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At 6.40 kg in size ML, the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS 1x Gen 8 is Trek's lightest Madone. Its OCLV Series 900 frame gets a single-chainring SRAM RED E1 1x12 with power meter, a 10-36 cassette and shallow-rim Aeolus RSL 37 wheels. The Purple Phaze/Amethyst Marble paintwork unfolds a pearlescent purple marbled with amethyst veins.
| 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 | SRAM RED E1 single chainring 1x12, 48-tooth chainring with power meter, XG-1290 10-36 cassette |
| Brakes | SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic Flat Mount, Paceline X 160 mm Centerlock rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 carbon / Pirelli P Zero Race 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 | 6.40 kg in size ML (Trek figure), below the UCI limit of 6.8 kg |
| Max. weight | 125 kg (rider, bike and luggage) |
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At a glance
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For the sportive rider who rides with no regulatory constraints and wants to climb the cols as light as possible, for the lightweight climber who likes shallow rims, or for the cyclist looking for the simplicity of a single chainring on the road.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. For its lightest Madone, Trek did not invent a new frame: it uses the same OCLV Series 900 structure as the other SLR models, and the extra grams disappear elsewhere. The process, used since 1992, involves pressing the carbon plies under heat until the micro-bubbles are driven out; a higher series number reflects a more efficient layup, so less material for the same strength. The painted frame weighs 796 g in ML and is still covered for life.
| 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: with the same frame, the 600 g separating this 1x from the double-chainring SLR 9 AXS come from the single-chainring drivetrain, shallower wheels and lighter tyres. It is a climber's build on a familiar base, not a different carbon.
Sportives are not subject to the UCI minimum weight: this is where this Madone shows its full potential. In a mountain event, the 600 g saved compared with the SLR 9 AXS 2x12 are felt every time you accelerate on a gradient, and the 10-36 cassette offers easy gearing on the steepest slopes.
The Aeolus RSL 37 rims, shallower than the 51 mm of the other SLR models, catch less crosswind: an advantage on the ridges of the Espinouse when the tramontane blows in gusts. As for braking, Trek's spec sheet for this colour lists SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic callipers on 160 mm rotors.
| Model | Carbon | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| 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) |
| SLR 9 AXS ICON editions | OCLV 900 | SRAM RED AXS E1 + power meter | Aeolus RSL 65X carbon | 6.90 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 a mountain sportive, the 1x at 6.40 kg is the lightest; the SLR 9 AXS at 7.00 kg keeps two chainrings and more versatility. The ICON editions, at 6.90 kg, go for 58 mm rims.
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LVR sizing advice With a single chainring, cadence matters even more: crank length follows the size, so bear it in mind if you are torn between two frames. If in doubt, the smaller size gives a more aggressive position, the larger one more stability on descents.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Banned from sportives? | No, these events do not impose the UCI minimum weight. |
| 37 mm rims and wind? | Less sensitive to crosswinds than deeper rims. |
| Adding a front derailleur? | The frame allows it; it is a real job, to be assessed in the workshop. |
| Is the marbled finish unique? | Each marbling varies slightly, which makes every frame one of a kind. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The lightest bike in the Madone range, perfectly at home in mountain sportives. Its marbled purple completes a package that is already very exclusive.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we set up your 1x Madone for mountain sportives and look after it in our workshop season after season.
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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