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After his comprehensive win of the 2024 Giro d'Italia earlier this year, Tadej Pogacar heads to the Tour de France as the pre-race favourite to win the Maillot Jaune. Given the uncertainty surrounding his main rival Jonas Vingegaard, who could emerge as Pogacar's main challenger is something that sp...

After years of putting off participating in the storied Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race in Scotland because she thought she wasn't capable enough, Jenny Tough finally lined up for the 2024 edition of the race this spring. Find her uplifting story of persevering through the demanding course to quiet the voices of self-doubt alongside photos by John Summerton here...The post Full Send: Vignettes from the 2024 Highland Trail 550 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

CyclistWe expect a completely new level from Tadej Pogaar: Mauro Gianetti Q&ACyclist: Lets get right to the meat of it can Tadej Pogaar do the Giro-Tour double?Mauro Gianetti: Its a big challenge but we believe its possible otherwise we wouldnt try. We expect a completely new level from Tadej and we will have the answer at the end of July. What he did last year after his crash was amazing with just one month to train he was able to finish second in the Tour de France just because hes Tadej Pogaar. No other rider could have done that.How important for cycling is the rivalry between UAE Team Emirates and Visma-Lease a Bike?When our team was smaller, the challenge was to be as good as Sky and then Ineos. Now thats changed its good for us, for the sport and for the public. Theres an amazing, unique atmosphere at races. Cycling today has fans for teams, which was probably never the case in the past. Last year we won the team classification and it was emotional. It remains an individual sport but everyone now understands how important teams are.Isaac del Toros stage win at the Tour Down Under was special. Is the Mexican the next Pogaar?He will be a future Isaac del Toro, that is for sure. Hes a great talent; passionate, dedicated. Weve followed him for three years since he was riding mountain bikes. We see hes got a good attitude because to be a champion its not enough to have talent. You also need ambition and you need to work hard and be serious. Isaac does all this. He will be a very good rider for us. But we will not make any projections because it may hold him back. We must just let him enjoy the journey. Related Posts What does it take to win the Giro-Tour double? Every Tadej Pogaar Grand Tour performance ranked I like being under the radar: Simon Yates profile Every Tadej Pogaar Monument performance ranked Mens Tour de France 2024: Route, how to watch and all you need to know Jeffrey Yingling/MyWhooshWhich other riders at UAE Team Emirates are you excited about?It gives me huge satisfaction to discover and launch talents. [Portugals] Antnio Morgado and [Swiss teenager] Jan Christen are young neo-pros to look out for. I also think [Pavel] Sivakov and [Nils] Politt will give the team a stronger base.If Pogaar struggles at the Tour, could any other UAE riders target yellow?We have great strength in depth behind our leader because Adam Yates, Juan Ayuso and Joo Almeida will all be able to target the overall victory as well.Those riders and Brandon McNulty would be leaders elsewhere. How do you keep everyone happy?But they are already leaders in our team. We work hard to make a programme that gives each rider their own opportunities. For a rider who wants to be a leader its not enough to have this dream and capacity they need a team. This is why everyone at the end of the day is happy to be in our team, because they know if they are leading, they have a big support. Last year, 18 of our riders won a race. Does any other team have so many different winners?Was beating the likes of Jalabert, Bartoli and Bugno to Lige-Bastogne-Lige glory in 1995 the highlight of your own career?My first win came in my second race as a professional the GP Lugano in 1986 which was pretty good. But winning Lige was a great victory. It was hard because it snowed and I had no feeling in my hands. I knew I couldnt win in a sprint so I attacked 5km from the finish. Tactically I played a good game, but I was the perfect age. A week later I did the double at Amstel, which was incredible.And you came third in Lige one year laterI was in a long breakaway with Pascal Richard and Lance Armstrong but they both beat me in the sprint. Thats life. At that time Armstrong was concentrating on one-day races. His stage racing was progressing but I never thought he would win seven Tours!How disappointed were you to miss out on the rainbow jersey in Lugano in 1996?Finishing second in my hometown was special. To race in front of your public, with the responsibility to do well, was very emotional. I used the pressure to drive me on. I didnt make any mistakes; Johan Museeuw was simply stronger than me, so I have no regrets. Looking back, my biggest regret was never working with a mental coach. I was too modest and had a quasi-fear of winning.Who was the best rider you raced against?Bernard Hinault for his personality and power; Miguel Indurin for pure class.Do you still ride today?I still like riding my bike. In Europe, we dont have the same facilities as the UAE to ride in the evenings on closed circuits with lights. For this reason I ride MyWhoosh to keep my performance at a good level. I beat Dave Brailsford in the Maratona dles Dolomites a few years ago [in the 50-54yr category] and I would challenge him again with pleasure.Do you prefer being in the saddle or pulling the strings?For me, no doubt, Im enjoying what Im doing now more than when I was a rider. Im part of a project in the UAE to encourage an entire country to ride a bike. No one was riding when I arrived. To see 300,000 people on bikes is an emotion like winning the Tour with the team.Back to Pogaar. Could he win all three Grand Tours and all five Monuments?If theres one rider who can do it, its Tadej. We know how he is on the pav, so he could certainly win Paris-Roubaix. San Remo will be very complicated, but we saw how close he was this year. Its possible. Lets first focus on the Giro. But remember he came very close to winning the Vuelta in his first year as a 19-year-old he was on the final podium with three stage wins.When did you first realise his star quality?It was the year he won the Tour de lAvenir [2018]. How he won it alone, without a team was a bit like Isaac del Toro last year. He was probably five or six kilos heavier than today. He was so strong and theres been a lot of progression since. That was the time I realised this guy was amazing. Related Posts What does it take to win the Giro-Tour double? Every Tadej Pogaar Grand Tour performance ranked I like being under the radar: Simon Yates profile Every Tadej Pogaar Monument performance ranked Mens Tour de France 2024: Route, how to watch and all you need to know The post We expect a completely new level from Tadej Pogaar: Mauro Gianetti Q&A appeared first on Cyclist.

Nelson Oliveira is proud to equal the Portuguese record of20 Grand Tours of Accio da Silvain the 111th Tour de France where he will try to fight for a stage, despite the mission of also working in service of Enric Mas.At 35, the Portuguese cyclist with the most appearances in Grand Tours in rece...

Trek merge the aero Madone with the lightweight monda, following the all-round racing bike trend. Thus, the monda is history and the Madone is now a whole lot lighter. We put the all-purpose racer to the test on the steep climbs, fast descents, and flat plateaus of vila, Spain. Can it deliver? Read on to find out.Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 | 13,999 | 7.04 kg (size M/L) | Manufacturers websiteThe bike and the concept are new, but the name Madone remains. On the one hand, Trek want to stick to the established name of their flagship race bike and, on the other hand, coming up with a new name in the Trek drop bar line-up isnt easy due to the anagrammatic naming convention. So, Madone continues to stand for the fastest race bike in the Trek cosmos, the 8th generation of which has become significantly lighter.Its not just end users that struggled choosing the right Trek for the job: Do you want a very light or a very fast bike? Even the pros were confronted with this dilemma before and after every race, wondering which bike will be or would have been the right one. The feedback received from the Lidl-Trek UCI WorldTour Team was unanimous: a Madone weighing 6.8 kg would definitely be the bike of choice. To achieve this ambitious goal, Treks development team had to break new ground in terms of both the aero concept and material choice. Merging the monda and MadoneThe Trek Madone and monda had the same geometry, so pros didnt have to get used to changing bikes. But the two bikes looked very different. While the monda stood out with its delicate carbon stays and accessories, the Madone was characterised by elongated tube shapes, a deep aero seat post, and the striking IsoFlow cut-out in the seat tube. The latter also dominates the look of the new Madone, as Trek have kept the IsoFlow concept for compliance at the rear. Overall, however, the frame and, above all, the fork have become significantly skinnier, which is undeniable when looking at the area around the IsoFlow cut-out. It almost looks a little fragile due to the skinny carbon stays. But dont worry, like all Trek bikes, the frame is approved for a gross weight of up to 125 kg.Svelte! The seat stays clearly show the new Madones all-round ambitions.You can see that Trek have saved weight when looking at the shape of the Gen 8 frame:The tubes are much skinnier than those on the previous Madone, and Trek were able to save a particularly large amount of weight on the fork. In fact, Treks development team achieved their goal of making the frame lighter than the monda. A painted M/L frameset is claimed to weigh just 1,146 g. Thats a whole 320 g lighter than the frame of the previous Madone SLR Gen 7.However, the slightly more aerodynamically optimised components like the cockpit and wheels are a bit heavier than those of the climbing specialist monda, the complete bike of which tipped the scales at an impressive 6.8 kg, thereby maxing out the UCI weight limit. The flagship version of the new Madone on test weighs just around 240 g more.Saving so much weight without sacrificing aero gains was no easy task. The material used plays an important role here, setting new quality standards with OCLV 900 carbon. This is around 20% stronger than the previous OCLV 800 variant, which in turn allows Trek to use less material while achieving the same level of stiffness.The new carbon is further optimised through a revised moulding process. A preformed bladder inside the mould ensures a more precise material distribution and less wrinkles on the inside of the frame, thus further reducing weight. However, the new carbon fibre and optimised moulding process are exclusive to the SLR line. The SL models are still made from OCLV 500 carbon, which results in heavier frames, but also lower prices .This is supposed to be aero? The widened down tube section doesnt look particularly fast, but it serves a purpose.It helps direct the airflow over the frame, past the aero water bottles.To avoid compromising the aerodynamics compared to the previous Madone, Trek rely on a new aero concept. In general, the extremely elongated tube shapes are a thing of the past. At first glance, the flat down tube looks anything but aero, though it ensures that the air stream flows over the frame and aero water bottles, only rejoining behind the bike. With the aero water bottles attached, the new Madone is even said to be faster than the 7th generation, despite the tire width having grown from 25 to 28 mm. Incidentally, the water bottles are included with all SLR models, and available separately for the SL versions.If you get handed a round bottle in a race, you can rest assured that the bottle cages are cross compatible with traditional, non-aero optimised bottles. Bang on trend: the tire width and clearance has increased to 28 and 33 mm, respectively.The new cockpit is 3 cm wider in the drops than in the hoods.The 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 in detailThe bright colours of the team livery and matching bottles make for an eye-catching bike, likely reminding art fans of Piet Mondrian and Europeans of a certain chain of discount stores. For those wanting something a little more subtle, Trek also offer monochrome versions. Alternatively, you can go wild with your own designs using the Project One configurator.Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS 2025 13,999SpecificationsSeatpost Madone aero carbon seatpost, 0mm offset, short lengthDrivetrain SRAM Red eTAP AXS 2 x 12Handlebar Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem 410 mmWheelset Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51, 12 x 100/12 x 142 mm Through AxleTires Pirelli P Zero Race 700 x 28c 28Cranks SRAM RED AXS E1, power meter, 48/35, DUB, 175mm lengthCassette SRAM XG 1290 10-33TTechnical DataSize XS S M ML L XLSpecific FeaturesIso FLowFor the flagship version on test, Trek rely on the new SRAM RED groupset. The bike rolls on 51 mm deep Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 wheels and 28 mm Pirelli P ZERO Race tires. The saddle and cockpit are sourced from Treks in-house brand Bontrager. Together with the bike, Trek have also launched the new Aero RSL Road handlebar and stem combination, boasting fully integrated cable routing, flare, and optimised ergonomics, available in many different length and width combinations.The geometry of the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8The geometry has hardly changed compared to the predecessor. The reach-to-stack ratio remains at around 1.5, which corresponds to Treks H 1.5 geometry. This should be relatively aggressive, but not extreme, favouring a centred riding position. The seat and head tube angles also remain the same. Trek emphasise that they were already very satisfied with the geometry of the Madone Gen 7 and monda. Because the two predecessors already shared the same geometry, there was no need for Trek to find a compromise. The frame itself is a bit more compact, though this may be partly due to the new frame sizes. Instead of eight sizes from 47 to 62 cm, the 8th generation of the Madone is available in six sizes, now classified as: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL. The seat mast cap allows you to adjust the saddle height by ten centimetres. From size XS to XL, the range of possible saddle heights has increased to anything between 54.9 and 85.9 cm. As such, it accommodates riders at the outer ends of the size spectrum. The new sizing convention should also be more clearly distinguished from each other to make it easier for riders to choose the right frame size.SizeXSSMMLLXLTop tube517 mm532 mm545 mm557 mm568 mm584 mmSeat tube404 mm440 mm476 mm512 mm548 mm609 mmHead tube100 mm121 mm136 mm150 mm172 mm201 mmHead angle71,672,272,973,573,873,9Seat tube73,873,873,673,473,473,4Chainstay410 mm410 mm410 mm410 mm410 mm410 mmBB Drop72 mm72 mm70 mm70 mm68 mm68 mmWheelbase971 mm976 mm981 mm980 mm990 mm1.007 mmReach370 mm378 mm384 mm389 mm394 mm402 mmStack507 mm530 mm546 mm562 mm582 mm610 mmFirst ride aboard the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8A bike as fast as the previous Madone and as light as the monda? Lets go! Treks claims set our expectations quite high long before we got to set off on the first test ride. Once in the saddle, however, the combination of minimal weight and aero optimisation delivered! There are two aspects on the new Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS that stand out: acceleration and comfort. The new Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 accelerates with ease on the climbs, out of corners, and on the straights. Input equals output. The reduced weight is clearly noticeable. While the previous Madone took a little more effort to get up to speed, it now has the lively character of the monda.The quick acceleration of the Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 is strongly reminiscent of the monda.Comfort was already the mainstay of the Madone SLR Gen 7, debuting the IsoFlow technology, yet Trek have made significant improvements here too. The overall compliance feels a lot more balanced. The skinnier fork, new cockpit, and wider tires offer significantly more vibration damping at the front than the predecessor. The revised IsoFlow system performs as unobtrusively as ever at the rear apart from the look . It flexes noticeably, effectively mitigating vibrations and bumps. The Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 is surprisingly comfortable for a thoroughbred race bike, which is partly due to the centred riding position and ergonomics of the cockpit. Speaking of which, the handlebar is 3 cm wider in the drops, resulting in a flared shape that offers aero benefits on the hoods, and ample control in the drops for the descents and sprints. The pro peloton trend of using ever narrower cockpits with flared drops suits the bikes the character to a tee, putting the rider into a more aerodynamic position, because the rider is responsible for most of the drag.The narrow yet flared cockpit scores well in terms of ergonomics and confidence inspiring control.Comfort zone.The IsoFlow system offers plenty of compliance at the rear of the Madone.The handling of the new Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 is more reminiscent of the Madone Gen 7. Its got none of the razor-sharp handling of the monda. The new all-round racer feels stable and composed, yet precise and responsive. Perfect for high speeds, which the Madone is more than capable of. In terms of efficiency and speed, the new Madone is in no way inferior to its predecessor. In fact, its even better. Thanks to the narrower tube shapes, the new Madone is less susceptible to crosswinds and is therefore easier to control. The aero water bottles take some getting used to. Because the bottles only fit in a specific position, you have to fiddle a bit to get them back in place.Helmet Sweet Protection x PNS Falconer Aero 2Vi | Glasses 100% Glendale | Vest Angry Pablo EarthTone All-Purpose Padded Gilet | Jersey Angry Pablo EarthTone Cycling Jersey | Bib Angry Pablo EarthTone Mens Bib Shorts | Shoes Giro ImperialWho is the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 for?Treks new all-rounder racer is a very versatile bike with a wide range of applications, even off the racetrack. It serves for everything from fast group rides, epic tours on legendary climbs, or simply as a comfortable and fast means to get from A to B. The IsoFlow system, increased tire width, and centred seating position make the new Trek Madone one of the most comfortable and compliant race bikes currently on the market. It also ranks very highly in terms of acceleration, efficiency and handling. The new Madone SLR 9 AXS is the right bike for everyone who prioritises speed and comfort, assuming its within your budget.Our conclusion on the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8The all-round race concept works. A bike as fast as the Madone and as light as the monda is as good as it sounds, and it makes easy work of choosing the right bike. In addition to performance, however, its the compliance and ergonomics that make the Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 stand out from the crowd. Added to that are the latest generation aero bottles and perfectly matched components. All in all, this is a race bike that isnt just fun in a local criterium.Topsquick accelerationsuperb comfortFlopsfiddly handling of the aero water bottlesFor more information, visit trekbikes.comDer Beitrag Aero and climbing bike in one Testing the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS erschien zuerst auf GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine.

The Trek Madone Gen 8 takes inspiration from the Emonda and earlier Madone models to create a new super-bike. Think of it as a greatest hits album from the Trek Road technologies, but all gathered under the Madone name. The Madone Gen 8 combines two popular (and sometimes hard to choose from) Trek models now (light and fast) under a singular bike model. Trek makes the road bike buying decision easier for the customer and keeps Treks commitment to reducing overall SKUs by 40% by 2026.(Image: Trek)Trek Madone Gen 8 OverviewTreks new Gen 8 Madone line looks like the every bike that companies are always searching fora bike that can climb and sprint and has all the aerodynamics to satisfy the free watt counters.(Image: Trek)So, Did Trek Do It?On paper, the Madone Gen 8 is as light as the current Emonda SLR frameset and 320g lighter than the Madone. This weight reduction is due to an all-new level of Trek carbon dubbed 900 series OCLV Carbon.(Image: Trek)Trek says the new OCLV 900 Series Carbon is up to 20% stronger material than the previous 800 OCLV carbon. Treks new and more efficient molding processes use less material and save weight. Also, the new Madone Gen 8 uses a single-piece carbon fork, saving extra weight.Check that the box is accomplished.(Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)Trek Madone Gen 8 Weights Below is a full breakdown of each Trek Madone Gen 8 and its corresponding weight. No surprise, the lightest model is the Madone SLR 9 Gen 8 ($17K) at 15.55 lbs; the heaviest is the Madone Gen 8 SL5 at 19.18 lbs ($3,500). But the Madone Gen 8 story isnt all weight; its a balance of weight, aerodynamics, and comfortthe trifecta of a well-rounded ride and something challenging to produce. (Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)How About Sprinting and Aerodynamics?For the Madone Gen 8, Trek used different tube shapes and a Full System Foil aero design, a departure from the Kamtail Foil Trek previously used.(Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)Trek says the Madone Gen 8 is 77 sec/hr faster than monda and as fast as the previous Madone. So, its as fast as the current model but much lighter, giving the bike another dimension in climbing ability and agility.(Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)For this Madone, Trek opted for different tube shapes optimized for smaller and larger sizes. This ensures a balanced ride across sizes and a more proportional aesthetic.(Images: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)Improved IsoFlow TechnologyA key takeaway from the Madone Gen 7 is the IsoFlow technology. Madone Gen 8s updated IsoFlow technology is lighter and provides 80% more vertical compliance than before. Remember, this isnt actual travel; its more like mirco-small-bump-compliance, and its a notable difference in comfort while on slightly gravel/country road terrain.(Images: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)New lighter-weight and more ergonomic bar/stemThe Trek Madone Gen 8 SLR models come with an updated Aero RSL Road Integrated Bar/Stem. The new cockpit is crafted from OCLV Carbon in ultra-fast aero shapes and has hoods that are 3cm narrower than the drops.(Images: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)Aero-accessoriesSome aero-help help comes from neatly integrated race day bottles, dubbed RSL Aero Bottles. The new bottles come with the SRL version of the Madone Gen 8 and are available separately. They offer enough water for a hot 60-minute crit, and the cages are compatible with traditional bottles in case you drop on trying to put it in (they are one-way bottles.)(Images: Trek)More Madone Gen 8 For the MassesThe all-new Madone SL shares the same frame technology as the SLR model but keeps costs down. The Madone SL uses a more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon and two-piece handlebar/stem combos. The Madone SL models range in price from $3,500 for the Madone SL 5 to $6,500 for the Madone SL7 (our test ride).(Image: Trek)Trek Madone Gen 8 GeometryFor the Madone Gen 8, Trek went for T-shirt sizing rather than traditional. This move to T-shirt sizing eliminates the smallest XXS and the largest XXL sizing, keeping XS, S, ML, L, and XL. The frame sizing sticks to a somewhat normal sizing chart. The most pivotal sizing: M has a 54.5, and the ML has a 55.7 effective top tube.(Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)Welcome H1.5If youre a Trek rider, you already know about H1 and H2 sizing. H1 is a professional race fit, and H2 is aero and drop. Now, Trek is combining the fitting and ushering in H1.5 a combo of the two offerings. Trek says the new Madone has the same drop shape as the Gen 7 Madone and is still 3cm narrower on hoods than drops.(Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)Trek Madone Gen 8 PricingThe new Trek Madone Gen 8 is available in nine different complete bike models (four Madone SL models and five SLR models) and two frameset options. The models start a race-ready $3,500 price point and grow to a Who is this for? $17,000 Project One offering.(Image: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor)All bikes are either SRAM or Shimano builds with Bontrager wheels and components. The Madone SLR bikes have Trek RSL Aero-Cages, and RSL bar stem combos. The Madone SL models have a Bontrager (proprietary) aero stem and bar combo.Look for a full review as we get more time under the monster, and look for the Lidl-Trek and the new Madone SLR at the Tour de France. Madone Gen 8 will be available globally at select Trek retailers and online at trekbikes.com.The post Trek Ditches Emonda And Goes All In On Madone With Builds up to $17k appeared first on Bikerumor.

Trek has killed off the Emonda with the eighth-generation Madone, combining its lightweight climbing bike and dedicated aero platform to create what the brand claims is an earth-shattering do-it-all road race bike.A fusion of its fastest road race bikes, the new Madone is claimed to be as aero as the outgoing seventh-generation Madone and as light as the Emonda.Trek has introduced its new top-tier OCLV 900 layup with the new Madone. Making use of fresh manufacturing techniques, this is said to be up to 20 per cent stronger than the outgoing 800 series layup and lighter. This and a new one-piece fork saves a claimed 320g versus the seventh-generation Madone.The Emonda name will live on as the Emonda ALR alloy race bike, but will no longer feature in Treks top-tier road bike line-up.Foil System Foil is the futureIts logos are as big as ever, but Trek has slimmed the new Madone. - Jack Luke / Our MediaTrek developed a suite of tube shapes for the new Madone, doing away with its long-standing Kammtail shapes in favour of what it calls Full System Foil.Compared to the outgoing Madone, most of the tubes are broader and squatter. Trek says these are more structurally efficient (lighter) than Kammtail tubes. Trek says it took a full-system approach, considering the rider, bike and accessories, when designing the new Madone. - TrekTrek says the bike is designed to optimise airflow over the full bike and rider, rather than optimising individual areas of the bike.Smaller-sized bikes have slimmed-down tubes, reducing weight. - TrekSize-XS and S bikes feature slimmer tubes than larger sizes. Trek says this reduces weight on smaller bikes and maintains consistent aero performance throughout the size range.The new bottles are key to the Madone's aero performance. - Jack Luke / Our MediaTrek has developed new aero bottles and matching cages for the Madone.Trek claims these save 3.7 watts at 45 km/h versus a standard round bottle of the same capacity, and are faster than running no bottles at all. The cages work with conventional round bottles.The new bottles ship as stock with SLR-level bikes and are available aftermarket.Compared to a previous-generation Madone with round bottles and a largely comparable build, the new Madone with aero bottles is claimed to be 0.1 watts faster at 35.4km/h or, in other words, about the same.As should be expected, the difference is more stark when comparing the new Madone to the Emonda, with a claimed 11.3-watt saving at the same speed.New layup reduces weightThe top-tier SLR-level bike uses Trek's new OCLV 900 layup. - Jack Luke / Our MediaTreks new 900 OCLV layup technology, as used on SLR-level bikes, uses an inflatable mandrel the form around which the frame is laid up during manufacturing.This improves compaction, pushing out excess resin and reducing wrinkles inside the tubes.Using this new manufacturing technique, a painted SLR-level size M/L frame is claimed to weigh 796g and the fork 350g.The top-tier Emonda is still lighter than the new Madone, according to Trek's figures. - TrekThis is a claimed 320g saving versus the seventh-generation Madone, but is a little heavier than a top-tier OCLV 800 Emonda SLR frame in the same size (698g claimed).Comparing similar Red AXS-equipped complete builds, the new Madone SLR 9 AXS is claimed to weigh 7.00kg and the outgoing Emonda SLR 9 AXS 6.75kg.SL-level bikes use a two-piece cockpit and are a bit heavier. - TrekThe SL-level Madone uses Treks 500 OCLV layup. This is claimed to weigh 1,054g for the frame and 363g for the fork.The top-spec SLR bikes also feature the new one-piece Aero RSL cockpit, whereas the SL has the conventional two-piece cockpit.The SL is also compatible with mechanical drivetrains.IsoFlow staysTrek has retained its IsoFlow design for the new Madone. - Jack Luke / Our MediaIntroduced on the seventh-generation Madone, Trek has retained its distinctive IsoFlow system for the bike.This hole in the seat tube enables the seat mast to flex and is said to improve aero performance.The second incarnation of IsoFlow has been slimmed down slightly and the aerodynamic shaping refined to reduce weight and improve performance.This, in combination with new layup techniques which enabled Trek to remove the foam core used on the original incarnation of IsoFlow is said to improve vertical compliance by 80 per cent.Reduced size range covers more ridersTrek says the new Madone will fit a broader range of riders, despite the reduction in size options. - TrekThe Madone size range has been slimmed from eight to six sizes. Trek says this new range covers a wider range of rider heights with less overlap between sizes.Trek has also done away with numerical sizing in favour of T-shirt-style sizing.Sizes 54 and 52cm have been combined into the new size-M bike. The previous 62cm bike is now covered by the size-XL bike, which features an extended seat mast.Both the SL and SLR-level bikes use an integrated seat mast. - Jack Luke / Our MediaAt the other end, increased seat mast adjustability broadens the size range to even shorter riders, according to Trek.Trek previously offered its bikes in H1 (pro/aggressive) and H2 (comfort/endurance) fit options.It did away with this split with the 2021 Trek Emonda, introducing its all-rounder H1.5 fit.With the new Madone, Trek has dropped its H naming conventions altogether, now describing its all-rounder geometry as Road Race.The geometry of the seventh and eighth-generation Madone is similar reach is slightly decreased across most sizes and stack increased, but only by a few millimetres in both instances.New Trek Madone geometry chart XSSMMLLXL Seat tube (mm)40.44447.651.254.860.9 Seat tube angle (degrees)73.873.873.673.473.473.4 Head tube length (mm)1012.113.61517.220.1 Head angle (degrees)71.672.272.973.573.873.9 Effective top tube (mm)51.753.254.555.756.858.4 Bottom bracket drop (mm)7.27.2776.86.8 Chainstay length (mm)4141414141.141.2 Offset (mm)54.54.5444 Trail (mm)6.16.25.85.95.75.7 Wheelbase (mm)97.197.698.19899100.7 Standover (mm)70.97476.879.482.586.9 Reach (mm)3737.838.438.939.440.2 Stack (mm)50.75354.656.258.261 Saddle rail height min, short mast (mm)54.958.562.165.769.375.4 Saddle rail height min, tall mast (mm)65.46972.676.279.885.9 Edit Table The new Madone's geometry is slightly shorter and taller than the seventh-generation bike.A slower cockpit?The RSL Aero cockpit has been updated. - TrekTrek says its updated RSL Aero cockpit is less aerodynamic than the outgoing seventh-generation Madone cockpit. However, how it interacts with the riders legs results in a more aero system overall.Stock cockpits are 41cm wide at the hoods, flaring out to 44cm in the drops.Though it wouldnt be drawn on the percentage of sales, Trek says the majority of Madone SLR orders are made through its Project One programme.This offers comprehensive customisation options, including paint, groupset choice and, critically, contact points.Trek says this avoids the common pitfalls of one-piece cockpits, with the majority of consumers speccing theirs to suit.UDH, universal headset parts and T47Components such as headset top covers and thru-axles will now be shared across all Trek road bikes. - Jack Luke / Our MediaTrek has introduced a new universal headset spacer and top cover system shared across the new Madone range and future Trek road bikes. Exactly which setup you opt for depends on your stem or one-piece cockpit:RCS Race: RSL Aero bar/stem (included with Madone SLR Gen 8)RCS Pro: RCS Pro Blendr stem (included with Madone SL Gen 8)RCS Universal: traditional round stemsThe new Madone is also built around SRAMs UDH system, opening compatibility to what looks to be a UDH-specific 1x version of the brands top-spec road bike groupset.Finally, theres no change from the T47 bottom bracket, as used for several generations of Treks road bikes.2025 Trek Madone SL range in briefA top-flight Project One bike could set you back as much as 14,700 / $16.999.99 / 16,399. - TrekThe SLR and SL ranges comprise four bikes apiece, with framesets available at both levels.Prices start at 4,250 / $3,499.99 / 3,499 / AU$4,499.99 for the 12-speed 105-mechanical equipped Madone SL 5, rising to 13,999 / $13,499.99 / 16,399/ AU$19,999.99 for the SRAM Red-AXS equipped Madone SLR 9 AXS.Both SL and SLR bikes are available through Treks Project One customisation programme.Those with solar-system sized pockets can opt for the Interstellar finish Project One bike at 14,700 / $16.999.99 / 16,399 / AU$ N/A.All bikes ship with 28mm-wide tyres and clearance for 32mm tyres.

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Trek merges its top-end road bikes, with the Madone Gen 8 said to be as aero as the previous model and 320g lighter, marking the end of the road for the carbon monda. Full builds start at 3,250 for the SL model, rising to 12,500 for the flagship SLR