Trek Madone SL 7 AXS Gen 6

The 2023 model "Madone SL 7 AXS Gen 6" from the Trek brand is a state-of-the-art road bike characterised by its advanced technology and high-quality equipment. With a price tag of 7299 EUR, this bike offers a variety of technical and ergonomic features aimed at performance and comfort.

The frame of the Madone SL 7 AXS Gen 6 is made of 500 Series OCLV Carbon and features the innovative KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile, which ensures optimal aerodynamics. The adjustable IsoSpeed on the top tube improves riding comfort, while the invisible cable routing and aerodynamic 3S chain guide ensure a clean look and efficient performance. The T47 bottom bracket and flat mount disc brake mount contribute to the bike's stability and reliability. The frame is also DuoTrap S-compatible and has a 142 x 12 mm thru axle. The permissible total weight of the bike is 125 kg, while the weight of the bike itself is just 8 kg.

The brakes on the Madone SL 7 AXS Gen 6 are hydraulic disc brakes from SRAM Force AXS with CenterLine X discs, which have a Center Lock disc mount and rounded edges. Both brakes, front and rear, have a diameter of 160 mm and offer maximum braking power and safety.

The shifting system consists of SRAM Force eTap AXS components, including shifters, front derailleur and drivetrain, all of which are 12-speed. The fork is a Madone KVF full carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer tube, invisible cable routing and flat mount disc brake mount. It has carbon dropouts and a 12x100 mm thru-axle.

The crankset is a SRAM Force AXS Power Meter with a gear ratio of 48/35 and a crank arm length of 172.5 mm. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB with T47 thread. The sprocket is a SRAM Force XG-1270 with a gear ratio of 10-33, also 12-speed.

The bike's cockpit consists of a Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF aluminium handlebar with invisible cable routing, a reach of 93 mm, a drop of 123 mm and a width of 42 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, with an angle of 7 degrees and a length of 90 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 OCLV carbon rims, which are tubeless ready. The front hub has a 100 x 12 mm thru axle, while the rear hub has a 142 x 12 mm thru axle and a SRAM XD-R freehub body.

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

The packaging dimensions of the bike are 21 mm wide, 119 mm high and 189 mm long. Other geometric data includes a reach of 39 mm, a stack of 54 mm, a seat tube length of 50 mm, a top tube length of 54 mm, a head tube angle of 73 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 13 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 74 mm and a wheelbase of 98 mm.

The Trek Madone SL 7 AXS Gen 6 thus offers an impressive combination of aerodynamics, comfort and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for demanding cyclists.