Trek Madone SL 7 8th Gen Ultegra Di2 12v Aeolus Pro 51 Gloss Dark Star Matte Deep Smoke 100km test ride

The Madone SL 7 Gen 8 Trek is a masterpiece of technology and performance, designed for cyclists who want to push their limits. A true racing machine, it combines advanced aerodynamics, lightness, comfort and precision, thanks to a sleek design and race-proven engineering. Its 900 Series OCLV carbon frame offers remarkable stiffness whilst remaining feather-light. Each tube is sculpted using Full System Foil technology, which maximises air penetration and reduces drag. The result is a faster bike, without compromising on stability.

Trek ’s proprietary IsoFlow technology enhances vertical compliance and vibration management whilst contributing to overall aerodynamic efficiency. It allows you to ride faster and for longer, without sacrificing comfort over long distances or on rough roads. When it comes to drivetrain, the wireless Shimano ’s Ultegra Di2 2x12 groupset offers surgical precision in gear changes, even under load. Every shift is smooth, instantaneous and fully customisable via the E-Tube app, allowing you to optimise your performance during accelerations, sprints and climbs.

Bontrager The Aeolus Pro 51 carbon wheels provide a clear aerodynamic advantage whilst maintaining excellent versatility. They perform just as well on the flat as they do on climbs. The Trek Aero RSL monobloc cockpit, combining the handlebars and stem in a single carbon piece, enhances the integration, stiffness and aesthetics of the riding position. As for the RSL bottle cages and their aerodynamic bottles, they integrate seamlessly with the bike’s lines to optimise every watt expended.

Technical specifications:

Frame & Fork:
- Frame: OCLV Carbon 900 Series, Full System Foil tube shape, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS headset, electronic cable routing only, removable aerodynamic chain guard, T47 bottom bracket, Flat Mount disc brakes, Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), 142x12 mm thru-axle
- Fork: 8th-gen Madone full-carbon fork, carbon tapered steerer tube, internal brake cable routing, Flat-Mount disc brakes, 12x100 mm fluted thru-axles 

Drivetrain:
- Shifters: Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12-speed
- Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, to be brazed on, down swing
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, max 34-tooth sprocket
- Crankset: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36 (165 mm for XS, S / 170 mm for M, ML / 172.5mm for L, XL)
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-30, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
- Bottom bracket: Praxis T47 with internal bearing 

Braking:
- Brakes: Shimano CL800, CentreLock, with 160 mm discs (front and rear) 

Wheels & Tyres:
- Wheels: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV carbon, Tubeless Ready
- Tyres: Pirelli P Zero Race, 120 tpi, tubeless-compatible, 700x28 mm
- Inner tube: Pirelli P Zero SmarTube, TPU

Components:
- Handlebars: Bontrager Aero Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm depth, 124 mm height, 35 cm handlebar width, 38 cm width (XS), 40 cm width (S), 42 cm (M, ML, L), width 44 cm (XL)
- Stem: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degrees, 80 mm long (XS), 90 mm (S, M), 100 mm (ML, L), 110 mm (XL)
- Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Pro, carbon rails, 145 mm wide
- Seatpost: Madone Aero seatpost, 0 mm offset, short
- Handlebar tape: Trek EcoTack black 

General information:
- Weight: 7.52 kg (size ML)
- Maximum load: 125 kg (bike + rider + accessories)
- Sizes: S
- Colour: Gloss Dark Star Matte Deep Smoke
- Brand: Trek