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The Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 8 combines an OCLV Series 900 frame, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 and Aeolus RSL 51 carbon wheels for 7.05 kg in size ML, sealant included. Its 28 mm cotton-casing Aeolus RSL RD tyres and IsoFlow make it far smoother than the aero bikes of a few years ago. The Purple Phaze/Amethyst Marble finish unfolds a pearlescent purple veined with amethyst highlights.
| 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 / 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 rider who covers 8,000 to 10,000 km a year and wants a fast bike without paying for it in their lower back, the sportive rider preparing for events over 150 km, or anyone looking for a rare colour on a race bike.
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.
170 tpi cotton-casing tyres follow road irregularities better than a standard tyre: the feel is more supple and the efficiency better. Combined with the 28 mm width, compared with 25 mm on the former Madone, they turn the rough roads of the Minervois into far more pleasant terrain.
On this colourway, Trek lists cranks one step longer than on other colours, from 165 mm in XS to 172.5 mm in L and XL: worth bearing in mind if you are between two sizes. Tubeless fits easily on the Aeolus RSL rims; we set it up with a sealant suited to the intense summer heat.
| 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: for long distances, the SLR 9 at 7.05 kg offers the same compliance as the SLR 9 AXS; the choice comes down to the groupset brand. The SLR 7 Ultegra Di2, 470 g heavier, remains a very comfortable base.
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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. |
| Are cotton tyres fragile? | More supple but slightly less cut-resistant than a reinforced tyre. |
| Go tubeless? | Yes, tyres and rims are Tubeless Ready, set up in the workshop. |
| Different cranks? | Yes, this colourway lists 165 to 172.5 mm depending on size. |
| Wider than 28 mm? | Up to 32 mm measured in the frame. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A Madone that puts speed first without giving up comfort, with exceptional tyres and very long-lasting Dura-Ace. Its marbled purple turns every head at the café stop.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? We set up your tyres tubeless, check the right crank length and prepare your Madone in our Béziers workshop before handing it over.
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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