Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 7

The "Madone SL 6 Gen 7" model from Trek, released in 2024, is a high-end road bike which, at a price of 5,999 EUR, is positioned in the premium segment. The frame is made from 500 Series OCLV carbon and features the aerodynamic KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile. The IsoFlow seat tube and hidden cable routing contribute to improved aerodynamics. Further technical features of the frame include the aerodynamic 3S chain guide, a T47 bottom bracket, flat-mount disc brake mounts and a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle. The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano RT70 brake discs (Centre Lock, 160 mm). The shift levers are also Shimano 105 (R7170, 12-speed), and the front derailleur is the Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 model in a brazed version with a down-swing mechanism. The fork is a Madone KVF full-carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer tube and internal brake routing, as well as a flat-mount mount and carbon dropouts.

The crankset consists of the Shimano 105 R7100 with 50/34 teeth and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano 105 7101 with a range of 11–34 teeth and is also a 12-speed cassette. The drivetrain is powered by the Shimano SLX M7100 system.

The bike’s cockpit features a Bontrager RSL Aero handlebar made from OCLV carbon with Di2 cable routing, a reach of 80 mm, a drop of 124 mm, an upper bar width of 37 cm and a lower bar width of 40 cm. The stem is a Trek RCS Pro with a -7-degree angle and a length of 80 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels 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 freehubs.

The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Comp with steel rails and a width of 155 mm. The seatpost is a Madone Aero carbon seatpost with an integrated rear light mount and a 0 mm offset.

The packaging dimensions for dispatch are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. Further geometric data for the bike include a reach of 38 mm, a stack of 52 mm, a seat tube length of 45 mm, a top tube length of 52 mm, a head tube angle of 72 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 11 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 71 mm and a wheelbase of 97 mm.

Overall, the Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 7 offers an impressive combination of lightness, aerodynamics and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious cyclists.