TREK MADONE SLR 2023 – PRODUCT LAUNCH

 

It’s time for another exciting product launch from Trek! Say hello to the all-new Trek Madone SLR, designed to help you perform faster and more efficiently than ever before and in more comfort than previously thanks to their clever new IsoFlow technology. Eagle-eyed road racing fans may have already spotted the all-new Madone being raced by the Trek Segafredo pro cycling team at the Criterium Du Dauphine, a week-long race that is casually referred to as the ’Tour De France tune up’. With its distinctive profile and dramatic cut out between the top tube and seat tube it didn’t take long for cycling journalists and tech geeks alike to start sharing spy-shots of this beautifully sculpted aero road bike. So now it’s officially launched and out in the open let’s take a deeper look at the 2023 Trek Madone SLR…

With its distinctive ‘IsoFlow’ cut-out the all-new Madone SLR was easy to spot in the peloton.

 

Believe it or not this is the 7^th generation of Madone from Trek; what started out as a pretty conventional carbon road bike with caliper brakes all those years ago has gradually evolved to be Trek’s out-and-out aero race machine. Somewhere through the bike’s evolution it moved to being disc brake only and has also seen a couple of different iterations of Trek’s brilliant IsoSpeed decoupler which gave this super-stiff and responsive aero road bike a tangible level of comfort in the saddle.

Lighter, more aerodynamic and even more comfortable, the Trek Madone SLR features some significant improvements.

 

The all-new Trek Madone SLR is packed full of new features and never-seen-before technology including their new IsoFlow seat tube configuration. Compared to its predecessor the Gen 7 Madone boasts increased comfort and compliance which is now achieved by the frame’s clever carbon construction and that distinctive profile with its cut-out section sitting below an integrated carbon seat mast that extends directly from the top tube and is designed to flex, giving you noticeable comfort in the saddle. Another advantage of this new, sculpted carbon frame is an overall decrease in weight; not only that, it’s more aero too with some solid aerodynamic testing proving that air flows more efficiently through the frame than previously, hence the name ‘IsoFlow’.

Trek’s new IsoFlow technology dramitcally reduces overall weight, is even more comfortable AND is aerodynamically more efficient too.

 

Trek are boldly billing the new Madone as the fastest road race bike they’ve ever made, measuring it as 19 watts faster than the previous generation (measured at 45 km/h) – thanks to that new aero frame shaping, a redesigned bar stem and an overall more aerodynamic riding position. The Madone’s new race bar is 3 cm narrower in the hoods than the drops – taking inspiration from how a lot of the best pro road cyclists have been running their brake levers turned in for a more aero position. By configuring the bars this way in production there’s less need to do that and the overall hand position is more ergonomic while giving you great control. Trek recommend that riders use their typical bar size when buying the new Madone SLR – so if you normally use a 42 cm bar stem, opt for 42 cm in the drops and 39 cm in the hoods.

Following feedback from Trek’s own Trek Segafredo pro cycling team the American brand have developed a new, more aero and ergonomic integrated handlebar.

 

Trek Madone SLR 2023 – Quick Facts…

• All new Kamtail shaping – each aero tube profile has been refined
• IsoFlow – new seat tube technology provides a smooth, compliant ride, improves aerodynamics and reduces frame weight
• Enhanced integration of handlebar and stem
• Improved internal seat clamp – more user friendly adjustability
• New handlebar shape improves aerodynamics of rider position without compromising comfort and control
• Fits up to 28mm tyres
• Madone frame only compatible with electronic groupsets
• Threaded T47 bottom bracket
• Race-oriented H1.5 frame geometry

Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap Red RRP £13,800.00

 

Trek Madone SLR 9 Dura Ace Di2 RRP £12,700.00

 

Trek Madone SLR 7 eTap Force RRP £9,600.00

 

Trek Madone SLR 7 Ultegra Di2 RRP £9,150.00

 

Trek Madone SLR 6 eTap Rival RRP £7,450.00

 

Trek Madone SLR 6 105 RRP £6,850.00

 

A lot of time and attention has been spent improving the Madone’s cockpit for improved aerodynamics.

 

IsoFlow is an innovative design solution that improves aerodynamics, comfort and reduces overall weight.

 

We’ll see the all-new Trek Madone in action at this year’s Tour De France and Tour De France Féminin.

 

Seen from the side it’s clear how the integrated seat mast and top tube is designed to flex and increase compliance in the saddle.

 

Will Trek Segafredo’s Mad Pederson pilot his all-new Madone SLR to a home win in the Tour France? This year’s edition starts on the roads of Denmark.

 

Written by Johnny Dodgin

All photos by Trek

 

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