Trek Madone Gets More Affordable with All-New SL Gen 7 and RSL Aero Bar

While still expensive, the new bike is thousands less.

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Want to go fast for less? Trek’s new Madone SL Gen 7 looks to deliver SLR performance at a (much) lower price point. The new Madone SL Gen 7 frame looks nearly identical to the SLR, with only a few tweaks and a brand new RSL Aero Bar.

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The question is: Do you want a Trek Madone SL Gen 7 for $2550 less than the SLR Gen 7, or do you really need to save 300g?

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 front end

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 — Frame details: 

The Trek Madone SL Gen 7 has (almost) all the bells and whistles of the Madone SLR and is available at nearly half the price. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 madone logo

What are the bells and whistles?  The Trek Madone SL Gen 7 frame takes cues from the Madone SLR, including the new IsoFlow design. This unique hole in the frame’s seat tube replaced the IsoSpeed damping system on the previous Gen 6 version. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 look through

The new IsoFlow system still provides some vertical compliance, but more impressively, it eliminates excess weight and is a claimed 60 secs faster per hour over the Gen 6 model. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 6

The slippery frame combines a refined Kammtail (Kammtail Virtual Foil) shaping for the tubes and a new narrower handlebar. Trek claims the new narrower bar/stem saves 9.7w alone, not including the frame aerodynamics.

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 bars

The Madone SLR arrives with the RSL bar stem combo, and the Trek Madone SL Gen 7 mimics that with an all-new RSL Aero bar. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 RSL bars

All-New Bontrager RSL Aero Bar

The new Trek RSL Aero bar is a narrow road bar aimed at creating a slippery front end without the fixed limitation positioning of a bar/stem combo.

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 head on

It’s shallow (124mm drop) with an 80mm reach and a slight flare in the drops. The top of the RSL Aero bar is narrow, 3cm narrower at the tops vs. the drops.

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 riders view 39cm bars

Trek measures the RSL Aero bar from the tops, so finding your size can be tricky if looking aftermarket. For example, a 42cm wide bar is 42cm wide at the drops, which means the tops where the shifter mount are 39cm.   

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Q: So What’s Different? A: Carbon 

The new Trek Madone SL Gen 7 uses 500 Series OCLV carbon fiber, Trek’s middle-tier carbon. The SLR uses 800 series OCLV carbon for maximum weight reduction. You can also find the more robust 500 series on the Trek CheckPoint SL and Domane SL.  

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 logo carbon

The frame bits remain the same (excluding the carbon) and they include a T47 threaded bottom bracket and proprietary seatpost. The seatpost wedge assembly is reversible to allow for a larger range of saddle height adjustment on a single seatpost. The stock seatpost is a 0° offset, but aftermarket 20mm offset versions are available from Trek. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Geo

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Geometry 

The Trek Madone SL Gen 7 uses the same race-oriented H1.5 geometry as the SLR. H1.5 is Treks Pro-Tour level race geometry, but it’s not point-and-shoot. Most roadies should find the steering and corning precise but manageable. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 saddle

The sizing covers an extensive range, starting with 47cm and growing to 60cm. The seat tube shaping can make for some challenges, so there are two different seat masts, one with a length of 150mm (short) and 200mm (Tall). The geometry chart above shows the minimum and maximum saddle rail height with both options for every size. Bike sizes 47-54 will ship with the short post installed, and bikes 56-60cm will get the tall. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 crankset

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Specs: 

The new Trek Madone SL Gen 7 comes in two 12-speed Shimano builds: SL7 with Ultegra and SL 6 with 105. Though the groups and price structure change accordingly, a few specs remain the same throughout. SL 7 and 6 come with the cockpit, the new Bontrager RSL Aero-OCLV Carbon bar, and the RCS Pro – 7° stem.  

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 stem

For tires, both roll on Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 120 tpi, 700x25c treads. The 25c tires are narrow compared to most modern road specs but ride well after setting up tubeless. The R3 Hardcase tires are a great mix of high performance with real-world puncture protection, though we prefer the 28c version. 

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Madone SL7 wheels

For saddles, the Madone SL Gen 7 comes with the Bontrager Aeolus Comp. We reviewed the Aeolus a while back, and it remains one of our favorites for road riding.

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The Aeolus Comp uses steel rails, making it more cost-effective in the spec but keeping the same shape as the Aeolus Pro and Elite — Plus you can use all your Bontrager BlendR compatible accessories.

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Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 7 

  • Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed, 105 50/34 chainset and Shimano 11-30, 12-speed cassette
  • Wheels : Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 , OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready
  • Weight: 8.40 kg / 18.52 lbs* Size 56
  • Paint: Deep carbon smoke + Crimson

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Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 7

  • Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed, Ultegra 52/36 chainset and Ultrgra 11-30, 12-speed cassette
  • Weight: 8.00 kg / 17.80 lbs Size 54 (tested, real weight out of the box)
  • Wheels: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 , OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready
  • Paint: Dark carmine red + Plasma

Trek Frameset SL7 

  • Frame, fork, and seat post only 
  • Color: Dark carmine red

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Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Pricing:

  • Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 7: $5,499.99
  • Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 7: $6,499.99
  • Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Frameset: $3,799.99

Trek Madone SL Gen 7 Availability: 

The new Trek Madone SL Gen 7 is available online and from your local Trek Dealer. The Madone SL Gen 7 is not yet available for Trek Project One paint, but stay tuned… 

Look back for a full review as we take the Trek Madone SL7 Gen 7 through the paces this fall. 

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Could you possibly expand on the 300g increase in weight between SL and SLR options?

Are you referencing a frame-only figure or comparing similarly equipped completed bikes? As such, does it include the proprietary seatpost, or handlebar/stem – none of this is known from your article.

Whatever the case, a listed frame weight would add a lot of useful info to this article.

Gary P

300g must be the frameset. According to the Trek website, the difference between an complete Ultegra-level SL and SLR gen-7 Madone is 0.52 kg.

Andrei Kasaev

I second this question!

Jordan Villella

Were working on getting some frame weights, thanks!

Dirt McGirt

We’re really testing the limits of the word “affordable”

Fig Ciocc

Road cycling is now purely for rich white men these days. Not like back when Lance was winning and people from all sorts of socioeconomic groups got excited and would buy a trek 1.1 to do group rides. Now it’s all people on 5000+ dollar bikes scowling in pastel kit who show up to the ride in their leased Audi. I have a BMW so I’m superior to them though.

Dinger

There are plenty of very competent aluminum bikes available for a fraction of what this costs, similar to the Trek 1.1 you cite. I agree with Tom below, if you think all road cycling is white men on $5k+ plus bikes then you’re probably not a participant yourself.

Velo Kitty

Ummm… Caucasians rank pretty far down in a list of ethnicities in the US ranked by household income.

DefRyder

Agreed, though I somewhat applaud Trek’s effort to make the new Madone SL at least more competitive price-wise. I could be wrong but a similarly spec’d Madone SL 7 undercuts Giant’s Propel Advanced SL & Specialized’s Tarmac SL8 Pro by at least $1500 or more.

Still significantly higher than Canyon’s mid-tier Aeroad.

Tom

hey, if you want to have instant gratification with the latest hardware, be prepared to pay for it. My road bike cost me $4500, my last one about the same. Just be patient, look for deals, buy used stuff where possible, and it can get done for not an insane amount of money

Deputy Dawg

Applause for a slipper cockpit without the limitations of one-piece bar/stem combos (although those do look purty).

Generalize much? you boys obviously don’t get out much. My big group ride is majority black/hispanic, with a mix of professionals, landscapers, contractors, bus drivers etc.

Yeah, one has to wonder if the commenter that implied that cycling is full of racists is even a cyclist.

David

FYI the spec for the tires are nontubeless. Whoever is riding the bike better have a good life insurance policy.

John

If you’re the type that builds custom (because like building a pc it saves money), the 300g is worth $800

If you’re building with new parts, building a frame set up is usually more expensive.

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Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 7 bike review: IsoFlow + burrito is a perfect match

The trek madone sl gen 7 now completes the line matching the more expensive slr and offers almost the same ride quality..

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It’s been almost exactly one year since Trek launched the Madone SLR Gen 7 with the IsoFlow seat tube cutout. Trek is finally releasing an SL version that is said to maintain many of the same bold claims but with a lower price tag. The Trek Madone SL Gen 7, in a way, completes the Madone Gen 7 lineup since, for the last year, if you wanted the latest Madone frame design, you had to shell out over $8000 for an SLR.

trek madone sl geometry

The differences are subtle, but the most impactful is the new Trek Madone SL Gen 7 uses Trek’s 500 series OCLV carbon. Really, that means it is a slightly heavier composite that adds weight but also increases durability. The Trek PR for the new Gen 7 SL is claiming “nearly 300 grams lighter than the bike that came before it.” However, on the weight spec sheet, they claim 1676 grams for a painted frame and fork, while the Trek website says the Gen 6 SL frameset is 2120g. That is a difference of 444 grams.

No matter which way you look at it, they have cut weight. My size 56 Madone SL 7 Gen 7 test bike hit the scale at 17.68 pounds. It is the higher spec of the two versions offered. Trek said they have decided to consolidate models for this generation and are only offering the SL with either Shimano Ultegra or 105. It is also worth noting that the frameset is electronic shifting compatible only.

trek madone sl geometry

The next biggest difference from the SLR is that the SL uses the Bontrager flared RSL aero handlebar along with the RCS Pro stem rather than the one-piece cockpit. This means the brake hoses are exposed as they leave the headtube and under the stem. If I am being completely honest, I prefer this two-piece option, and it makes it much easier to adjust fit. Not to mention that shipping the bike or airline travel bike bags is much easier to fit into.

trek madone sl geometry

What’s the deal with IsoFlow?

Trek is claiming two major things with the under-seatpost opening. First is improved airflow, and the other is comfort. While airflow is hard to validate without a wind tunnel and a lot of calculations, comfort is something we can all experience. Beyond that, Trek says that IsoFlow is tuned to balance aerodynamics, weight, and comfort across all frame sizes. For me, it seems like the best place to put a burrito for the spin back home after a solid ride.

trek madone sl geometry

This unique design is where I found myself in a tough position. The seatpost only offers 6.5cm of adjustment up and down. Trek offers two seatpost lengths, meaning that each size technically has a 10cm adjustment. I received the longer of the two seat posts, and it seems that the claimed lowest height for a size 56 is about 5mm higher than the geometry sheet says.

With limited time between receiving the bike and its launch date, I let a few of my trusted riding mates have a go on it since they are a bit taller than me. I did have a few rides on it using my offroad pedals and shoes since they have a taller stack. The saddle was still a bit higher than I prefer, but I agree with the feedback that I received from the others.

trek madone sl geometry

The Ride Experience

The Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 7 is, without a doubt, a performance bike with performance geometry. While that can mean a lot of different things to different people, The SL uses the same race-oriented H1.5 geometry as the SLR. For us, it is responsive but not hyper-responsive. This makes riding in groups easy while also allowing an experienced rider the ability to push the limits in corners.

Less experienced riders will still enjoy the stability and predictability of the bike, but if a mistake is made, you will know it. This sort of modern performance geometry makes race bikes much more versatile and fun for the general rider, and in my opinion, is a great balance for most riders looking for a performance feel from a road bike.

The overall feel of the bike is fast, but the Madone SL seems to do a pretty good job of muting the road feedback. Bigger road imperfections are still impactful and a bit jarring. I normally like a bike with these aspects, but for some reason, there is still a mentality in the performance road segment that if it’s comfortable and smooth, then it’s slow. The Madone seems to balance this fine line well.

trek madone sl geometry

Cornering is responsive yet stable at both high speeds and slower, more technical twists. At 17.68 pounds, it’s not super light, and you feel it most when you are on very twisty roads that require you to quickly transition from a hard left curve to a hard right curve. The bike feels stable, but the weight seems to labor the transition.

You also feel the weight when you are climbing, especially out of the saddle. Don’t get me wrong, it climbs well, but at almost 18 pounds with pedals and all the rest, it’s not a featherweight.

trek madone sl geometry

The lateral stiffness and pedaling efficiency seem very good, so a lighter set of wheels would probably transform the entire ride. The stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels have a claimed weight of 1600 grams. That isn’t bad for wheels this deep, but I have a feeling that is a wheelset weight that is not ready to ride and will still need rim tape. If you want to go tubeless, you will need to purchase valves separately and get tubeless-ready tires.

The Good and Bad

As we look closer into the specs of the bike, there are some key aspects that I like and don’t like. First and foremost, I like that Trek has included the required headset cover in the headtube measurement on the geometry chart. The carbon frame measures 13.4cm, but with the cover, it’s 15cm. It seems like a small detail, but I appreciate it.

The next is that just like the SLR, Trek is using a T47 threaded bottom bracket. Historically, Trek used a proprietary bottom bracket that complicated getting parts and fitment. The T47 interface is dependable, easy to work on, and has extensive compatibility. Once again, it’s not a game changer, but the small things make all the difference.

trek madone sl geometry

My seatpost length and fitment issues aside, the interface and adjustment of the seatpost is easy. Trek explicitly says not to use carbon grease on the post, and we haven’t had any issues. The wedge system is retained by the seatpost, so no worry of dropping it into the frame. The simple 4mm Allen tool through the slot in the frame means that even a compact saddle bag tool could be used.

Okay, now for the not-so-good. Trek is one of the largest bicycle brands, but they are missing a few key aspects when it comes to a bike performance bike at this level. $5,500 and $6,500 is a lot of money, at least in my household, for a bike. So why are the tubeless wheels that come on both of the SL models not complemented with tubeless tires? This is a performance bike, and road tubeless has been proven to be the fastest choice.

Sure, the Madone SL 6 Gen 7 comes with Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels that only have an internal width of 19.5mm, but they are tubeless-ready. The version I am testing comes with the Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels with a 23mm internal width. Why is it that Trek is pairing both models with the non-tubeless Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite tires in size 25c and tubes in 2023-2024? The bikes don’t even get shipped with the tubeless conversion parts.

trek madone sl geometry

While I like the idea of consolidating the Madone line, why is there no SRAM build? All of the SLR SRAM builds come stock with a power meter. I think that is a huge added value, and all of the Shimano bikes are missing it. Even partnering with someone like Stages or, better yet, the new 4iiii Precision 3+ power meter with integrated Apple Find My tracking for all of the Shimano bikes.

Overall, There isn’t a lot of “new” with the Trek Madone SL Gen 7, and that is fine. Since the SLR version has had a year in the wild, there have only been a few isolated issues, making it a great platform for the SL level. I love that it has a two-piece bar and stem combo, but I am disappointed that Trek isn’t supporting road tubeless out of the box.

The Madone SL and SLR are competing in a very competitive road segment. The aero-refined bikes remain a top choice for consumers of all levels, and while I can’t say this is a favorite, the simple seatpost adjustment does bump it up on my list. Plus, unlike many of its competitors, almost any 31.8 stem or cockpit will work, major bonus points.

Weight: 17.68 lb, actual weight, 56 cm size, without pedals Price: US$6,499.99 / AU$10,299.99 / £7,500.00 trekbikes.com

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Despite being named after Lance Armstrong’s favourite training climb , the wind cheating Trek Madone is destined for flatter terrain. The aero bike within the brand's wide ranging collection received a major overhaul in its sixth iteration, launched for 2019.

Whilst the outline of the bike does not look dissimilar to the 2015 launched fifth version, a lot has changed when we explore the top end Trek Madone SLR in greater detail.

In the past, the Madone models were split into SLR (top end), SL (middle) and 9 Series (entry level) versions. For 2019, there is just one SL model, at £3600, and the rest are SLR - where a frameset is £4000.

The geometry has been adjusted as well. Trek splits its fits into 'H1' - low and agressive, and 'H2' - a little more relaxed.

>>> Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc review

For 2019, the surviving SL uses an 'H2' fit whilst the SLR offers an 'H1.5' geo. This was developed alongside Drops women's team, sponsored by Trek during 2018, and means there's a choice of low and high-stack stems provided to help riders fine tune the perfect fit.

In addition, the two piece aero bar can be tilted to +/-5 degrees, something that's very rarely possible on an integrated cockpit. The cables are hidden, which looks great and cuts resistance further, and the new models have 'Blendr' compatibility, which allows you to use Trek's system to mount your cycling computer and lights with minimal disruption.

Typically, aero bikes are not known for their comfortable ride quality. However, whilst Trek has offered a rear IsoSpeed decoupler on its Madone for some time, the new SLR provides an adjustable top tube decoupler.

The IsoSpeed system was introduced for the brand's endurance Domane, and creates flex in the frame which helps to dampen out road buzz. This new adjustable top tube version is tweaked via a 2.5mm Allem key and allows riders to switch between a level that's 17 per cent more compliance, vs one which is 21 per cent stiffer, than the previous 2015 model.

Moving the position of the decoupler reduces rebound caused by the flex, and it also allows for a better level of consistency across all frame sizes - formerly, smaller frame sizes suffered due to a shortening of the spring involved in the movement.

Continuing into the 2019 range is Trek's windtunnel tested Kammtail Virtual Foil (KVF) tube shaping, which employs a truncated-tail design to slice through the wind.

Trek no longer produces women's specific frames , instead offering the Madone SLR in women's and men's builds, the former of which comes specced with narrower handlebars and a women's saddle.

Trek Madone SLR & SL 2019 models

The SLR models differ from the sole surviving SL by virtue of the H1.5 fit, top tube IsoSpeed Decoupler, and the use of a higher end carbon - 700 OCLV ( more on OCLV here ).

There are rim and disc brake models on offer, and all versions useBontrager Aeolus Comp 5 wheels. If you want to personalise your Madone SLR, you can do so with a Project 1 paintjob, too.

The SL, by comparison, has the old IsoSpeed decoupler, H2 fit, and uses 500 OCLV carbon which will be fractionally heavier.

The spec options are:

  • Trek Madone SL6 (rim): Shimano Ultegra, £3600
  • Madone SLR 6 Disc: Shimano Ultegra, £5400 (£5950 with P1 paint)
  • Madone SLR 6 (rim): Shimano Ultegra, £5500 (with P1 paint)
  • Madone SLR 7 Disc: Shimano Ultegra Di2, £7550
  • Madone SLR 8 Disc: Shimano Dura Ace, £7750
  • Madone SLR 8 (rim): Shimano Dura Ace, £6750 (£7300 with P1 paint)
  • Madone SLR 9 Disc: Shimano Ultegra Di2, £10,000 (£10,550 with P1 paint)
  • Madone SLR 9 (rim): Shimano Ultegra Di2, £9550
  • Madone SLR 9 eTap Disc: SRAM eTap, £10,550
  • Madone SLR frameset: £4000

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The seventh-generation Madone is an excellent all-round performer, but it comes with a big price tag

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