Trek Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen 6

The 2022 "Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen 6" model from Trek is a state-of-the-art road bike that stands out thanks to a combination of advanced technology and outstanding performance. Priced at EUR 10,099, this bike offers a wide range of technical features and specifications that make it a top-of-the-range model in the road bike sector.

The frame of the Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen 6 is made from 800 Series OCLV Carbon and features the innovative KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile, which ensures optimum aerodynamics. The adjustable IsoSpeed on the top tube allows for individual adjustment of the damping, thereby enhancing riding comfort. The hidden cable routing and the aerodynamic 3S chain guide underline the frame’s sophisticated design. Furthermore, the frame is DuoTrap S-compatible and features a flat-mount disc brake mount as well as a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg. This makes the Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen 6 an extremely lightweight yet robust road bike.

The spec includes SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, each with a 160 mm CentreLine X rotor and Centre Lock mount. The shift levers are also from SRAM Force eTap AXS and offer precise 12-speed shifting. The front derailleur is a brazed-on version.

The fork is made from full carbon with the KVF profile, which further enhances aerodynamics. The crankset is an SRAM Force AXS Power Meter with a 48/35 tooth ratio and a crank arm length of 172.5 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Force XG-1270 with a 10–33 tooth range for the 12-speed drivetrain.

The handlebars on the Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen 6 are adjustable and aerodynamically designed, made from OCLV carbon with hidden cable routing, and have a reach of 93 mm, a drop of 123 mm and a width of 42 cm. The stem is also aerodynamic and features hidden cable routing, a 7-degree angle and a length of 100 mm.

The tyres are Bontrager R3s measuring 700 x 25, whilst the wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 OCLV Carbon Tubeless Ready rims. The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is an aerodynamic internal carbon seatpost with an integrated rear light mount and a 5 mm offset.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 21 mm in width, 119 mm in height and 189 mm in length. Further geometric data include a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 58 mm, a seat tube length of 55 mm, a top tube length of 57 mm, a head tube angle of 74 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 17 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 79 mm and a wheelbase of 99 mm.

Overall, the Trek Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen 6 is an outstanding road bike that impresses with its technical specifications and high-quality components, and is suitable for both ambitious amateur cyclists and professionals.