Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7

The "Madone SLR 6 Gen 7" model from the Trek brand from 2023 is a high-quality road bike designed for demanding riders. The price for this model is 8199 EUR. The frame is made of 800 Series OCLV carbon and is characterised by the KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile and the IsoFlow seat tube. This design ensures optimum aerodynamics and stiffness. The invisible cable routing and the aerodynamic 3S chain guide also contribute to the improved aerodynamics. The T47 bottom bracket and the flat mount disc brake mount round off the technical features of the frame. The permissible total weight of the bike is 125 kg, while the weight of the bike itself is just 7 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, both front and rear, with Shimano RT70 brake discs (160 mm, centre lock). The shift levers are also from Shimano 105 R7170 and offer 12-speed shifting. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 braze-on version with a down-swing mechanism. The fork is made entirely of Madone KVF carbon and has a tapered carbon steerer tube, internal brake cable routing and carbon dropouts with a 12x100 mm thru-axle.

The crankset is a Shimano 105 R7100 with 50/34 teeth and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The sprocket is a Shimano 105 7100 with a gradation of 11-34 teeth and also 12-speed. The drivetrain is complemented by a Shimano SLX M7100 system. The handlebars are an integrated unit consisting of handlebars and stem, made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 400 mm and a stem length of 90 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels, which are also made of OCLV carbon and are tubeless ready. The thru axles measure 100x12 mm at the front and 142x12 mm at the rear. The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus P2 Elite with a width of 155 mm, mounted on a Madone aerodynamic internal carbon seatpost with integrated rear light mount and an offset of 0 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 38 mm wide, 91 mm high and 148 mm long. Further geometric data of the frame 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.

To summarise, the Trek Madone SLR 6 Gen 7 offers an impressive combination of lightweight construction, aerodynamics and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious road cyclists.