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With its OCLV Series 900 carbon frame, Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 groupset and Aeolus Pro 51 wheels, the Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 8 weighs 7.52 kg in size ML. It is the same platform as that of the Lidl-Trek professional team, fitted here with a more affordable groupset than the riders' Dura-Ace. Its Lidl-Trek Team Replica paintwork reproduces the team jersey, dominated by white and blue.
| Frame | OCLV Series 900 carbon, Full System Foil, IsoFlow, T47 threaded bottom bracket, UDH hanger, 32 mm tyres max. |
| Fork | Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered steerer, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 wireless 2x12, 52/36 chainset, 11-30 cassette |
| Brakes | Flat Mount hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano CL800 160 mm Centerlock rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon / Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 700x28 mm, tubeless compatible |
| Cockpit | Trek Aero RSL one-piece carbon bar/stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Trek Aeolus Pro AirLoom 145 mm, carbon rails / Madone aero seatpost |
| Weight | 7.52 kg in size ML (Trek figure, tubeless set-up, without bottles or cages) |
| Max. weight | 125 kg (rider, bike and luggage) |
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At a glance
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For the club racer competing in FFC or UFOLEP events who wants a pro-level frame without paying for the top-end groupset, or the enthusiast who wants the machine of their favourite riders. Available from XS to XL, it also suits young riders with some racing experience.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. Since 1992, Trek has pressed its fibre sheets under heat and pressure to drive out micro-voids. Each step up the OCLV range reduces the amount of material needed for a given stiffness, and the Series 900 of the Madone SLR 7 is the pinnacle: 3D moulding, fewer sheet overlaps, and strength up to 20% greater than OCLV 800. The result: 796 g for the painted frame in ML and the Trek lifetime warranty.
| OCLV 900 (Madone SLR) | OCLV 500 (Madone SL) | OCLV 800 (former top end) | |
| Level | Trek's most refined carbon | Entry-level road carbon | Former road benchmark, still used on the Speed Concept |
| Construction | 3D moulding, reduced overlaps | Same process, more generous lay-up | Proven OCLV process |
| Reference bike | Madone SLR 7: 7.52 kg (ML), frame 796 g | Madone SL 7: 7.87 kg (ML), frame 1,054 g | Speed Concept SLR 7: 8.97 kg (M) |
| What it means | 258 g less on the frame, greater strength | Same aero shapes and same IsoFlow, heavier | Designed for aero and integration, not lightness |
Put simply: with the same groupset and wheels, the step from the Madone SL 7 to the SLR 7 comes down to the frame and cockpit. You save 350 g on the complete bike in size ML, and the one-piece Aero RSL bar/stem replaces the separate bar and stem, at the cost of less flexible position adjustment.
In racing, the appeal of the Gen 8 Madone is that you no longer have to choose between a climber's bike and an aero bike: Trek claims a bike as light as the Émonda and as fast as the former Madone. A single frame therefore covers criteriums, hill climbs and road races.
Di2 delivers crisp shifts even under load, in a sprint or when accelerating out of a tight corner. The supplied RSL Aero bottles fit into the profile of the down tube; in a bunch, we still recommend checking that they stay put on rough roads before your first race.
| Model | Carbon | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| Madone SL 7 | OCLV 500 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 | Aeolus Pro 51 carbon | 7.87 kg (ML) |
| Madone SLR 7 | OCLV 900 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 | Aeolus Pro 51 carbon | 7.52 kg (ML) |
| Madone SLR 7 AXS | OCLV 900 | SRAM Force AXS 2x12 + power meter | Aeolus Pro 51 carbon | 7.22 kg (ML) |
| Madone SLR 9 | OCLV 900 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 | Aeolus RSL 51 carbon | 7.05 kg (ML) |
Our take: the Lidl-Trek team rides this platform with Dura-Ace: the SLR 9 is only 470 g lighter than this SLR 7. For an amateur racer, the SL 7 at 7.87 kg remains a credible alternative if budget matters.
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LVR sizing advice Low position: between two sizes, the smaller one stays compact and lively, the larger one suits long legs. The one-piece bar/stem cannot be adjusted in length: confirm your size before buying.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| The pro team's bike? | Same frame and same paintwork; the riders use a top-end groupset and wheels. |
| UCI-legal? | Yes, at 7.52 kg in ML it is above the 6.8 kg minimum weight. |
| Power meter included? | Not on this Di2 version; the SLR 7 AXS has one in the chainset. |
| Which sizes? | From XS to XL, for riders from 143 to 199 cm. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The affordable replica of the Lidl-Trek team bike, with the brand's best frame and a faultless Ultegra Di2. The obvious choice for the club racer who wants a serious machine.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we prepare your Madone for racing: bike fit, build and set-up in our workshop, Di2 update, then servicing throughout the season.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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