Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7

The 2023 "Madone SLR 9 Gen 7" model from Trek is a high-end road bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 14,699 EUR, it ranks among the premium models on the market. The frame is made from 800 Series OCLV Carbon and features the aerodynamic KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile. The IsoFlow seat tube and hidden cable routing contribute to improved aerodynamics. The frame is fitted with an aerodynamic 3S chain guide, a T47 bottom bracket and a flat-mount disc brake mount, and uses a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle. The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

The braking system comprises Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9270 hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear, with Flat Mount calipers and resin pads featuring cooling fins. Both brakes use Shimano MT900 discs with a Centre Lock mount and a diameter of 160 mm. The shift levers are also from Shimano – specifically the Dura-Ace R9270 Di2 model, which enables 12-speed shifting. The front derailleur is a Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 in the brazed version with a down-swing design.

The fork on the Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 is made from Madone KVF full carbon with a tapered carbon steerer tube and internal brake cable routing. The crankset configuration is a Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 with a 52/36 tooth ratio and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The bottom bracket is a threaded Praxis T47. The cassette is a Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 with an 11–30 ratio and is also 12-speed.

The handlebar-stem system is an integrated unit made from Madone OCLV Carbon, with a width of 440 mm and a stem length of 110 mm. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels, which are made from OCLV Carbon, are tubeless-ready and have a rim height of 51 mm. The front hub is designed for a 100 x 12 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear hub is an 11/12-speed Shimano freehub hub with a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle.

The saddle is an Aeolus P2 RSL with carbon rails and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is an aerodynamic internal carbon seatpost with an integrated rear light mount and 0 mm offset.

The packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 119 mm high and 189 mm long. Further geometric data include a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 57 mm, a top tube length of 59 mm, a head tube angle of 74 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 19 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 81 mm and a wheelbase of 100 mm.

Overall, the Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7 offers a combination of advanced technology, low weight and high performance, making it an excellent choice for professional cyclists and ambitious amateurs.