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Offered in size L, this Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 8 is aimed at riders from 179 to 188 cm: OCLV Series 900 frame, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 and Aeolus RSL 51 carbon wheels, for 7.05 kg in size ML according to Trek. It comes with 172.5 mm cranks, in keeping with long legs. The Era White/Supernova Marble colourway combines a bright white with fine, warm marbling.
| Frame | OCLV Series 900 carbon, Full System Foil tubes, IsoFlow, RCS headset, T47 threaded bottom bracket, UDH hanger, tyres up to 32 mm |
| Fork | Madone Gen 8 full carbon, carbon tapered steerer, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 2x12, R9200 52/36 chainset, 11-30 cassette, Praxis T47 bottom bracket |
| Brakes | Flat Mount hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 callipers |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 carbon / Bontrager Aeolus RSL RD 700x28 mm, cotton casing |
| Cockpit | Trek Aero RSL one-piece bar/stem in OCLV carbon, Race Fit, width depends on size |
| Saddle / seatpost | Aeolus RSL carbon rails 145 mm / Madone aero seatpost, 0 mm offset |
| Weight | 7.05 kg in size ML (Trek figure, tubeless sealant, 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 tall, strong rider who produces a lot of power and wants a stiff frame, the cyclist who has been attached to Shimano ergonomics for years, or the rider who wants a light-coloured, elegant race bike that is easy to spot in a group.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. OCLV is the name of Trek's in-house process since 1992: compacting the carbon sheets at high temperature and under strong pressure so that no voids remain between them. The Madone SLR models get Series 900, the brand's most refined. The higher the number, the more optimised the lay-up and the fewer fibres are needed to reach the target stiffness: the frame and fork of this SLR 9 therefore total 1,146 g. The frame is covered for life by Trek.
| OCLV 900 (Madone SLR) | OCLV 500 (Madone SL) | OCLV 800 (Speed Concept) | |
| Level | Trek's most refined carbon | Entry-level road carbon | Trek's former top-end road carbon |
| Construction | 3D moulding, reduced ply overlaps | Same process, more generous lay-up | Proven lay-up, integration comes first |
| Reference bike | Madone SLR: painted frame 796 g (ML), fork 350 g | Madone SL: painted frame 1,054 g (ML), fork 363 g | Speed Concept SLR: painted frame 1,522 g |
| What it means | 271 g less than the SL on frame and fork; up to 20% stronger than OCLV 800 | Same aero shapes, separate bar and stem, gentler budget | Still very high-performing, reserved for triathlon at Trek |
Put simply: the OCLV 500 of the Madone SL remains an excellent carbon; it simply needs about 258 g more on the frame for equivalent stiffness. On a 7.05 kg machine like this one, that saving counts directly in the total and in the bike's lively feel out of the saddle.
A tall rider presents more surface area to the wind: this is precisely the profile where Full System Foil tubes pay off the most. The 172.5 mm cranks on this size L favour a powerful pedalling style, and the 52-tooth chainring lets you make the most of that power on the long, fast stretches of the Orb plain.
Dura-Ace Di2 charges through a single battery housed in the frame; one charge covers several weeks of riding. On handover, we check the Shimano firmware version, pair the shifters with your bike computer and set the shift speed to your preferences.
| Model | Carbon | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| Madone SLR 7 | OCLV 900 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Aeolus Pro 51 carbon | 7.52 kg (ML) |
| Madone SLR 9 | OCLV 900 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Aeolus RSL 51 carbon | 7.05 kg (ML) |
| Madone SLR 9 AXS | OCLV 900 | SRAM RED AXS E1 + power meter | Aeolus RSL 51 carbon | 7.00 kg (ML) |
| Madone SLR 9 AXS 1x | OCLV 900 | SRAM RED E1 1x12 + power meter | Aeolus RSL 37 carbon | 6.40 kg (ML) |
Our take: at 7.05 kg in ML, this SLR 9 is within 50 g of the SLR 9 AXS, which adds a power meter. The SLR 7 Ultegra Di2 stays at 7.52 kg; for a tall rider, the stiffness of OCLV 900 justifies stepping up the range.
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LVR sizing advice This colourway is only available in size L, designed for 179 to 188 cm and an inseam of 84 to 88 cm. If you are at the lower limit, a bike fit lets us check the cockpit length before you decide.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Only in size L? | Yes for this colourway; the other colours run from XS to XL. |
| What rider height? | From 179 to 188 cm, with an inseam of 84 to 88 cm according to Trek. |
| Power meter included? | Not on this model; we can fit one in the workshop. |
| Is white hard to keep clean? | Regular washing is enough; the marbling hides small marks. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The Dura-Ace Madone designed for tall riders, with long cranks and a stiff frame. The marbled white gives it a bright, classic look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop configures your Dura-Ace Di2, checks the right saddle height for a tall rider and supports you with the bike's maintenance.
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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