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The Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 8 pairs OCLV Series 900 carbon with the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 groupset and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels, for 7.05 kg in size ML. Its 52/36 chainset and 11-30 cassette make up a race gear range, tight where you ride fast. The Lidl-Trek Team Replica colourway uses the white and blue of the professional team backed by Trek.
| 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 CL900 160 mm Centerlock rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 carbon / Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 700x28 mm |
| 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 racer who has always used Shimano and does not want to relearn their shifters, the competitor in regional road races, or the enthusiast who wants the look of a Lidl-Trek team bike with a proven groupset.
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.
The 52/36 and 11-30 offer one-tooth jumps at the top of the cassette: in a bunch, every change of pace finds the right gear smoothly. This is the gear range we recommend to racers who ride fast circuit races, such as those organised around Béziers in the spring.
The RCS headset and one-piece cockpit fully hide the brake hoses, which makes the bike cleaner but calls for real workshop expertise. We carry out all the work, from brake bleeding to hose replacement, and check the IsoFlow, which has no parts to adjust.
| 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: between this SLR 9 and the SLR 9 AXS, it all comes down to 50 g and the power meter on the SRAM side. For a Shimano loyalist, Dura-Ace avoids a transition; the SLR 7 Ultegra Di2 stays at 7.52 kg.
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LVR sizing advice The Madone is set up like a race bike: if you are hesitating, the smaller size will put you lower and more compact, the larger one more stretched out and slightly higher. There is no separate stem here: the one-piece cockpit is chosen at the same time as the frame.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Is 52/36 too hard in the mountains? | Not for racing; a sportive rider may prefer a larger cassette. |
| Does the Di2 battery need frequent charging? | One charge lasts several weeks depending on your mileage. |
| Which tyres come as standard? | 28 mm Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS, tubeless compatible. |
| UCI rules respected? | Yes, 7.05 kg in ML, above the 6.8 kg minimum. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The choice for the racer loyal to Shimano: a Dura-Ace Di2 geared for racing on a light, aero Madone. The Lidl-Trek replica makes it a bike that stands apart in the amateur peloton.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we work on the integrated hoses and Di2 of your Madone, and set up your race position during a bike fit.
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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