Trek unveils new Madone SLR and SL
Trek has released the latest generation of its groundbreaking aerodynamic race bike, Madone. Renowned for its ability to balance aerodynamics with ride quality, Madone has been updated with key technologies that enhance the bike’s core benefits for riders.
Trek unveils new Madone SLR and SL
The Ultimate Race Bike with new adjustable IsoSpeed, disc brakes, and a new geometry
(Waterloo, WI, July 6, 2018) - Trek has released the latest generation of its groundbreaking aerodynamic race bike, Madone. Renowned for its ability to balance aerodynamics with ride quality, Madone has been updated with key technologies that enhance the bike’s core benefits for riders. In addition to allnew features that amplify what sets Madone apart, Trek has widened the bike’s appeal and potential applications by offering the new bike in rim and disc brake options. The new Madone is available for purchase now.
Ultimate Race Bike
Yes, the Madone has proven to be one of the fastest aero super bikes on the planet. But what really sets the Madone apart is how it combines advanced aerodynamics, ultra-lightweight and superior ride quality into the best race bike available today. It is the Ultimate Race Bike.
Part of the magic of the Madone is the overall balanced and amazing ride feel that you experience as you are pushing the bike to your fastest personal records. Most aero bikes feel harsh and overly stiff, sacrificing ride quality for aerodynamic profile. The Madone delivers on the promise of the ultimate race bike with full aero speed that can take on cobbles, climbs and descents. Nothing rides like a Madone.
Adjustable Top Tube IsoSpeed
The benefit of IsoSpeed is that that it not only smooths out the road for a sublime ride, it diminishes the fatiguing impacts of the road, allowing the rider to remain fresher longer. Adjustable IsoSpeed was first released on the seat tube of Trek’s Domane line, a feature that has been met with wide praise since its release. Top tube IsoSpeed on the Madone SLR is adjustable to customize the compliance to rider preference and terrain. The new Madone is up to 17% more compliant over its predecessor when set to the most compliant setting and 21% stiffer in the stiffest setting.
Top Tube IsoSpeed is damped to rebound in a smooth and controlled motion providing the rider more stability. Rebound is reduced by 13% on the New Madone SLR over the current Madone
Another benefit of this new technology is the ability to closely match vertical compliance values across all frame sizes since the top tube seat mast is of similar length. No matter what size bike you ride, you will benefit fully from IsoSpeed compliance.
Unprecedented integration
Every element of Madone serves the ultimate goal of unprecedented integration to enhance performance, making Madone the fastest, most advanced option on the road.
Rim and disc brake options
Madone SLR comes with both disc and direct rim brake options. Both brake technologies are fully integrated into the frame’s overall design. The rim brake version is lighter with the brakes molded into the frame’s design and hidden from the wind. The disc brake version provides undeniable stopping power without any penalty to the bike’s aerodynamic profile—powerful braking without any sacrifice.
New Two-Piece Aero Bar Stems
Madone SLR provides riders more stem options and additional bar sizes and +/- 5 degrees of bar rotation. With this new fit update, Trek offers one of the broadest spectrums of possible race fits for men and women with an integrated aero cockpit.
Optimal Fit and Geometrys
Developed in partnership with the Trek-Segafredo and Trek-Drops professional cycling teams, Madone SLR features a new H1.5 geometry that puts the rider in the optimal aero race position. H1.5 hits the sweet spot for a wide range of racers as it balances a traditional aggressive race geometry with a position that more athletes can hold longer with more comfort. Madone SL feature proven H2 Geometry.
Men’s and Women’s Models
Madone SLR comes in both men’s and women’s specific models. Both feature the same best in class frame platform. Women specific touchpoints like saddle, handlebar width and stem length that are spec’d to fit most women better from the start.
Currently being raced by the both the Trek-Segafredo and Trek-Drops professional cycling teams, the new Madone is available for purchase now exclusively at Trek retailers worldwide. Madone is available for customization through Trek’s custom bike program, Project One, including the revolutionary allnew Madone-exclusive paint schemes, ICON.
