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Carbon aero road bike Trek Madone SL 5 Pro 105 gloss dark star/matte deep smoke 12-speed

Carbon aero road bike Trek Madone SL 5 Pro dark star: road and first triathlons, 48 mm wheels, 8.44 kg

€3,299.00 Incl. Tax

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Trek Madone SL 5 Pro dark star: from club rides to triathlon

The Trek Madone SL 5 Pro Gen 8 combines an aerodynamic OCLV Series 500 carbon frame, Aeolus Elite 48 carbon wheels and mechanical Shimano 105 2x12, for 8.44 kg in size ML. Versatile, it works just as well for group rides as for first triathlons where drafting is allowed. The Gloss Dark Star/Matte Deep Smoke finish combines a deep gloss black and a matte smoked grey.

Technical specifications

Frame	OCLV Series 500 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	Mechanical Shimano 105 R7100 2x12, 11-34 cassette (chainset not detailed by Trek)
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, Flat Mount callipers
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Aeolus Elite 48 carbon / Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28 mm Tubeless Ready
Cockpit	Bontrager Comp alloy handlebar, Trek RCS Pro -7° stem, lengths depend on size, internal cable routing
Saddle / seatpost	Bontrager Aeolus Elite 145 mm / Madone aero seatpost, 0 mm setback
Weight	8.44 kg in size ML (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant)
Max. weight	125 kg (rider, bike and luggage)

At a glance

✓ OCLV 500 carbon, Full System Foil tubes	✓ Aeolus Elite 48 carbon wheels
✓ Shimano 105 mechanical 2x12	✓ 11-34 cassette for the mountains
✓ 28 mm Tubeless Ready tyres	✓ 8.44 kg in size ML

Who is it for?

For the triathlete who is starting out or races short formats and wants a single bike for club training and racing. It is also aimed at the rider who likes the discretion of a dark bike and the versatility of an aero road bike.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. OCLV has been Trek's in-house process since 1992: heat and pressure compact the carbon layers so that almost no voids remain between them, the usual weak point of a composite frame. On Trek's scale, the 500 of the SL 5 Pro marks the first road tier and the 900 of the SLR models the top; as you move up, the amount of material needed for a given stiffness decreases. Trek lifetime warranty on the frame, as on all OCLV models.

	OCLV 500 (SL 5 Pro)	OCLV 900 (Madone SLR)	SL / SLR difference
Level	Entry point to Trek road carbon	Top of the carbon range	Identical tube shapes
Construction	OCLV layup with more fibre	3D moulding, reduced overlaps	The 900 claims up to 20 % more strength than OCLV 800
Reference bike	Madone SL 5 Pro: 8.44 kg (ML)	Madone SLR 7: 7.52 kg (ML)	0.92 kg, of which 271 g on frame + fork
What it means	Budget focused on the carbon wheels	One-piece carbon cockpit, aero bottles supplied	The SLR frameset is mainly justified for racing

Put simply: the SL 5 Pro keeps the OCLV 500 frame of the SL 5 and invests where the gain is felt most, in the wheels. A 48 mm carbon rim reduces rotating mass and improves the way it cuts through the air; the SLR frameset would only save about 270 g more.

In regional triathlons where drafting is allowed, an aero road bike is often better suited than a time trial machine: you keep your hands near the brakes in the bunch and a position that spares you for the run. The Full System Foil profile works with the bottles in place, valuable for drinking without losing speed.

For long non-drafting formats, a dedicated bike like the Speed Concept will remain more efficient. The SL 5 Pro, on the other hand, gives you the freedom to ride all year round with the club. Its mechanical drivetrain, unaffected by wet transitions, needs no charging before the race.

Which Madone should you choose?

Model	Carbon	Drivetrain	Wheels	Weight (size)
Madone SL 5	OCLV 500	Shimano 105 mechanical 2x12	Paradigm 23 alloy	8.64 kg (ML)
Madone SL 5 Pro	OCLV 500	Shimano 105 mechanical 2x12	Aeolus Elite 48 carbon	8.44 kg (ML)
Madone SL 6	OCLV 500	Shimano 105 Di2 2x12	Aeolus Elite 50 carbon	8.16 kg (ML)
Madone SL 6 AXS	OCLV 500	SRAM Rival AXS 2x12	Aeolus Elite 48 carbon	8.11 kg (ML)

Our take: the SL 5 Pro offers the essentials of Madone aero for 8.44 kg. The Speed Concept targets non-drafting events; to mix club riding and short triathlon, this Madone is the most rational choice.

LVR sizing advice

Between two sizes, the smaller one is often right on race geometry: the two-piece cockpit then lets you lengthen or shorten the stem without changing the handlebar.

Size	XS	S	M	ML	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	143-158	158-162	162-173	173-179	179-188	188-199
Inseam (cm)	67-74	74-76	76-81	81-84	84-88	88-100
Handlebar / stem	36 / 80	38 / 90	38 / 90	40 / 100	40 / 100	42 / 110

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Suitable for triathlon?	Yes for drafting formats; for long distance, go for a Speed Concept.
Fitting aero extensions?	Ask us: compatibility depends on the handlebar chosen.
Drivetrain and wet transitions?	Mechanical 105 doesn't mind moisture and has no battery.
How much does it weigh?	8.44 kg in size ML according to Trek, tubeless sealant included.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The most versatile Madone for anyone who splits their time between the road and short-course triathlon. The gloss black and matte grey give it a very sharp look.

Pros
+ Aero designed with the bottles
+ Versatile for club and triathlon
+ Mechanical, no charging

Cons
- Not made for non-drafting Ironman
- Basic alloy handlebar

Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers shop offers bike fitting, essential in triathlon, as well as a complete build and setup of your Madone before handover.

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

Reference TRK-5357580

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