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2024 Trek

Madone SL 7 Gen 7

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,499
Weight17.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Madone SL 7 Gen 7
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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 Gen 7

40 mph

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Sizing
54cm

5'6" – 5'9"

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Summary

The Trek Madone is celebrated for its innovative aero design, combining speed, lightweight performance, and comfort. It features IsoFlow technology for improved ride quality and aerodynamics, making it a top choice for competitive and enthusiast riders alike. Despite its high cost, the Madone's performance and versatility across various riding conditions are frequently highlighted.

Pros
  • Innovative aero design with IsoFlow technology

  • Lightweight and fast, rivaling climbing bikes

  • Comfortable ride quality for long distances

  • Versatile performance across racing and casual rides

  • High-quality components and customization options

Cons
  • High cost of entry

  • Some models come with narrow tires

  • Stiff cockpit may cause discomfort on long rides

  • Aero bottles and integrated designs can be fiddly

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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The new Madone is plainly a fast bike.
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A bike as fast as the Madone and as light as the Émonda is as good as it sounds, and it makes easy work of choosing the right bike.
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BikeRadar
Trek Madone 7 SLR Gen 8 review: The Émonda’s death is the Madone’s gain | BikeRadar

Jan 2025 · Ashley Quinlan

Trek’s attempt at an all-round race bike

Highs
  • Lighter yet just as fast as the previous model

  • Responsive handling

  • Improved clearance for 32mm tyres

Lows
  • Fragile headset top cap cover

  • Value relative to some competition

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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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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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Escape Collective
2024 Trek Madone SL 7 review: This is the one to get - Escape Collective

Oct 2023 · James Huang

The same cutting-edge aerodynamic performance of Trek’s flagship Madone SLR, distilled into a much more affordable package.

Highs
  • Heaps lighter than before

  • Tangibly speedy

  • Surprisingly good ride quality

  • Superb handling

  • Lots of tire clearance

  • User-friendly two-piece cockpit

  • Sharp lines.

Lows
  • Polarizing IsoFlow aesthetics

  • Poor weathersealing

  • Narrow wheels and tires.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

500 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, IsoFlow seat tube, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru axle

BB StandardT47, Threaded

Tire Clearance32c

ColorPlasma Grey Pearl

Fork

Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100 mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Stem

Bontrager RCS Pro, -7 degree, 70mm length - 47: Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 70 mm length; 50: Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 80 mm length; 52, 54: Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 90 mm length; 56, 58: Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 100 mm length; 60, 62: Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 110 mm length

Handlebar

Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 80mm reach, 124mm drop, 35cm control width, 38cm drops width - 47: Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 35 cm control width, 38 cm drop width; 50, 52: Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 37 cm control width, 40 cm drop width; 56, 54: Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 39 cm control width, 42 cm drop width; 58, 60, 62: Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 41 cm control width, 44 cm drop width

Saddle

Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155mm width - 47, 50, 52: Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width; 56, 58, 60, 62, 54: Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Seatpost

Madone aero carbon seatpost, integrated light mount, 0mm offset, short length - 47, 50, 52, 54: Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, short length; 56, 58, 60, 62: Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, long length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, 34T max cog

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, braze-on, down swing

Crank

Shimano Ultegra Crankset. Item Number: FC-R8100, 2x, 12-Speed, 52-36T, 165mm, HollowTech 2 (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views) - 47: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 165 mm length; 50, 52: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 170 mm length; 56, 54: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 172.5 mm length; 58, 60, 62: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 175 mm length

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-30, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat mount

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless-Ready

Tires

Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25 mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano CL800, CentreLock, 160 mm

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