Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 7

The Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 7 from 2024 represents the pinnacle of modern bicycle technology and, with a price tag of EUR 15,699, is located in the premium segment. The frame is made from 800 Series OCLV Carbon and uses the KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile, which ensures outstanding aerodynamics. The IsoFlow seat tube, the invisible cable routing and the aerodynamic 3S chain guide also contribute to the efficiency and aesthetics of the bike. The T47 bottom bracket and the flat mount disc brake mount with a 142 x 12 mm thru axle round off the frame's technical features. The permissible total weight is 125 kg, while the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

The braking system consists of SRAM Red AXS hydraulic disc brakes, both front and rear, with 160 mm SRAM CenterLine X brake discs, which have a centre lock disc mount and rounded edges. The shifting components include the SRAM RED eTap AXS shifter and derailleur with a 12-speed drivetrain. The fork of the Madone is a Madone KVF fork made entirely of carbon, which has a tapered steerer tube and an internal brake guide and is also designed for flat mount disc brakes.

The drive is provided by the SRAM RED AXS crankset with power meter, which has a 48/35 tooth configuration and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The sprocket is a SRAM XG-1290 with a gradation of 10-33 teeth, also in the 12-speed version. The handlebar is an integrated handlebar/stem unit made of OCLV carbon with a width of 440 mm and a stem length of 110 mm.

The wheelset consists of the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels, which are made of OCLV carbon and are tubeless ready. They have a profile height of 51 mm and are designed for both the front (100 x 12 mm thru axle) and rear (142 x 12 mm thru axle). The saddle is an Aeolus P2 RSL with carbon stays and a width of 145 mm, mounted on an aerodynamic internal carbon seat tower attachment with integrated rear light mount and 0 mm offset.

The packaging dimensions of the bike are 21 mm in width, 119 mm in height and 189 mm in length. The geometry of the frame has the following dimensions: a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 57 mm, a top tube length of 59 mm, a head tube angle of 74 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 19 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 81 mm and a wheelbase of 100 mm.

To summarise, the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 7 offers an impressive combination of lightweight construction, aerodynamics and state-of-the-art technology, making it ideal for demanding road cyclists.