Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 6

The 2023 "Madone SL 7 Gen 6" model from Trek is a high-end road bike designed for ambitious cyclists. It is priced at 6,999 EUR. The frame is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and features the aerodynamic KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile. An adjustable IsoSpeed system on the top tube provides additional comfort, whilst the hidden cable routing and the aerodynamic 3S chain guide ensure a clean look and improved aerodynamics. The T47 bottom bracket and flat-mount disc brake mounts round off the technical design. The frame is also DuoTrap S-compatible and features a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg. The front and rear Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano MT800, Centre Lock mount, 160 mm) deliver outstanding braking performance in all conditions. The gear system comprises Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 shifters with a 12-speed drivetrain, as well as a Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 front derailleur in the brazed-on version.

The fork on the Madone SL 7 Gen 6 is also made of full carbon (Madone KVF full carbon) and features a tapered carbon headset and internal cable routing. The crankset is a Shimano Ultegra R8100 with 52/36 teeth and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra R8100 with an 11–30 tooth range across 12 speeds. The drivetrain is complemented by a Shimano XT M8100 12-speed system.

The handlebars are Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF aluminium bars with a width of 40 cm, a reach of 93 mm and a drop of 123 mm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro, compatible with Blendr, with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a length of 80 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, with 100 x 12 mm thru-axles at the front and 142 x 12 mm at the rear.

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

The packaging dimensions are: width 21 mm, height 119 mm and length 189 mm. Further geometric data includes 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 drop height of 71 mm and a wheelbase of 97 mm.

In summary, the Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 6 offers a first-class combination of lightness, aerodynamics and state-of-the-art technology, ideal for ambitious road cyclists.