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Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 review - very fast and very expensive

The latest Madone may have a hole through the seat tube but we couldn't find any in its performance

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The Trek Madone is an absolute speed weapon. The deep-section tubes with the radical-looking cutout help, as does the newly designed handlebar, which is narrow and provides good wrist support for the ‘aero-hoods’ position. And then there are the 51mm deep Bontrager Aeolus Pro wheels. The handling is incredibly fast, responding to the smallest shift in weight and the tiniest tweaks of the bars, and ride quality is so impressive that it’s almost possible to overlook things like the narrow tires and ungenerous clearance - but you can’t ignore the price. If you have the budget and want a WorldTour-level race machine with exceptional handling and ride feel, this is the bike.

Super smooth ride

Light for an aero bike

Striking aesthetics

Limited adjustability

No power meter

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Value and conclusion

For this latest Gen 7 version of the Madone, Trek’s aero bike, the US brand removed the IsoSpeed Decoupler of the previous Gen 6 model and left, in its place, a big hole.

OK, it’s not the crude, reductionist approach it sounds like.

The old bike’s micro-adjustable suspension system at the top tube/seat tube juncture added weight and was mostly redundant since Trek discovered most riders would ‘set and forget’.

And by radically reengineering the frame Trek claims to have saved 300g, and says the new bike is almost 20 watts faster than its predecessor, which equates to 60 seconds per hour when ridden at 45kph. It looks radical, too - always a good thing for a new bike.

In our 2023 Race Bike of the Year grouptest we awarded the Madone 'best aero bike' against competition that included the Cervélo S5, the Canyon Aeroad and the Giant Propel.

However, over $9K / £10K for an Ultegra bike has to be unchartered territory - so how does it compare overall to the best road bikes ?

Trek Madone 7 Gen 7: construction

Let’s peer a bit more closely into that hole or, to give it its real name, IsoFlow. The aerodynamic explanation for it is: “It’s a way to direct some high energy flow into a low energy region of the bike.” What that means is that the seat tube area creates a disproportionate amount of drag and the hole helps to dissipate this by adding what Trek calls a “jet of fast moving air.”

It turns out that only half of the claimed watt saving comes from the IsoFlow hole. Trek has entered the integrated cockpit wars (along with Colnago, Canyon, Cervélo et al) with a completely new and very slick-looking design but it’s neither adjustable nor V-shaped: according to Trek it saves watts by changing rider position rather than via the aerodynamic properties of the cockpit itself.

A standard 42cm bar becomes 39cm at the hoods and 42cm at the drops and there’s a backsweep so that a flat-forearms aero position on the hoods becomes very aero indeed.

There are 14 different combinations available and, since the backsweep gives the bar a shorter reach, it’s important to get the right one - if you’re like those of us who rode this bike, you’ll need a longer stem. You can change this at point of purchase at no extra cost, Trek told us, or the 1 1/8in steerer is compatible with a non-integrated stem and bar (though the frame is electronic groupset only).

The same goes for the seatmast. The cutout in the seat tube leaves less room for a long seatpost and less adjustability (around 6cm minimum to maximum) so if you are long-legged but prefer a smaller frame you may need the tall version that comes with the size 56 upwards (as I ideally would have done). There are also two offsets available.

Our size 54 with a standard short mast could only manage a maximum saddle height of 74cm and the reach felt very short with the 90mm stem cockpit it comes with.

The latest geometry is called H1.5 (halfway between the old H1 race and H2 endurance). The reduced reach combined with the shorter reach of the swept-back bar works very well for that super aero hoods position, but it does feel surprisingly short. The kamm-tailed rear of the stem is much closer to your knees than you’d expect.

The new SLR bikes are all made from Trek’s 800 OCLV carbon - from the 105-equipped SLR 6 up to the flagship SLR 9 - and are impressively light, especially compared with other aero bikes such as the Cervelo S5. Trek says this is its lightest ever disc Madone.

There’s clearance for 28mm tires max, which is tight by modern standards. This model comes with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 tubeless-ready wheels, set up with Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 25mm tires and inner tubes - again, surprisingly narrow.

Despite the fact that the fit wasn’t optimal - I could have done with the size up - the ride quality of the Madone is absolutely incredible. That’s the first thing that strikes you, or rather doesn’t strike you.

Aero bikes used to supply a harsher ride simply because deep, bladed tubing doesn’t flex like round tubing. This was undoubtedly the reason why Trek bolted the IsoSpeed decoupler onto the Madone two iterations ago. So you might expect that with its suspension system gone, the latest bike might have gone backwards in comfort. Not a bit of it.

It feels like a coiled carbon spring - full of potential energy and floating over bad road surfaces seemingly without any effect on its speed. And this is on 25mm tires that aren’t even the best (at this price they really ought to be).

The handling is also exactly right. The shortish 90mm stem section of the cockpit could have made it a little twitchy, but thanks to the sweeping shape I found my weight sufficiently over the front wheel in the hoods position, and steering was fast but balanced on descents and tight corners.

So it passes ‘comfortable’ and ‘fast’ with flying colors (actually Deep Smoke for this one).

At 7.5kg it’s light for an aero bike - or any disc brake bike - and it leaps up hills as if it weighs even less. I was so impressed with its performance that I kept forgetting Trek also has the Emonda climbing bike. The next Emonda has its work cut out (pun intended).

Finally, stability in crosswinds. There’s one particular gateway on my test loop where any bike not designed for big yaw angles will be gusted and the Trek was indeed blown sideways slightly - but not alarmingly considering the deep wheels and frame tubes.

This bike is incredibly good but it’s also incredibly expensive. It’s a full $1,000 / £1,000 more than the equivalent outgoing Gen 6 Madone SLR 7, and you’d have to look hard to find a more expensive Ultegra Di2-equipped bike from the other mainstream brands. 

The Canyon Aeroad CFR with Dura-Ace costs $8,999 / £8,799, while the Cervelo S5 with SRAM Force AXS costs $9,000 / £9,200. The Giant Propel Advanced SL1 also with SRAM Force costs $8,000 / £8,999.

You might also reasonably expect a power meter at this price - those three bikes all come with them - but it’s just the regular Ultegra crankset here.

So the price is stratospheric but compared with the current aero bikes I’ve ridden so far including the Colnago V4RS , Canyon Aeroad SLX , Cervelo S5, Tarmac SL7 and Pinarello Dogma F, the ride quality is superior.

• Frame: 800 Series OCLV carbon
• Fork: KVF carbon, tapered steerer
• Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2
• Wheels : Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51
• Tires : Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 25mm
• Cockpit: Madone integrated
• Seatpost : Madone aero internal
• Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite
• Weight: 7.5kg
• Contact: www.trekbikes.com

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Madone SLR 7 is the ultimate race machine. An 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame with exclusive IsoFlow technology adds an aerodynamic advantage, cuts weight, and smooths the road ahead. It's built up with the ultra-fast precision shifting of Shimano's wireless electronic Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and deep carbon wheels that cut through the wind on the peloton. - IsoFlow technology helps the seatmast flex for a more comfortable ride while also improving frame aerodynamics and shaving weight - Wireless Ultegra Di2 delivers fast smoot, and responsive shifts - 800 Series OCLV Carbon is the lightest laminate we've ever made, and it makes Madone faster on any terrain, in any condition - Madone Project One ICON paint schemes make the ultimate race bike a true work of art

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Speed is your top priority, and you want our best aero road racing frame with all-new aero IsoFlow comfort tech to shed grams and watts. You care about the finer things, like a Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic drivetrain that's incredibly fast and consistent in all conditions.

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A lightweight frame with our highest-level 800 Series OCLV Carbon, new Kammtail Virtual Foil aerodynamic tube shaping, aerodynamic and road-smoothing IsoFlow technology and invisible cable routing. A wireless electronic 2x12 Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes, tubeless-ready Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon wheels and an integrated OCLV Carbon bar/stem combo.

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The Madone SLR is our best and lightest aero road frame, but it's the all-new IsoFlow technology that really sets this bike apart. It adds compliance for a more comfortable ride with impressive aerodynamics.

Frame 800 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, IsoFlow seat tube, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

Fork Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100mm thru axle

Frame fit H1.5 Race

Wheel front Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12mm thru axle

Wheel rear Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, Tubeless Ready, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru-axle

Skewer front Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Rim Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12mm thru axle

Tyre Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25 c

Max tyre size 28c

Shifter Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12-speed

Front derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, braze-on, down swing

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2

Crank Size:47 Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 165 mm

Size:50, 52 Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 170 mm

Size:54, 56, 58 Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 172.5 mm

Size:60, 62 Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 175 mm

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Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-30, 12-speed

Chain Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed

Max. chainring size 1x: 50T, 2x: 54/40

Saddle Size:47, 50, 52 Bontrager Aeolus P2 Elite, 155 mm width

Size:54, 56, 58, 60, 62 Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145 mm width

Seatpost Size:47, 50, 52, 54 Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 0 mm offset, short length

Size:56, 58, 60, 62 Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 0 mm offset, tall length

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Brake rotor Shimano MT800, CenterLock, 160 mm

Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear

Weight 56 - 7.48 kg / 16.51 lbs

Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

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Trek Madone SLR 7 Carbon Road Bike 2023 in Matte Deep Smoke

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The Madone SLR 7 Discis ultra-light, insanely fast and super smooth. This carbon road bike is built with our all-new 800 Series OCLV Carbon aero frame, Adjustable Top Tube IsoSpeed, hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power and control, and Shimano's new wireless electronic Di2 drivetrain for ultra-fast precision shifting. All-new wireless Shimano Ultegra Di2 delivers faster, smoother and more responsive shifts than ever - 12-speed drivetrains have wider range cassettes and smaller jumps between gears, allowing riders to easily find the right cadence, & elite wireless performance on both new drivetrains ditch shifter gear wires, allowing for faster shifting and a cleaner front end. Better brakes - Shimano adds Servo Wave to both Dura-Ace Di2 and Ultegra Di2, allowing for better pad-to-rotor clearance and delivering a simplified bleed process that’s sure to please your shop’s mechanics. You're serious about speed, and you want our best aero frame with an all-new Shimano Di2 electronic drivetrain that's incredibly fast and consistent in all conditions.

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The Madone SLR 7 is the ultimate road bike. An 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame with exclusive IsoFlow technology increases aerodynamic advantage, reduces weight and eases handling. It is exclusively equipped with the very best components for a smooth ride and super-low weight, such as an SRAM Force eTap AXS wireless electronic 12-speed shifting system with power meter and carbon wheels with high rims for added aerodynamic gains.

• Frame: 800 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube molding, IsoFlow seat tube, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat-mount disc brake mount, 142 x 12 mm thru-axle
• Front fork: Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer tube, internal brake cable routing, flat-mount disc brake mount, carbon dropouts, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle
• Shifter: SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed
• Front derailleur SRAM Force eTap AXS, weld-on
• Rear derailleur: SSRAM Force eTap AXS, max. sprocket size 36T
• Crankset: SRAM Force AXS, 48/35, DUB
• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearings
• Cassette: SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM Force, 12-speed
• Maximum chainring size: 1x: 50T, 2x: 54/40
• Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145 mm width
• Seatpost: Madone aero carbon internal seatmast cap, integrated light bracket, 0 mm offset
• Handlebar/stem: Madone integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon
• Rotor: SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, rounded edge, 160 mm
• Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
• Front wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12 mm thru-axle
• Rear wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 51 mm rim height, SRAM XD-R freewheel body, 142 x 12 mm thru-axle
• Rim: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready
• Outer tire: Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700 x 25c
• Maximum tire size: 28c
• Weight: 56 cm - 7.76 kg
• Weight limit: This bike has a maximum allowable total weight (combined weight of bike, rider and luggage) of 125 kg.  

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Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 Deep Smoke

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The ultimate racing machine

Our fastest race bike ever

Building on the prestigious history of the model range, we have created a new speed standard. Now in its seventh generation, the Madone SLR is our fastest and lightest Madone Disc yet. With its unprecedented aerodynamics, superior ride quality and ultra-light weight, it impressively redefines the limits of what is feasible on a road bike. Thanks to completely new IsoFlow technology, this race-ready bike gives you the edge in speed and handling.

The Madone SLR 7 is the ultimate race machine. The 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame with exclusive IsoFlow technology provides an impressive aerodynamic advantage, lowers weight and smooths the road. It is equipped with Shimano's ultra-fast shifting wireless electronic Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and extremely streamlined carbon wheels with high rim profile.

Frame: 800 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube profile, IsoFlow seat tube, invisible cable routing, aerodynamic 3S chain guide, T47 bottom bracket, Flat Mount disc brake mount, 142 x 12 mm thru axle Fork: Madone, full carbon with KVF profile, tapered carbon fork steerer, internal brake cable routing, Flat Mount disc brake mount, carbon dropouts, 12 x 100 mm thru axle Frame fit: H1.5 Race Front wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12 mm thru axle Rear wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, Tubeless Ready, Shimano 11/12 speed freehub, 142 x 12 mm thru axle HR quick release: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever Rim: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12mm thru axle Tire: Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Aramid bead core, 120 TPI, 700 x 25C Max. Tire size: 28C Shift lever: Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12-speed Deviator: Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, braze-on version, down swing Deviator: Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 Crank: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 165 mm (47) Crank: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 170 mm (50/52) Crank: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 172.5 mm (54/56/58) Crank: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 175 mm (60/62) Bottom bracket: Practice, T47, threaded, internally mounted Cassette: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-30 T., 12x Chain: Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12x Max. Chainring size: 1x: 50 teeth, 2x: 54/40 Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus P2 Elite, 155 mm width (47/50/52) Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite, Austenit struts, 145 mm width (54/56/58/60/62) Saddle post: Madone, aerodynamic internal carbon seat tower attachment, integrated rear light mount, 0 mm offset, short (47/50/52/54) Seatpost: Madone, aerodynamic internal carbon seat tower attachment, integrated taillight mount, 0 mm offset, long (56/58/60/62) Integrated handlebar/stem unit: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem unit, OCLV carbon, 380 mm width, 80 mm stem length (47) Integrated handlebar/stem unit: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem unit, OCLV Carbon, 400 mm width, 90 mm stem length (50/52) Integrated handlebar/stem unit: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem unit, OCLV Carbon, 420 mm width, 90 mm stem length (54) Integrated handlebar/stem unit: Madone Integrated handlebar/stem unit, OCLV Carbon, 420 mm width, 100 mm stem length (56/58) Integrated handlebar/stem unit: Madone Integrated handlebar / stem unit, OCLV carbon, 440 mm width, 110 mm stem length (60/62) handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf handlebar tape Brake disc: Shimano MT800, Center Lock disc mount, 160 mm Brake disc diameter: Max. Brake disc diameter: 160 mm front & rear Weight: 56 - 7.48 kg / 16.51 lbs Max. Weight: This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider and load) of 125 kg.

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2023 Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 7

A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

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Nov 2023 · Mat Brett

It had its idiosyncrasies – including flip-out 'Vector Wings’ in the head tube – but we wish every new bike offered as many interesting features as the Trek Madone 9 Series did back in 2015

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Oct 2023 · James Huang

The same cutting-edge aerodynamic performance of Trek’s flagship Madone SLR, distilled into a much more affordable package.

Heaps lighter than before

Tangibly speedy

Surprisingly good ride quality

Superb handling

Lots of tire clearance

User-friendly two-piece cockpit

Sharp lines.

Polarizing IsoFlow aesthetics

Poor weathersealing

Narrow wheels and tires.

Trek's new Madone SL Gen 7 is set to deliver SLR performance at a (much) lower price point. So — is the Madone SLR worth the extra money?

Aug 2023 · Troy Templin

The Trek Madone SL Gen 7 now completes the line matching the more expensive SLR and offers almost the same ride quality.

May 2023 · Simon von Bromley

The seventh-generation Madone is an excellent all-round performer, but it comes with a big price tag

Composed yet fast

Innovative design

Front end can run both integrated and non-integrated handlebar setups

Wide range of frame sizes

No power meter

Mid-range tyres and cheap inner tubes don’t belong on this bike

Dec 2022 · Sam Challis

The new Madone is leaner, meaner and wickedly quick

Very fast ride feel

Smart componentry design

Light weight

Narrow bars take some getting used to

Vulnerable in gusty conditions

Dec 2022 · Ronan Mc Laughlin

The "ultimate race bike" has only a few minor flaws – and the hole in the seat tube isn't (exactly) one of them.

Seriously expensive, IsoFlow equals spray flow, fit can be tricky.

Dec 2022 · Julian Schwede

Does the new IsoFlow system of the 2023 Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap Gen 7 really rise the bar in terms of aeroynamics and comfort?

Very balanced handling at high speeds

Reduced complexity and improved aerodynamics of the IsoFlow system

Customisation options thanks to the Project One configurator

High-quality workmanship

The damping of the IsoFlow system isn’t adjustable

The Bontrager R4 tires lack grip

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Trek Madone SLR 7 eTap Gen7 Road Bike 2023 Deep Smoke

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The Trek Madone SLR7 eTap Gen7 Road Bike is the ultimate race machine. An 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame with exclusive IsoFlow technology adds an aerodynamic advantage, cuts weight and smooths the road ahead. It's built from the ground up with cherry-picked components for a smooth and light ride, like SRAM's Force eTap AXS wireless electronic 12-speed drivetrain and carbon wheels with a deep rim for aerodynamic gains.

It's right for you if...

Speed is your top priority, and you want the best aero road racing frame with all-new aero IsoFlow comfort tech to shed grams and watts. You care about the finer things, like a clean wireless cockpit and the custom tunability of SRAM's Force eTap AXS.

The tech you get

A lightweight frame with Trek's highest-level 800 Series OCLV Carbon, new Kammtail Virtual Foil aerodynamic tube shaping, aerodynamic and road-smoothing IsoFlow technology and invisible cable routing. A wireless electronic 2x12 SRAM Force eTap AXS drivetrain and flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes, power meter cranks for monitoring performance metrics, tubeless-ready Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon wheels and an integrated OCLV Carbon bar/stem combo.

The final word

The Madone SLR is Trek's best and lightest aero road frame, but it's the all-new IsoFlow technology that really sets this bike apart. It adds compliance for a more comfortable ride with impressive aerodynamics.

Why you'll love it

• IsoFlow technology helps the seat mast flex for a more comfortable ride while also improving frame aerodynamics and shaving weight.
• A wireless SRAM Force eTap AXS drivetrain keeps your cockpit clean and tidy while allowing custom tuning – plus, it comes equipped with power meter cranks to track performance metrics.
• 800 Series OCLV Carbon is the lightest laminate Trek has ever made, and it makes the Madone faster on any terrain, in any condition.
• Deep carbon rims help reduce aerodynamic drag so you can ride faster and race to the top of the podium.
• Madone Project One ICON paint schemes make the ultimate race bike a true work of art.

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All-new Trek Emonda ALR takes lightweight frame tech to alloy models

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When Trek announced their Emonda carbon road bike line , they backed up their “world’s lightest” claims with an impressive frame and fork and an even more impressive 10.25lb (4.6kg) complete bike. Now, they’re adding an alloy Emonda ALR option that’s also lightweight yet far more affordable.

To earn the Emonda badge, the frame uses their top-level 300-series Alpha Aluminum that’s been hydroformed into size specific tubes, then welded together using a no-see technique that produces smooth joints that use less material to save weight.

The process is called Invisible Weld Technology, which they say produces stronger, stiffer welds despite using less material. Video, pics and more details below…

Trek told us the unpainted frame is 1050g (56), and a painted fork is 358g w/240mm steerer.

Like the ultralight Emonda carbon models, the ALR uses their H2 race geometry, E2 tapered headtube (standard 1-1/8″ to 1-1/2″) and wide Pressfit BB 86.5, meaning this bike is made to go fast. Other frame details include a braze-on front derailleur mount (no need to add a clamp if you’re getting the frameset) and external cable routing.

We’ve requested a more technical description of the welding process (update as we get it), but the frame is only part of the story. The complete bikes come equipped with built-in extras like the a Blendr stem with integrated light/computer mount, and it has Duotrap S compatibility (their ANT+/Bluetooth 4.0 speed/cadence sensor, sold separately for about $60).

You also get a complete group, so the Emonda ALR 6 with Ultregra gets a full Ultegra group from chain to brakes to cassette and everything else. There are no mis-matched parts or down spec’d bits to cut costs. A full carbon fiber tapered fork completes the package.

The Emonda ALR will initially come in two builds, the “6” with full Ultegra, Bontrager Race tubeless ready wheels with R2 tires, and a Bontrager cockpit with alloy short reach/drop bar and carbon seatpost for $2,249.99. Our local Trek Bike Store says complete bike weight is claimed at 17.25lb (7.82kg).

The Emonda ALR 5 drops down to a full Shimano 105 group with non-series Bontrager tubeless ready alloy wheels, R1 tires and a full alloy Bontrager cockpit for $1,759.99. Claimed weight is 18.77lb (8.51kg), colors will be the gloss black/hi-viz yellow and blue shown here, plus a racing red coming soon.

The frameset shares the same paint scheme as the “6” and comes with an FSA sealed cartridge bearing headset for $989.99. The frames have a lifetime warranty carrying a 275lb rider weight limit.

Just for fun, here’s the companion lifestyle video.

All three models shown here are available now and should hit stores soon. Our sources tell us there’ll also be an Emonda ALR 5 with Tiagra, an ALR 8 with Dura-Ace mechanical and ALR 9 with Dura-Ace Di2 coming soon. That last model suggests they’ll have an electronic-only frame, too, since these first models only have external cable routing. At the very top, in terms of light weight anyway, will be the ALR 10 with a full SRAM Red group.

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looks like a rebadged Allez

The invisible welding looks a lot like what pretty much every other company calls smooth welding. And has been using for years. You weld the tube normally then go back over it without filler material and “reweld” it. The process smooths out the weld and helps it wet out. REVOLUTIONARY TREK!!!

Interesting that they are using hydroformed tubes but didn’t choose the aero tube shapes of the Madone design.

@Robert W – my sources say the Madone is on the way out. & if the story is about weight vs. areo it would make sense to mimick the emonda shapes. Also, the 2 series aluminum frames are already Madone-esqe.

I always find it funny that companies state how they’ve extensively optimized tube shapes for their flagship carbon fiber bikes, but then seemingly can successfully apply those shapes to materials with very different properties. There is a little marketing lie in their somewhere.

Anyway. Glad to see these Al bikes. CF has been getting too pricey fort me.

I like how they quote an unpainted frame weight, then only offer it in a painted variety. But lets also make sure we pair that unpainted weight with a painted fork weight.

Looks legit. Seeing they are coming out of the Giant factory why not put on the overdrive 2 fork and stem and really take it next level?

Aluminum, how quaint.

Why not sell them unpainted if they weight them unpainted? JBikes if I read you right what your saying is the shapes have far mo9re to do with design than engineering.all thes tube shapes are probaly coming from kitchen appliance design firm and they bs riders who rarely go over 20mph that aero is worth buying a new bike for

That Bontrager cycling kit is pretty damn nice. “Understated” as the hipsters like to say.

How about US made aluminum, with giant tubes, some internal routing, and some really funky paint jobs. Oh wait…

Hasn”t specialized already been doing this for like 3 years now? And better welded joints? Revolutionary-nothing is more like it, just another slightly modified copy frame.

Roy – no I was just commenting on the fact it’s stated how non aero tube shapes are optimized for carbon fiber for whatever properties (stiffness, weight, ride) but then a vastly different material can achieve the same with the same tube shapes? I’m sure they vary material thickness and such, but given the vast difference in CF and Al, I’d think tube shapes would vary more between the two materials, unless the CF and Al frames ride completely different.

Jesus, tough crowd. Lightweight aluminum, full component groups and small price tags… Sounds good to me.

Full Ultegra! Well… except the wheels. Of which, the Bontrager Race spec is a few notches below Ultegra…

y’all are haters. you can pick on the marketing and on random bits and pieces but in the end this is the bike you’re going to start seeing at all the local crits and races. So they have weird marketing, worry about the bike and what it can do for you.

Aluminum is the new carbon.

Yeah a bunch of haters here, Go buy a Specialized because they are not owned by the big man, Oh wait, Specialized is own by a conglomerate, and Trek is family owned. Seems like most people don’t understand the definition of “the man” Don’t hate on them just because you don’t like it that more people ride Trek than any other brand in the US.

@Durianrider, you’re killing me! Lol

When you think about it, it’s a bike people actually look for: Workhorse, and the no-nonsense but clean aesthetic.

Considering the Propel SLR might not come stateside, as well as the update TCR SLR before it, it’s nice to have another potential alloy option on the market that isn’t an Allez or CAAD.

I really like where Trek is going with their new paint schemes. Very minimal branding and no stupid racing stripes and decals. Keep it premium!

Jbikes: I understand why you’re asking about why two frames with different materials have the same tube shapes, but in fact they probably should have the same shapes.

In the bike industry (and many others), it’s common practice to design using isotropic material properties (e.g., with aluminum) for a first pass. The resulting stiffness (quantified through FEA) ensures you’re getting the most sectional modulus you can out of a given tube shape. Only then do you go back and design a laminate schedule with anisotropic materials (e.g., carbon fiber).

This allows the designer to clearly separate the modulus (stiffness) due to tube shape and the modulus due to the laminate schedule. That way, each can be optimized as a discrete step.

Except for a few corner cases, optimal frame tube shape is material-independent. Surprising but true!

Looks like a great bike at a good price. I love nice aluminum race bikes. But why no H1 geometry option? It irks me that companies (not just Trek) spec the really race oriented stuff at the high-end of the price scale. I know a short head tube doesn’t work for everyone but why not give us the option? What does the size of your wallet have to do with your flexibility?

I’m wondering if some of the frames are anodized, so unpainted weight would be pretty relevant.

JasonK – thanks! Great info. Never really thought of it that way but it makes sense.

I like the emonda and the CrossRip frame for my commuter. I would seriously consider if I was in the market and carbon was not an option.

Man that’s a light frame. Nice to see they are using full groupset specs.

I wonder if the welding is a form of aluminium brazing using a lower melting temperature brazing rod. I think this is what Shimano do with the external reinforcing tabs on the aluminium rims. This is supposed to be lower strength than welding but coming up with some newer technology is not beyond Trek’s resources. Or maybe they have come up with a way to modify the pulse action of a TIG welder with a certain filler wire application. Either way, the old double pass method for aluminium is old hat now.

Most companies claim unpainted frame weights. Use this general guide: If a company says “…painted frame weight is…” then it’s including paint. If they don’t specifically say painted then you can guarantee it’s an unpainted frame weight.

The only reason I wouldn’t buy one of these is the head tube is too tall…

I applaud Trek for coming out with a ‘light’ and ‘inexpensive’ aluminum frameset but I’m still not sold on the H2 geometry.

Sincerely, Worlds longest head tube.

I like the option of a high end aluminum frame as well….but this one misses the mark for me because trek refuses to make any bike with its “racer” H1 geometry that doesn’t cost at least 4,500 for a frameset. If they only would make H1 options of their emonda sl frame or this new all I’d buy one in a second. Trek already makes a million bike models….why not better fit options? Ever since they did away with the 6 series madone the options for the budget conscious racer have gone to zero. Bleh. And more seatmast length options trek!

Nearly the same weight as a Cannondale frame that was first manufactured out of the same material about 6 years ago

I think this will make a GREAT race frame.

Certainly beats trying to replace a carbon frame someone broke for you in that ‘last corner of the criterium’ crash.

If I see one more I’m-so-flexible-I-can-stick-my-head-up-my-ass comment about the lack of H1 geometry, I might give up trolling comments on bike rumor all together. Seriously, 5 years at a Trek dealer and we sold maybe 3 H1 bikes (all as special order). We ordered dozens more project 1 bikes in the ‘normal’ H2. Working now at a Cervelo dealer I have very few people balk at the head tube height, and MOST are running a positive angle on the stem anyways. At 6’3″ I run 14cm of bar drop. I have had zero issue getting a proper fit on stock bikes, including Trek. Currently on the newly updated (i.e. market norm) stack of the 2015 Cervelo S5 I still have 15mm of spacers under my stem. If H2 geo just doesn’t do it for you, grab a Cannonade with a low profile headset cap and go ride. They are making a bike for the largest market, obviously the budget racers this bike is designed for are too busy riding their bikes to complain on Bike Rumor…..

Looks like a great bike for the money and your avg rider. Nothing wrong with that. Kudos too for specing a complete group build, awesome!

Waiting for my ALR 5 to arrive!! Last bike I bought was in 1986, a Myata One Ten. Hopefully this one will last another 29 years.

uhhh… the allez actually looks good

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez/allez-comp-race

the only thing actually missing from these frames are some colorway options like the tarmacs

i had a domane and the headtube was too tall.

i might get one of these. its pretty affordable all things considered.

There doesn’t seem too much, if anything at all, to complain about here. The Emonda ALR frame MSRP is right in line with a CAAD10 frame MSRP ($10 cheaper actually). It looks good, and it’s certainly not a heavyweight bike. If it rides as good as it looks, it will be a great deal.

@MikeC – Are you kidding? I haven’t seen anyone refer to a full groupset as including the wheel since like 1999. Some people are just desperate to find something to bitch about. The Bontrager Race wheels are great. They only weigh 200g more than the Ultegras, and unlike every Shimano wheel, they are specced completely with off-the-shelf parts that are easily purchasable in any bike shop.

@Adam – Yes, because Cannondale were the first company with an aluminum racing bike. You forget the Trek, via Klein, were making awesome lightweight aluminum race bikes when Cannondale was still welding together soda cans.

@H1 Lovers – You’re all on crack. A quarter of the Trek pros don’t even ride the H1, and I promise you that you are not that fast. I can also tick off a list of local heroes, Cat 1 and PRO dudes, who get by just fine on the H2, usually preferring it to the H1.

@Psi – And the Trek is clearly much better specced than the Cannondale, with an Ultegra crank and Bontrager Race wheels, not to mention a cockpit that won’t require immediate replacement.

Wait to you see the next gen cannondale frame before you jump on this..

I am happy this exists. Buyers beware if you crash this thing it’s probably going to dent up like tinfoil.

@badbikemechanic – What makes you say that? There is a generation of high end aluminum out there that holds up just fine to the rigors of daily life. I personally have an aluminum Allez that I regularly leave locked up outside of bars, the grocery store, as well as race, and it hasn’t even scratched the anodized finish yet.

As always, opinions abound….and everyone is “right.” The H1 vs. H2 debate is clearly a hotter topic than I thought. What it boils down to though is “choice.”

Trek offers the option, meaning there are people that prefer it. I rode a 60 cm H1 Madone 6 series last year, and absolutely loved it. Sadly it was a team bike and I had to give it back at the end of the year. In looking for a replacement I want a bike with similar geometry, but don’t want to spend 4,500 to have the OPTION to get the geometry I like. The head tube on the H1 is 18 cm…compared with 21 cm on the H2. That is a LARGE difference. I don’t think anyone is right or wrong to ride whatever geometry they like. All I’m saying is that for me…the H1 geometry is perfect, and I don’t need to run a -17 stem to get my preferred position of the bike. Being a pro, being fast or slow, is irrelevant. I would just like to see the option available at a reasonable price point.

These bikes are epic. And yes, they blow the competition out of the water.

About time Trek offers something for the Joe-Racers out there. Yes, carbon is super nice but you guess what: so is aluminum. I have a locally-made Aluminum bike and it rides *amazing*. So did my old Caad7 and I bet Specialized’s aluminum bike is also fantastic. We need more people in the sport, and to do that we need a much lower entry-level bar. if for $2,200 you get a nice Al Trek with good geometry, good wheels (i own the bontis tlr and they’re indestructible and readily serviceable), good parts and cockpit that are either race-ready or hammer-ready, then god bless Trek. For the record i own a cannondale six and it’s a phenomenal bike. but my aluminum rig is my favorite. way to go, Trek – kudos indeed.

Arguing that “some pros ride H2, therefore nobody needs H1” is well, just a poor excuse for an argument. An H1 aluminum Emonda would be a hit, and I would purchase one as soon as it were available. I’ve owned and ridden both H1/H2 models, and greatly prefer the H1. As an aside, direct mount breaks on this beast would be the icing on the cake. Think about it Trek.

This bike compared with the new caad 12 is nothing …

I’ve got a current model year Allez smartweld frame built up with full 105 and tubeless Shimano wheels. I certainly didn’t do it for $1760 retail, but then some parts on my bike (bars, saddle, tires) are from a very much higher trim level. I’ve also got all the accessories (cages, tools, &c) in my price, and I was unable to use the economy of scale a manufacturer can.

ANYWAY. The ride quality of my Allez is nothing short of amazing considering. It is *as smooth* as my steel 3-speed with 38mm tires over brick roads. I have no problems riding the Allez a hundred miles, though I run out of water. The Allez smartweld is making me completely re-think aluminum as a frame material, especially for amateur racer types.

These Treks seem to DIRECTLY compete with the Allez smartweld introduced last year, which is great, since it engenders competitive designs. When you get an Allez Comp (with 105), you pay less, but you miss out on the excellent 5800 brakes and crankset, and get bog standard training wheels. Moving up to an Allez Expert (with Ultegra), gets you a full groupset with carbon SL-K crank and ‘Fulcrum’ wheels at a competitive price.

I’d love to ride these Treks back to back with my Allez.

I am happy to see Trek jump into the “high end” aluminum market. I have owned & loved several iterations of CAAD’s. I have also read good things about Specialized redesigned Allez frames. I am now hearing of a redesigned CAAD12(?) to be released later this Summer…(anyone else hearing any details?) I would have liked to have seen a disc version from Trek… (Spec as well.) I believe that road disc offerings from every manufacturer will increase exponentially once the pro’s are riding them. I wanted my next road bike purchase to have discs so that I can look for second set of wheels that will be future proof…(thru-axles coming next?) I had my eye this year’s CAAD10 Rival disc, hoping the boys at Cannondale offer an Ultegra disc spec on the CAAD12 later this year. 🙂

Just ordered my alr 6 today! I work at a trek dealer, and I have to say H2 is usually great for 99% of our customers, and they usually have the stem flipped up. For the 1% of people that actually want that huge bar drop, you can always size down and make it look super pro with a longer stem! Nothing wrong with that!

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