Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 6

The "Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 6" model from the Trek brand from 2022 is a state-of-the-art road bike that is characterised by its advanced technology and high-quality equipment. With a price tag of EUR 14,599, it is aimed at ambitious cyclists who value performance and quality.

The frame of the Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 6 is made of 800 Series OCLV carbon and features the aerodynamic KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile. The adjustable IsoSpeed on the top tube provides additional comfort, while the invisible cable routing ensures a clean look. The frame is compatible with DuoTrap S and has a flat mount disc brake mount and a 142 x 12 mm thru axle. The permissible total weight is 125 kg, while the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

The braking system consists of hydraulic disc brakes from SRAM RED, both front and rear with CenterLine X discs (160 mm) and Center Lock disc mount. These offer outstanding braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain is provided by the SRAM RED eTap AXS shifters and the SRAM RED eTap AXS front derailleur, both in the 12-speed version. The crankset is also from SRAM RED AXS and comes with a power meter, 48/35 teeth and a crank arm length of 165 mm.

The Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 6 is equipped with a full carbon fork, which also has the KVF profile and features invisible cable routing and a flat mount disc brake mount. The fork has a tapered carbon steerer tube and carbon dropouts with a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle.

A SRAM XG-1290 sprocket with 10-33 teeth in the 12-speed version provides the gearing. The handlebars and stem have been specially developed for the Madone model, both are made of OCLV carbon and are aerodynamically designed with invisible cable routing. The handlebars have a width of 38 cm, a reach of 93 mm and a drop of 123 mm, while the stem has a length of 90 mm and an angle of 7 degrees.

The tyres are Bontrager R3 with the dimensions 700 x 25, mounted on Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels, which are also made of OCLV carbon and are tubeless ready. These wheels have a profile height of 51 mm and use thru axles (100 x 12 mm front and 142 x 12 mm rear) as well as a SRAM XD-R freehub body.

The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus P2 Pro with carbon stays and a width of 155 mm. The geometry data of the bike includes a reach of 37 mm, a stack of 51 mm, a seat tube length of 42 mm and a top tube length of 51 mm. The head tube angle is 72 degrees and the seat tube angle is 75 degrees. The head tube has a length of 10 mm, the chainstay length is 41 mm, the standover height is 69 mm and the wheelbase measures 97 mm in total.

To summarise, the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 6 offers an impressive package of advanced technology, high-quality equipment and well thought-out geometry that ensures maximum performance and comfort.