For those seeking a lightweight road bike with top-of-the-line performance, but without the high cost often associated with competitive racing bikes, the Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 8 Road Bike 2025 is the perfect option. Ideal for racing, club rides, or solo rides through twisting mountain roads, this bike offers the best of both worlds in terms of climbing efficiency and aerodynamics. With Shimano’s 105 group set and the added advantage of Di2 electronic shifting, you can expect top-notch performance from this reliable workhorse.
The Madone SL 6 Gen 8 is equipped with a high-performance OCLV 500 Carbon frame, featuring aero tubing and IsoFlow comfort technology. It also boasts a 2×12 Shimano 105 Di2 electronic group set, utilizing top-notch trickle-down technology for smooth shifting. Additionally, the bike is equipped with Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 carbon wheels, which come set up tubeless. With its race-worthy aerodynamics and lightweight design, the Madone SL 6 Gen 8 is a true superbike. Despite its more budget-friendly price tag, it features the same advanced frame technology as its SLR counterpart, including aero tube shaping and lightweight IsoFlow comfort technology, ensuring you stay at the front of the pack.
- Frame 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142×12 mm thru axle
- Fork Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
- Charger Charging cable included
- Shifter Shimano 105 R7170, 12-speed
- Front derailleur Shimano 105 R7150 Di2, braze-on, down swing
- Rear derailleur Shimano 105 R7150 Di2, 36T max cog
*Crank - Size: XS, S Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165 mm length
- Size: M Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170 mm length
- Size: ML, L Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5 mm length
- Size: XL Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 175 mm length
- Bottom bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
- Cassette Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12-speed
- Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Wheel front Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35 mm rim depth, 100×12 mm thru axle
- Wheel rear Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35 mm rim depth, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142×12 mm thru axle
- Skewer front Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
- Skewer rear Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
- Tyre Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 170 tpi, 700×28 mm
- Tyre part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
- Rim strip Bontrager TLR
- *Saddle
- Size: XS, S Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
- Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
- *Seatpost
- Size: XS, S, M, XL Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, short length
- Size: ML, L Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, long length
- *Handlebar
- Size: XS Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 36 cm control width, 40 cm drop width
- Size: S, M Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 38 cm control width, 42 cm drop width
- Size: ML, L Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 40 cm control width, 44 cm drop width
- Size: XL Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 42 cm control width, 46 cm drop width
*Stem - Size: XS Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 80 mm length
- Size: S, M Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 90 mm length
- Size: ML, L Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 100 mm length
- Size: XL Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 110 mm length
- Brake rotor Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm
- Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear
- Weight ML – 8.16 kg / 17.99 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
