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Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 Bike
Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that brings elite racing tech to a lower price point.
It offers similar aero benefits to the pricier Madone SLR Gen 8, but with a more economical OCLV 500 Carbon layup and two-piece cockpit with hidden cable routing. It's built to race, with geometry that keeps you quick on the sprints yet in control on fast descents. A Shimano 105 groupset keeps the price down while still delivering clean mechanical shifting you can trust.
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Arrive in Style.
Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is the perfect bike for someone looking for superbike performance at a lower price point. It offers the same frame tech as its SLR sibling, like aero tube shaping and lightweight IsoFlow comfort tech, but with a more economical build that leaves budget to spare for race entry fees and bike trips.
Why you'll love it
- Revolutionary Full System Foil aero tube shapes redefine what fast looks like and help optimize aerodynamics around the whole bike
- A more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and new tube shaping shave weight where it matters most to help you fly up climbs
- You get clean and reliable shifting without breaking the bank with Shimano's workhorse groupset – 105
- Lightweight, race-focused IsoFlow comfort tech helps you ride stronger longer without sacrificing weight or aerodynamics
An ultra-light OCLV 500 Carbon frame with aero tubing and IsoFlow comfort technology. A 2x12 Shimano 105 groupset that delivers clean mechanical shifts without the faff of electronic groupsets. Tubeless wheels that help fight punctures while reducing rolling resistance, and hydraulic disc brakes.
It's right for you if...
You want a featherweight road race bike without top-end race pricing. You're up for racing, club rides, or solo spins up winding canyons, and don't want to compromise between climbing efficiency and aerodynamics. You're happy with more economical components that help you get on your dream bike faster.
SPECS
| FRAMESET | |
| 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 |
| WHEELS | |
| HUB FRONT | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
| HUB REAR | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| RIM | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| TIRE | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60tpi, 700x28mm |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| SHIFTER | Shimano 105 R7120, 12 speed |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog |
| CRANK |
Size: XS, S Size: XS, S Size: M Size: M Size: ML, L Size: ML, L Size: XL Size: XL |
| CASSETTE | Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12 speed |
| CHAIN | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| COMPONENTS | |
| BRAKE ROTOR |
Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
| ROTOR SIZE | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front, 160mm rear |
| WEIGHT | |
| WEIGHT | ML - 8.70 kg / 19.19 lbs (with tubes) |
| WEIGHT LIMIT | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg). |
TECHNOLOGY
Redefines what fast looks like
Revolutionary new Full System Foil aero tube shapes improve airflow over the whole bike while maintaining the lightness climbers crave. Plus, the bike’s entire rider system was meticulously designed and rigorously tested to be faster everywhere.
80% more vertically compliant IsoFlow
We refined our race-focused comfort tech to be lighter and have nearly double the vertical compliance so you can ride stronger longer.
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Description
Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that brings elite racing tech to a lower price point.
It offers similar aero benefits to the pricier Madone SLR Gen 8, but with a more economical OCLV 500 Carbon layup and two-piece cockpit with hidden cable routing. It's built to race, with geometry that keeps you quick on the sprints yet in control on fast descents. A Shimano 105 groupset keeps the price down while still delivering clean mechanical shifting you can trust.
Jump to Specs → Jump to Features →
Arrive in Style.
Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is the perfect bike for someone looking for superbike performance at a lower price point. It offers the same frame tech as its SLR sibling, like aero tube shaping and lightweight IsoFlow comfort tech, but with a more economical build that leaves budget to spare for race entry fees and bike trips.
Why you'll love it
- Revolutionary Full System Foil aero tube shapes redefine what fast looks like and help optimize aerodynamics around the whole bike
- A more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and new tube shaping shave weight where it matters most to help you fly up climbs
- You get clean and reliable shifting without breaking the bank with Shimano's workhorse groupset – 105
- Lightweight, race-focused IsoFlow comfort tech helps you ride stronger longer without sacrificing weight or aerodynamics
An ultra-light OCLV 500 Carbon frame with aero tubing and IsoFlow comfort technology. A 2x12 Shimano 105 groupset that delivers clean mechanical shifts without the faff of electronic groupsets. Tubeless wheels that help fight punctures while reducing rolling resistance, and hydraulic disc brakes.
It's right for you if...
You want a featherweight road race bike without top-end race pricing. You're up for racing, club rides, or solo spins up winding canyons, and don't want to compromise between climbing efficiency and aerodynamics. You're happy with more economical components that help you get on your dream bike faster.
SPECS
| FRAMESET | |
| 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 |
| WHEELS | |
| HUB FRONT | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
| HUB REAR | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| RIM | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| TIRE | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60tpi, 700x28mm |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| SHIFTER | Shimano 105 R7120, 12 speed |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog |
| CRANK |
Size: XS, S Size: XS, S Size: M Size: M Size: ML, L Size: ML, L Size: XL Size: XL |
| CASSETTE | Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12 speed |
| CHAIN | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| COMPONENTS | |
| BRAKE ROTOR |
Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
| ROTOR SIZE | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front, 160mm rear |
| WEIGHT | |
| WEIGHT | ML - 8.70 kg / 19.19 lbs (with tubes) |
| WEIGHT LIMIT | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg). |
TECHNOLOGY
Redefines what fast looks like
Revolutionary new Full System Foil aero tube shapes improve airflow over the whole bike while maintaining the lightness climbers crave. Plus, the bike’s entire rider system was meticulously designed and rigorously tested to be faster everywhere.
80% more vertically compliant IsoFlow
We refined our race-focused comfort tech to be lighter and have nearly double the vertical compliance so you can ride stronger longer.
