Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 review - very fast and very expensive

The latest Madone may have a hole through the seat tube but we couldn't find any in its performance

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The Trek Madone is an absolute speed weapon. The deep-section tubes with the radical-looking cutout help, as does the newly designed handlebar, which is narrow and provides good wrist support for the ‘aero-hoods’ position. And then there are the 51mm deep Bontrager Aeolus Pro wheels. The handling is incredibly fast, responding to the smallest shift in weight and the tiniest tweaks of the bars, and ride quality is so impressive that it’s almost possible to overlook things like the narrow tires and ungenerous clearance - but you can’t ignore the price. If you have the budget and want a WorldTour-level race machine with exceptional handling and ride feel, this is the bike.

Super smooth ride

Light for an aero bike

Striking aesthetics

Limited adjustability

No power meter

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Value and conclusion

Simon Smythe

For this latest Gen 7 version of the Madone, Trek’s aero bike, the US brand removed the IsoSpeed Decoupler of the previous Gen 6 model and left, in its place, a big hole.

OK, it’s not the crude, reductionist approach it sounds like.

The old bike’s micro-adjustable suspension system at the top tube/seat tube juncture added weight and was mostly redundant since Trek discovered most riders would ‘set and forget’.

Trek Madone SLR 7 gen 7 rear 3/4 view

And by radically reengineering the frame Trek claims to have saved 300g, and says the new bike is almost 20 watts faster than its predecessor, which equates to 60 seconds per hour when ridden at 45kph. It looks radical, too - always a good thing for a new bike.

In our 2023 Race Bike of the Year grouptest we awarded the Madone 'best aero bike' against competition that included the Cervélo S5, the Canyon Aeroad and the Giant Propel.

However, over $9K / £10K for an Ultegra bike has to be unchartered territory - so how does it compare overall to the best road bikes ?

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Trek Madone SLR 7 gen 7 IsoFlow hole through the seat tube

Let’s peer a bit more closely into that hole or, to give it its real name, IsoFlow. The aerodynamic explanation for it is: “It’s a way to direct some high energy flow into a low energy region of the bike.” What that means is that the seat tube area creates a disproportionate amount of drag and the hole helps to dissipate this by adding what Trek calls a “jet of fast moving air.”

It turns out that only half of the claimed watt saving comes from the IsoFlow hole. Trek has entered the integrated cockpit wars (along with Colnago, Canyon, Cervélo et al) with a completely new and very slick-looking design but it’s neither adjustable nor V-shaped: according to Trek it saves watts by changing rider position rather than via the aerodynamic properties of the cockpit itself.

A standard 42cm bar becomes 39cm at the hoods and 42cm at the drops and there’s a backsweep so that a flat-forearms aero position on the hoods becomes very aero indeed.

There are 14 different combinations available and, since the backsweep gives the bar a shorter reach, it’s important to get the right one - if you’re like those of us who rode this bike, you’ll need a longer stem. You can change this at point of purchase at no extra cost, Trek told us, or the 1 1/8in steerer is compatible with a non-integrated stem and bar (though the frame is electronic groupset only).

Trek Madone SLR 7 gen 7 head tube

The same goes for the seatmast. The cutout in the seat tube leaves less room for a long seatpost and less adjustability (around 6cm minimum to maximum) so if you are long-legged but prefer a smaller frame you may need the tall version that comes with the size 56 upwards (as I ideally would have done). There are also two offsets available.

Our size 54 with a standard short mast could only manage a maximum saddle height of 74cm and the reach felt very short with the 90mm stem cockpit it comes with.

The latest geometry is called H1.5 (halfway between the old H1 race and H2 endurance). The reduced reach combined with the shorter reach of the swept-back bar works very well for that super aero hoods position, but it does feel surprisingly short. The kamm-tailed rear of the stem is much closer to your knees than you’d expect.

The new SLR bikes are all made from Trek’s 800 OCLV carbon - from the 105-equipped SLR 6 up to the flagship SLR 9 - and are impressively light, especially compared with other aero bikes such as the Cervelo S5. Trek says this is its lightest ever disc Madone.

There’s clearance for 28mm tires max, which is tight by modern standards. This model comes with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 tubeless-ready wheels, set up with Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 25mm tires and inner tubes - again, surprisingly narrow.

Despite the fact that the fit wasn’t optimal - I could have done with the size up - the ride quality of the Madone is absolutely incredible. That’s the first thing that strikes you, or rather doesn’t strike you.

Aero bikes used to supply a harsher ride simply because deep, bladed tubing doesn’t flex like round tubing. This was undoubtedly the reason why Trek bolted the IsoSpeed decoupler onto the Madone two iterations ago. So you might expect that with its suspension system gone, the latest bike might have gone backwards in comfort. Not a bit of it.

Trek Madone SLR 7 gen 7 front wheel

It feels like a coiled carbon spring - full of potential energy and floating over bad road surfaces seemingly without any effect on its speed. And this is on 25mm tires that aren’t even the best (at this price they really ought to be).

The handling is also exactly right. The shortish 90mm stem section of the cockpit could have made it a little twitchy, but thanks to the sweeping shape I found my weight sufficiently over the front wheel in the hoods position, and steering was fast but balanced on descents and tight corners.

So it passes ‘comfortable’ and ‘fast’ with flying colors (actually Deep Smoke for this one).

At 7.5kg it’s light for an aero bike - or any disc brake bike - and it leaps up hills as if it weighs even less. I was so impressed with its performance that I kept forgetting Trek also has the Emonda climbing bike. The next Emonda has its work cut out (pun intended).

Finally, stability in crosswinds. There’s one particular gateway on my test loop where any bike not designed for big yaw angles will be gusted and the Trek was indeed blown sideways slightly - but not alarmingly considering the deep wheels and frame tubes.

This bike is incredibly good but it’s also incredibly expensive. It’s a full $1,000 / £1,000 more than the equivalent outgoing Gen 6 Madone SLR 7, and you’d have to look hard to find a more expensive Ultegra Di2-equipped bike from the other mainstream brands. 

The Canyon Aeroad CFR with Dura-Ace costs $8,999 / £8,799, while the Cervelo S5 with SRAM Force AXS costs $9,000 / £9,200. The Giant Propel Advanced SL1 also with SRAM Force costs $8,000 / £8,999.

You might also reasonably expect a power meter at this price - those three bikes all come with them - but it’s just the regular Ultegra crankset here.

So the price is stratospheric but compared with the current aero bikes I’ve ridden so far including the Colnago V4RS , Canyon Aeroad SLX , Cervelo S5, Tarmac SL7 and Pinarello Dogma F, the ride quality is superior.

  • Frame: 800 Series OCLV carbon
  • Fork: KVF carbon, tapered steerer
  • Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2
  • Wheels : Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51
  • Tires : Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 25mm
  • Cockpit: Madone integrated
  • Seatpost : Madone aero internal
  • Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite
  • Weight: 7.5kg
  • Contact: www.trekbikes.com

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Meet the new Trek Madone

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Our fastest road bike ever. Period.

The holy grail of road bike engineering is a perfect balance of aerodynamics, light weight and comfort. With the seventh generation of the Trek Madone, the mad scientists at Trek’s laboratories may have finally found the sweet spot for what we can proudly, and unequivocally, call our fastest road bike ever.

The secret is hiding in plain sight. Each frame is sculpted with IsoFlow technology, which splits the seat tube, creating a funnel beneath the seat mast that smooths and accelerates air through the frame while also creating flex near the saddle to smooth out those bumps in the road, so you can ride even farther. 

IsoFlow is both eye-catching and revolutionary. You can see it at work already for the Trek-Segafredo men’s and women’s teams at some of the biggest races of the year, including the Tour de France. If you love speed, you’re going to love this bike.

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The full bike and a good look at IsoFlow.

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A cockpit built for speed.

Trek engineers didn’t stop at IsoFlow to improve the Madone’s aerodynamics. Painstaking research went into the frame, cockpit and rider position to make sure that riders got every ounce of free speed possible. The result? The new Madone is 19 watts faster than the previous generation at 45 kilometers an hour. That’s a savings of approximately 60 seconds per hour. 

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A split seat post helps eat bumps in the road.

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A more comfortable position means longer games of "tag."

Power, comfort and control

Riders are now placed in an even more ergonomic riding position compared to the previous Madone, thanks to an overhauled cockpit that features a shorter reach and hoods that are 3 centimeters narrower than the drops. Combined with IsoFlow, riders can expect to feel faster late into their long efforts.

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Climb or descend like the best.

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Lighter than ever

It may not beat the mountain-eating Émonda , but the new Madone has always been plenty snappy on steep gradients, and it’s even more so now. The new Madone is around 300 grams lighter than the previous version, again thanks to IsoFlow, as well as our best and lightest OCLV Carbon. Take on your hometown’s killer climb (you know the one) without fear.

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No detail overlooked.

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Coming to a peloton near you.

You want a lighter, faster, more comfortable road bike? Well here it is. The Madone compromises nothing to give you the ultimate ride. There’s simply nothing like it. 

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Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc review

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The Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc with its IsoSpeed damping-system has already won our aero-bike group test. But is the all-round performance of the Madone good enough to hold up against the best race bikes of the year? Or is its range of applications rather restricted?

This bike is part of a previous group test. Here you’ll find the latest GRAN FONDO race bike group test .

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Even when stationary the Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc looks brutally fast. Both the diagonal colour contrast and arched top tube make it jump forward visually. Both the build-quality and haptics are on the highest level – everything makes sense, from the harmonious paint transitions to the tight tolerances. Inspect how the beautifully-integrated Shimano Dura Ace Di2 R9170 groupset with compact cranks and 160 mm rotors is mounted to the Trek, and you’ll only spot a tiny section of cable just before disappearing into the calipers.

The Madone just keeps on accelerating. Unfortunately, there’s no room for a rev counter on the cockpit…

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Trek developed the cockpit and seat post components specifically for the Madone. The SLR 9 rolls on 60mm Bontrager Aeolus XXX 6 carbon wheels and Bontrager R4 tan-wall tires. With a number of different bar-width and stem-length options, the two-piece cockpit offers plenty of room for personal adaptations. As part of Trek’s Project One program, customers can choose from a wide range of unique spec-options and predefined ICON paint-jobs – and if you’re really fussy you can even create your own colour scheme via Trek’s online configurator. Our test bike weighs a solid 7.63 kg in size 56 and costs € 11,499.

The Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc in detail

Drivetrain Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9170 2×11 Gearing 50/34T und 11–28T Brakes Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9170 160/160 mm Seatpost Madone Carbon Seatpost 25 mm Setback Stem Madone Internal Carbon 110 mm Handlebars Madone Specific Adjustable 420 mm Wheels Bontrager Aeolus XXX 6 Tires Bontrager R4 320 25C

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The geometry of the Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc

The trek madone slr 9 disc in test.

It doesn’t matter how hard you spin the cranks of the Madone, the bottom bracket remains stiff and provides efficient acceleration. Because of the relatively high weight, the Madone lacks a certain liveliness off the mark, but still accelerates nimbly in bunch-sprints and out of corners. The Madone is an efficient climber too, provided you’re not chasing a KOM on really harsh gradients, though that’s undoubtedly due to the somewhat heavier system weight.

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Once more the Madone impressed our test-crew with its good-natured, precise handling. So good in fact that it let’s you adjust your line incredibly precisely without feeling overly twitchy. The rear-end follows suit and makes the Madone feel stable at any speed while inspiring tons of confidence. This means that even at top-speed the Madone is incredibly mellow and literally begs you to hover over the white road markings – at 70 km/h! The Madone is very easy to ride and offers excellent grip.

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Even when you come across tricky crosswinds it still feels predictable. It transmits an even side-pressure rather than a scary, sudden yank. Once again the adjustable and functional IsoSpeed damping system in the rear-end fully convinced us. Not only does this ingenious little piece of design dampen and defuse vibrations, but also brilliantly deals with harder knocks and bumps. Compared to the rear-end, and the cockpit comfort of some other bikes, the front-end of the Madone could offer a little more compliance.

For all aero addicts, from amateur to pro, the Trek Madone SLR 9 Disc is an incredibly fast bike with outstanding and precise handling. Over and over, the IsoSpeed system convinces us with its unique design and outstanding functionality. It was only the significantly higher weight and rather low front-end comfort that forced the Madone into second position behind our best in test.

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Trek’s Seventh Generation Madone Blends Radical Design and Performance

Trek's new Madone is made to go fast and win races.

Takeaway: A pure-bred road race bike designed to win at the WorldTour level. With its latest Madone, Trek ditches the IsoSpeed decoupler for the new lighter weight, more aerodynamic, and visually radical IsoFlow seatmast.

  • Drops weight and gains efficiency.
  • Proven geometry remains unchanged from the gen-6 model.
  • Flared bars for reduced drag.
  • Three SRAM and three Shimano build kit offerings.

Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap Gen 7

Madone SLR 9 eTap Gen 7

Trek’s Madone is an iconic bike. First launched in 2003, the Madone has evolved massively over the past two decades. The platform’s most significant technological leap came about in 2014 when Trek debuted the Emonda, its dedicated lightweight bike. The Emonda freed the Madone from having to strictly be a light bike, allowing aerodynamics to become its primary focus.

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To deal with the notoriously stiff and uncomfortable ride of early aero bikes, Trek’s engineers incorporated an IsoSpeed decoupler, similar to the one used on the brand’s Domane endurance bike. With IsoSpeed, the bike’s seat tube moved independently from the top tube and seat stays, allowing it to absorb road chatter and small bumps. The resulting sixth-generation Madone was incredibly fast against the wind while also receiving praise for its ride quality. But the downside was the added weight.

With the new seventh-generation Madone, Trek set an ambitious goal of reducing weight without sacrificing the comfort and aerodynamic properties of the old bike. The most obvious place to shed grams was the IsoSpeed system, now replaced by the visually striking IsoFlow.

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According to Trek, function drove IsoFlow’s development. Aided by computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Trek sought to overhaul the entire aerodynamic package of the Madone. The result was a new generation of Trek’s Kammtail tube shapes, including a smoother head tube, a down tube better optimized for use with and without bottles, a taller bottom bracket area, and the radically designed seat tube.

The new Madone is bold and will not be mistaken for any other bike. But it definitely won’t please riders who prefer a more traditional aesthetic. Trek deserves props for pushing the design language of a bicycle forward. Though its looks won't please everyone, I’m happy to see something other than a cookie-cutter, dropped-stays, aero-ish, all-around-er that seems so popular amongst bike designers.

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The new seat mast set-up is well-designed, offering easy and consistent height adjustment. But the best detail was in the seat clamp, which allowed for fore and aft adjustment independent of saddle tilt. It’s a small detail that makes setting up the bike much easier, as it allows for minor saddle angle tweaks while leaving it clamped in place.

These changes account for roughly half of the aerodynamic improvements of the new bike. Trek claims that the new Madone saves riders 19 watts of pedaling energy at 28 mph, but just half of that savings (9.3 watts) is from improvements to the frame. The remaining watt savings come from changes to the rider position due to the new flared handlebar design. The Madone SLR handlebar measures a traditional width in the drops, but the bar's flare positions the hoods inward by 30mm. This narrower hood location puts the rider in a more aerodynamic position when riding, thus saving watts.

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Thankfully for riders that are particular about their contact points, Trek made the new bike compatible with standard 1-⅛” stems so riders can set up their cockpit however they like. However, changing to this would give up a large chunk of the Madone’s claimed aero benefits unless riders choose a narrower-than-normal bar width.

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More importantly for pro riders and weight weenies alike, the new frameset is now two-thirds of a pound lighter than its predecessor. Our 56cm test bike came in at 16.2 pounds which is pretty svelt for an aero bike with 51cm deep clincher wheels and disc brakes. A big part of the weight saving comes from the new IsoFlow design. The cantilevered design of the seat tube and IsoFlow allows for engineered flex in the new Madone. This design is how Trek maintains the Madone’s celebrated ride quality.

Trek stuck to its H1.5 geometry as used on the previous generation Madone. It conceived this as a meeting point between Trek’s old racing-focused H1 geometry and its more relaxed H2 angles. The wheelbase on our 56cm bike was only 983mm, nearly a centimeter shorter than the Specialized Tarmac SL7 and Giant’s TCR, and 13 mm shorter than Canyons Ultimate. Combined with a relatively steep 73.5-degree head tube angle and a 58mm trail figure, you get a bike that will dive into corners as hard as you’re willing to push it.

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Pricing and Build Options

There is no getting around the fact that as the top-of-the-line road racing bike from Trek, the Madone is not cheap. The move to electronic-only groups on all builds of the Madone does the price no favors as well. While equivalent new models of the Madone only get $200 more expensive for 2023. The entry-level build for the 2023 Madone SLR 6 (with Shimano 105 Di2) comes in at $8,000. That is a $1,100 increase over the 2021 Madone SLR 6 equipped with mechanical-shifting Shimano Ultegra. Top-of-the-range Dura-Ace and Red eTap builds retail for $12,750 and $13,200, respectively.

Trek offers the new Madone in six builds, three with SRAM (Red, Force, and Rival eTap) and three with Shimano (Dura-Ace, Ultegra, and 105 Di2). All of the Madone builds ship with the new integrated cockpit; Dura-Ace and Red-equipped Madones ship with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels, while all other builds get the slightly heavier Aeolus Pro 51.

Ride Impressions

The new Madone has an exceptionally smooth ride, lacking the characteristically dead and harsh feel of past aero bikes. But the mellow ride is not without an edge. The Madone does an exceptional job of balancing all-day comfort with the agility and aggression needed to be a top-tier race bike. Under sharp accelerations, especially at speeds under 25 mph, the Madone felt impressively stiff. But accelerations from the high 20s into 30+mph territory felt a bit more muted, which is not inherently a bad trait. A twitchy bike is not helpful when you’re going that fast.

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Once the Madone is up to speed, it just wants to stay there. I was impressed with how quickly and easily the bike would get rolling up to 20-22 miles per hour. Combined with the gentle ride quality, it felt like the new Madone would constantly surprise me with how fast I was going. The sensation of speed on this bike is almost sneaky, you get used to what 25mph feels like on a road bike, but on the Madone, the same pace feels calmer and less frantic, at least in a straight line. Throw the Madone into a corner, and it instantly feels sharp and aggressive.

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As a racer, I very much enjoyed the Madone’s willingness to corner aggressively, but it did expose one of the bike's faults. The 25mm tires shipped on our test biker are simply too narrow. Trek claims that the Madone can fit tires up to 28mm, but this feels short-sighted. Wheel brands such as Reserve, Enve, and Zipp now design around a 28mm tire as the default width. There is plenty of space in the frame for wider tires, so Trek is likely very conservative in its stock tire choice and maximum tire width recommendation.

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Even riding the stock 25mm tires with pressures as low as 65 psi front and 75 psi rear, the narrow rubber still felt like it was missing grip, with the back end stepping out multiple times when exiting a corner. It was also discouraging that a road bike selling for over thirteen thousand dollars does not ship with tubeless compatible tires or the proper bits to easily set up the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels as tubeless.

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Another thing missing from the bike was a computer mount. Usually, it is not something I would expect a brand to include, but the bars require a Trek-specific part. Given the complete bike’s price tag and Trek’s integrated cockpit, it should come with a computer mount. I sourced a Blendr mount from my local Trek store, but it was not without its issues (it rattled loose during a training crit and fell off). It is possible to entirely avoid this proprietary part by using a standard 1-⅛” stem and handlebar but making this swap would involve cutting hydraulic houses and would not be cheap.

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I was also pleased to see Trek continue using the T47 bottom bracket standard on this bike. A threaded bottom bracket shell is a win for mechanics everywhere. However, the latest Madone is now only compatible with electronic shifting. We can argue whether it's bike brands like Trek (releasing electronic-only high-end bikes) or component brands like SRAM and Shimano (no longer developing high-performance mechanical road groupsets) or if consumers are just voting with their dollars. But the result is that we are witnessing the death of mechanical shifting from high-end racing bikes. And that's a little bit sad.

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Ultimately this Madone, like the versions that have come before, was conceived and designed to meet the needs of World Tour professionals. Everything about the bike, from how it rides, to how much it costs, reflects that niche design requirement. Aside from a small pool of professional racers, very few people will likely make the most of this bike’s capabilities. It’s analogous to the way most drivers will not benefit from driving a Formula One car. It’s a pure-bred race bike designed to win at the highest level. If that’s what you’re looking to do—or you just want to own a bike with that ability—then the Madone should be on your shortlist.

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Test Editor Dan Chabanov got his start in cycling as a New York City bike messenger but quickly found his way into road and cyclocross racing, competing in professional cyclocross races from 2009 to 2019 and winning a Master’s National Championship title in 2018. Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer. 

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As the largest bicycle company in the United States, Trek manufactures nearly 50 percent of all the bikes sold in the USA. They make all styles of bikes, including mountain bikes, road bikes, professional-grade bikes, and bikes for kids. Understanding the scale of its operations, you may wonder where they make Trek bikes and if they produce them in the United States.

Where Are Trek Bikes Made Guide

In the rest of this guide, we’ll explain exactly where Trek bikes are made and other interesting information about the company.

Trek bikes are made in China, Taiwan, Cambodia, and other countries. Trek Bikes are no longer fully produced in the USA; however, they do assemble some of their bikes in the United States.

Which Trek Bikes Are Made in the USA?

Trek Bikes Made in the USA

Despite having an awesome American legacy, less than 1 percent of all Trek Bikes today comes from the United States. In 2014, they made somewhere between 20,000 and 25,000 bikes in the US , but in 2013, they made around 50,000. We have continued to see a steady decline in the number of bikes that they make in the United States. Let’s have a look at the bikes made in the US:

  • Madone 6 series
  • Trek Madone 5.2
  • Trek Emonda SLR 8
  • Project ONE

Even these bikes, we would exercise caution in thinking that they fully make them in the United States because we get the feeling that they only assemble them here. Every bike that they make in the US will come from its sole factory in Waterloo, and it will have a label on it that says, “Handbuilt in the USA.”

Unfortunately, due to the lack of manufacturing that this company now does in the US, you have reason to exercise caution. For example, they say that only the red and white bike frames for the Trek Madone 5.2 were made in the USA.

Made in Waterloo

At the manufacturing facility in Waterloo, Wisconsin, they continue to build Trek bikes, but we would advise caution about believing in this too much. Unfortunately, we believe it is quite little in comparison to the past.

Believe it or not, like many American-made companies, Trek started from humble beginnings in a big red barn. They chose an operation that sat in the middle between Madison and Milwaukee. One of the funny things about this company comes from how they will occasionally put the face of their employees on coffee mugs as they did with their road bike manager .

When you buy the more quality Trek bikes, that would show you where you get the American-made bikes from Trek. For example, look for custom-built bikes as well to receive the ones made in Waterloo.

Some of the things that they do at the factory in Waterloo include sanding, bonding, and painting bicycle frames. They also assemble the chains and tires on the bicycles. Many of their US-made bikes will consist of carbon fiber since these are more high-end materials.

All of the carbon fiber frames come from Hexcel, a company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, so as long as you buy a carbon fiber framed bike, you will have an American-made frame. Hexcel has provided its services to Trek for over 25 years.

Along with the original factory in Waterloo, Trek also has its headquarters in Waterloo, where they hire 1,000 employees. Anyone interested in the history of this brand may want to tour its headquarters in Waterloo. You can learn more about their visitor tours here , where you will learn about their history.

Here is a cool video showing just how passionate Trek is about their bikes.

Why Did Trek Bikes Stop Making in the US?

We saw the manufacturing numbers halve from 2013 to 2014. It dropped from 50,000 bikes per year down to 25,000. Today, only around 10,000 Trek bikes get produced in the United States. Once upon a time, all Treks came from the United States, but you can’t say that anymore.

Trek first began building its bikes in 1976, but over the years, as the bicycle industry has outsourced its manufacturing more and more, we saw Trek do the same.

The increased labor costs and lower profit margins meant that they sent the jobs overseas to stay competitive with other companies. We do like that this brand appears to have held out longer than most. The first bicycle brand to start manufacturing overseas was Schwinn in the 1980s, and we saw a gradual slide from there where all the other companies followed.

Gradual Decline in US Manufacturing

Instead of an instant halt to production at Trek, we have seen a slow and gradual decay of its US manufacturing. Trek continues to this slow decline, and we don’t know where it will end and if all bikes will eventually be made overseas.

In either 1994 or 1995, we started to see them making most of their welded frames, such as the aluminum frames in Taiwan. The only exception to this was their tandem bikes. We believe that the real transition started in 2007 to 2008 because this was when their bikes stopped showing the “Made in X” stickers. Still, we think they held out longer than some of the other biking companies.

Be Careful About “Made in the USA” with Bikes

Don’t be taken in at the first sight of “Made in the USA.” Now, we’re not necessarily talking about Trek Bikes but the biking industry in general. Many times, they made put “Made in the USA,” but if you look closer, you will see the fine print that says, “Frame designed in the USA.”

Another trick that companies will sometimes use is to import the frame unpainted, and once they have painted them, they can claim that they were made there. Every country will have different laws on what is and is not acceptable for things like this.

One of the recent tricks that they use is to say, “Manufactured in America,” which means the same thing as “Assembled in the USA with Domestic and Foreign Parts.” You want to stay hip to the games that companies will play if you want a true American-made product, rather than some company padding its pockets of well-intentioned patriots—it’s more unacceptable than stating the true origin upfront, in our opinion.

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Made in the USA – Getting the Custom Bike Experience

Custom-made Trek bikes offer a one-of-a-kind bicycle that differs from all the rest. You have two options, but both of them involve American made bikes. First, you can head to the headquarters in Waterloo, Wisconsin, to meet the individuals who brought your bike idea to life. Before that, you order it from your local Trek retailer.

Upon buying a custom bike in this way, you receive the VIP tour of the Trek headquarters and have a look at the design and manufacturing of your bicycle. You take a group lunch ride with the employees, which has become a personalized and favored experience unlike anything the competition offers. The Trek Race Shop will also provide you with tips on how to race better.

For the second custom-made option, you order the bike from the factory by visiting it onsite to discuss how you would like it built. After you order it, they will ship it to your retailer for pickup. You receive a personal design and spec consultation with this choice and a factory tour. In many ways, they’re kind of the same, but the second option offers you one-on-one support when ordering. Whatever option you choose, they will handle assembling the bike, but they don’t do this with a mass assembly line.

Here is a cool video showing custom Trek bikes being made:

Touring the Factory in Waterloo

You don’t necessarily need to buy a custom-built bike to tour the factory in Waterloo. You can schedule a tour on Wednesdays if interested in better understanding what they do at the facility there. For example, you will learn how they don’t manufacture the frame at that location, but you see the painting booths, the wheel manufacturing, and the design area.

The tour doesn’t cost anything, and the guides are incredibly knowledgeable about the facility and willing to answer questions. You will see every phase of the bike manufacturing process that they control in Waterloo. It’s also a fascinating way to learn the history of Trek and how it began. We wouldn’t recommend taking this tour in groups larger than 12 since it can be difficult to move around.

Made in Taiwan

In the last couple of decades, Taichung, Taiwan, has exploded into the bicycle manufacturing scene. The whole of Taiwan has become a major producer of bikes, including Trek Bikes, usually through Giant, a biking company that produces parts for most bicycle brands. Giant has the world’s largest bike manufacturing facility in Taichung.

Trek does its manufacturing in Taichung. Many would award this city with the title, “Bike manufacturing capital of the world.”

Let’s have a look at what Trek Bikes does in Taichung. At this factory, under the label Giant, they produce one million bikes, and in total, they produce 6.3 million every year at all nine of their factories. This shows you the deplorable state of US manufacturing, where they only now produce an estimated 10,000 bikes per year.

We would say that Taiwan and China produce lower-tier to mid-tier bikes. Giant produces more of their low-level bikes in China. We did hear that Giant shuttered a factory in China in 2019 due to the 25 percent tariffs on Chinese goods. The production rate in Taiwan doubled as soon as this happened.

Giant went on to blame former President Donald Trump—as if everyone should be outraged about a Chinese factory closing—since it was no longer profitable to produce the bikes in China. While there are plenty of legitimate reasons that someone could pick a bone with any US president, the only people upset about a Chinese factory closing down are the ones profiting off it.

Since the late 1980s, Giant has produced bikes for Trek as it has for many other biking companies, and today, they build many of the Trek bikes. Follow where Giant produces its bikes, and you will often find that they make Trek bikes there. Despite some of the negative connotations about foreign manufacturing, we wouldn’t necessarily say that bikes made in Taiwan would be the worst thing ever. You have many specialists here that understand how to build a quality bicycle. While it may not be American-made, it does have its advantages.

Made in China: Trek Bikes

All of the big bicycle brands have a manufacturing presence in either China or Taiwan—Trek manufactures in both. The lower-end Treks will often come from China since it costs less to produce them here, and they use lower-quality materials. Some of the locations where we believe that they manufacture Trek in China include:

  • Jiangsu, China
  • Guangdong, China
  • Heibei, China
  • Zheijiang, China

Most of the Trek bikes come from Taiwan, not China, but you still have some that come from this country. In the past, they produced more in China, but because of US tariffs, they now produce bikes in Taiwan. They have six factories in China where they produce bikes .

Trek Bikes does have a manufacturing presence in China, but they don’t make all of their bikes there.

Most of the Components are Made in China or Taiwan

Trek commonly produce the components for their bikes in countries like China or Taiwan. Even if you have a bike that says, “Made in the USA,” we would advise caution on thinking of it as fully American-made since that rarely happens with this brand anymore. The only exception to this would be their carbon frame bicycles, but many of the components will come from China and Taiwan.

Trek Bikes Go to Cambodia

In 2018, Trek Bikes announced plans to move the production of 200,000 of its bicycles from China over to Cambodia. We believe this decision came at the heels of the US tariffs against China. Many of the bikes with aluminum frames now come from Cambodia. They make them at the A&J Factory, which first opened in 2006. This is, in fact, a Taiwanese-owned factory.

Along with Trek Bikes, they make Kona, Norco, and Kent there as well. The choice to move production from China marked a deliberate action to take production from Giant in China and put it elsewhere due to the Trade War.

This is a 500,000-square-foot facility in Cambodia, and it sits near the nation’s capital of Phnom Penh. We found this an interesting choice because most bike manufacturing in the country happens closer to Vietnam in the north.

Behind Taiwan and China, Cambodia remains a popular manufacturing spot for bikes, but it struggles with the infrastructure. Because of that, many of the components must be imported to build them. That could be one of the reasons that we don’t see more manufacturing of bikes here.

Like with China, you can expect more entry-level and lower-priced Trek bikes to come from here. The one issue that has come up often with manufacturing in Cambodia comes from its poor treatment of factory workers.

Trek Bikes and Manufacturing in Germany

When we say that Trek makes its bikes in Germany, we mean their subsidiary Diamont Bicycles, a German brand of bikes. Trek first acquired the brand in 2002, and they make a stylish city bicycle. The brand has a history in Germany that goes back to the late 19th century. They manufacture in Hartsmanndorf, Germany, where they employ an estimated 250 workers.

Unfortunately, like with the US, we have seen Trek gradually lower the amount of production in Germany. They once employed 600 workers, but they now only employ 250 in the country.

The facility in Hartsmanndorf shows you the only directly owned factory under the Trek Bikes label. All of the other manufacturing comes from third-party factories like Giant. Diamont gives you an example of one of the oldest bike manufacturers in Germany. The factory does appear to have a decent output of 150,000 bikes.

Made in Hungary

Along with its manufacturing switch to Cambodia, Giant, Trek Bikes’s manufacturer, announced plans in 2018 to switch over to Gyongos, Hungary. This decision came during the US Trade War with China, and they lobbed high tariffs on goods. Giant has said that it will construct a $72 million facility with the aim of better serving the European market and reducing its dependence on Chinese manufacturing.

The choice to manufacture nearby will reduce the cost of taxes and transport. Building the new factory in Hungary will allow them to produce one million more bikes next to its market.

Are Trek Bikes Made in India?

While Trek does sell its bikes to the Indian market, they do not produce bicycles in the country. They have also said that they have no plans to produce in India. It first entered the market there in 2018, and they have said that they plan to sell to over 125 cities in India.

Favoring Countries with Cheap Labor

Unfortunately, we don’t see Trek Bikes bringing back manufacturing to the United States any time soon because it appears to favor the countries with cheap labor the most. For example, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, and Hungary pay lower wages than countries like the USA or Germany.

We were even surprised that they have kept as much manufacturing in Germany as they have because outsourcing to countries with cheaper labor appears to be the norm. We believe that even their manufacturing in Germany could change with Hungary 494 miles away.

For those who want American-made products, as Americans, we can only blame ourselves that the manufacturing has gone to places like this because of how we often go for the cheaper products despite them being made elsewhere. If we want American manufacturing to return, we must make it clear that we support American-made products rather than those made in other countries. Your money is a vote for American manufacturing.

Considering how Trek Bikes receives 60 percent of its business from the United States, we think that they should do a lot more manufacturing in the United States, but we can only fairly ask that of them by supporting the American-made bikes that they produce.

What Trek Does Do in the US

While they don’t have a great record of manufacturing in the US, especially in the last decade, we wouldn’t write them off completely. The brand hires American workers for its engineering, testing, and design. We respect that the brand has at least kept that much in the United States over choosing to send it elsewhere.

Don’t See a Barn, See Something Bigger

Trek has a saying at their factory in Waterloo that we find inspiring. The American heritage of this company has separated it from the other choices because it all started in something so humble as a big red barn and grew from there. Over time, the company expanded to become a billion-dollar business that has a presence around the world. Trek has since outgrown the barn that it started in, but the founding principles of “Don’t see a barn, see something bigger” have always guided the mission of the brand.

Conclusion:

That does it for this guide, if you have further questions about where Trek bikes are made or if you know any information we should add to this guide, let us know in the comments below. Like some of the other brands in the biking industry, Trek doesn’t do much production in the United States, but they do have a history in the United States. You can still buy bikes from Trek that were made in the United States, but we would advise heavy research in advance to make sure that you bought one made here. Beware as well of how a higher cost on the bikes doesn’t always mean that they made them in the United States.

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Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

Are you in the market for a new road bike? Look no further than the Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7.

With its sleek design and advanced features, this bike is a game-changer for cycling enthusiasts.

But before you make your purchase, it’s important to know all the details and what sets it apart from the competition.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

When it comes to road bikes, Trek is a brand that is synonymous with quality and innovation.

The Madone series has been a favorite among cyclists for years, and the latest addition, the SLR 9 Gen 7, is no exception.

Packed with cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line components, this bike promises to take your cycling experience to new heights.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

In this review, we will delve into the features and performance of the Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7.

From its lightweight frame to its aerodynamic design, we will explore why this bike is garnering so much attention in the cycling community.

Whether you’re a professional racer or a recreational rider, this article will help you determine if the Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is the right bike for you.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

– Lightweight and aerodynamic frame: The Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 features a 800 Series OCLV Carbon fiber frame that is both lightweight and aerodynamic, allowing for maximum speed and efficiency on the road.

– IsoFlow technology: The bike is equipped with Trek’s patented IsoFlow technology, which shaves weight, improves aerodynamics, and provides a smooth ride by absorbing road vibrations and reducing fatigue.

– H1.5 fit: The Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 offers Trek’s H1.5 fit, which provides a more relaxed and comfortable riding position without sacrificing performance.

– Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic drivetrain: The bike is equipped with a top-of-the-line Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic drivetrain, providing smooth and precise shifting for optimal performance.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

– Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 carbon wheels: The bike comes with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 carbon wheels, which are lightweight and aerodynamic, allowing for faster speeds and improved handling.

– Integrated handlebar and stem: The Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 features an integrated handlebar and stem system, reducing drag and improving aerodynamics.

– Disc brakes: The bike is equipped with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, providing powerful and reliable stopping power in all weather conditions.

– Bontrager Aeolus P2 RSL saddle: The bike comes with a Bontrager Aeolus P2 RSL saddle, which offers comfort and support for long rides.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

One of the standout features of the Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is its aerodynamic design.

The frame and fork are optimized to reduce drag and increase speed, making it perfect for racers or those who simply want to go fast.

The bike also features integrated brakes, which not only enhance the aerodynamics but also provide powerful stopping power.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

Another impressive aspect of the Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is its advanced IsoFlow technology.

This technology allows the bike to be more aerodynamic and absorb vibrations from the road, resulting in a smoother and more comfortable ride.

Whether you’re tackling rough terrain or long-distance rides, the IsoFlow technology ensures that you won’t feel every bump in the road.

Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 Review

Performance

In terms of performance, the Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is equipped with top-of-the-line components.

It features a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic drivetrain, which provides precise and quick shifting.

The bike also comes with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 carbon wheels, which are lightweight and offer excellent aerodynamics.

Overall, the Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is a top-tier road bike that delivers exceptional performance and comfort.

Whether you’re a competitive racer or a recreational cyclist, this bike is sure to impress.

With its aerodynamic design, advanced technology, and high-quality components, the Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is an investment that will enhance your cycling experience.

Order yours online today and pick it up at your local Trek store, or have it shipped to your home!

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  • Madone KVF full carbon fork is optimised for aero-performance
  • 2x12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic drivetrain ushers in a new era of race-ready shifting performance
  • Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes put you in complete control, even on rapid descents
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  • H1.5 fit geometry finds the sweet-spot, helping reduce wind-resistance

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A frame that's made using our 800 Series OCLV Carbon IsoFlow technology helps the seat mast flex for a more comfortable ride while also improving frame aerodynamics and shaving weight An ergonomic and aerodynamic cockpit puts you in a faster, more comfortable, position for power

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  • 2x12-speed SRAM RED eTap AXS fully-wireless drivetrain ushers in a new era of race-ready shifting performance
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  • H1.5 Fit geometry finds the sweet-spot, helping reduce wind-resistance

Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 Disc Road Bike

  • 2x12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic drivetrain ushers in a new era of shifting performance
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IsoFlow technology helps the seat mast and saddle flex for a more comfortable ride while also improving frame aerodynamics and shaving weight A full 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame makes for a light and fast ride Progressive road-race geometry allows for increased efficiency and speed The Frame Set comes with a bearing top cap compatible with the Trek RCS Pro stem (see the Madone service manual if you would prefer a traditional stem or the Madone SLR bar/stem)

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Trek Madone Vs Domane Road Bikes (8 Key Differences!)

Trek Madone Vs Domane Road Bikes (8 Key Differences!)

Trek Madone and Domane road bikes are two great options for anyone in the market for a new road bike. Both Madone and Domane offer a great selection of road bikes, each with its unique features and benefits.

Trek Domane Road Bike is Trek’s endurance road bike. It has been designed to provide a comfortable, smooth, and efficient ride for long distances.

Trek Madone is Trek’s flagship road bike. It has been designed for speed and performance, making it the perfect choice for riders who want to push themselves on the roads.

Trek Madone Vs Domane Road Bikes

The main difference between Trek Madone and Domane road bikes is that Trek Madone is a racing bike while Domane is built for endurance.

The biggest difference between the two bikes is that the Trek Madone has a more aggressive riding position while the Domane has a more comfortable riding position.

Trek Madone Overview: Who Should Get Madone?

Trek Madone Overview-Who Should Get Madone

The Trek Madone is Trek’s top-of-the-line race bike. It has been designed to be the fastest road bike that Trek has ever created. The Madone is perfect for anyone who wants to get the most out of their riding, whether that means competing in races or simply riding as fast as they can.

The Trek Madone has been created with input from some of the world’s top riders, including multiple Tour de France winner Alberto Contador . Trek has used the latest technology and materials to create a bike that is extremely fast and efficient.

If you are looking for a bike that will help you to achieve your fastest times, the Trek Madone is a perfect choice.

Trek Domane Overview: Who Should Get Domane?

Trek Domane Overview-Who Should Get Domane

The Trek Domane is Trek’s endurance road bike. It has been designed to be comfortable and efficient, making it perfect for anyone who wants to ride long distances.

The Trek Domane has been created with input from some of the world’s top riders, including three-time Paris-Roubaix winner Fabian Cancellara. Trek has used the latest technology and materials to create a bike that is extremely comfortable and efficient.

If you’re looking for a road bike that can handle long rides, then the Trek Domane is the bike for you.

Trek Domane Vs Madone Detailed Comparison

Let’s look at some of the distinctions between the Madone and Domane road bikes.

The Trek Madone is a race bike, designed for speed and efficiency. The Trek Domane is an endurance road bike, designed for comfort and distance.

A race bike is typically lighter and has a more aggressive geometry, which means that it is designed for faster riding. An endurance road bike is heavier and has a more relaxed geometry, which makes it better suited for longer rides.

The Trek Madone is designed for the rider who wants to go fast. The Trek Domane is designed for the rider who wants to ride comfortably and distance.

The Trek Madone is focused on speed, while the Trek Domane is focused on comfort and distance.

Trek Madone vs Domane Geometry

The Trek Madone has a more aggressive geometry than the Trek Domane. This means that it is designed for faster riding and is not as comfortable for long rides.

The Trek Madone has a shorter wheelbase and steeper head tube angle than the Trek Domane. The Trek Domane has a longer wheelbase and shallow head tube angle , which makes it more stable and comfortable for long rides.

The Trek Madone has no suspension, while the Trek Domane has Trek’s IsoSpeed decoupler technology, which provides up to 20mm of travel

The Trek Madone is designed for speed and efficiency and does not need suspension. The Trek Domane is designed for comfort and distance and has suspension to help smooth out the ride.

Preferred Terrain

The Trek Madone is designed for smooth roads and racing. The Trek Domane is designed for rough roads and long rides.

The Trek Madone performs best on smooth roads and is not as comfortable on rougher terrain. The Trek Domane is more comfortable on rough roads and can handle long rides better.

Bike Weight

The Trek Madone weighs approximately 7.37 kg, while the Trek Domane weighs approximately 8.3 kg.

The Trek Madone is lighter than the Trek Domane, which makes it faster and easier to ride. The Trek Domane is heavier than the Trek Madone, which makes it more comfortable for long rides.

The Trek Madone is designed for speed and is one of the fastest road bikes on the market. The Trek Domane is designed for comfort and distance and is not as fast as the Trek Madone.

The Trek Madone is faster than the Trek Domane because it is lighter and has a more aggressive geometry. The Trek Domane is not as fast as the Trek Madone because it is heavier and has a more relaxed geometry.

Trek Madone vs Trek Domane: 8 Key Differences

The Trek Madone has been designed for speed and performance, while the Trek Domane has been designed for comfort and endurance.

Trek Madone weight

The Trek Madone is lighter than the Trek Domane.

The Trek Madone has race-inspired geometry, while the Trek Domane has endurance-inspired geometry.

The Trek Madone has no suspension, while the Trek Domane has Trek’s patented IsoSpeed decoupler for a smoother ride.

Tires - Trek Madone vs Domane

The Trek Madone comes with 23c tires, while the Trek Domane comes with 28c tires.

The Trek Madone has Shimano Dura-Ace brakes, while the Trek Domane has Trek’s custom Bontrager Paradigm brakes.

Bottom Bracket

The Trek Madone uses a press-fit BB90 bottom bracket , while the Trek Domane uses a threaded BB86 bottom bracket.

The Trek Madone has an integrated seatpost, while the Trek Domane has a standard seatpost.

Trek Madone vs Trek Domane Models

Madone family.

The two models of the Madone family are the Madone SL and the more recently released, flagship-level model, the Madone SLR.

Trek’s top-of-the-line race bike, the Trek Madone SLR is a dream come true for any rider looking for an edge on the competition.

Domane Family

The Trek Domane comes in six models: the Trek Domane 4.5, Trek Domane 5.2, Trek Domane 6.2, Trek Domane SL 6.9, Trek Domane S 6.9 and the Trek Domane Project One.

The Trek Domane 4.5 is the most affordable model and is perfect for entry-level riders or those on a budget. The Trek Domane 5.2 is a great option for anyone looking for a versatile bike that can handle a variety of terrain.

Trek Madone Vs Domane Similarities

1. Both have Trek’s race-proven geometry and IsoSpeed technology.

2. The Trek Madone and Domane are both built to be fast, efficient road bikes.

3. Both bikes come in a variety of frame sizes to fit riders of all heights.

4. Trek’sMadone and Domane both have impressive component specs.

5. The Trek Madone and Domane are both designed for long rides and Gran Fondos.

6. They both come with a lifetime warranty on the frame.

Trek Madone SLR9 Vs Domane SLR9 Compared.

Here are some Factors to compare the Trek Madone SLR9 vs Trek Domane SLR9:

The Trek Madone SLR9 is a road bike while the Trek Domane SLR9 is a gravel bike.

The Trek Madone SLR9 has an OCLV carbon frame while the Trek Domane SLR9 has an OCLV carbon frame with an IsoSpeed decoupler.

The Trek Madone SLR9 has no suspension while the Trek Domane SLR9 has Trek’s patented IsoSpeed decoupler for a smoother ride.

The Trek Madone SLR9 comes with 23c tires, while the Trek Domane SLR9 comes with 28c tires.

The Trek Madone SLR9 has a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain, while the Trek Domane SLR9 has a SRAM RED eTap AXS drivetrain.

The Trek Madone SLR9 is more expensive than the Trek Domane SLR9

The Trek Madone SLR 9 is the fastest, most aerodynamic road bike that Trek has ever made. It’s built for speed and performance, and it shows in every aspect of the bike. From the OCLV carbon frame to the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain, this bike is designed to win races.

Is The Trek Madone An Endurance Bike?

The Trek Madone is an endurance bike that can be ridden for long distances without too much strain on the body. It is perfect for riders who want to cover a lot of ground in a single ride, or those who are training for a longer event.

The frame is made from lightweight materials and has been designed to provide a comfortable, stable ride. The Madone also comes with a variety of gearing options, so you can choose the perfect setup for your needs.

A bike that can take you from your local group ride to an endurance event, the Trek Madone is a great choice.

Is Trek Madone Comfortable?

Yes, Trek Madone is very comfortable. The saddle and handlebars are adjustable, so you can customize them to fit your body perfectly.

Plus, the frame is designed to absorb shocks and vibrations, so you can ride for hours without feeling uncomfortable. For a high-performance road bike that is also comfortable to ride, Trek Madone is a great choice.

Is Trek Domane Fast?

Trek Domane bikes are known for being fast and efficient. They’re perfect for riders who want to cover a lot of ground quickly, without feeling like they’re working too hard.

For a high-performance bike that will make every ride feel exhilarating, the Trek Domane is definitely worth considering.

With its lightweight frame and quick-rolling wheels, the Domane is perfect for races, centuries, and all-day rides. So if you’re looking to go fast, the Trek Domane is definitely the bike for you.

Is The Trek Domane A Gravel Bike?

Is The Trek Domane A Gravel Bike

Trek Domane is an excellent bike for gravel rides and centuries. The Domane has endurance geometry which puts the rider in a more comfortable position, allowing you to ride farther. The frame is also designed to dampen vibration, making for a smoother ride.

Additionally, the Domane has clearance for wider tires, which provide more traction on loose surfaces. If you’re looking for an all-around bike that can handle a variety of terrain, the Trek Domane is a great option.

In the end, Trek Madone is a better road bike for someone who wants to focus on speed and performance, while Trek Domane is better suited for someone who wants a more comfortable ride.

Trek Madone is also lighter and has a more aggressive geometry, making it faster and easier to ride. Trek Domane, on the other hand, is heavier and has a more relaxed geometry, making it more comfortable for long rides.

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