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2023 Trek

Madone SLR Frameset Gen 6

A carbon frame aero frameset with modest components and rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$4,419
Weight4.3 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
GroupsetShimano
BrakesRim
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Sizing
56cm

5'8" – 5'11"

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
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Summary

The Trek Madone is celebrated for its innovative aero design, combining speed with comfort through features like IsoFlow technology. It's lighter and more aerodynamic than previous versions, offering a responsive ride that's both fast and comfortable for long distances. However, its high cost and some component choices have been noted as drawbacks.

Pros
  • Innovative aero design with IsoFlow technology

  • Lighter and more aerodynamic than previous versions

  • Comfortable for long distances with improved vertical compliance

  • Responsive and fast ride quality

  • Wide range of frame sizes and customization options

Cons
  • High cost of entry

  • Some component choices not matching the bike's premium nature

  • Polarizing aesthetics of the IsoFlow design

Key Quotes
The Trek Madone SLR 7 manages to combine the fun and engaging ride quality of a normal race bike with the speed of an aero bike.
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It’s obvious enough to make the handlebar feel fairly stiff in contrast, in fact.
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The new Madone, this feathery wind-cheater, is just the bike I need for all my road rides.
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The Madone is one of just a handful of bikes that have immediately felt like a tangible step forward on the first ride.
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To our knowledge this is one of the if not the fastest road race bike that exists within the professional peloton and in the market.
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Cyclist
Trek Madone Gen 8 road bike review

Dec 2024 · Pete Muir

Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond once said, ‘It never gets easier, you just go faster.’ It’s a phrase

Highs
  • Low weight

  • Comfortable at the saddle

  • Fast-riding

Lows
  • Firm front end

  • Pro ride position

  • Very expensive

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Bicycling
Aero, Light, Fast: Trek Does It All with the New Madone

Jul 2024

Trek’s new eighth-generation Madone is lightweight, aerodynamic, and fast—the road bike raced by Lidl-Trek in the 2024 Tour de France.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
The new Trek Madone Gen 8 will be the company’s one race bike

Jun 2024 · Matthew Pioro

A revamped Trek Madone Gen 8 has a frame that slices through the wind and sails up climbs

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Cycling News
Trek Madone Gen 8 SLR 7 long-term review: Can one bike truly rule them all?

Jun 2024

Trek's new Madone supersedes its aero champion and kills off the Emonda altogether - matching both historic models is a tall order, though

Highs
  • Fantastic ride quality and comfort

  • Rigid in power transfer and handling

  • Stunningly light

  • A blisteringly fast bike

Lows
  • A slanting water bottle is a problematic life partner

  • Pricey in the higher spec models

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Escape Collective
Goodbye Emonda: Trek goes all-in with the new Madone Gen 8  - Escape Collective

Jun 2024 · Dave Rome

Trek’s latest generation Madone and now all-rounder road race bike. It replaces the pre-existing Madone SL and SLR, along with the Emonda carbon range.

Highs
  • Improved ride quality

  • Unapologetically a race bike

  • Unique looks

  • Easily adjustable stem height with efforts taken to simplify headset compatibility

  • Madone SL now lighter than previous SLR

  • And now equipped with appropriate tyre widths.

Lows
  • Still not the lightest option nor the most aero bike Trek could make

  • Trek’s own aero bottles are an integral part of the bike’s aero performance

  • Headset still lacks sealing.

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road.cc
Remembering the Trek Madone 9 Series road bike: a bit odd... but very cool

Nov 2023 · Mat Brett

It had its idiosyncrasies – including flip-out 'Vector Wings’ in the head tube – but we wish every new bike offered as many interesting features as the Trek Madone 9 Series did back in 2015

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Bikerumor
Trek Madone Gets More Affordable with All-New SL Gen 7 and RSL Aero Bar

Aug 2023 · Jordan Villella

Trek's new Madone SL Gen 7 is set to deliver SLR performance at a (much) lower price point. So — is the Madone SLR worth the extra money?

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

Aug 2023 · Troy Templin

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Bottom Bracket

T47, threaded

Seatpost

Not included

Groupset
Front Derailleur

Mechanical front derailleurs must have a full-housing stop (example: Shimano toggle front derailleurs)

Brakes

Madone aero, integrated, SwissStop Flash EVO Black Prince pads

TypeRim

Wheels
Tires

28mm

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First added July 1

Last updated June 13