Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 

Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is the aerodynamic road bike designed for those who want pro-level performance at a more accessible price. The new 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame offers an ideal mix of lightness, stiffness, and comfort, taking the racing lines of the Madone SLR Gen 8 but with a more affordable layup.

The completely redesigned aerodynamic profile and the fully hidden cable routing in the two-piece cockpit provide a real advantage on the flats and in sprints, while the frame is the lightest Madone SL Disc ever , perfect even when the road points upward.

The Shimano 105 drivetrain ensures smooth and reliable mechanical shifting in all conditions, while the alloy handlebar and rims help keep the price in check without sacrificing quality and safety.

Ideal for ambitious cyclists looking for a carbon aero road bike for racing, gran fondos, and fast rides, the Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is the complete solution for those who want a single bike capable of delivering maximum performance on climbs, flats, and sprints.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRAMESet

• Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube profiles, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS headset, internal cable routing for electronic or mechanical shifting, removable aero chain catcher, T47 bottom bracket, flat mount disc brakes, UDH, 142 × 12 mm thru axle.

• Fork: Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

WHEELS

• Rims: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24 holes, 23mm width, Presta valve

• Hubs:

  • Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

  • Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

• Tyres: Bontrager Aeolus Pro, tubeless ready, aramid bead, 120tpi, 700x28mm

DRIVETRAIN

• Crankset:

  • XS – S – M – ML: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165 mm crank length
  • M – ML – L – XL: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170 mm crank length
  • L – XL: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170 mm crank length

• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

• Cassette: Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12-speed

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7100, max cog 36 teeth

• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on, low clamp

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width

• Seatpost: Madone aero carbon seatpost, 0mm offset, short

• Handlebar:

  • L - ML : Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 40cm control width, 44cm drop width
  • M - S : Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 38cm control width, 42cm drop width
  • XL : Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 42cm control width, 46cm drop width
  • XS : Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 36cm control width, 40cm drop width

• Rotor size: Shimano CL700, Centerlock, 160mm // Shimano RT70, Centerlock, 160mm

WEIGHT

• Weight: ML – 8.64 kg / 19.05 lbs (with inner tubes)
• Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit of 125 kg (275 lb), including the bicycle, rider, and cargo.

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