..

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It’s been almost exactly one year since Trek launched the Madone SLR Gen 7 with the IsoFlow seat tube cutout. Trek is finally releasing an SL version that is said to maintain many of the same bold claims but with a lower price tag. The Trek Madone SL Gen 7, in a way, completes the Madone Gen 7 lineup since, for the last year, if you wanted the latest Madone frame design, you had to shell out over $8000 for an SLR.

The differences are subtle, but the most impactful is the new Trek Madone SL Gen 7 uses Trek’s 500 series OCLV carbon. Really, that means it is a slightly heavier composite that adds weight but also increases durability. The Trek PR for the new Gen 7 SL is claiming “nearly 300 grams lighter than the bike that came before it.” However, on the weight spec sheet, they claim 1676 grams for a painted frame and fork, while the Trek website says the Gen 6 SL frameset is 2120g. That is a difference of 444 grams.

No matter which way you look at it, they have cut weight. My size 56 Madone SL 7 Gen 7 test bike hit the scale at 17.68 pounds. It is the higher spec of the two versions offered. Trek said they have decided to consolidate models for this generation and are only offering the SL with either Shimano Ultegra or 105. It is also worth noting that the frameset is electronic shifting compatible only.

The next biggest difference from the SLR is that the SL uses the Bontrager flared RSL aero handlebar along with the RCS Pro stem rather than the one-piece cockpit. This means the brake hoses are exposed as they leave the headtube and under the stem. If I am being completely honest, I prefer this two-piece option, and it makes it much easier to adjust fit. Not to mention that shipping the bike or airline travel bike bags is much easier to fit into.

What’s the deal with IsoFlow?

Trek is claiming two major things with the under-seatpost opening. First is improved airflow, and the other is comfort. While airflow is hard to validate without a wind tunnel and a lot of calculations, comfort is something we can all experience. Beyond that, Trek says that IsoFlow is tuned to balance aerodynamics, weight, and comfort across all frame sizes. For me, it seems like the best place to put a burrito for the spin back home after a solid ride.

This unique design is where I found myself in a tough position. The seatpost only offers 6.5cm of adjustment up and down. Trek offers two seatpost lengths, meaning that each size technically has a 10cm adjustment. I received the longer of the two seat posts, and it seems that the claimed lowest height for a size 56 is about 5mm higher than the geometry sheet says.

With limited time between receiving the bike and its launch date, I let a few of my trusted riding mates have a go on it since they are a bit taller than me. I did have a few rides on it using my offroad pedals and shoes since they have a taller stack. The saddle was still a bit higher than I prefer, but I agree with the feedback that I received from the others.

The Ride Experience

The Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 7 is, without a doubt, a performance bike with performance geometry. While that can mean a lot of different things to different people, The SL uses the same race-oriented H1.5 geometry as the SLR. For us, it is responsive but not hyper-responsive. This makes riding in groups easy while also allowing an experienced rider the ability to push the limits in corners.

Less experienced riders will still enjoy the stability and predictability of the bike, but if a mistake is made, you will know it. This sort of modern performance geometry makes race bikes much more versatile and fun for the general rider, and in my opinion, is a great balance for most riders looking for a performance feel from a road bike.

The overall feel of the bike is fast, but the Madone SL seems to do a pretty good job of muting the road feedback. Bigger road imperfections are still impactful and a bit jarring. I normally like a bike with these aspects, but for some reason, there is still a mentality in the performance road segment that if it’s comfortable and smooth, then it’s slow. The Madone seems to balance this fine line well.

Cornering is responsive yet stable at both high speeds and slower, more technical twists. At 17.68 pounds, it’s not super light, and you feel it most when you are on very twisty roads that require you to quickly transition from a hard left curve to a hard right curve. The bike feels stable, but the weight seems to labor the transition.

You also feel the weight when you are climbing, especially out of the saddle. Don’t get me wrong, it climbs well, but at almost 18 pounds with pedals and all the rest, it’s not a featherweight.

The lateral stiffness and pedaling efficiency seem very good, so a lighter set of wheels would probably transform the entire ride. The stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels have a claimed weight of 1600 grams. That isn’t bad for wheels this deep, but I have a feeling that is a wheelset weight that is not ready to ride and will still need rim tape. If you want to go tubeless, you will need to purchase valves separately and get tubeless-ready tires.

The Good and Bad

As we look closer into the specs of the bike, there are some key aspects that I like and don’t like. First and foremost, I like that Trek has included the required headset cover in the headtube measurement on the geometry chart. The carbon frame measures 13.4cm, but with the cover, it’s 15cm. It seems like a small detail, but I appreciate it.

The next is that just like the SLR, Trek is using a T47 threaded bottom bracket. Historically, Trek used a proprietary bottom bracket that complicated getting parts and fitment. The T47 interface is dependable, easy to work on, and has extensive compatibility. Once again, it’s not a game changer, but the small things make all the difference.

My seatpost length and fitment issues aside, the interface and adjustment of the seatpost is easy. Trek explicitly says not to use carbon grease on the post, and we haven’t had any issues. The wedge system is retained by the seatpost, so no worry of dropping it into the frame. The simple 4mm Allen tool through the slot in the frame means that even a compact saddle bag tool could be used.

Okay, now for the not-so-good. Trek is one of the largest bicycle brands, but they are missing a few key aspects when it comes to a bike performance bike at this level. $5,500 and $6,500 is a lot of money, at least in my household, for a bike. So why are the tubeless wheels that come on both of the SL models not complemented with tubeless tires? This is a performance bike, and road tubeless has been proven to be the fastest choice.

Sure, the Madone SL 6 Gen 7 comes with Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels that only have an internal width of 19.5mm, but they are tubeless-ready. The version I am testing comes with the Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels with a 23mm internal width. Why is it that Trek is pairing both models with the non-tubeless Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite tires in size 25c and tubes in 2023-2024? The bikes don’t even get shipped with the tubeless conversion parts.

While I like the idea of consolidating the Madone line, why is there no SRAM build? All of the SLR SRAM builds come stock with a power meter. I think that is a huge added value, and all of the Shimano bikes are missing it. Even partnering with someone like Stages or, better yet, the new 4iiii Precision 3+ power meter with integrated Apple Find My tracking for all of the Shimano bikes.

Overall, There isn’t a lot of “new” with the Trek Madone SL Gen 7, and that is fine. Since the SLR version has had a year in the wild, there have only been a few isolated issues, making it a great platform for the SL level. I love that it has a two-piece bar and stem combo, but I am disappointed that Trek isn’t supporting road tubeless out of the box.

The Madone SL and SLR are competing in a very competitive road segment. The aero-refined bikes remain a top choice for consumers of all levels, and while I can’t say this is a favorite, the simple seatpost adjustment does bump it up on my list. Plus, unlike many of its competitors, almost any 31.8 stem or cockpit will work, major bonus points.

Weight: 17.68 lb, actual weight, 56 cm size, without pedals Price: US$6,499.99 / AU$10,299.99 / £7,500.00 trekbikes.com

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Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 review - very fast and very expensive

The latest Madone may have a hole through the seat tube but we couldn't find any in its performance

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The Trek Madone is an absolute speed weapon. The deep-section tubes with the radical-looking cutout help, as does the newly designed handlebar, which is narrow and provides good wrist support for the ‘aero-hoods’ position. And then there are the 51mm deep Bontrager Aeolus Pro wheels. The handling is incredibly fast, responding to the smallest shift in weight and the tiniest tweaks of the bars, and ride quality is so impressive that it’s almost possible to overlook things like the narrow tires and ungenerous clearance - but you can’t ignore the price. If you have the budget and want a WorldTour-level race machine with exceptional handling and ride feel, this is the bike.

Super smooth ride

Light for an aero bike

Striking aesthetics

Limited adjustability

No power meter

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Value and conclusion

For this latest Gen 7 version of the Madone, Trek’s aero bike, the US brand removed the IsoSpeed Decoupler of the previous Gen 6 model and left, in its place, a big hole.

OK, it’s not the crude, reductionist approach it sounds like.

The old bike’s micro-adjustable suspension system at the top tube/seat tube juncture added weight and was mostly redundant since Trek discovered most riders would ‘set and forget’.

And by radically reengineering the frame Trek claims to have saved 300g, and says the new bike is almost 20 watts faster than its predecessor, which equates to 60 seconds per hour when ridden at 45kph. It looks radical, too - always a good thing for a new bike.

In our 2023 Race Bike of the Year grouptest we awarded the Madone 'best aero bike' against competition that included the Cervélo S5, the Canyon Aeroad and the Giant Propel.

However, over $9K / £10K for an Ultegra bike has to be unchartered territory - so how does it compare overall to the best road bikes ?

Trek Madone 7 Gen 7: construction

Let’s peer a bit more closely into that hole or, to give it its real name, IsoFlow. The aerodynamic explanation for it is: “It’s a way to direct some high energy flow into a low energy region of the bike.” What that means is that the seat tube area creates a disproportionate amount of drag and the hole helps to dissipate this by adding what Trek calls a “jet of fast moving air.”

It turns out that only half of the claimed watt saving comes from the IsoFlow hole. Trek has entered the integrated cockpit wars (along with Colnago, Canyon, Cervélo et al) with a completely new and very slick-looking design but it’s neither adjustable nor V-shaped: according to Trek it saves watts by changing rider position rather than via the aerodynamic properties of the cockpit itself.

A standard 42cm bar becomes 39cm at the hoods and 42cm at the drops and there’s a backsweep so that a flat-forearms aero position on the hoods becomes very aero indeed.

There are 14 different combinations available and, since the backsweep gives the bar a shorter reach, it’s important to get the right one - if you’re like those of us who rode this bike, you’ll need a longer stem. You can change this at point of purchase at no extra cost, Trek told us, or the 1 1/8in steerer is compatible with a non-integrated stem and bar (though the frame is electronic groupset only).

The same goes for the seatmast. The cutout in the seat tube leaves less room for a long seatpost and less adjustability (around 6cm minimum to maximum) so if you are long-legged but prefer a smaller frame you may need the tall version that comes with the size 56 upwards (as I ideally would have done). There are also two offsets available.

Our size 54 with a standard short mast could only manage a maximum saddle height of 74cm and the reach felt very short with the 90mm stem cockpit it comes with.

The latest geometry is called H1.5 (halfway between the old H1 race and H2 endurance). The reduced reach combined with the shorter reach of the swept-back bar works very well for that super aero hoods position, but it does feel surprisingly short. The kamm-tailed rear of the stem is much closer to your knees than you’d expect.

The new SLR bikes are all made from Trek’s 800 OCLV carbon - from the 105-equipped SLR 6 up to the flagship SLR 9 - and are impressively light, especially compared with other aero bikes such as the Cervelo S5. Trek says this is its lightest ever disc Madone.

There’s clearance for 28mm tires max, which is tight by modern standards. This model comes with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 tubeless-ready wheels, set up with Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 25mm tires and inner tubes - again, surprisingly narrow.

Despite the fact that the fit wasn’t optimal - I could have done with the size up - the ride quality of the Madone is absolutely incredible. That’s the first thing that strikes you, or rather doesn’t strike you.

Aero bikes used to supply a harsher ride simply because deep, bladed tubing doesn’t flex like round tubing. This was undoubtedly the reason why Trek bolted the IsoSpeed decoupler onto the Madone two iterations ago. So you might expect that with its suspension system gone, the latest bike might have gone backwards in comfort. Not a bit of it.

It feels like a coiled carbon spring - full of potential energy and floating over bad road surfaces seemingly without any effect on its speed. And this is on 25mm tires that aren’t even the best (at this price they really ought to be).

The handling is also exactly right. The shortish 90mm stem section of the cockpit could have made it a little twitchy, but thanks to the sweeping shape I found my weight sufficiently over the front wheel in the hoods position, and steering was fast but balanced on descents and tight corners.

So it passes ‘comfortable’ and ‘fast’ with flying colors (actually Deep Smoke for this one).

At 7.5kg it’s light for an aero bike - or any disc brake bike - and it leaps up hills as if it weighs even less. I was so impressed with its performance that I kept forgetting Trek also has the Emonda climbing bike. The next Emonda has its work cut out (pun intended).

Finally, stability in crosswinds. There’s one particular gateway on my test loop where any bike not designed for big yaw angles will be gusted and the Trek was indeed blown sideways slightly - but not alarmingly considering the deep wheels and frame tubes.

This bike is incredibly good but it’s also incredibly expensive. It’s a full $1,000 / £1,000 more than the equivalent outgoing Gen 6 Madone SLR 7, and you’d have to look hard to find a more expensive Ultegra Di2-equipped bike from the other mainstream brands. 

The Canyon Aeroad CFR with Dura-Ace costs $8,999 / £8,799, while the Cervelo S5 with SRAM Force AXS costs $9,000 / £9,200. The Giant Propel Advanced SL1 also with SRAM Force costs $8,000 / £8,999.

You might also reasonably expect a power meter at this price - those three bikes all come with them - but it’s just the regular Ultegra crankset here.

So the price is stratospheric but compared with the current aero bikes I’ve ridden so far including the Colnago V4RS , Canyon Aeroad SLX , Cervelo S5, Tarmac SL7 and Pinarello Dogma F, the ride quality is superior.

• Frame: 800 Series OCLV carbon
• Fork: KVF carbon, tapered steerer
• Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2
• Wheels : Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51
• Tires : Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 25mm
• Cockpit: Madone integrated
• Seatpost : Madone aero internal
• Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite
• Weight: 7.5kg
• Contact: www.trekbikes.com

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Trek’s Seventh Generation Madone Blends Radical Design and Performance

Trek's new Madone is made to go fast and win races.

Takeaway: A pure-bred road race bike designed to win at the WorldTour level. With its latest Madone, Trek ditches the IsoSpeed decoupler for the new lighter weight, more aerodynamic, and visually radical IsoFlow seatmast.

• Drops weight and gains efficiency.
• Proven geometry remains unchanged from the gen-6 model.
• Flared bars for reduced drag.
• Three SRAM and three Shimano build kit offerings.

Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap Gen 7

Trek’s Madone is an iconic bike. First launched in 2003, the Madone has evolved massively over the past two decades. The platform’s most significant technological leap came about in 2014 when Trek debuted the Emonda, its dedicated lightweight bike. The Emonda freed the Madone from having to strictly be a light bike, allowing aerodynamics to become its primary focus.

To deal with the notoriously stiff and uncomfortable ride of early aero bikes, Trek’s engineers incorporated an IsoSpeed decoupler, similar to the one used on the brand’s Domane endurance bike. With IsoSpeed, the bike’s seat tube moved independently from the top tube and seat stays, allowing it to absorb road chatter and small bumps. The resulting sixth-generation Madone was incredibly fast against the wind while also receiving praise for its ride quality. But the downside was the added weight.

With the new seventh-generation Madone, Trek set an ambitious goal of reducing weight without sacrificing the comfort and aerodynamic properties of the old bike. The most obvious place to shed grams was the IsoSpeed system, now replaced by the visually striking IsoFlow.

According to Trek, function drove IsoFlow’s development. Aided by computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Trek sought to overhaul the entire aerodynamic package of the Madone. The result was a new generation of Trek’s Kammtail tube shapes, including a smoother head tube, a down tube better optimized for use with and without bottles, a taller bottom bracket area, and the radically designed seat tube.

The new Madone is bold and will not be mistaken for any other bike. But it definitely won’t please riders who prefer a more traditional aesthetic. Trek deserves props for pushing the design language of a bicycle forward. Though its looks won't please everyone, I’m happy to see something other than a cookie-cutter, dropped-stays, aero-ish, all-around-er that seems so popular amongst bike designers.

The new seat mast set-up is well-designed, offering easy and consistent height adjustment. But the best detail was in the seat clamp, which allowed for fore and aft adjustment independent of saddle tilt. It’s a small detail that makes setting up the bike much easier, as it allows for minor saddle angle tweaks while leaving it clamped in place.

These changes account for roughly half of the aerodynamic improvements of the new bike. Trek claims that the new Madone saves riders 19 watts of pedaling energy at 28 mph, but just half of that savings (9.3 watts) is from improvements to the frame. The remaining watt savings come from changes to the rider position due to the new flared handlebar design. The Madone SLR handlebar measures a traditional width in the drops, but the bar's flare positions the hoods inward by 30mm. This narrower hood location puts the rider in a more aerodynamic position when riding, thus saving watts.

Thankfully for riders that are particular about their contact points, Trek made the new bike compatible with standard 1-⅛” stems so riders can set up their cockpit however they like. However, changing to this would give up a large chunk of the Madone’s claimed aero benefits unless riders choose a narrower-than-normal bar width.

More importantly for pro riders and weight weenies alike, the new frameset is now two-thirds of a pound lighter than its predecessor. Our 56cm test bike came in at 16.2 pounds which is pretty svelt for an aero bike with 51cm deep clincher wheels and disc brakes. A big part of the weight saving comes from the new IsoFlow design. The cantilevered design of the seat tube and IsoFlow allows for engineered flex in the new Madone. This design is how Trek maintains the Madone’s celebrated ride quality.

Trek stuck to its H1.5 geometry as used on the previous generation Madone. It conceived this as a meeting point between Trek’s old racing-focused H1 geometry and its more relaxed H2 angles. The wheelbase on our 56cm bike was only 983mm, nearly a centimeter shorter than the Specialized Tarmac SL7 and Giant’s TCR, and 13 mm shorter than Canyons Ultimate. Combined with a relatively steep 73.5-degree head tube angle and a 58mm trail figure, you get a bike that will dive into corners as hard as you’re willing to push it.

Pricing and Build Options

There is no getting around the fact that as the top-of-the-line road racing bike from Trek, the Madone is not cheap. The move to electronic-only groups on all builds of the Madone does the price no favors as well. While equivalent new models of the Madone only get $200 more expensive for 2023. The entry-level build for the 2023 Madone SLR 6 (with Shimano 105 Di2) comes in at $8,000. That is a $1,100 increase over the 2021 Madone SLR 6 equipped with mechanical-shifting Shimano Ultegra. Top-of-the-range Dura-Ace and Red eTap builds retail for $12,750 and $13,200, respectively.

Trek offers the new Madone in six builds, three with SRAM (Red, Force, and Rival eTap) and three with Shimano (Dura-Ace, Ultegra, and 105 Di2). All of the Madone builds ship with the new integrated cockpit; Dura-Ace and Red-equipped Madones ship with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels, while all other builds get the slightly heavier Aeolus Pro 51.

Ride Impressions

The new Madone has an exceptionally smooth ride, lacking the characteristically dead and harsh feel of past aero bikes. But the mellow ride is not without an edge. The Madone does an exceptional job of balancing all-day comfort with the agility and aggression needed to be a top-tier race bike. Under sharp accelerations, especially at speeds under 25 mph, the Madone felt impressively stiff. But accelerations from the high 20s into 30+mph territory felt a bit more muted, which is not inherently a bad trait. A twitchy bike is not helpful when you’re going that fast.

Once the Madone is up to speed, it just wants to stay there. I was impressed with how quickly and easily the bike would get rolling up to 20-22 miles per hour. Combined with the gentle ride quality, it felt like the new Madone would constantly surprise me with how fast I was going. The sensation of speed on this bike is almost sneaky, you get used to what 25mph feels like on a road bike, but on the Madone, the same pace feels calmer and less frantic, at least in a straight line. Throw the Madone into a corner, and it instantly feels sharp and aggressive.

As a racer, I very much enjoyed the Madone’s willingness to corner aggressively, but it did expose one of the bike's faults. The 25mm tires shipped on our test biker are simply too narrow. Trek claims that the Madone can fit tires up to 28mm, but this feels short-sighted. Wheel brands such as Reserve, Enve, and Zipp now design around a 28mm tire as the default width. There is plenty of space in the frame for wider tires, so Trek is likely very conservative in its stock tire choice and maximum tire width recommendation.

Even riding the stock 25mm tires with pressures as low as 65 psi front and 75 psi rear, the narrow rubber still felt like it was missing grip, with the back end stepping out multiple times when exiting a corner. It was also discouraging that a road bike selling for over thirteen thousand dollars does not ship with tubeless compatible tires or the proper bits to easily set up the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels as tubeless.

Another thing missing from the bike was a computer mount. Usually, it is not something I would expect a brand to include, but the bars require a Trek-specific part. Given the complete bike’s price tag and Trek’s integrated cockpit, it should come with a computer mount. I sourced a Blendr mount from my local Trek store, but it was not without its issues (it rattled loose during a training crit and fell off). It is possible to entirely avoid this proprietary part by using a standard 1-⅛” stem and handlebar but making this swap would involve cutting hydraulic houses and would not be cheap.

I was also pleased to see Trek continue using the T47 bottom bracket standard on this bike. A threaded bottom bracket shell is a win for mechanics everywhere. However, the latest Madone is now only compatible with electronic shifting. We can argue whether it's bike brands like Trek (releasing electronic-only high-end bikes) or component brands like SRAM and Shimano (no longer developing high-performance mechanical road groupsets) or if consumers are just voting with their dollars. But the result is that we are witnessing the death of mechanical shifting from high-end racing bikes. And that's a little bit sad.

Ultimately this Madone, like the versions that have come before, was conceived and designed to meet the needs of World Tour professionals. Everything about the bike, from how it rides, to how much it costs, reflects that niche design requirement. Aside from a small pool of professional racers, very few people will likely make the most of this bike’s capabilities. It’s analogous to the way most drivers will not benefit from driving a Formula One car. It’s a pure-bred race bike designed to win at the highest level. If that’s what you’re looking to do—or you just want to own a bike with that ability—then the Madone should be on your shortlist.

Test Editor Dan Chabanov got his start in cycling as a New York City bike messenger but quickly found his way into road and cyclocross racing, competing in professional cyclocross races from 2009 to 2019 and winning a Master’s National Championship title in 2018. Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer. 

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Trek’s cheapest ever Madone is here

Two new SL Disc models revealed, starting at sub-$5,000

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Trek has launched two new models in its aero-performance Madone range: the Madone SL 6 Disc and the Madone SL 7 Disc.

Both bikes carry forward many of the range’s advanced ride qualities while keeping the price in check, thanks to a lower-grade carbon and handlebar-stem setup.

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The Madone SL 6 Disc and SL 7 Disc both feature trickle-down technology, including hydraulic Shimano Ultegra disc brakes, an adjustable IsoSpeed decoupler, aero wheels and Di2 shifting on the latter model.

Currently, the Trek Madone SL 6 Disc and SL 7 Disc are only available in the United States.

Trek Madone SL Disc 6 and 7 overview

Trek madone sl disc frame.

The frame and forks are cast from the same moulds as the Madone SLR range, meaning they should offer the same aero performance.

In order to keep the price lower, Trek has chosen to construct the SL Disc 6 and 7 frames from 500 OCLV carbon. This is lower grade than the 700 OCLV used in the SLR range, but still offers a good strength-to-weight ratio.

At the rear it also features a micro-adjustable seatmast for fine-tuning the perfect fit.

Trek Madone SL Disc IsoSpeed

IsoSpeed is Trek’s own compliance tech that essentially separates the seat tube from the top tube at the rear of the frame, giving it the flexibility to dampen vibrations from the road. Both the Madone SL 6 Disc and SL 7 Disc feature an adjustable IsoSpeed decoupler with a slider that allows the rider to fine-tune the bike to suit their needs.

Trek Madone SL Disc cockpit

Rather than featuring a one-piece aero cockpit, Trek has opted for a more traditional handlebar and stem combination. This is what really allows them to offer a Madone at a sub-$5,000 price point, and riders have the option to attach clip-on aero bars.

Trek Madone SL 6 Disc price, spec and availability

• Sizes : 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
• Claimed weight : 8.63kg (size 56)
• Frame : 500 Series OCLV carbon
• Groupset : Shimano Ultegra (mechanical)
• Brakes : Hydraulic disc
• Wheelset : Bontrager Aeolus Comp 5 Disc tubeless-ready
• Features : Adjustable IsoSpeed decoupler, Duotrap S compatible
• Price : $4,699.99 / International pricing TBC
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Trek Madone SL 7 Disc price, spec and availability

• Claimed weight : 8.25kg (size 56)
• Groupset : Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic
• Brakes : Hydraulic dis
• Wheelset : Bontrager Aeolus Pro 5 Disc carbon tubeless-ready
• Features : Adjustable IsoSpeed decoupler
• Price : $6,499.99 / International pricing TBC
• Buy the Trek Madone SL 7 Disc from Trek

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• Madone SLR 6 Gen 7

"Every inch an aero race bike"

"One of the most visually striking and competent aero bikes available today...More aero, less weight, less complication."

"Revolutionary"

"The brand new Trek Madone comes with a revolutionary design, but retains the neat and powerful look of its previous iterations."

"Ticks all of the boxes"

"The new design ticks all of the requisite boxes for top-tier road racing machines: Lighter-weight, more aerodynamic, and more integration."

"Lighter than ever"

"The most significant new bike to be seen [at the Tour de France] thanks to its radical aero design"

Which generation is right for you? 

Keep speed smooth with Madone Gen 6’s IsoSpeed vibration-damping tech, or go next-level with Gen 7’s aero and comfort-boosting IsoFlow.

Service manual

Time to bust out the repair stand for some maintenance? Find a detailed breakdown of your bike with part numbers, torque values, and platform-specific tech instructions below.

Madone goes green at La Vuelta

After three grueling weeks (and three stage wins), Mads Pederson wins the green jersey aboard a custom-painted Madone SLR at Vuelta.

Designing for speed

Trek's lead aerodynamicist breaks down the science behind our fastest road race bike ever.

World Champ Pedigree

Madone is the bike of choice for Mads Pedersen, UCI Road World Champion.

The always-on team

Research shows the single most impactful measure you can take to stand out to motorists is to use front and rear Daytime Running Lights. The team uses them on every training ride, any time of day—and they’ve found that these lights truly make a difference.

Product features

Unprecedented aerodynamics.

All-new aerodynamic Kammtail frame shapes, bar/stem design, and rider position make Madone SLR our fastest road race bike yet.

Exclusive IsoFlow technology

Never before seen IsoFlow technology specifically designed for the 7th generation Madone SLR shaves weight, improves aerodynamics, and smooths your ride.

Our lightest Madone disc ever

Super lightweight 800 Series OCLV Carbon and a new lightweight design make this our lightest Madone disc ever.

New ergonomic bar/stem

A newly optimized bar/stem that’s 3cm narrower in the hoods than the drops offers a more comfortable and ergonomic riding position for faster racing, improved aerodynamics, and ultimate control. Use the same bar/stem size you’re used to – if you normally ride with a 42cm bar/stem, opt for 42cm in the drops and 39cm in the hoods.

Refined integration

Every element of this bike is part of a greater whole. It has invisible cable routing, aero cockpit, hidden seatmast, and more.

Shimano 105 Di2

With a shared Di2 platform inherited from Dura-Ace and Ultegra, sophisticated ergonomics, Shimano 105-optimized gear combinations, and an exceptional hydraulic disc brake system, Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 marks a new era of affordable, 12 speed electronic performance. You can set up the drivetrain just the way you like it via Shimano’s user-friendly E-Tube app.

Don’t forget your pedals

This bike doesn’t come with pedals because you’ll have a better time on your new bike if you choose your own. See the pedal guide to find the best pedals for your riding style. We recommend clipless road pedals for control and efficiency.

Invisible cable routing

The brake and shift cables of the most aerodynamic bike are routed through the frame for the ultimate in sleek, aerodynamic performance.

Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program

Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.

Project One

Don't settle for anyone else's bike. Create your very own with Project One, Trek's custom bike program.

Blendr stem

Bontrager stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks, maximum user friendliness.

H1.5 geometry, developed with Trek-Segafredo pro cycling teams, puts the rider in the optimal aero race position. It’s the sweet spot for what our racers want.

Warrantied for life

Carbon wheels can lighten your ride and improve your performance—and when you ride Bontrager, your investment is protected. All Bontrager carbon wheels are backed by a lifetime warranty for the original owner.

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Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7

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Size / 47cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm

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Specifications

• Frame 800 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, IsoFlow seat tube, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle
• Fork Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle
• Battery Shimano BT-DN300
• Wheels Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready
• Tires Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25c
• Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
• Crank Size: 47, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5mm length; Size: 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 175mm length
• Bottom Bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
• Front Derailleur Shimano 105 R7150 Di2, braze-on, down swing
• Rear Derailleur Shimano R7150 Di2, 36T max cog
• Shifters Shimano 105 R7170 Di2, 12 speed
• Brakeset Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, BR-R7170 flat mount caliper, resin pad w/fin
• Saddle Size: 47, 50, 52, Bontrager Aeolus P2 Elite, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width
• Seatpost Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, short length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, tall length

Q: How much is a 2023 Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7?

A 2023 Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7 is typically priced around $7,999 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2023 Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7?

The 2023 Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7 may be purchased directly from Trek .

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