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Madone SL Frameset
A carbon frame aero frameset with modest components.
Manufacturer Price
4.299 €| Weight | 1,5 kg (frame) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Groupset | Shimano |
158cm – 163cm
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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.
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
High price range
Heavy weight affecting climbing
Firm ride on rough surfaces
Susceptibility to crosswinds
Limited comfort in some models
Trek’s 800 Series carbon claims to be their highest performing carbon layup ever
BikerumorThe SL6 is a composed race machine with a compliant ride that balances fast handling and comfort unlike any other aero-road bike around.
BikeRadarWe are riding a spaceship. It reacts the way we wanted, aggressive in corners, the bike goes where you want it to go.
Canadian Cycling MagazineDespite being several years old at this point, the Madone is still one of the fastest bikes on the road.
Cycling TipsThe new Madone is the fastest road bike we’ve ever made by a considerable margin.
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Dec 2022 · Sam Challis
The new Madone is leaner, meaner and wickedly quick
Very fast ride feel
Smart componentry design
Light weight
Comfort
Price
Narrow bars take some getting used to
Vulnerable in gusty conditions
Jun 2022 · Matt Hansen
The frame features striking new tube shapes and radical rear triangle
Jun 2022 · James Huang
The seventh-generation Madone is lighter, faster, still kind of comfy, and has always-available DRS.
Jun 2022 · James Huang
The seventh-generation Madone is lighter, faster, still kind of comfy, and has always-available DRS.
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.
Superb aerodynamics, comfy ride, excellent handling, accommodating cockpit design, threaded bottom bracket.
So-so front-end ride, so heavy.
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
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.. .
Awesome ride
Racy handling
A bit weighty
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
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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, flat-mount disc, DuoTrap S-compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle Tire Clearance: 28c Color: Matte Black / Gloss Alpine Blue |
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| Fork | Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, invisible cable routing, flat-mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Seatpost | Not included |
| Front Derailleur | Mechanical front derailleurs must have a full-housing stop (example: Shimano toggle front derailleurs) |
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| Tires | 28mm |
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First added 31 July
Last updated 30 May