Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 6

The 2022 "Madone SL 6 Gen 6" model from Trek is a high-quality road bike designed for ambitious riders. Priced at EUR 5,099, it offers a wide range of advanced technical features and top-of-the-range specifications.

The Madone SL 6 Gen 6’s frame is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and utilises the KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile, which ensures improved aerodynamics. The adjustable IsoSpeed system on the top tube allows for individual customisation of ride comfort. Furthermore, the hidden cable routing ensures a clean look and improved aerodynamics. The frame is fitted with an aerodynamic 3S chain guide, a T47 bottom bracket and a flat-mount disc brake mount, and is DuoTrap S-compatible. The thru-axles measure 12 x 100 mm at the front and 142 x 12 mm at the rear.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg, ensuring a lightweight yet sturdy construction.

The brakes consist of Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes, with Shimano MT800 and RT800 Centre Lock disc mounts at the front and rear respectively, each with a diameter of 160 mm. The gear components include Shimano Ultegra R8020 shift levers for 11 speeds and a Shimano Ultegra R8000 front derailleur in a brazed-on version. The crankset is a Shimano Ultegra R8000 with a compact chainring (50/34) and a crank arm length of 172.5 mm. The bottom bracket is a threaded Praxis T47.

The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra R8000 with an 11-30 ratio for 11-speed, whilst the drivetrain is powered by a Shimano Ultegra HG701 chain. The handlebars are Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF made of aluminium, with a width of 42 cm, a reach of 93 mm and a drop of 123 mm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro, 100 mm long with a 7-degree angle, and is also Blendr-compatible.

The bike is fitted with Bontrager R3 tyres in size 700 x 25 and features an Aeolus Comp 50 wheelset. The rims are tubeless-ready with an internal width of 18 mm. The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm, mounted on an aerodynamic internal carbon seatpost with an integrated rear light mount and a 5 mm offset.

The geometry of the Madone SL 6 Gen 6 comprises a seat tube length of 52 mm, a top tube length of 56 mm, a head tube angle of 74 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 15 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a stack height of 77 mm and a wheelbase of 98 mm. The packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 119 mm high and 189 mm long.

In summary, the 2022 Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 6 offers a successful combination of lightness, aerodynamics and comfort, paired with high-quality components and a well-thought-out design.