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2021 Trek

Madone SL 7 eTap

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$6,999
Weight19.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce, Force eTap
Power MeterForce AXS
BrakesSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Madone SL 7 eTap
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Madone SL 7 eTap

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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 aerodynamic road bike praised for its exceptional speed and race-focused performance. It features innovative technologies like IsoSpeed or IsoFlow for improved comfort and handling, though some models may have a firmer ride. While it excels in efficiency and stability, it often comes with a high price and can be heavy compared to non-aero bikes.

Pros
  • Excellent aerodynamics and speed

  • Comfortable ride with adjustable suspension features

  • Precise and stable handling

  • High-quality build and integration

  • Competitive weight for an aero bike

Cons
  • High price range

  • Heavy weight affecting climbing

  • Firm ride on rough surfaces

  • Susceptibility to crosswinds

  • Limited comfort in some models

Key Quotes
Trek’s 800 Series carbon claims to be their highest performing carbon layup ever
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
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
We are riding a spaceship. It reacts the way we wanted, aggressive in corners, the bike goes where you want it to go.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
Despite being several years old at this point, the Madone is still one of the fastest bikes on the road.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
The new Madone is the fastest road bike we’ve ever made by a considerable margin.
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Cyclist
Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap review

Dec 2022 · Sam Challis

The new Madone is leaner, meaner and wickedly quick

Highs
  • Very fast ride feel

  • Smart componentry design

  • Light weight

  • Comfort

Lows
  • Price

  • Narrow bars take some getting used to

  • Vulnerable in gusty conditions

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
The new 7th-generation Trek Madone SLR: Lighter, more aero

Jun 2022 · Matt Hansen

The frame features striking new tube shapes and radical rear triangle

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Velo
Trek officially launches new Madone with Isoflow seat tube

Jun 2022 · James Huang

The seventh-generation Madone is lighter, faster, still kind of comfy, and has always-available DRS.

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VeloNews
Trek officially launches new Madone with Isoflow seat tube

Jun 2022 · James Huang

The seventh-generation Madone is lighter, faster, still kind of comfy, and has always-available DRS.

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Cycling Tips
2022 Trek Madone SL 7 eTap review: Speedy and comfy, but seriously heavy - CyclingTips

Nov 2021 · James Huang

Unusually good ride quality and the handling is brilliant, but it’s hard not to notice the heft when you point it uphill.

Highs
  • Superb aerodynamics, comfy ride, excellent handling, accommodating cockpit design, threaded bottom bracket.

Lows
  • So-so front-end ride, so heavy.

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Bikerumor
Trek updates Madone SL models with T47 bottom bracket and new colors

Aug 2021 · Jordan Villella

Trek announced a few updates to its world-class race machine, the Madone SL is swapping to a more widely appreciated BB47 bottom bracket

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BikeRadar
Trek Madone SL6 Disc review

Mar 2020 · Warren Rossiter

Trek with the unique design of the Madone and its IsoSpeed back-end means it doesn’t have to drop the stays for comfort or minimise the size of the stays for flex because IsoSpeed isolates the seat tube from the stays and top tube.. .

Highs
  • Awesome ride

  • Racy handling

Lows
  • A bit weighty

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

500 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, adjustable top tube IsoSpeed, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, flat mount disc, Duo Trap S compatible, 142x12mm thru axle

BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance28c

ColorCrystal White / Quicksilver

Fork

Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, invisible cable routing, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

BB90

Stem

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

Handlebar

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: 50, 52, 54, 56, Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 25mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 25mm offset, tall length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS, 36T max cog

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS, braze-on

Crank

Size: 50, 52, SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35, GXP spindle, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35, GXP spindle, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35, GXP spindle, 175mm length

Power Meter

Size: 50, 52, SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35, GXP spindle, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35, GXP spindle, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, SRAM Force AXS Power Meter, 48/35, GXP spindle, 175mm length

Shifters

SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM Force, 12 speed

Brakes

SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc, flat mount

TypeSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Aeolus Pro 5, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 19.5mm rim width, 50mm rim depth, 100x12 thru axle

Tires

Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25c

Disc Rotors

SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm

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