Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8
$2,099.00
The Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a carbon race road bike with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Madone Gen 8 full carbon fork, Shimano 105 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims, and Gloss Dark Star or Matte Lavender Haze color options.
Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 Overview
The Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a carbon race road bike built with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Madone Gen 8 full carbon fork, and Shimano 105 12-speed drivetrain. The frame features Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube design, the RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, a removable aero chainkeeper, T47 bottom bracket, flat mount disc mounts, UDH, and a 142x12mm thru axle.
The drivetrain uses Shimano 105 mechanical 12-speed components, including Shimano 105 R7120 shifters, a Shimano 105 R7100 front derailleur, and a Shimano 105 R7100 rear derailleur with a 36T max cog. It is paired with a Shimano 105 R7100 50/34 crankset, Shimano 105 7101 11-34 12-speed cassette, and Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed chain.
The wheel setup includes Bontrager alloy sealed-bearing hubs and Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims. The rims have a 24-hole design, 23mm width, and Presta valve compatibility. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires with aramid beads and 120tpi casing complete the setup, along with Bontrager TLR sealant.
The cockpit includes a Bontrager Comp alloy handlebar, Trek RCS Pro stem, Trek EcoTack handlebar tape, Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle with austenite rails, and a Madone aero carbon seatpost with 0mm offset. Braking is handled by Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano CL700 centerlock 160mm rotors.
Key Features of Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8
- 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Full System Foil tube shaping for a race road bike platform.
- IsoFlow seat tube design integrated into the Madone Gen 8 frame structure.
- Madone Gen 8 full carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer and internal brake routing.
- Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical drivetrain with an 11-34 cassette.
- Shimano 105 R7100 50/34 crankset for a compact double chainring setup.
- Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims with Bontrager alloy sealed-bearing hubs.
- Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires with aramid bead and 120tpi casing.
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano CL700 centerlock 160mm rotors.
Ride Use
This bike is built for race road riding, with a carbon Madone frame, full carbon fork, Shimano 105 12-speed drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes. The Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims, 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires, and 8.64 kg ML weight support its race-focused road category.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Madone SL 5 Gen 8 |
| Bike Type | Race Road Bike |
| Color | Gloss Dark Star, Matte Lavender Haze |
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Fork | Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7120, 12 speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on, down swing |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34. XS and S: 165mm length; M and ML: 170mm length; L and XL: 172.5mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Max Chainring Size | 1x: 54T, 2x: 56/43 |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve |
| Front Skewer | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle |
| Rear Skewer | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Tires | Bontrager Aeolus Pro, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120tpi, 700x28mm |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Max Tire Size | 32mm as measured |
| Saddle | Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Madone aero carbon seatpost, 0mm offset, short length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop. XS: 36cm control width, 40cm drop width; S and M: 38cm control width, 42cm drop width; ML and L: 40cm control width, 44cm drop width; XL: 42cm control width, 46cm drop width |
| Handlebar Tape | Trek EcoTack |
| Stem | Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree. XS: 80mm length; S and M: 90mm length; ML and L: 100mm length; XL: 110mm length |
| Brake | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano CL700, centerlock, 160mm |
| Rotor Size | Maximum brake rotor sizes: 180mm front, 160mm rear |
| Weight | ML - 8.64 kg / 19.05 lbs with tubes |
| Weight Limit | Maximum total weight limit: 275 pounds / 125 kg, combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8
What frame does the Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 use?
The bike uses a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Full System Foil tube shaping and IsoFlow seat tube design. It also includes the RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 bottom bracket, flat mount disc mounts, UDH, and a 142x12mm thru axle.
What drivetrain is on the Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8?
This bike uses a Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical drivetrain. It includes Shimano 105 R7120 shifters, Shimano 105 R7100 front and rear derailleurs, a Shimano 105 R7100 50/34 crankset, Shimano 105 7101 11-34 cassette, and Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed chain.
What wheels and tires come on this Madone SL 5 Gen 8?
The bike uses Bontrager alloy sealed-bearing hubs with Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims. It comes with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires with aramid bead and 120tpi casing, plus Bontrager TLR sealant.
What is the weight limit for the Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8?
The ML size weighs 8.64 kg / 19.05 lbs with tubes. The maximum total weight limit is 275 pounds / 125 kg, including the combined weight of the bicycle, rider, and cargo.
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