TREK MADONE SL 6 AXS GEN 8 (DEMO)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that brings elite racing tech to a lower price point. It offers similar aero benefits to the pricier Madone SLR Gen 8, but with a more economical OCLV 500 Carbon lay-up and two-piece cockpit with hidden cable routing. It's built to race with geometry that keeps you quick on the sprints yet in control on fast descents. For clean shifts that are fully customisable, it's decked out with SRAM's Rival AXS electronic group set with a power meter, topped off with carbon wheels for extra lightweight performance.

It's right for you if...

You want a featherweight road race bike without top-end race pricing. You're up for racing, club rides or solo spins up winding canyons, and don't want to compromise between climbing efficiency and aerodynamics. Plus, you get the wireless performance of SRAM's Rival AXS group set.

The tech you get

An ultra-light OCLV 500 Carbon frame with aero tubing and lightweight IsoFlow comfort tech. A 2x12 SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic group set with a power meter for clean shifts under pressure. Plus, it's topped off with Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 tubeless carbon wheels.

The final word

The Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 delivers race-worthy aerodynamics and climb crushing weight. It's a bona fide superbike in a more economical package, thanks to its 500-Series OCLV Carbon lay-up and workhorse AXS group set. It offers the same frame tech as its SLR sibling, like aero tube shaping and IsoFlow comfort tech, so you can stay at the front of the pack.

features

Our lightest Madone SL Disc ever

New light and fast aero tube shaping paired with light-yet-economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon makes Gen 8 our lightest Madone SL Disc f/s ever and the ideal climbing bike.

Redefines what fast looks like

Revolutionary new Full System Foil aero tube shapes improve airflow over the whole bike while maintaining the lightness that climbers crave. Plus, the bike’s entire rider system was meticulously designed and rigorously tested to be faster everywhere.

80% more vertically compliant IsoFlow

We refined our race-focused comfort tech to be lighter and have nearly double the vertical compliance so you can ride stronger for longer.

Rooted in racing

The Madone SL was informed by feedback from Lidl-Trek's fastest sprinters and climbers.

Adjustable aero cockpit

The Madone Gen 8 features hoods that are narrower than the drops so you can adjust your positioning to prioritise aerodynamics or power. Plus, the two-piece design lets you quickly and easily dial in your fit.

Add-on aero bottles to make your whole bike faster

The add-on RSL Aero Bottles and Cages were designed with Madone Full System Foil aero shapes to make the whole rider system even faster.

New road bike sizing

We updated our sizing system to fit an even wider range of riders while consolidating the number of sizes and reducing overlap to make it easier to find the right size for you.

Integrated power meter

This bike helps you get the most out of every ride with a SRAM power meter that measures your input and provides accurate data, allowing you to track your progress and tailor your training to crush your goals.

specifications

Frame	500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12 mm thru axle
Fork	Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Weight	ML - 8.43 kg / 18.59 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

Battery	SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)

Shifter	SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Front derailleur	SRAM Rival D1 AXS, braze-on
Rear derailleur	SRAM Rival AXS
*Crank	Size: XS, S SRAM Rival AXS w/ power meter, 48/35, DUB, 165 mm length
	Size: M SRAM Rival AXS w/ power meter, 48/35, DUB, 170 mm length
	Size: ML, L SRAM Rival AXS w/ power meter, 48/35, DUB, 172.5 mm length
	Size: XL SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	SRAM XG-1250, 10-36, 12-speed
Max. chainring size	1x: 54T, 2x: 56/43

Wheel front	Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35 mm rim depth, 100x12 mm thru axle
Wheel rear	Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12 mm thru-axle
Skewer front	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Tyre	Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 170 tpi, 700x28 mm
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size	32 mm (as measured, see manual for details)

*Saddle	Size: XS, S Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
	Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
*Seatpost	Size: XS, S, M, XL Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, short length
	Size: ML, L Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, long length
*Handlebar	Size: XS Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 36 cm control width, 40 cm drop width
	Size: S, M Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 38 cm control width, 42 cm drop width
	Size: ML, L Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 40 cm control width, 44 cm drop width
	Size: XL Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 42 cm control width, 46 cm drop width
*Stem	Size: XS Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 80 mm length
	Size: S, M Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 90 mm length
	Size: ML, L Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 100 mm length
	Size: XL Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 110 mm length
Brake rotor	SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear