Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8

Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 Overview

The Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 is a carbon race road bike built with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Madone Gen 8 full carbon fork, and SRAM Rival AXS 12-speed drivetrain. The frame uses 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 includes SRAM Rival AXS E1 and SRAM Rival AXS 12-speed shifter specifications, a SRAM Rival AXS braze-on front derailleur, and a SRAM Rival AXS rear derailleur with a 36T max cog. The SRAM Rival AXS 48/35 crankset uses a SRAM DUB interface and is paired with a SRAM XG-1250 10-36 12-speed cassette and SRAM Rival E1 12/13-speed chain. A SRAM AXS battery pack with charger is included for the electronic system.

For the wheel setup, the Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 uses Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 OCLV Carbon Tubeless Ready wheels. The front wheel uses a 100x12mm thru axle, while the rear wheel has a 50mm rim depth, SRAM XDR freehub, and 142x12mm thru axle. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires, Bontrager TLR sealant, and Bontrager TLR rim strips complete the wheel and tire setup.

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. The frame and fork use flat mount disc standards, and the bike is equipped with SRAM Paceline rounded centerlock 160mm brake rotors.

Key Features of Trek Madone SL 6 AXS 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.
• SRAM Rival AXS 12-speed drivetrain with a 10-36 cassette.
• SRAM Rival AXS 48/35 crankset with SRAM DUB interface.
• Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 OCLV Carbon Tubeless Ready wheels.
• Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires with aramid bead and 120tpi casing.
• SRAM Paceline rounded centerlock 160mm brake rotors.

Ride Use

This bike is built for race road riding, with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, full carbon fork, SRAM Rival AXS drivetrain, and Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels. The 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires, aero carbon seatpost, and 8.11 kg ML weight support its race-focused road category.

Why Choose This Bike

The Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 combines a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Madone Gen 8 full carbon fork, SRAM Rival AXS drivetrain, and Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels in a focused race road bike build. It also includes a SRAM XG-1250 10-36 12-speed cassette, Bontrager Aeolus Pro tubeless-ready tires, Bontrager Comp alloy handlebar, Trek RCS Pro stem, Bontrager Aeolus Elite saddle, Madone aero carbon seatpost, and SRAM Paceline centerlock rotors. Gloss Crystal White gives this model a clean single-color finish.