Carbon aero road bike Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS blue in M and ML: Force AXS, power meter, 7.22 kg

Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Team Replica: made for mid-height riders

Available in this colour in sizes M and ML only, the Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 is aimed at riders from 162 to 179 cm, the heart of the amateur bunch. It brings together OCLV Series 900 carbon, a wireless SRAM Force AXS 2x12 drivetrain with power meter and Aeolus Pro 51 wheels, for 7.22 kg in size ML. The Team Replica livery dresses the frame in a deep gloss blue, inspired by Trek team bikes.

Technical specifications

Who is it for?

For the mid-height sportive rider who wants to move to power-based training and a wireless bike without endless adjustments. It suits the cyclist who rides two to four times a week and is preparing for mountain events or club races.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. Since 1992, Trek has compacted its fibres under heat and pressure to eliminate micro-voids. The higher the series, the more material the engineers can remove without losing stiffness: the Series 900 chosen for the Madone SLR 7 AXS is 3D-moulded, with fewer fibre overlaps, and is up to 20 % stronger than OCLV 800. The painted frame weighs 796 g in ML and the fork 350 g, with Trek's lifetime warranty included.

Put simply: the Madone SLR 7 AXS pairs Trek's cutting-edge frame with a SRAM drivetrain that measures your watts straight out of the box. Compared with the Shimano SLR 7, it claims 300 g less and easier gearing; all it lacks compared with the SLR 9 AXS are the RSL wheels and the RED groupset.

The 48/35 chainset paired with the 10-33 cassette is easier than the 52/36 and 11-30 of the Shimano SLR 7, without losing top-end speed: the 10-tooth sprocket makes up for the smaller chainring. For a mid-height rider, it is genuinely comfortable on the long climbs of the Montagne Noire.

The rear derailleur takes up to 36 teeth, so there is still some margin if you want an easier cassette for a very mountainous event. As for the cockpit, the one-piece Aero RSL bar and stem, 39 cm at the hoods in M and ML, suits most shoulders; a bike fit confirms the right choice.

Which Madone should you choose?

Our take: at 7.22 kg in ML, this SLR 7 AXS sits between the SLR 7 Di2 (7.52 kg) and the SLR 9 AXS (7.00 kg). For a mid-height rider, it offers the best balance of components, weight and easy gearing.

Your questions

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we confirm size M or ML with you, build and adjust the Madone in our workshop and take care of AXS updates.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.