Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 6

The 2022 Madone SL 7 Gen 6 from Trek is a state-of-the-art road bike, positioned in the premium segment with a price tag of 7,099 EUR. The frame is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and features the aerodynamic KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile. A key feature is the adjustable IsoSpeed on the top tube, which dampens vibrations and thus enhances riding comfort. The hidden cable routing and the aerodynamic 3S chain guide contribute to the bike’s sleek and efficient appearance. The T47 bottom bracket and the flat-mount disc brake mount are further technical highlights that round off the frame. DuoTrap S compatibility allows for the seamless integration of power monitoring sensors. The maximum permissible weight is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes, fitted at both the front and rear with a Shimano MT800 Centre Lock disc mount and a diameter of 160 mm. Gear shifting is provided by the Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 12-speed shifter and the Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 front derailleur. The fork is a Madone KVF full-carbon model with a tapered carbon steerer tube and hidden cable routing, which also features a flat-mount disc brake mount and carbon dropouts.

The crankset is the Shimano Ultegra R8100 with a gear ratio of 52/36 teeth and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The bottom bracket is a threaded Praxis T47. The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-30, 12-speed. The drivetrain is powered by the Shimano XT M8100, also in the 12-speed version.

The handlebar-stem system consists of a Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF aluminium handlebar with hidden cable routing, a reach of 93 mm, a drop of 123 mm and a width of 44 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, an angle of 7 degrees and a length of 110 mm.

The tyres are Bontrager R3 in size 700 x 25, fitted to a Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheelset. These wheels are made from OCLV carbon, are tubeless-ready and feature thru-axles (100 x 12 mm at the front and 142 x 12 mm at the rear). The freehub is compatible with Shimano 11/12-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 geometry comprises a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 59 mm and a top tube length of 60 mm. The head tube angle is 74 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 72 degrees. The head tube length is 21 mm, the chainstay length is 41 mm and the standover height is 83 mm. The bike’s overall wheelbase is 101 mm.

In summary, the Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 6 offers an impressive combination of aerodynamics, lightweight construction and advanced technology, making it a first-class choice for ambitious road cyclists.