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Trek Madone Bikes Compared: Which One to Choose?

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In this article, I’ll help you navigate the Trek Madone aero road bikes by comparing the Madone SL 6 to SLR 9 .

You will also learn:

• Who are they best suited for?
• About the differences between each model and Gen 6 vs. Gen 7.
• Why I think you shouldn’t buy Trek Madone with SRAM groupset.

Plus, I’ll tell you which model gives you the best value for your money to help make your decision easier.

KEY TAKEAWAY

Trek Madone bikes are ideal for flats and rolling terrains. They are the most aero bike family of all Trek road bikes . The models differ in components (e.g., electronic shifting or wheels) and frames. The more expensive ones are usually lighter and have a higher-grade carbon frame, but usually diminishing returns.

This article compares Trek Madone Gen 6 and 7. The main difference between Madone Gen 6 and Gen 7 is that Gen 6 has IsoSpeed decoupler, while Gen 7 has IsoFlow.

Trek Madone SL 6 vs. SL 7 vs. SLR 6 vs. SLR 7 vs. SLR 9

The following table summarizes the main differences between all Madone bikes.

Madone Pros & Cons Summary

I summarized the pros & cons of the Madone series below.

Madone Pros

• Faster than standard road bikes thanks to the aero frame
• Madone Gen 7 stands out from the crowd thanks to the IsoFlow
• Racing geometry
• Availability in multiple sizes and colors
• Integrated cable routing
• Lifetime warranty

Madone Cons

• Heavier than Émonda road bikes
• More expensive than non-aero road bikes
• No aluminum models are available
• Narrow tire clearance (28mm)

Madone Main Features

Let me now explain the most important features of the Trek Madone aero bikes.

Frame and Geometry

The Madone bikes are part of Trek’s road bike lineup . They’re made of carbon. No aluminum version of the Madone is available.

The names of the bikes have abbreviations that refer to the type of carbon used for the frame:

• SL are bikes with 500 series OCLV*  carbon (mid-range).
• SLR are bikes with 800 series OCLV carbon (high-end).

*OCLV carbon is Trek’s patented carbon fiber process ( learn more ).

SL (Gen 6) frames are heavier than SLR (Gen 7), mainly due to the IsoSpeed vs. IsoFlow ( learn more ).

The bikes are available in many sizes (47-62) and colors. They have a relatively relaxed geometry compared to the Cervelo S5 but are almost identical to the Cannondale SystemSix.

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics evaluation is a challenging discipline because it requires a lot of resources. No extensive independent database is available that compares the speed of different aero wheels.

In Trek’s whitepaper , I learned that the Madone Gen 7 is 19W faster than Gen 6 at 45 km/h.

However, it’s hard to compare it with other bikes. But it’s rumored that Madone is among the fastest aero bikes.

For instance, in Cannondale’s whitepaper , there’s a comparison of Cannondale SystemSix (one of the fastest aero bikes) with Madone 9.9. Madone was only slightly worse.

Wheels and Tires

On some Madone models, the wheels may be different, but typically, they come with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels.

Surprisingly, the front and rear wheels have the same rim depth. Other aero bike manufacturers often use deeper wheels in the rear and shallower ones in the front.

The same goes for tires. Madones come with 25mm tires in both the front and rear, but it’s common for competitors’ bikes to have 25mm tires in the front and 28mm tires in the rear.

Remember, the wheels are tubeless-ready, but the tires are clinchers.

Unsurprisingly, the Madone bikes have a 2X drivetrain, as is customary for road bikes.

Trek fits them with Shimano and SRAM groupsets, and the number in the bike name indicates the groupset.

• Models ending with 6 use Shimano Ultegra , 105 Di2 (R7100) or SRAM Rival AXS groupsets.
• Models ending with 7 use Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) or SRAM Force AXS groupsets.
• Models ending with 9 use Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) or SRAM Red AXS groupsets.

Interestingly, the Madones with SRAM are heavier than the Madones of the same series with the Shimano groupset. In addition, the Shimano bikes are also cheaper.

This is somewhat strange because Shimano retail prices are higher than SRAM. That’s why I recommend choosing Trek bikes with Shimano groupsets unless you prefer SRAM.

IsoSpeed vs. IsoFlow

Undoubtedly, IsoSpeed and IsoFlow have become unique features that make Madone stand out from the crowd.

The IsoSpeed decoupler aimed to improve riding comfort by absorbing road vibrations. Unfortunately, it added weight to the bike.

The 7th generation Madone took people’s breath away. IsoFlow is a significant design change from the traditional bike appearance, but it’s supposed to improve both riding comfort and aerodynamics.

On the other hand, some have expressed opinions that the change in shape from a classic triangle to a quadrilateral will inherently reduce the overall frame stiffness. Learn more in the following video.

So, which Trek Madone bike is the best?

If you’re considering buying a Madone, I suggest going for a model with a Shimano groupset. They tend to be lighter and less expensive than the equivalent SRAM models.

Consider the Madone SL 6 or 7 (Gen 7) for the best value for money. You will get an adjustable cockpit (which you won’t get with SLR Gen 7), Gen 7 frame (IsoFlow), and Shimano 105 Di2 or Ultegra Di2.

The only sacrifices you make are the lower-grade carbon, higher weight, and slightly worse aerodynamics and aesthetics due to the semi-integrated cockpit.

Trek Madone FAQ

Trek Madone bikes are for pro cyclists, competitive roadies, and enthusiast cyclists who want a unique-looking but fast road bike. They are ideal for flats, rolling terrain, and fast-paced rides (races, criteriums, etc.).

The main differences between Madone Gen 6 and Gen 7 are that Gen 6 has IsoSpeed decoupler, while Gen 7 has IsoFlow. Gen 7 frames are lighter and 19W faster at 45km/h ( source ). They also look different due to the significant design change. Trek introduced SL 6 and SL 7 Gen 7 with an adjustable cockpit in August 2023. These bikes are more affordable than the SLX versions.

The main difference between Madone and Émonda is that Madone is a pure aero road bike, while Émonda is a lightweight road bike for climbing. For more detailed info, please check out my comparison of Madone vs. Émonda .

The main difference between Madone and Domane is that Madone is a pure aero road bike, while Domane is an endurance road bike with wider tire clearance, also suitable for off-road adventures. Learn more in my Madone vs. Domane comparison.

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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 Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6

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Specifications

• Frame 500 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, adjustable top tube IsoSpeed, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, Duo Trap S compatible, 142x12mm thru axle
• Fork Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, invisible cable routing, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle
• Battery Shimano BT-DN300
• Wheels Front: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12mm thru axle Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 50mm rim depth, Shimano 11 speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
• Tires Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25mm
• 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, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 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, flat mount
• Handlebar Size: 47, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, invisible cable routing, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 50, 52, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, invisible cable routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, invisible cable routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, invisible cable routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 44cm width
• Saddle Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
• Seatpost Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 5mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 5mm offset, tall length
• Stem Size: 47, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length

Q: How much is a 2023 Trek Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6?

A 2023 Trek Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6 is typically priced around $5,199 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 SL 6 Di2 Gen 6?

The 2023 Trek Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: What size 2023 Trek Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6 should I get?

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We ask if 105 is still the groupset of the people and take a look at the bikes – released and unreleased – that look set to be ridden at the tour

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This month we've got two big hitters: the hotly anticipated Shimano 105 12-speed Di2 groupset and a run through of all of the new bikes – both those released and still yet to be officially announced – that look set to be ridden at the Tour de France.

Now, we did record this before the first stages of the Tour took place – so we have now seen some of these bikes in action. Others are only likely to be brought out once we get to the high mountains – we'll have to see.

But just before we get into all of that, we just wanted to let you know that we've partnered with Garmin to give away a brand new Garmin Edge 1040 head unit.

It might not have the fancy solar tech, but the rest of the specs are all the same – and with a claimed 35 hours of battery life (up to 70 hours in battery saver mode) it still boasts an impressive run time. 

The key features include multi-band GPS for even more accurate location tracking, a whole new user interface that's more intuitive to use than before, and clever pacing software which can tell you how hard you need to push on the climbs and the flats to get round a course most efficiently (i.e. quickly).

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Having unveiled 12-speed Ultegra and Dura-Ace last year, an update to Shimano’s third tier 105 groupset was clearly on the cards – but that still left many questions as to what form the refresh would take.

Would a 12th sprocket be introduced and the mechanical shifting retained? Or would electronic shifting be trickled down whilst keeping the gearing the same?

Turns out it was both, with a jump to 12-speeds and Di2 derailleurs being bestowed upon105 simultaneously. What’s more, most of the other tweaks that we introduced for Ultegra and Dura-Ace have been assimilated too – the most significant being the 10% wider spacing between the brake pads and the rotors, the option for wireless shifters, and a change to the bleed port for easier maintenance. 

12-speed 105 is about a grand cheaper than 12-speed Ultegra, although it is about a grand more than what 11-speed Shimano 105 would previously sell for. So this update does mark a bit of a step away from being ‘the people’s groupset’ – which the previous groupset was fondly known as.

For a deeper dig into all the stats, specs and our verdict on the new gruppo, you can check out our Shimano 105 12-speed Di2 launch story . Or you can find our collection of all the bikes already sporting the new groupset over here – the cheapest of which start at £2,299.99 / $2,561.27.

It had been quite a while since the release of the last Trek Madone, so we were expecting an update – but what we weren't expecting was a frame design quite like this. 

With that gaping whole in the middle of the seattube, the new Madone was easy to spot at this year's Critérium du Dauphiné, although it wasn't until June 30 that the official launch was scheduled. 

The benefits of the seat tube gap are said to be two-fold. First, it's supposed to improve the aerodynamics, taking advantage of the venturi effect whereby air is taken in and accelerated out the back. 

We've seen similar designs in aero helmets, such as Poc's Ventral SPIN  and you can see the effect in action when you cover a hose pipe with your thumb to make the flow spray further. 

The second benefit is that it makes the bike simpler and lighter, whilst still delivering comparable comfort to the previous Madone with the IsoSpeed decoupler suspension system set to the stiffest setting. So potentially a slight sacrifice in comfort, but now a size 56cm Madone SLR 9 with SRAM Red eTap is said to weigh 7.36kg.

For more information about the bike, you can find our Trek Madone launch story over here.

Although the new Foil's profile might not be quite as radical as that of the Trek Madone, Scott still has some bold claims to make about it's flagship aero bike's performance. 

First is that the aerodynamics have been improved to the tune of saving 1 minute and 18 seconds over 40km at 40kph, compared to the previous Scott Foil – which was already a fast bike. 

It's worth noting that these numbers refer to actual wind tunnel tests, rather than only using  CFD (computational fluid dynamics) software. Also that a complete rider/bike system was tested, rather than just the frame on its own – Scott found in its prototyping phase that although some designs might test fastest just in isolation, they actually aren't so quick with a rider onboard. 

Second, is that the comfort has been increased by taking a massive chunky out of the beefy aero seat post – allowing for much more flex. So as to retain the aero profile, Scott has integrated a faring into the seat post – but this can be swapped out for a slick looking rear light, should you wish. 

Finally, Scott has managed to shed some weight compared to the previous model, with a size 54cm frameset coming in at 915g (claimed). This brings the claimed weight of a fully built bike with a  SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset  and  Zipp 454 NSW wheels to 7.22kg.

More information on the bike can be found in our Scott Foil launch story here, while our first ride review can be found here. 

The new Pinarello Bolide F was first spotted in the Tour de Suisse, with Geraint Thomas putting in an impressive performance on the bike. For that first sighting, Pinarello had used a camo wrap to try and disguise the frame.

That said, with 'Bolide' written hundred of times over, it made for such a distinctive look that it was very hard to miss. The wrap also didn't disguise the absence of the controversial rim brake farings that were such an iconic feature of the model.

Surprisingly, Pinarello has tested the new Bolide as having slightly more aerodynamic drag than the previous model – though still being within 0.04% (0.0075N), so only just. 

However, Pinarello still claims that this new model is a faster total package, with increased stiffness, better handling and a lighter weight. The new Bolide F can also take up to 28mm - which is very plump for a TT bike.

For more information, you can find our launch story on the Pinarello Bolide F just over here.

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After winning the 2019 National Single-Speed Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and claiming the plushie unicorn (true story), Stefan swapped the flat-bars for drop-bars and has never looked back. 

Since then, he’s earnt his 2ⁿᵈ cat racing licence in his first season racing as a third , completed the South Downs Double in under 20 hours and Everested in under 12 .

But his favourite rides are multiday bikepacking trips, with all the huge amount of cycling tech and long days spent exploring new roads and trails - as well as histories and cultures. Most recently, he’s spent two weeks riding from Budapest into the mountains of Slovakia . 

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• Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, adjustable top tube IsoSpeed, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat-mount disc, Duo Trap S-compatible, 142x12 mm thru-axle
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• Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails
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Leading bike brands have been quicker than an electronic gear shift to get the new Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 groupset onto their freshest releases.

The electrification of Shimano's third-tier 105 mechanical groupset has been long in the offing, leaving the brand trailing its rivals.

SRAM's electronic equivalent of 105, Rival eTap AXS , was released in 2021. Our technical writer Oscar Huckle has compiled a buyer's guide comparing Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 to SRAM Rival eTap AXS .

Prior to the launch, we'd been calling for Shimano to follow suit – a wireless, 12-speed 105 groupset topped our 2022 Shimano wish list . Whether an updated mechanical version of 105 will follow remains to be seen.

So far, Shimano 105 Di2 has appeared on a variety of bikes, from some brands' most prestigious models to middle-market options elsewhere.

While you can order many of these bikes now, some brands have told us their bikes with the new groupset won't be available until 2023.

By contrast, others said they have no plans to spec a bike with Shimano 105 Di2. In the meantime, here are the bikes bedecked with Shimano's cheapest electronic groupset . We will update this article with further bikes as details arrive.

Ribble Ultra SLR 105 Di2

Ribble will offer Shimano 105 Di2 across a range of its road bikes .

The Ribble Ultra SLR , the brand's aero road bike, had only previously been released with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 or Ultegra Di2 R8170 groupsets.

The introduction of the Shimano 105 Di2 R150 12-speed groupset on the new Ribble Ultra SLR 105 Di2 produces a true superbike for about £4,500.

The groupset includes the Shimano 105 R700 12-speed 50-34t chainset and Shimano 105 R7100 11-36t cassette.

The drag-reducing characteristics remain by way of the carbon fibre monocoque frame, carbon forks and integrated carbon aero bar and stem.

The aero seatpost holds a Selle Italia Model X Superflow saddle.

The carbon wheelset is the brand's own Level DB56 Sport shod with 700 x 28c Continental GP5000 tyres.

The Ribble Ultra SL R 105 Di2 is available to order now from £4,499 . The Ribble Ultra SL 105 Di2 is £3,899 .

Ribble Endurance SL R Disc 105 Di2

The Ribble Endurance SL R Disc 105 Di2 sees Shimano 105-level components feature on the brand's elite endurance road bike for the first time.

The Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 2x12 Speed Hydraulic Disc groupset comprises the 105 R7100, 2x 12-speed 50-34t crankset and Shimano 105 R7100 Hyperglide 11-36t cassette.

The Level DB40 Sport Carbon wheelset is clad with 700 x 28c Continental GP5000 tyres.

The Ribble Endurance SL R Disc is yours for £3,899 . The Endurance SL Disc 105 Di2 has the same groupset for £3,499.

Ribble CGR SL 105 Di2

The release of the Ribble CGR SL 105 Di2 brings the new Shimano groupset to Ribble's all-road bike .

For £2,799 on the carbon CGR SL 105 Di2 , or £3,099 on the titanium CGR Ti 105 Di2 , you get Shimano's 105 Di2 R7100 2x 12-speed hydraulic disc groupset.

As on Ribble's other 105 Di2 bikes, the chainset is Shimano's 2x 12-speed 105 R7100 50-34t paired with a 12-speed 11-36t cassette.

The CGR models share a Mavic Allroad Disc 700c wheelset and Schwalbe G-One Allroad 700x40c tan-wall tyres.

Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano 105 Di2

Ridley's high-end road bike, and Caleb Ewan's choice for sprint days, is specced with Shimano 105 Di2 from £6,279 / €6,899 / $9,109.

The 50/34t crankset pairs with an 11/34t cassette.

The wheels are tubeless-ready Forza Norte DB with Vittoria Rubino Pro 25mm tyres.

The bike has a Noah Fast integrated carbon stem and handlebar. A Selle Italia XR saddle perches on the Noah Fast Aero seatpost.

Ridley told us all three of its bikes with Shimano 105 Di2 are available to order from the groupset's launch day.

Ridley Helium SLX Disc Shimano 105 Di2

The Ridley Helium SLX Disc Shimano 105 Di2 is available from £5,189 / €5,699 / $7,529.

The spec includes the same crankset, cassette, tyres and wheels.

But Ridley's bike for the high mountains has a Deda stem and handlebar combo and Forza Cirrus seatpost.

Ridley Fenix SLiC Disc Shimano 105 Di2

Described as the brand's endurance bike , the Ridley Fenix SLiC Disc Shimano 105 Di2 starts at £3,959 / €4,349 / $5,749.

The frameset Lotto Soudal uses for the Classics has the same spec as the Helium SLX Disc.

Trek Madone SLR 6

If a hole in the seat tube wasn't exciting enough for one release, the entry-level 2023 Madone, the Trek Madone SLR 6, is specced with Shimano 105 Di2 and costs £6,850 / €7,699 / $7,999 / AU$11,399.

Mason Resolution 105 Di2

The Mason Resolution 105 Di2 is one of two bikes the brand has specced with Shimano's latest electronic groupset.

Ranked among our best steel road bikes , the Resolution has a carbon fork, Deda Zero2 bar and stem, and rack and mudguard eyelets.

The Mason Resolution 105 Di2 is available from £3,815 with a choice of Hunt wheels.

Mason Definition 105 Di2

The Mason Definition has a slightly lower claimed weight than the Resolution of 9kg in size 54.

The Definition's alloy frame pairs with a carbon seatpost and full-carbon fork with internal brake cable and dynamo routing.

Available with Schwalbe, Continental or Rene Herse tubeless tyres and Hunt wheels, the Mason Definition 105 Di2 will set you back £3,595.

Orro Venturi STC

All three of the bikes Orro has kitted out with Shimano 105 Di2 have a 50/34t crankset and 11-34t cassette.

The brand's aero road bike, the Orro Venturi STC, is the most expensive at £3,150 / €3,671.99 / $3,851.99.

Orro Gold STC

The Orro Gold STC now has Shimano's new groupset and is available from £2,999.99 / €3,505.19 / $3,719.99.

Orro Terra C

The Orro Terra C is a rare example of a gravel bike on sale with the option of Shimano 105 Di2. The Terra C also costs £2,999.99 / €3,505.19 / $3,719.99.

Dolan Atreus Carbon

The Dolan Atreus' carbon frame houses a 250W FSA motor, which delivers 43Nm of assistance.

The 105 Di2-equipped version of the Dolan Atreus ebike starts from £3,699.

Dolan Ares Disc Carbon

The Dolan Ares Disc Carbon , the brand's designated aero road bike with internal cable routing, is available with electronic 105 from £3,349.

Dolan ADX Disc Titanium

Shimano's latest electronic groupset is now an option on the Dolan ADX Disc , the brand's titanium endurance bike available from £3,099.

Dolan Tuono Carbon Disc

The brand's all-round and more affordable carbon road bike, the Dolan Tuono Carbon Disc , now comes with Shimano 105 Di2. It's yours from £2,949.98

Merida Scultura 6000 105 Di2

The Merida Scultura 6000 105 Di2 is one of three bikes the brand says it will kit out with electronic 105.

There will also be a 105 Di2 version of the Merida Scultura Endurance , but the brand did not have images available on launch day.

Merida has not confirmed the bikes' wider spec, pricing or availability.

Merida Reacto 6000 105 Di2

Shimano's latest groupset is also added to the Merida Reacto 6000 , the brand's keenly priced and most aerodynamic road bike.

Fairlight Strael 105 Di2

Fairlight's steel road bike with Shimano 105 Di2 will be called the Fairlight Strael 3.0 105 Di2.

Bikes will be available from July 2022 and start from £3,499 with FSA SLK finishing kit, Hunt wheels and GP5000 tyres.

Wilier Garda 105 Di2

The Wilier Garda 105 Di2 starts from €4,100 with a Shimano RS171 wheelset, rising to €4,700 for a Wilier Triestina NDR38 wheelset.

Shimano's freshest groupset will also be available on the Wilier Zero SL from €4,900 and on the Wilier Cento10 SL from €4,600.

Wilier could not provide international pricing.

The Italian brand told us Shimano 105 Di2 will be an option on four of its road bikes, likely to be on the market later this year or in early 2023.

The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc 105 Di2 will start from £5,000, the Aria Disc 105 Di2 from £3,850, the Infinito XE Disc 105 Di2 from £3,650 and the Sprint Disc 105 Di2 from £3,400.

International pricing and images were not available at the time of writing.

Shimano 105 Di2 pre-order availability

Want the groupset to fit to your current bike or new build?

Those in the UK can currently pre-order the Shimano 105 Di2 groupset for £1,730 from Probikekit with a release date of 5 August 2022. German readers can also pre-order the Shimano 105 Di2 groupset for €2088.49 from Probikekit .

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As with Shimano’s other 12-speed groupsets, actually getting your hands on a bike with 105 Di2 is the tricky bit

With Shimano 105 going 12-speed electronic in its latest R7100 guise, Shimano now rivals SRAM in the depth of its 12-speed electronic groupset line-up.

But when even Geraint Thomas was running 11-speed Dura-Ace Di2 at the grand départ of the Tour de France in Copenhagen this year, you know that actually getting a bike with a 12-speed Shimano groupset attached is not that simple. 

The availability of Dura-Ace and Ultegra Di2 groupsets is still poor, almost a year after their launch. It looks as if the big brands aren’t committing to 105 Di2 until they’re sure they can get enough groupsets to equip thousands of bikes. 

That means that you’re more likely to find 105 Di2 with smaller builders, who don’t need the volume of groupsets of the large brands. Smaller direct sales brands can also pivot their production a lot more easily if availability does increase, and building to order means that they don't need a huge stock of 105 Di2 groupsets to start shipping bikes. 

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Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 shares many of the features of Shimano’s higher-end 12-speed groupsets, including semi-wireless shifting, with a central battery to power the derailleurs and a wireless connection from the shift levers. 

It comes in hydraulic disc brake guise, and with 50-34t or 52-36t chainsets only. But all the options we've found have a 50/34t, suggesting that semi-compact chainrings may still not be available. You can pair the chainset with either an 11-34t in-series cassette or a non-series 11-36t which gives you more range than either Dura-Ace or Ultegra 12-speed.

Here’s a run-down of Shimano 105 Di2 equipped bikes and the availability date stated by brands on their sites - if there is one.

Bikes with Shimano 105 Di2 and their availability

Ribble CGR Ti

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Ribble is a UK direct sales brand, but will also ship to the US and other countries. It has a dedicated site for Germany . There's a range of Ribble bikes available with Shimano 105 Di2, including the titanium CGR Ti, Endurance SL Disc, Endurance SL e electric road bike and aero Ultra SL R. 

The CGR Ti is an all-road bike with the clearance for wider tyres, with the standard spec including Mavic Allroad wheels with Schwalbe G-One Allround 40mm tyres. The finishing kit on the standard build comes from Ribble's in-house brand 'Level'.

Although all sizes show immediate availability, the actual delivery date for the CGR Ti and Ribble's other bikes is shown as October 2022. Since Ribble builds to order, you can select your own spec for many of the components, including wheels and saddle.

Bianchi Aria

The Aria is Bianchi's mid-level aero race bike and it's offered with 105 Di2 alongside Ultegra Di2, SRAM Rival eTap AXS and mechanical Shimano 11-speed mechancal builds. Unlike Bianchi's flashier aero bikes, there's no cable integration so the brake hoses run externally at the cockpit.

If you don't like celeste, there are blue/grey and black paint colour options available as well. Bianchi isn't expecting availability until early 2023.

Wilier Zero SL

The Wilier Zero SLR is the brand's pro-level lightweight aero bike with a price tag to match. The Italian brand now sells the Zero SL with the same frame geometry and features but using a lower spec carbon for a more affordable bike and it includes a 105 Di2 option. 

Wilier quotes a frame weight of 930g and a fork weight of 370g for the Zero SL, so it's still no heavyweight. You get in-spec carbon wheels and internal cabling along with clearance for tyres up to 28mm. 

There's nothing about availability or timescales on Wilier's site.

Orro Venturi STC

UK brand Orro has a range of its bikes with 105 Di2, including this Venturi aero bike and the Orro Gold STC endurance bike. Both are available immediately in a few sizes with limited stock from Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle in the US and the UK.

Both bikes come with a compact chainset and the in-series 11-34t cassette and both are fitted with Fulcrum wheels with 28mm Continental Grand Sport Race tyres. The Venturi gets an FSA integrated cockpit, while the Gold STC's bars and stem come from Deda and have exposed brake hoses - no need for shifter wires with 105 Di2 of course.

Dolan Ares Disc

Dolan bikes offers a lot of configuration options - everything from wheels and cockpit down to bar tape colour.

The Ares is Dolan's aero bike and you can choose between a fully integrated Deda cockpit or external cabling. The stock build includes wire bead 25mm Continental Ultra Sport tyres. They're probably a good place to start on upgrades, with Dolan offering tyre options up to 32mm Conti GP 5000.

Dolan builds its bikes in the UK but ships to most other countries, including the US. There's a range of other Dolan bikes available with 105 Di2 too, including Dolan's endurance and gravel bikes.

Although you can order now, Dolan doesn't state a delivery date on its site.

Mason Aspect

Niche Sussex-based builder Mason Cycles will offer its alloy Definition and steel Resolution bikes with 105 Di2, as well as the built-to-order titanium Aspect. Mason will build the bikes up to your specifications and can fit a wide range of Hunt wheels and Schwalbe 28mm or 30mm tyre options. 

Mason expects to have availability of Shimano 105 Di2 groupsets from the first quarter of next year, but you can pre-order straight away.

Orro Terra C 105 Di2

If you're looking more for a gravel bike rather than a road bike, the carbon frame Terra C from Orro mixes a 105 Di2 50-34t chainset with an 11-34t cassette for enough range for all but the steepest gravel ascents. 

It's kitted out with Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 DB wheels with Continental Terra Trail 40mm gravel tyres and a Deda cockpit.

Availability is low, but Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle have a couple of bikes showing as available to buy now in sizes S and XL.

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Okhotny Ryad station in Soviet times and today.

The Moscow metro system has 275 stations, and 28 of them have been renamed at some point or other—and several times in some cases. Most of these are the oldest stations, which opened in 1935.

The politics of place names

The first station to change its name was Ulitsa Kominterna (Comintern Street). The Comintern was an international communist organization that ceased to exist in 1943, and after the war Moscow authorities decided to call the street named after it something else. In 1946, the station was renamed Kalininskaya. Then for several days in 1990, the station was called Vozdvizhenka, before eventually settling on Aleksandrovsky Sad, which is what it is called today.

The banner on the entraince reads: "Kalininskaya station." Now it's Alexandrovsky Sad.

Until 1957, Kropotkinskaya station was called Dvorets Sovetov ( Palace of Soviets ). There were plans to build a monumental Stalinist high-rise on the site of the nearby Cathedral of Christ the Saviour , which had been demolished. However, the project never got off the ground, and after Stalin's death the station was named after Kropotkinskaya Street, which passes above it.

Dvorets Sovetov station, 1935. Letters on the entrance: "Metro after Kaganovich."

Of course, politics was the main reason for changing station names. Initially, the Moscow Metro itself was named after Lazar Kaganovich, Joseph Stalin’s right-hand man. Kaganovich supervised the construction of the first metro line and was in charge of drawing up a master plan for reconstructing Moscow as the "capital of the proletariat."

In 1955, under Nikita Khrushchev's rule and during the denunciation of Stalin's personality cult, the Moscow Metro was named in honor of Vladimir Lenin.

Kropotkinskaya station, our days. Letters on the entrance: "Metropolitan after Lenin."

New Metro stations that have been opened since the collapse of the Soviet Union simply say "Moscow Metro," although the metro's affiliation with Vladimir Lenin has never officially been dropped.

Zyablikovo station. On the entrance, there are no more signs that the metro is named after Lenin.

Stations that bore the names of Stalin's associates were also renamed under Khrushchev. Additionally, some stations were named after a neighborhood or street and if these underwent name changes, the stations themselves had to be renamed as well.

Until 1961 the Moscow Metro had a Stalinskaya station that was adorned by a five-meter statue of the supreme leader. It is now called Semyonovskaya station.

Left: Stalinskaya station. Right: Now it's Semyonovskaya.

The biggest wholesale renaming of stations took place in 1990, when Moscow’s government decided to get rid of Soviet names. Overnight, 11 metro stations named after revolutionaries were given new names. Shcherbakovskaya became Alekseyevskaya, Gorkovskaya became Tverskaya, Ploshchad Nogina became Kitay-Gorod and Kirovskaya turned into Chistye Prudy. This seriously confused passengers, to put it mildly, and some older Muscovites still call Lubyanka station Dzerzhinskaya for old times' sake.

At the same time, certain stations have held onto their Soviet names. Marksistskaya and Kropotkinskaya, for instance, although there were plans to rename them too at one point.

"I still sometimes mix up Teatralnaya and Tverskaya stations,” one Moscow resident recalls .

 “Both have been renamed and both start with a ‘T.’ Vykhino still grates on the ear and, when in 1991 on the last day of my final year at school, we went to Kitay-Gorod to go on the river cruise boats, my classmates couldn’t believe that a station with that name existed."

The city government submitted a station name change for public discussion for the first time in 2015. The station in question was Voykovskaya, whose name derives from the revolutionary figure Pyotr Voykov. In the end, city residents voted against the name change, evidently not out of any affection for Voykov personally, but mainly because that was the name they were used to.

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Some stations have changed names three times. Apart from the above-mentioned Aleksandrovsky Sad (Ulitsa Kominterna->Kalininskaya->Vozdvizhenka->Aleksandrovsky Sad), a similar fate befell Partizanskaya station in the east of Moscow. Opened in 1944, it initially bore the ridiculously long name Izmaylovsky PKiO im. Stalina (Izmaylovsky Park of Culture and Rest Named After Stalin). In 1947, the station was renamed and simplified for convenience to Izmaylovskaya. Then in 1963 it was renamed yet again—this time to Izmaylovsky Park, having "donated" its previous name to the next station on the line. And in 2005 it was rechristened Partizanskaya to mark the 60th anniversary of victory in World War II. 

Partizanskaya metro station, nowadays.

Another interesting story involves Alekseyevskaya metro station. This name was originally proposed for the station, which opened in 1958, since a village with this name had been located here. It was then decided to call the station Shcherbakovskaya in honor of Aleksandr Shcherbakov, a politician who had been an associate of Stalin. Nikita Khrushchev had strained relations with Shcherbakov, however, and when he got word of it literally a few days before the station opening the builders had to hastily change all the signs. It ended up with the concise and politically correct name of Mir (Peace).

The name Shcherbakovskaya was restored in 1966 after Khrushchev's fall from power. It then became Alekseyevskaya in 1990.

Alekseyevskaya metro station.

But the station that holds the record for the most name changes is Okhotny Ryad, which opened in 1935 on the site of a cluster of market shops. When the metro system was renamed in honor of Lenin in 1955, this station was renamed after Kaganovich by way of compensation. The name lasted just two years though because in 1957 Kaganovich fell out of favor with Khrushchev, and the previous name was returned. But in 1961 it was rechristened yet again, this time in honor of Prospekt Marksa, which had just been built nearby.

Okhotny Ryad station in 1954 and Prospekt Marksa in 1986.

In 1990, two historical street names—Teatralny Proyezd and Mokhovaya Street—were revived to replace Prospekt Marksa, and the station once again became Okhotny Ryad.

Okhotny Ryad in 2020.

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