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Trek Madone Gen 8 SL7: First ride review

Trek's new madone supersedes its aero champion and kills off the emonda altogether - so is this one bike to rule them all.

Early Verdict

The new Madone has big shoes to fill by replacing two of the most impressive bikes on the market, but initial impressions indicate it's done just that

Fantastic ride quality and comfort

Rigid in power transfer and handling

Stunningly light

A blisteringly fast bike

The accompanying water bottles may take some getting used to

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It’s hard to conjure a bike more iconic to pro cycling than the Trek Madone. The Madone was born out of the glory years of Lance Armstrong’s now-shamed successive Tour de France wins, and named after his key training climb – the Col de la Madone. But the Trek Madone achieved the rare feat of surviving the Texan’s fall from grace and living on independently with its own unique legacy. 

The Madone Gen 8 is arguably the most true-to-nature version of Trek’s flagship racer since its original iteration - combining the aerodynamics of the previous Madone with the lightweight design of the Emonda and doing away with the latter model altogether in the process. It brings Trek’s entire performance road bike line back to basics - the Domane is still there for the comfort-cum-cobble market, but the Madone is now Trek’s one and only flagship racer. In the years before the dedicated aero bike, that was the norm, and Trek claims to have returned to that with no downside.

Trek claims that the new Madone SLR hits a frame weight of 765g and a fork weight of 370g, making it the same weight as the outgoing Emonda. It also manages that while exceeding the aerodynamics performance of the previous aero-focussed SLR - by a slender 0.1 watt at 22mph (and marginally faster all the way up to 40mph).

With its shift back to narrow tubes and lightweight performance, alongside the end of the Emonda, it seems fitting to pull back and take a look at how the Madone evolved to reach this latest and perhaps most complete iteration.

The Trek Madone - from the start and back again

Originally billed as an aerodynamic lightweight racer in 2003, it didn't dazzle in weight terms and aerodynamics was limited to a fin on the seat tube. The bike arguably didn’t disrupt that status quo until its second iteration in 2007, and in 2009 came a sub 900g OCLV masterpiece in the bike’s third and most iterative design. However, it still looked, largely, like a bike.

In 2015 that was no longer the case, as Trek unveiled a new Madone which completely transformed the genre. In (unintentional) sync with the launch of the Specialized Venge Vias, the Madone 9 series was the first road bike to completely conceal its front cabling – making the front of the bike completely clean with the help of integrated Bontrager brakes developed specifically for the Madone. To facilitate that, the headtube of the bike had retractable carbon flaps which would open when the handlebars were moved to an acute enough angle, in order to let the brakes pop out from within the headtube.

This was a truly unhinged design (albeit with actual hinges) which offered a seismic leap in aerodynamic performance and overall speed - I attended the launch in 2015 and assumed I was suffering from jetlag delirium. The weight suffered as a result of the aero design. That was exacerbated by the IsoSpeed decoupler on the seatpost which compensated for the harsh aero tubes. In the era of rim brakes and early aerodynamic advances, though, overall weight being a kilo over the UCI minimum weight limit was nothing compared to the enormous watt savings. 

Since then, the Madone developed an adjustable IsoSpeed and gained disc brakes which negated the carbon flaps, before gradually converging back toward a more all-around bike. The 2022 update of the Madone sided for lighter weight at the expense of the IsoSpeed, providing instead an exhaust-like cantilever chasm in the seat tube known as the IsoFlow - still present in the design of the Madone Gen 8.

Indeed, having already taken a step toward being an all-around racer, the Gen 8 looks like the last generation Madone has been on a diet with thinner tubes, radically reshaped for aerodynamics and comfort, all powered by improved 900 OCLV Carbon – Trek’s proprietary blend of carbon fibre.

On the whole, though, Trek’s goal was clearly to make an irrefutably fast bike, which wins both on the ascents, descents and solo into the wind.

More of everything

“To our knowledge this is one of the if not the fastest road race bike that exists within the professional peloton and in the market,” says Jordan Roessingh, Director of Road bikes at Trek. 

“When you're comparing both attributes [weight and aero] of either previous platform, it's 77 seconds per hour faster than Emonda. So that's an enormous difference in aerodynamic performance compared to the previous Emonda despite the fact it's the same weight.” 

The real sell is that the new Madone nails the Emonda’s weight while matching the previous Madone’s aerodynamics. “When you're comparing to a Madone, it's the exact same aerodynamic performance,” Roessingh says. “But 320g lighter – so an enormous weight saving between those two. So again, we're taking the best of both worlds here and merging them and still achieving the highest performance of both attributes.”

The new tube shapes play a big role in the lower weight, better ride and claimed aero benefits. It’s odd as the cross-sections of the aero tubes look blunt and devoid of aerofoil or Kamm-tail shaping. However, when taken as a whole system, sandwiched between a horizontal cross-section of the front rim profile, aero bottles and the rear bottles, the tubes form a sort of neat holistic aerofoil.

Said with almost a grimace, as it’s become an industry cliche, Trek boasts that the bike has better vertical compliance alongside more lateral stiffness. The central IsoFlow seat tube gap claims an 80% improvement in the Madone’s vertical compliance and a 24% improvement over the IsoFlow-less Emonda.

The new Madone carries over the same splayed integrated bar concept as the Gen 7 - positioning the rider 2cm inward on the hoods compared to the drops for aero gains while sitting on the hoods (which has increasingly become the standard aero position).

Strangely, Trek claims the handlebars are less aerodynamic than the Gen 7 iteration, but with a wider cross-section offer a better overall aero performance when air interacts with the bars and then the rider.

In another gravel-like nod to versatility, the new Madone has clearance for 33mm tyres - up from 28mm on the previous Madone. Trek argues that the previous Madone could have handled 30mm or larger in most rim combinations, and for the Gen 8, similarly, 33mm is a conservative estimate. We can believe that given the visible clearance.

Sizing, spec and bottled-up speed

Trek’s aero bottle design is intriguing because this is ground that the bike market had trodden before. Aero water bottles have been commonplace in triathlon and time trial for over a decade, and have crept up into the build of aero road bikes from time to time but never managed to break through.

It’s also intriguing because the Madone is slower than its previous iteration with round bottles. What’s more, without any bottles on the bikes at all, it’s slower - so no ditching your bottles at the base of the climb.

Given the fixation on aero gains, it’s surprising that the claimed 3.7-watt gains with Trek’s RSL water bottles haven’t been adopted across the peloton. In reality, though, aero bottles present a few issues. Typically the aero cages restrict the use of round bottles, while any minor challenge in liberating a bottle is a big issue to a WorldTour rider on a critical climb. Trek claims to have solved both of those problems. 

“These bottle cages are compatible with round bottles” explains Adam Bird, Trek’s Design Engineer for the Madone. “So from a practical perspective, it's something that we expect the pro riders to be trying at the Tour de France – they're actually intending on using aero bottles at the tour. But they need to be able to grab any water bottle from any team or any neutral service and be able to put it in there. So we're balancing the aerodynamic performance with practical performance.”

In terms of breaking through to riders in the WorldTour where in the past the idea may have been dismissed as impractical, Bird argues, "There's a difference in the rider mentality… a lot of the riders now in the peloton are really young. They're very interested in learning about all those slight performance gains that they could potentially find.”

“Ten years ago, we would have shown them this water bottle and they would be like: screw off! There's no way we're gonna practically try them in a peloton. Three Watts? We don't really care about that.”

The proof of concept will be in whether Lidl-Trek riders commit to these bottles throughout the Tour - a piece of minutiae of team tech which I’ll personally be following closely.

The bottles are still not able to be stacked upright, given their angular nature. So don’t pop it on a table ready for a refill.

The change is a bold one given the cycling community’s aversion to change, and for now will be shipped as standard only with SLR – the bottles will be an add-on for lower-tier SL bikes (hence making them comparatively slower than the outgoing Madone SL).

The new Madone is set to go from a 105-equipped SL5 for £3,250.00 ($3,499.99) to a £14,700 ($16,999.99) Madone SLR 9 AXS P1 (Interstellar) with the only deviation in the frame itself being 500 series OCLV in the SL vs new 900 series OCLV in the top-tier SLR. The SLR is also compatible only with electric drivetrains.

Interestingly, the overall offering has shrunk from eight sizes to six.

“We had a lot of sizes that had a lot of overlap,” Roessingh explains. “Many riders could actually ride two different sizes and that created some confusion of just what frame size to ride, as there were some that were like unbelievably close to each other.” In some cases as little as a 4mm difference in stack height.

The fewer sizes are billed as reducing confusion and consolidating the design of each size. The cynic in me naturally assumed that there was perhaps some manufacturing saving at work there, but Roessingh later walked me through some of the logistics of manufacturing on the scale needed for the Madone. Essentially, reducing eight moulds to six may offer substantial savings for a small frame manufacturer, but when selling thousands of frames per year the turnaround of worn moulds means fewer mould sizes doesn’t necessarily mean fewer moulds.

First ride impressions

Trek’s global launch took place near Cebreros in a mountainous corner of the Castile and León region in Spain. Our riding took us directly into the mountains and into open windy plains. 

I was riding the second-tier (Ultegra Di2-equipped) SLR 7, though it was identical to the top-spec SLR 9 as far as the frame design and material. No surprise, then, that there was an immediate sense of speed, power transfer and sharpness riding the Madone.

The previous aero-focussed Madone always excelled in comfort, however, its bulky tubes ultimately gave it the sensation of driving a beefy sports car, while the new SLR not only felt palpably lighter but seemed so much closer to the Emonda in general ride quality. This has the sharp turn of speed and lively handling of a lightweight climber while promising the same speed as an all-out aero machine.

When it comes to all-out speed, it’s very hard to quantify that through a pair of initial test rides. Perhaps the best I could say is that it carried speed well on flat terrain, and at times felt simply blisteringly fast, and was truly a beast on the descents.

It has been too long since I’ve been on a long alpine descent, and despite the relatively shallow inclines, I found myself happily edging toward 80kph. The Madone definitely dared me to take more speed into corners, with a rigid handling character and sat extremely steadily at high speed. 

While I always rated the IsoSpeed system for its abundant comfort, the slight detachment between the front and back of the bike with the 9 series was a bit of a sacrifice for the resulting ride quality. With the IsoFlow system, I didn’t notice any discomfort or bumps on the rear end that I felt needed to be filtered out, and the reward in weight and connection to the road was palpable.

The finishing kit tweaks were probably the most surprising element of my first ride. The squeezed-in handlebar hoods make so much sense. The slight splay in a bar has long been a trend in gravel - offering the wider drops for stability and the narrow for speed. It works very well on the Madone and I was left wondering why we ever bother with hoods that are 42cm apart. 

The bottles, despite my scepticism, were easy to handle and never once a hassle to stow or release from the cage.

Early verdict

While I’ve only had a fleeting ride experience with the Madone, my first impression is this is a bike that really shows the maturity of cycling tech at its best. While it’s common to chase wattage gains from minor frame changes, Trek is right to focus on the bike holistically from an aero perspective, where a saving of 3 watts on the bottles could eclipse huge cost and weight gains if those same aerodynamic margins were sought on the frame.

Meanwhile to hit 7kg (in the top-spec SLR 9) with range-topping aerodynamic and stiffness performance is something we didn’t dream of with a disc brake road bike even five years ago. That comes with the benefits of wider tyres and a better experience across climbing, descending and sprinting, alongside great comfort.

With that in mind, the new Madone is very much the everything race bike, but one that could bridge that considerable gap between the needs of the WorldTour’s best and the normal enthusiasts.

I’m excited to spend more time with it, and where this new direction will take one of the most storied bikes in cycling’s history.

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Review: The New Trek Madone Is Extra Smooth and Still Very Fast

The emonda dies and the trek madone is once again the all-around race bike, but all i can ask is how can a bike this fast be this comfortable.

• Incredibly comfortable.
• Project One build customization.
• Clever aero cage system with real benefit.
• Size specific ride tuning.
• Weighs within 40 grams of previous Emonda.
• Faster than previous Madone.
• High quality outfront mount.
• Power meter included with SRAM builds.
• Stiff when standing.
• Universal derailleur hanger.
• Narrow handlebar diameter as it exists the controls.
• Smooth ride lacks engagement.

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The Trek Madone is one of the most recognizable modern race bikes on the market today.

It came to market in 2003 with a name pulled from a French climb and was quickly synonymous with winning under Lance Armstrong. Those were the early days of carbon fiber and long before aero was everything.

Although the tubes used carbon, they were still mostly round and the Madone was Trek’s do-everything race bike. In 2016, everything changed.

Although the Madone had added aero details steadily since around 2012, weight had remained important. Then the Emonda came to market as a climber’s bike with weight as the ultimate goal. The new bike gave the Madone a new freedom. Aero was everything, weight didn’t matter, and the 2016 Trek Madone was completely different.

Today, eight years later, everything changes again. The Trek Madone is returning to its roots as an all-around race bike and the Emonda is disappearing.

Trek will tell you this is purely because of innovation but it’s largely a result of the UCI keeping the minimum bike weight (6.8kg/15 pounds) unchanged. More and more brands have managed to hit the minimum weight without sacrificing aero performance. The Emonda is no longer needed to offer what the Madone can’t — at least so long as the UCI minimum weight remains the same.

To understand what that means, my latest bike review is the updated Gen 8 Trek Madone I’ve been riding for close to a month now. I tested a top-spec Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS and what I found is that the Emonda disappearing is only a small footnote in the details of this bike. Nearly everything about the 2025 model year Trek Madone is new and the result is a bike unlike anything else.

As a final goodbye to the bike, I attempted to take it on a 230-mile trip to the beach and back. Things didn’t quite work out as planned, but my time with the Trek Madone was spent marveling at how smooth and comfortable it is. If you are looking for a new road bike this summer, keep reading to see what works and what doesn’t on the latest Madone.

Quick hits: standout details of the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS

• More aero than a Gen 7 Madone and nearly as light as the Emonda.
• For that reason the Emonda is leaving the Trek lineup.
• Comfort is the most noticeable part of the ride experience.
• There’s a high quality outfront mount.
• Power meter is included with SRAM builds.
• Aero cages will take standard bottles.
• Trek Project One allows you to get the exact bike you want.
• Sizing changes from numbers to T-shirt style of small, medium, etc.

Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS frame details

The Gen 8 Trek Madone, is an attempt by Trek to turn back the clock. The Emonda came to market as a solution for a problem. Now there’s a better solution and Trek is recombining the Madone and the Emonda. The question is, can you do that without losing anything?

To answer that, Trek started by looking to add aerodynamics to the Emonda. Pretty quickly it was clear that a weight first focus wouldn’t cut it. You can add aerodynamics to a lightweight frame but it’s not as difficult as it once was to match the UCI minimum weight. A brand either has to blow past the UCI weight limit, ala the Specialized Aethos , or make an aero bike just light enough.

Having once again proven that, Trek started expanding the possibilities. Instead of a new Emonda, the goal was now to create a bike that was faster than both the Emonda and the Madone on any gradient between zero and 12 percent.

To get there, Trek developed a pair of algorithms that would both develop cross section shapes and test them. You can think of it as a brute force attack on aerodynamics and it allowed a speed of testing that would otherwise be impossible. This process led to a new shape called “Pareto” that’s more square than previously thought efficient. It minimizes weight while maximizing aerodynamics and it provides a range of options.

With that in mind, the next stage of development was to use those new building blocks to create a bike. Some of the shapes identified were lighter, some more aero, and the team used a combination of CFD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to find the best places for different shapes. Instead of simply trying to use the most aero option at every opportunity, Trek instead takes a system approach the brand is calling “Full System Foil.”

The idea here is that air flows at different speeds around different parts of the bike. Interactions at the front of the bike, or with the rider, sometimes slow it down and sometimes speed it up. Knowing this means different solutions are needed in different places. A chunky downtube that’s lighter and less aero makes sense because the front wheel slows the air. This slower air means low-drag shapes are less important for the downtube. At the same time, the legs of the rider actually speed up the airflow as it passes through. For that reason the area where you’d normally find a seat tube and post benefits from aero shapes and Trek uses the isoFlow design with aero shapes for the seat mast and post.

The last example Trek gives is the new Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem. This is another piece that’s actually slower if you look at it in isolation. That increased drag is intentional though. According to Trek, the “wake of the thicker handlebar slightly reduces drag on the pedaling legs by slowing down the air in front of them.” Given that a rider’s legs are a bigger drag contributor, the net effect is a gain.

Overall, those little details are the point. Each little aero detail adds up and Trek quotes a 0.1 watt saving at 22 mph for the Madone Gen 8 vs Gen 7. If that sounds small, it is — but a win is a win and the numbers compared to the old Madone aren’t that important anyway. The place where you see bigger numbers is when compared to the Emonda. That comparison shows an 11.3 watt advantage at 22 mph while also dropping the weight to a 36 gram penalty for the vastly more aero bike. If you are curious, there’s also a savings of 322 grams for the frame and fork when compared to the Gen 7 Madone.

Trek Madone SLR Geometry

Although the various geometry options disappeared before this generation, that continues. There’s no longer a reference to various names and it’s the same as the previous h1.5. There’s also less sizes covering more range with a move from eight options, labeled using the seat tube length, down to six options labeled XS-XL. As you move up and down those sizes, Trek is offering size-specific tube shapes to go with them. Smaller and larger bikes will now have better balanced stiffness, better aesthetics, and actual wind tunnel testing.

Builds and pricing

Frame: 900 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic-only routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle

Fork: Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Shared with every build option: T47 bottom bracket standard, RSL Aero Bottle and Cage system, UDH (universal derailleur hanger), 32 mm max tyre clearance

Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle

Shared with every build option: T47 bottom bracket standard, UDH (universal derailleur hanger), 32 mm max tyre clearance

Trek Madone build details

One of the innovations that comes to the Gen 8 Trek Madone is the new full carbon one-piece fork. The same fork comes on every model of the bike but there’s also an updated 900 series OCLV carbon only available for the SLR builds. Along with the new carbon, the SLR builds also bring the addition of the one-piece bar and stem, electronic only groupset compatibility, and the aero bottle system. If you do decide to start with an SL build, the bar/stem and the aero bottle system are available as aftermarket accessories.

Among the build options you will also find customization options. If you prefer a frameset only, there’s one available in both carbon options. If you’d rather have a complete build but you want to customize the details, check out Project One. If you, like me, prefer better climbing gears and a 1:1 ratio, you could change the gearing that comes with your bike as well as any other sizing details. You can also adjust components up or down and there’s plenty of paint options. Depending on budget you can stick to picking a simple color scheme for no up-charge or take a look at the Project One ICON series premium paint schemes. Launching with the bike is a new option in that lineup called Chroma Interstellar.

Ride experience

Sometimes testing doesn’t go according to plan. My plan with this bike was to cap off more than a month of riding with it by doing a roughly 230-mile ride from my house to the coast and back. I’d written headlines talking about spending 15-hours (just a guess) on it and I’d prepared the bike. After 10 miles, my riding partner and I collided, the bike went down, and the UDH broke. The ride was over. I could hide that but I think there’s value in what it says about the Trek Madone Gen 8 even if it didn’t go off as planned.

The idea of the trip came to me because of how this bike felt. From the very first moment I swung my leg over it, I was immediately blown away by how smooth it is. The terrible pavement as I leave my neighborhood is nearly imperceptible on the Madone. As I went over a rough wooden bridge on a later ride I realized that it was actually a moment I could attack as my buddy slowed. At one point I even started to wonder how well it would do off-road on its max 32 mm tires.

I initially worried that it was smooth because it had a lot of flex but as soon as you stand, you know that’s not the case. My notes from those early rides are all questions trying to get to the bottom of when it feels stiff vs compliant. The more I tested, the more amazed I was with the dual nature of the latest Madone.

If you cruise with it, it’s smooth and comfortable. If you push it, the bike responds. Stand to sprint and it feels like a different bike. When it’s time to climb, the 6.9kg (as measured ready to ride minus pedals) and stiff frame are willing partners. This dual nature is backed up with a comfortable riding position as well.

Like with the Enve Melee , holding the tops puts you somewhat upright. Trek counters the upright position with the Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem that uses a proven trick of simply being narrow. Size it like other bars on the market and you’ll notice narrower hoods that provide a big aero upgrade. I tend to find this unnoticeable and, given it’s faster, that’s a good thing. The only detail I would love to see addressed is the narrow, rounded, nature of the bar immediately behind the controls. If this was my bike, I’d want to add a bit more padding right there.

As far as the rest of the finishing kit goes, there’s not a single detail I can complain about. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel shrugged off crosswinds and felt fast. The Aero bottles are very usable plus offer an easy 3ish watts savings depending on speed (3.7 watts at 45 km/h) and I love the outfront mount. That’s something I often complain about because it can be such an annoyance when it’s not right, but this time Trek nailed it. Even the included saddle is great and actually a piece I’ve used on other bikes a number of times over the years. If any of those details, including specifics like gearing, aren’t quite right for you, then Project One will fix it without issue.

The Gen 8 Trek Madone is the kind of bike I want to share with you. When I packed it up to head to the beach, I swapped out the aero bottles for a set of HydraPak Breakaway+ 30oz bottles (with the filter swapped for standard tops) and it just worked without issue. Then I added the light mount and attached an Outbound Lighting Detour . Again, everything just worked.

That idea of things just working is what I look for in a bike. Trek wants to talk about smashing an aero bike and a climbing bike together but that’s only part of the story. The Madone is so comfortable, smooth, and usable that Trek is really offering one bike to cover all of your needs. If you want to do some kind of huge ride, that’s a five-minute swap from fast bike to long distance bike. If you want to take a bike out climbing grab this one. If you have a fast and flat day, the Madone works there too.

However you decide to use it, Trek thought through all the little details. Creating a good quality outfront mount is a small thing that has a big impact on your experience of riding a bike, Trek nailed that for you. There’s aero bottles but they are good for drinking water and you can also use standard bottles if you need to. You can go fast or slow over rough or smooth pavement and the Gen 8 Trek Madone is a capable partner. If there’s anything you want changed, Trek makes it easy to customize your build. Even the builds with included power meter are part of the picture. Nothing ever feels cheap and, sadly, that’s not always true even on a bike this expensive.

The only thing that kept sticking in my mind during this test was whether I wanted a bike this smooth all the time. The first time I took it out I’d just gotten off my Look 795 Blade RS while testing the Specialized Roval Rapide CLX II wheels. The Trek is just as fast, I actually matched my fastest time, but it doesn’t feel as fast. The Look is a visceral ride with controls that are two inches lower. It’s not smooth, it requires a good stretch before and after a ride, and the combination of those wheels and the Hope RX4+ brakes make for a lot of noises. When you ride that bike, you feel like you are pulling the performance out of it. The Trek Madone is just as fast but it lacks all the drama. Is that a good thing?

Would you prefer a bike that’s borderline uncomfortable but very engaging or a bike that’s precise and smooth but feels a little less heroic? If you want a go fast bike that can do anything you ask, no drama included, check out the latest Trek Madone.

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Aero and climbing bike in one – Testing the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS

Trek merge the aero Madone with the lightweight Émonda, following the all-round racing bike trend. Thus, the Émonda is history and the Madone is now a whole lot lighter. We put the all-purpose racer to the test on the steep climbs, fast descents, and flat plateaus of Ávila, Spain. Can it deliver? Read on to find out.

The bike and the concept are new, but the name Madone remains. On the one hand, Trek want to stick to the established name of their flagship race bike and, on the other hand, coming up with a new name in the Trek drop bar line-up isn’t easy due to the anagrammatic naming convention. So, Madone continues to stand for the fastest race bike in the Trek cosmos, the 8th generation of which has become significantly lighter.

It’s not just end users that struggled choosing the right Trek for the job: Do you want a very light or a very fast bike? Even the pros were confronted with this dilemma before and after every race, wondering which bike will be or would have been the right one. The feedback received from the Lidl-Trek UCI WorldTour Team was unanimous: a Madone weighing 6.8 kg would definitely be the bike of choice. To achieve this ambitious goal, Trek’s development team had to break new ground in terms of both the aero concept and material choice.

Merging the Émonda and Madone

The Trek Madone and Émonda had the same geometry, so pros didn’t have to get used to changing bikes. But the two bikes looked very different. While the Émonda stood out with its delicate carbon stays and accessories, the Madone was characterised by elongated tube shapes, a deep aero seat post, and the striking IsoFlow cut-out in the seat tube.

The latter also dominates the look of the new Madone, as Trek have kept the IsoFlow concept for compliance at the rear. Overall, however, the frame and, above all, the fork have become significantly skinnier, which is undeniable when looking at the area around the IsoFlow cut-out. It almost looks a little fragile due to the skinny carbon stays. But don’t worry, like all Trek bikes, the frame is approved for a gross weight of up to 125 kg.

You can see that Trek have saved weight when looking at the shape of the Gen 8 frame:

The tubes are much skinnier than those on the previous Madone, and Trek were able to save a particularly large amount of weight on the fork. In fact, Trek’s development team achieved their goal of making the frame lighter than the Émonda. A painted M/L frameset is claimed to weigh just 1,146 g. That’s a whole 320 g lighter than the frame of the previous Madone SLR Gen 7.

However, the slightly more aerodynamically optimised components like the cockpit and wheels are a bit heavier than those of the climbing specialist Émonda, the complete bike of which tipped the scales at an impressive 6.8 kg, thereby maxing out the UCI weight limit. The flagship version of the new Madone on test weighs just around 240 g more.

Saving so much weight without sacrificing aero gains was no easy task. The material used plays an important role here, setting new quality standards with OCLV 900 carbon. This is around 20% stronger than the previous OCLV 800 variant, which in turn allows Trek to use less material while achieving the same level of stiffness.

The new carbon is further optimised through a revised moulding process. A preformed bladder inside the mould ensures a more precise material distribution and less wrinkles on the inside of the frame, thus further reducing weight. However, the new carbon fibre and optimised moulding process are exclusive to the SLR line. The SL models are still made from OCLV 500 carbon, which results in heavier frames, but also lower prices 😉 .

To avoid compromising the aerodynamics compared to the previous Madone, Trek rely on a new aero concept. In general, the extremely elongated tube shapes are a thing of the past. At first glance, the flat down tube looks anything but aero, though it ensures that the air stream flows over the frame and aero water bottles, only rejoining behind the bike. With the aero water bottles attached, the new Madone is even said to be faster than the 7th generation, despite the tire width having grown from 25 to 28 mm. Incidentally, the water bottles are included with all SLR models, and available separately for the SL versions. If you get handed a round bottle in a race, you can rest assured that the bottle cages are cross compatible with traditional, non-aero optimised bottles.

The 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 in detail

The bright colours of the team livery and matching bottles make for an eye-catching bike, likely reminding art fans of Piet Mondrian and Europeans of a certain chain of discount stores. For those wanting something a little more subtle, Trek also offer monochrome versions. Alternatively, you can go wild with your own designs using the Project One configurator.

Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS 2025

Specifications.

Seatpost Madone aero carbon seatpost, 0mm offset, short length Drivetrain SRAM Red eTAP AXS 2 x 12 Handlebar Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem 410 mm Wheelset Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, 12 x 100/12 x 142 mm Through Axle Tires Pirelli P Zero Race 700 x 28c 28 Cranks SRAM RED AXS E1, power meter, 48/35, DUB, 175mm length Cassette SRAM XG 1290 10-33T

Technical Data

Size XS S M ML L XL

Specific Features

For the flagship version on test, Trek rely on the new SRAM RED groupset. The bike rolls on 51 mm deep Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels and 28 mm Pirelli P ZERO Race tires. The saddle and cockpit are sourced from Trek’s in-house brand Bontrager. Together with the bike, Trek have also launched the new Aero RSL Road handlebar and stem combination, boasting fully integrated cable routing, flare, and optimised ergonomics, available in many different length and width combinations.

The geometry of the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8

The geometry has hardly changed compared to the predecessor. The reach-to-stack ratio remains at around 1.5, which corresponds to Trek’s H 1.5 geometry. This should be relatively aggressive, but not extreme, favouring a centred riding position. The seat and head tube angles also remain the same. Trek emphasise that they were already very satisfied with the geometry of the Madone Gen 7 and Émonda. Because the two predecessors already shared the same geometry, there was no need for Trek to find a compromise.

The frame itself is a bit more compact, though this may be partly due to the new frame sizes. Instead of eight sizes from 47 to 62 cm, the 8th generation of the Madone is available in six sizes, now classified as: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL. The seat mast cap allows you to adjust the saddle height by ten centimetres. From size XS to XL, the range of possible saddle heights has increased to anything between 54.9 and 85.9 cm. As such, it accommodates riders at the outer ends of the size spectrum. The new sizing convention should also be more clearly distinguished from each other to make it easier for riders to choose the right frame size.

First ride aboard the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8

A bike as fast as the previous Madone and as light as the Émonda? Let’s go! Trek’s claims set our expectations quite high long before we got to set off on the first test ride. Once in the saddle, however, the combination of minimal weight and aero optimisation delivered! There are two aspects on the new Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS that stand out: acceleration and comfort. The new Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 accelerates with ease on the climbs, out of corners, and on the straights. Input equals output. The reduced weight is clearly noticeable. While the previous Madone took a little more effort to get up to speed, it now has the lively character of the Émonda .

Comfort was already the mainstay of the Madone SLR Gen 7, debuting the IsoFlow technology, yet Trek have made significant improvements here too. The overall compliance feels a lot more balanced. The skinnier fork, new cockpit, and wider tires offer significantly more vibration damping at the front than the predecessor. The revised IsoFlow system performs as unobtrusively as ever at the rear – apart from the look 😉. It flexes noticeably, effectively mitigating vibrations and bumps. The Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 is surprisingly comfortable for a thoroughbred race bike, which is partly due to the centred riding position and ergonomics of the cockpit. Speaking of which, the handlebar is 3 cm wider in the drops, resulting in a flared shape that offers aero benefits on the hoods, and ample control in the drops for the descents and sprints. The pro peloton trend of using ever narrower cockpits with flared drops suits the bike’s the character to a tee, putting the rider into a more aerodynamic position, because the rider is responsible for most of the drag.

The handling of the new Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 is more reminiscent of the Madone Gen 7. It’s got none of the razor-sharp handling of the Émonda. The new all-round racer feels stable and composed, yet precise and responsive. Perfect for high speeds, which the Madone is more than capable of. In terms of efficiency and speed, the new Madone is in no way inferior to its predecessor. In fact, it’s even better. Thanks to the narrower tube shapes, the new Madone is less susceptible to crosswinds and is therefore easier to control. The aero water bottles take some getting used to. Because the bottles only fit in a specific position, you have to fiddle a bit to get them back in place.

Who is the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 for?

Trek’s new all-rounder racer is a very versatile bike with a wide range of applications, even off the racetrack. It serves for everything from fast group rides, epic tours on legendary climbs, or simply as a comfortable and fast means to get from A to B. The IsoFlow system, increased tire width, and centred seating position make the new Trek Madone one of the most comfortable and compliant race bikes currently on the market. It also ranks very highly in terms of acceleration, efficiency and handling. The new Madone SLR 9 AXS is the right bike for everyone who prioritises speed and comfort, assuming it’s within your budget.

Our conclusion on the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8

The all-round race concept works. A bike as fast as the Madone and as light as the Émonda is as good as it sounds, and it makes easy work of choosing the right bike. In addition to performance, however, it’s the compliance and ergonomics that make the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 stand out from the crowd. Added to that are the latest generation aero bottles and perfectly matched components. All in all, this is a race bike that isn’t just fun in a local criterium.

• quick acceleration
• superb comfort

• fiddly handling of the aero water bottles

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New Trek Madone breaks cover at Dauphiné… or is it an Emonda?

First Published Jun 2, 2024

Lidl-Trek riders at the Critérium du Dauphiné are racing a new Trek road bike that retains the IsoFlow technology and the cantilever seatpost design of the existing model, but comes with shallower tubes, presumably to reduce weight.

Well, we're saying it's a new Madone because that's what it says on the top tube sticker and it's clearly an evolution of the seventh gen Madone that broke cover at the Dauphiné two years ago. There is a 'but', though. That top tube sticker might say 'Madone' but look carefully and you'll see that underneath it says 'Emonda'.

What's that all about then? Whatever it is, it's definitely a new top end race bike from Trek.

Then, a new picture emerged a few days ago, leaked on the Weight Weenies forum.

> New Trek road bike with 'IsoFlow' seat tube hole leaked — so, is it a new Émonda or revamped Madone?

Now Lidl-Trek riders are racing the new bike, which says Madone on the top tube, at the Dauphiné, which starts today in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, France – making it the eighth generation. Well, if you believe the sticker. Look closer at the shot below and you'll see there's another word underneath it.

We first spotted the seventh-generation Madone SLR here at the Dauphiné two years ago, although it wasn’t officially launched to the public until a month later. 

> Trek releases radical Madone SLR, its “fastest road race bike ever”

The standout feature of that bike was its IsoFlow technology, which involves an interrupted seat tube. It’s one of those things that’s way easier to communicate via a picture than through words so…

Trek claims that IsoFlow provides dramatic aerodynamic improvements – it “smooths air as it moves over the bike and accelerates it through the frame for even more free speed”, according to the US brand – while reducing weight and adding compliance. The cantilever upper seat tube/seatpost design is intended to flex over bumps to smooth the ride.

Like most of the cycling world, we thought Trek would likely extend IsoFlow to its lightweight Émonda platform next. Why? Mainly because the Émonda hasn’t been updated in over three years whereas the Madone got its radical new shaping in 2022. However, it looks like we missed the mark there and Lidl-Trek’s bike is, in fact, the eighth-generation Madone.

Or is it? As mentioned, underneath that top tube sticker it says Emonda. There's a few possible reasons for that and we'll go into those later, but first let's take things at face value and assume we're dealing with a new Madone.

Although similar to the seventh-generation model (above) in some ways, particularly regarding the IsoFlow technology at the heart of things, the new bike features shallower tubes across the board. The head tube and down tube are far, far shallower than those of the seventh-gen Madone, and the same goes for the fork legs. 

The lower section of the seat tube wrapped around the leading edge of the front wheel on the previous Madone. That’s no longer a feature here – at least not to the same extent as previously – and the deep seatstays have been replaced by decidedly skinny ones.

What is Trek up to with this design? That’s harder to say because this new bike has yet to be launched and the company has released precisely zero information about it.

Over recent years, Trek has offered the Madone as its aero road bike and the Émonda as the lightweight alternative. However, several brands have moved away from that two-pronged attack (and some, like Pinarello, never went there in the first place). 

Specialized, for example, has been down the ‘one bike to rule them all’ route with its Tarmac SL7 and SL8 – bikes designed to be both lightweight and aero. It claimed a 56cm frame weight of just 685g in its lightest colourway, and a fork weight of 358g.

The seventh-generation Trek Madone SLR was launched with a frame weight of just under 1,000g, and a fork weight of just over 400g.

Trek clearly thought a little extra weight was a price worth paying for the aero gains, but we’d imagine that the tubes of the new Madone have been slimmed down to save grams. That’s speculation, of course, but it’s usually the way of things.

Will Trek have sacrificed aero performance to save weight? Who knows what it will claim when this bike is released? Trek will doubtless have a good story to tell and a white paper’s worth of justifications for the changes.

One final question: where does this leave the Émonda? One final answer: we don’t know. It could be that Trek is putting all its eggs into one basket with the Madone in the same way that Specialized has with its Tarmac, having shelved the aero Venge.

Maybe Trek is merging its lightweight tech and its aero tech into a single platform. 

Or maybe this actually is a new Émonda and Trek doesn't want pesky journalists spoiling an eve of Tour launch by finding the new bike first at the Dauphiné. I mean, it wouldn't be the first time that's happened.

We've been putting this story together, and all our other tech coverage from the Dauphiné, on the road in France and even as I've been writing this my thoughts on what this bike is have been changing. At para one I was fairly sure it was a new Madone, but by this point I'm thinking Émonda. It's a lot easier to put a name sticker on a bike than it is to put a name on under the clear coat and then slap a sticker on top of that. And if you are going to cover something up with a sticker, why not cover it up properly, eh?

Maybe it's an elaborate double bluff. Perhaps Trek will be merging the two platforms, or maybe it's part of a clever teaser campaign for a new Emonda? What we can say for certain is that whether it's a Madone, an Émonda, or both combined, it's definitely a new top end race bike from Trek.

Hopefully, everything will be revealed when Trek officially launches the eighth-generation Madone, or the (checks notes) fourth generation Émonda, although we don't know when that'll be. It's a good bet, though, that any new bike from a major brand that we see raced at this time of year will get a full release ahead of the Tour de France, and that's at the end of this month.

What do you think Trek's new road bike will be called? Let us know in the comments below!

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Hi, anybody knows what is the brand or model of aero bottle and bottle cage present in the new madone above? It have a great design.

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Victor Luzardo wrote: Hi, anybody knows what is the brand or model of aero bottle and bottle cage present in the new madone above? It have a great design.

It will almost certainly be Trek's own-brand Bontrager, though it's not one they sell at the moment - maybe a new design to be released at the same time as the new bike?

Loadsa options. My personal fave is Daemon. But also Damone, Nodame, Noamed, Medona, Demona, Monade, Modane, Daneom, Moaden, Meadon, Dameno, Modena... 

Nah, if they were going to call it "daemon", they wouldn't have taken to the Dauphiné, it would just have been launched quietly in the background...

You missed Nomade 

and madeon, and oedamn...

Trek are playing a great game with the Madone/Emonda sticker. It's getting some of us a bit fizzy about a bike that, to be honest, we'd never buy anyway. 

I personally think Trek needs to move away from Madone or any other anagram name made from it. Madone still links Trek to LA and that's a tie they should sever. 

I've always read Madone as "Mad-one". Just needs some rock-shox and a dropper post...

road.cc wrote: Or maybe this actually is a new Émonda and Trek doesn't want pesky journalists spoiling an eve of Tour launch by finding the new bike first at the Dauphiné.

If they didn't want journalists spotting it, surely they wouldn't bring it to the Dauphiné? Bringing it is part of a well-rehearsed cycle of hype before launch.

road.cc wrote: It's a lot easier to put a name sticker on a bike than it is to put a name on under the clear coat and then slap a sticker on top of that. And if you are going to cover something up with a sticker, why not cover it up properly, eh?"

It looks to me like the sticker itself has been printed with both words to sow confusion / build hype, no?

I'm guessing underneath is a new play on the same letters - Daemon?

On one of the pictures it is clear to see that the 'Madone' marking is a sticker on top of the painting, whereas all the other decals are part of the paint job. Could it be they are covering up the real model name?

Agreed, I think a temporary sticker is insufficient proof that it's not an Emonda, and it would be very unsual for Trek to have such a short model life for the Madone 7.

That said Trek are on a drive to drastically reduce SKUs across the business, and I was also completely wrong when I thought Spesh wouldn't drop the Venge...

It is about time that they ditched the Madone name, seeing as it dates back to their sponsorship of a certain cheating Texan. It was named after his favourite training climb, and came out roughly when Trek was screwing over Greg LeMond for expressing his doubts about their golden boy.

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The Trek Madone Gen 8 takes inspiration from the Emonda and earlier Madone models to create a new “super-bike.” Think of it as a greatest hits album from the Trek Road technologies, but all gathered under the Madone name. The Madone Gen 8 combines two popular (and sometimes hard to choose from) Trek models now (light and fast) under a singular bike model. Trek makes the road bike buying decision easier for the customer and keeps Trek’s commitment to reducing overall SKUs by 40% by 2026.

Trek Madone Gen 8 Overview 

Trek’s new Gen 8 Madone line looks like the “every bike” that companies are always searching for—a bike that can climb and sprint and has all the aerodynamics to satisfy the “free watt” counters. 

So, Did Trek Do It? 

On paper, the Madone Gen 8 is as light as the current Emonda SLR frameset and 320g lighter than the Madone. This weight reduction is due to an all-new level of Trek carbon dubbed “900 series OCLV Carbon.” 

Trek says the new OCLV 900 Series Carbon is up to 20% stronger material than the previous 800 OCLV carbon. Treks’ new and more efficient molding processes use less material and save weight. Also, the new Madone Gen 8 uses a single-piece carbon fork, saving extra weight.  Check that the box is accomplished. 

Trek Madone Gen 8 Weights

Below is a full breakdown of each Trek Madone Gen 8 and its corresponding weight. No surprise, the lightest model is the Madone SLR 9 Gen 8 ($17K) at 15.55 lbs; the heaviest is the Madone Gen 8 SL5 at 19.18 lbs ($3,500). But the Madone Gen 8 story isn’t all weight; it’s a balance of weight, aerodynamics, and comfort—the trifecta of a well-rounded ride and something challenging to produce.

How About Sprinting and Aerodynamics?

For the Madone Gen 8, Trek used different tube shapes and a “Full System Foil” aero design, a departure from the Kamtail Foil Trek previously used.

Trek says the Madone Gen 8 is 77 sec/hr faster than Émonda and as fast as the previous Madone. So, it’s as fast as the current model but much lighter, giving the bike another dimension in climbing ability and agility.  

For this Madone, Trek opted for different tube shapes optimized for smaller and larger sizes. This ensures a balanced ride across sizes and a more proportional aesthetic.

Improved IsoFlow Technology

A key takeaway from the Madone Gen 7 is the IsoFlow technology. Madone Gen 8’s updated IsoFlow technology is lighter and provides 80% more vertical compliance than before. Remember, this isn’t actual travel; it’s more like mirco-small-bump-compliance, and it’s a notable difference in comfort while on slightly gravel/country road terrain.

New lighter-weight and more ergonomic bar/stem

The Trek Madone Gen 8 SLR models come with an updated Aero RSL Road Integrated Bar/Stem. The new cockpit is crafted from OCLV Carbon in “ultra-fast aero shapes” and has hoods that are 3cm narrower than the drops. 

Aero-accessories 

Some aero-help help comes from neatly integrated race day bottles, dubbed RSL Aero Bottles. The new bottles come with the SRL version of the Madone Gen 8 and are available separately. They offer enough water for a hot 60-minute crit, and the cages are compatible with traditional bottles in case you drop on trying to put it in (they are one-way bottles.) 

More Madone Gen 8 For the Masses 

The all-new Madone SL shares the same frame technology as the SLR model but keeps costs down. The Madone SL uses a more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon and two-piece handlebar/stem combos. The Madone SL models range in price from $3,500 for the Madone SL 5 to $6,500 for the Madone SL7 (our test ride). 

Trek Madone Gen 8 Geometry 

For the Madone Gen 8, Trek went for T-shirt sizing rather than traditional. This move to T-shirt sizing eliminates the smallest XXS and the largest XXL sizing, keeping XS, S, ML, L, and XL. The frame sizing sticks to a somewhat “normal” sizing chart. The most pivotal sizing: M has a 54.5, and the ML has a 55.7 effective top tube. 

Welcome H1.5

If you’re a Trek rider, you already know about H1 and H2 sizing. H1 is a “professional” race fit, and H2 is a little palatable for the non-pro and all around rider. Now, Trek is combining the fitting and ushering in H1.5 – a combo of the two offerings. Trek says the new Madone has the same drop shape as the Gen 7 Madone and is still 3cm narrower on hoods than drops.

Trek Madone Gen 8 Pricing 

The new Trek Madone Gen 8 is available in nine different complete bike models (four Madone SL models and five SLR models) and two frameset options. The models start a race-ready $3,500 price point and grow to a “Who is this for?”  $17,000 Project One offering. 

All bikes are either SRAM or Shimano builds with Bontrager wheels and components. The Madone SLR bikes have Trek RSL Aero-Cages, and RSL bar stem combos. The Madone SL models have a Bontrager (proprietary) aero stem and bar combo. 

Look for a full review as we get more time under the monster, and look for the Lidl-Trek and the new Madone SLR at the Tour de France.

Madone Gen 8 will be available globally at select Trek retailers and online at trekbikes .com.

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If you’re a Trek rider, you already know about H1 and H2 sizing. H1 is a “professional” race fit, and H2 is aero and drop. Now, Trek is combining the fitting and ushering in H1.5 – a combo of the two offerings. Trek says the new Madone has the same drop shape as the Gen 7 Madone and is still 3cm narrower on hoods than drops.

This section makes me feel like English isn’t my first language.

News flash. The 1.5 geometry has been on the bikes for a few years now. There is no more H1 & H2(technically an H1 still exists, but I believe it’s overstock).

Sorry @thestansmonster the news flash was for Bike Rumor.

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Check that the box is accomplished.

seems most of the aero gains are from the water bottles, something you could have on any bike last year from cannondale

Their cages are shaped very differently and are meant to have little space between them(1cm). Effectively, the bottom half of the triangle becomes a fairing. I imagine these are going to be ridiculously expensive though. Ya know… r&d and all that…

probably. The cannondale regrip aero cage and bottle was like $31 a pop, and did the same fairing thing to my sl7. The frameset alone is more expensive than a sworks sl8 frameset

$100/ bottle & cage combo

$9500 for a Force build?!?. $13k for DA??

Argon 18 Sum Pro w/ DA is $9000…that leaves $4k for training

Nice paint though!

Most brands have walked backed some of their crazy Covid tax increase from a few years ago. Trek and Specialized….hold my beer. I guess every brand pushes the envelope on the Dentist (or orthodontist?) bike.

The $3500 model isn’t horrible (but not great). The Scott Foil RC30 is almost equal to SL6 (105 di2) but the trek does come with carbon wheels for $500 more so I’d say that one is in line. The Frameset price on the SL really doesn’t make sense. You could buy a fully built bike for the same price and the conversion rates are all different on the frame vs the bikes.

Loved my Wilier over the years. Zero 7, Filiante. Two of the nicest bikes I have even owned.

Yeah if I’m spending over $15k I better be getting that Wilier with Super Record, not a Trek with Sram (to be clear, I am not spending $15k)

I wouldn’t spend my own money on an obscure brand with questionable development credibility (who even is Wilier?)and a virtually unsupported groupset over something that was designed in the US with great resources and global dealer support on the ready. But that’s just me…

Wow. Just because you think Wilier is obscure doesn’t make it so. They’ve been in business as a bike company since 1906. Campy unsupported? Oh, where’s your evidence?

I like that people in comment sections will say the dumbest things, but couch their inane replies with things like, “But that’s just my opinion” or “But that’s just me”.

Uninformed opinions have no value.

lighten up Francis

A typical ignorant American. Willier Triestina was literally 70 years ahead before Trek was even born. It’s a reputable Italian brand with rich history. But that’s just you…

Can you please re-read your comment, google Willier, and then laugh at yourself when you discover that is a brand way older and way more established than you know? And what does “designed in the US with great resources” even mean

@David, That was the goofiest comment about a bike brand I’ve ever read, even for the internet. That had to be a sarcastic post.

not to mention $6000 for just the frameset! That’s $500 more than the sworks sl8!

they can only get to 7.05kg for the “lightest” build.

My soloist (56cm) is 7.36kg with Enve 6.7, Assioma pedals, cages and garmin mounts. Minus pedals it’s basically the same weight!!

Built it myself for less than half the price of this bike. ~$6800

Not impressed…but the paint IS killer.

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We get a close look at the bike that may become Trek’s one-and-only road race option

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A new, slimmed-down Trek Madone RSL has been spotted at the Critérium du Dauphiné, raising questions about the future of Trek’s road racing lineup.

The unreleased bike has been on a diet, compared to the current aero-focussed Madone – but retains the Madone name on the top tube. Trek's IsoFlow design – the hole in the seat tube – is present, too.

There are no official details on the new bike yet but, with Lidl-Trek riders using Trek's latest machine at the Dauphiné – a key Tour de France shakedown race – a release is likely to be around the corner.

One bike to rule them all?

The first notable aspect of the new bike is the slimmed-down silhouette. 

Trek seems to have reduced the depth of tube shapes across the frame, suggesting the Madone has been on a diet to make it lighter.

This may mean that Trek claims the Madone can be used on all stages of a road race, be that the high mountains or flat sprint stages.

To do so, Trek will have had to take steps to retain the Madone’s aerodynamic credentials – though without wind tunnel and real-world testing data, it is impossible to decipher whether this is the case at this point in time.

What about the Emonda?

The key consideration is whether Trek has left space in its racing line-up for its current climbing bike, the Emonda .

Trek’s Emonda is currently the only bike the Lidl-Trek team has in use that can be built down to the UCI’s 6.8kg minimum weight limit. A 56cm Madone, for example, tipped our scales at 7.29kg for the existing model.

The slimmed-down tubes suggest weight savings.

Specialized killed off its Venge aero race bike, replacing it with the Tarmac SL7 and later refining the design with the current Tarmac SL8 . Pinarello, meanwhile, is among the brands to also offer one race bike, sticking steadfast to the Dogma for Team Ineos-Grenadiers.

If Trek has reduced the Madone’s weight to get closer to the UCI's minimum limit, it would be hard to see any racer opting for the less aero Emonda.

IsoFlow...lite

Trek sent the cycling world into a minor meltdown when it introduced the previous Madone in 2022 .

The IsoFlow seat tube hole and cantilevered seat post divided opinion, to put it mildly, but the design is back on the latest Madone, which comes only two years after the original release.

Back in 2022, IsoFlow replaced the IsoSpeed ‘decoupler’ system, which had been a feature of the Madone since it went all-in on aero with the 9 Series in 2015 .

Trek claimed IsoFlow allowed the Madone SLR to match the compliance of the previous IsoSpeed system on its stiffest setting. It was also said to improve the aerodynamic performance of the frame by “around 3 watts”, while saving weight.

It is unclear whether Trek has refined the IsoFlow system in any way. As a result, we’ll have to wait for word from the brand about drag reduction.

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While the standard shape of a water bottle is ideal for fitting any bottle and cage to your bike, their tubular profile is not exactly aerodynamically optimised.

Some brands, such as Pinarello, make an effort to smooth the airflow onto the down tube bottle by recessing the mounting points into the tube.

Others, such as BMC, design proprietary bottle cages that sit flush with the down tube and seat tube.

Trek appears to have taken a different approach, creating a bottle and cage system that, at first glance, is specifically designed for the Madone SLR.

It’s a measure that we often see on time trial bikes, but with racers requiring several bottle hand-ups throughout a stage, it hasn’t yet been a common sight on the road.

Given that the new Madone has been seen with specific aero bottles, we would expect Trek to admit this plays a key role in keeping the Madone SLR as fast as the outgoing bike, if not making it faster.

When will we find out for sure? Well, there's no official news yet, but we'll bring it to you when Trek's ready to announce this new Madone.

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What appears to be the launch video of the brand new Trek Madone was posted live on YouTube at the start of the week. Assuming the video is authentic, this is the bike that will be ridden in the Tour de France next month by the Lidl-Trek team.

At time of writing, the channel - connected to a Belgian cycling news website - had just 186 subscribers and the 25 minute video had been viewed 1,600 times. The video was first seen by Cycling Weekly at 1pm BST, and was set to 'private' - making it unavailable - by 9pm, presumably because the video had broken the brand’s embargo.

A new Trek race bike has already been seen raced by Lidl-Trek team, at the Critérium du Dauphiné. The machine appeared to be a mash up of the brand's existing two bikes: the aero Madone, and lightweight Émonda; indeed, it even had both names on the top tube.

Both the words Madone and Emonda can be seen, but the former is stronger, in white

The model in the video, and that seen at the Dauphiné, carries the same striking IsoFlow seat tube / seat stay junction as the previous Gen 7 model .

However, the frame tubes on the new machine are generally are far more slender – a departure from the muscular lines of the outgoing bike, and evidence of the Émonda's DNA seeping in.

The seat stays and the down tube show the most obvious difference, with the slabby look of the latter completely gone. The head tube junction with top and down tubes is all much smaller, and now features sculpting for aerodynamics.

Expectation of a new race bike from Trek has been building for some months. In January, images surfaced - on the WeightWeenies forum - of Giulio Ciccone riding what appeared to be either a slimmed down Madone, or a more aero Émonda. In May, Cycling Weekly hypothesised that it would be the former.

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In recent years, we've seen a convergence of aero and climbing bikes. Trek's competitor, Specialized, allowed its climbing bike - the Tarmac - to eclipse the aero 'Venge' back in 2020, with the  arrival of the SL7 .

The constant march of engineering progress means that aero bikes no longer have to be heavy and uncompliant, and lightweight bikes no longer suffer a watt wasting penalty for their slender tubes.

Cycling Weekly has reached out to Trek for comment on the video and will update this story should one become available. We also contacted WielerVerhaal to ask how they came to have this footage.

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wheelsONfire wrote: ↑ Wed May 29, 2024 12:08 pm With Treks financial situation, this move seems inevitable..

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Roel W wrote: ↑ Wed May 29, 2024 12:13 pm wheelsONfire wrote: ↑ Wed May 29, 2024 12:08 pm With Treks financial situation, this move seems inevitable..

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ghdana wrote: ↑ Thu May 30, 2024 3:19 pm Emonda has been outdone by other lightweight bikes, they have to make it aero. If they make it as aero as other stuff and lightweight who will want to buy the Madone?

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