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The Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 8 brings together an aerodynamic OCLV Series 500 carbon frame, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 groupset, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon wheels and a carbon aero handlebar, for 7.87 kg in size ML. It is the most complete Madone SL, the one that needs no immediate upgrades. The Era White colourway, a pure, no-frills white, lets the lines of the Gen 8 speak for themselves.
| Frame | OCLV Series 500 carbon, Full System Foil tubes, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS headset, threaded T47 bottom bracket, UDH hanger, tyres up to 32 mm |
| Fork | Madone Gen 8 full carbon, carbon tapered steerer, internal cable routing, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 2x12, Ultegra 50/34 chainset, 11-34 cassette, Praxis T47 bottom bracket |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Flat Mount hydraulic discs, CL800 160 mm Centerlock rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon / Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28 mm Tubeless Ready |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Aero Pro carbon handlebar, Trek RCS Pro -7° stem, dimensions depend on size |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Aeolus Elite 145 mm / Madone aero seatpost, 0 mm setback |
| Weight | 7.87 kg in size ML (Trek figure) |
| Max. weight | 125 kg (rider, bike and luggage) |
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At a glance
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For the demanding sportive rider who takes on events of 150 km and more, for the experienced cyclist replacing an older-generation race bike, or for someone who wants top-end components without paying for the SLR frame. A bike for riding a lot, for a long time and fast.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. OCLV stands for Optimum Compaction, Low Void: since 1992, pressure and temperature have driven out the air trapped between the fibre layers. The Madone SL 7 uses the 500 series, shared by all Madone SL models, and it is its components, more than its frame, that set it apart from its little brothers. Like all OCLV frames, it is covered by Trek's lifetime warranty.
| OCLV 500 (Madone SL) | OCLV 900 (Madone SLR) | OCLV 800 (Speed Concept SLR) | |
| Level | Entry-level carbon of the road range | Trek's most refined carbon | Trek's former top-end road carbon |
| Construction | OCLV process, slightly thicker layup | 3D moulding, fewer overlaps, up to 20 % stronger than OCLV 800 | Layup designed for aero and integration |
| Reference bike | Madone SL 7: 7.87 kg (ML) | Madone SLR 7 AXS: 7.22 kg (ML) | Speed Concept SLR 7: 8.97 kg (M) |
| What it means | Painted frame 1,054 g + fork 363 g (ML), sensible budget | Painted frame 796 g + fork 350 g (ML), one-piece bar and stem | Painted frame 1,522 g + fork 410 g, triathlon bike |
Put simply: the SL 7 combines the SL frame with SLR-level components, Ultegra Di2, Aeolus Pro 51 wheels and a carbon handlebar. Moving up to the SLR 7 with the same groupset saves 350 g, mainly on the frame and cockpit: noticeable on a col, much less so on the flat or sitting in a group.
The 12-speed Ultegra Di2 is renowned for its reliability: crisp shifts under load, several weeks of battery life and wireless levers. The 50/34 paired with the 11-34 covers most sportive routes, from fast flat roads to steady cols.
The flat-topped carbon aero handlebar gives your forearms a comfortable rest on long rides out to the Lac du Salagou or the Larzac. The Aeolus Pro 51 wheels accelerate well and, set up tubeless with the stock 28 mm tyres, reduce the risk of punctures on the roads of the hinterland.
| Model | Carbon | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| Madone SL 6 AXS | OCLV 500 | SRAM Rival AXS wireless | Aeolus Elite 48 carbon | 8.11 kg (ML) |
| Madone SL 7 | OCLV 500 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Aeolus Pro 51 carbon | 7.87 kg (ML) |
| 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) |
Our take: at 7.87 kg, the SL 7 weighs 240 g less than the SL 6 AXS. The SLR 7, with the same groupset, saves 350 g thanks to OCLV 900 carbon and a one-piece bar and stem; the SLR 9 gets down to 7.05 kg.
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LVR sizing advice Race geometry, fairly low upper body: between two sizes, choose the smaller one if you lack flexibility, the larger one if you have a long torso. Handlebar, stem and cranks change with the size.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Does the Di2 need charging? | Yes, every few weeks, through the rear derailleur port. |
| Designed for sportives? | Yes, the 50/34 and 11-34 suit most routes. |
| Does it replace the Émonda? | Yes, the Gen 8 merges the Émonda and Madone into a single bike. |
| In-frame storage? | No, this Madone has no integrated compartment. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The Madone SL we recommend to the rider who wants a finished bike from day one: Ultegra Di2, carbon wheels and handlebar. Its pure white gives it timeless elegance.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer based in Béziers, we build your Madone SL 7, set up the Di2 and adjust your position in our 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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Carbon aero road bike Trek Madone SL 7: Shimano Ultegra Di2, Aeolus Pro 51 wheels and carbon bar, 7.87 kg
