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2020 Trek

Madone SLR Frameset

A carbon frame aero frameset with rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$3,699
Weight5.4 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
BrakesRim
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Sizing
50cm

5'2" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'8" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60cm

6'0" – 6'4"

62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size 56, Fits large
  • 2'7", size E, Just right
  • 5'11", size 56cm, Fits small
  • 5'7", size 52cm, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Trek Madone is a highly regarded aero road bike that excels in speed and handling, with improvements in ride comfort through the IsoSpeed system. It offers a balanced and composed ride, though some reviews note it can be firm on rough surfaces. The bike is praised for its aerodynamic efficiency and competitive weight, making it a top choice for racing.

Pros
  • Excellent speed and aerodynamic performance

  • Precise and stable handling

  • Improved ride comfort with adjustable IsoSpeed system

  • High-quality build and integration features

  • Competitive weight for an aero bike

Cons
  • Firm ride on rough surfaces

  • Relatively high weight compared to non-aero bikes

  • High price point

  • Front-end comfort could be better

  • Limited comfort in stiffest settings

Key Quotes
The SL6 is a composed race machine with a compliant ride that balances fast handling and comfort unlike any other aero-road bike around.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Trek Madone SLR takes all that was good with the and made the new bike markedly better in seemingly every way.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
It is clearly one of the fastest bikes on the market, even a year since its launch.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The Madone is an incredibly fast bike with outstanding and precise handling.
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine
The Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc delivers the speed that its impressive looks suggest.
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Bikerumor
Trek Madone SLR gets lighter with new carbon fiber, also adds T47 bottom bracket

Jul 2020 · Zach Overholt

What’s better than Trek’s Madone SLR? How about a Madone SLR that’s lighter? Or one with a different bottom bracket? If either of those sound good to you, then you’ll want to check out the 2021 Madone SLR. The SLR addition to the Madone name gives the indication that this isn’t your average Trek. In […]

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Cyclist
The Trek Madone SLR gets a new carbon layup and drops weight

Jul 2020 · Sam Challis

Trek says the ‘OCLV 800’ carbon fibre layup saves its Madone SLR frameset 80g without affecting stiffness or aerodynamics

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Cycling Weekly
Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc

Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis

Cycling Weekly has shown that the Trek Madone is one of the fastest aero bikes available today, but has the update with discs made it even better? I certainly think so

Highs
  • Ride quality

  • Performance

  • Comfort

  • Stiffness

Lows
  • Weight

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road.cc
Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc

Jun 2019 · David Arthur @davearthur

Seriously fast aero race bike with great handling, but not the smoothest and not the ultimate spec it should be

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc review

Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf

The Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc with its IsoSpeed has already won our aero-bike group test. But is the all-round performance of the Madone good enough?

Highs
  • Integration

  • Rear-end comfort with adjustable IsoSpeed damping

  • High-speed performance

Lows
  • Front-end could provide more comfort

  • Compact cranks only work up to 50 km/h 😉

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BikeRadar
Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc review

Mar 2019 · Warren Rossiter

Winner of best superbike in our annual Bike of the Year awards is the latest evolution of Trek’s flagship aero bike

Highs
  • Groundbreaking comfort, stunning handling and seriously rapid

Lows
  • Five-figure price tag

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Velo
First Ride: Trek Madone SLR No. 6

Jul 2018 · Dan Cavallari

Trek has fine-tuned its IsoSpeed Decoupler, improved the fit, and added disc brakes, making this edition of the Madone even better.

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Bicycling
Disc Brakes and (Much) More for Trek's New Madone

Jul 2018 · Matt Phillips

It might look the same on the outside, but underneath it's an all new Madone

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

700 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, adjustable top tube IsoSpeed, invisible cable routing, control center, micro-adjust seat mast, precision water bottle placement, 3S aero chain keeper, direct mount rim brake, DuoTrap S compatible, 130x5mm QR

BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

ColorRage Red / Trek Black

Fork

Size: 50, 52, 54, Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, invisible cable routing, carbon dropouts, 5x110mm QR; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, invisible cable routing, carbon dropouts, 5x100mm QR

Bottom Bracket

Trek BB90

Seatpost

Not included

Groupset
Brakes

Madone aero, integrated, SwissStop Flash EVO Black Prince pads

TypeRim

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