Trek Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6

The 2023 "Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6" model from Trek is a state-of-the-art road bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 5999 EUR, the bike offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality materials.

The frame of the Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6 is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and features the KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile, which ensures optimum aerodynamics. The adjustable IsoSpeed on the top tube and the hidden cable routing further contribute to improved riding dynamics. The frame is fitted with an aerodynamic 3S chain guide and a T47 bottom bracket. The flat-mount disc brake mounts and DuoTrap S compatibility are further features that set the frame apart. The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg.

The bike’s braking system consists of Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano RT70, Centre Lock, 160 mm rotors at both the front and rear. The gear system is controlled by Shimano 105 R7170 shift levers, which enable a 12-speed drivetrain. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 in a brazed-on version with a down-swing mechanism.

The fork on the Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6 is a Madone KVF full-carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer tube, hidden cable routing and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The crankset is a Shimano 105 R7100 with a 50/34-tooth configuration and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano 105 7100 with an 11–34-tooth configuration and is also 12-speed.

The handlebars are Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF made of aluminium with hidden cable routing, a reach of 93 mm, a drop of 123 mm and a width of 40 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro with Blendr compatibility, a diameter of 31.8 mm, an angle of 7 degrees and a length of 90 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 rims made from OCLV carbon, which are tubeless-ready and have a rim height of 50 mm. The front hub has a 100 x 12 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear hub has a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle and is compatible with Shimano 11-speed systems.

The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a Madone aerodynamic internal carbon seatpost with an integrated rear light mount and a 5 mm offset.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 21 mm in width, 119 mm in height and 189 mm in length. The geometry specifications include a reach of 38 mm, a stack of 53 mm, a seat tube length of 48 mm, a top tube length of 53 mm, a head tube angle of 73 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees. The head tube length is 12 mm, the chainstay length 41 mm, the standover height 73 mm and the wheelbase measures 98 mm in total.

The Trek Madone SL 6 Di2 Gen 6 is therefore a well-designed and high-performance road bike that impresses in terms of both aerodynamics and comfort and control.