Details
Madone SLR 8 is a no-compromise carbon race bike. It checks all the boxes in the high-performance road bike category: it's light, super aerodynamic, and compliant. It's built for flat-out speed, with a top-level mechanical drivetrain, aero carbon wheels, and Adjustable Top Tube IsoSpeed so you can fine-tune the compliance of your frame to your terrain.
It's right for you if...
You like speed and you like winning. You know a great race bike is an investment in your performance, and you want the bike that can take you to the next level.
The tech you get
A lightweight 700 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Kammtail Virtual Foil aerodynamic tube shaping and road-smoothing Adjustable Top Tube IsoSpeed, KVF full carbon fork, an adjustable aero bar and stem, a 2x11 Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Aeolus Pro 5 carbon wheels, a micro-adjust Madone seatmast, and integrated Madone aero brakes.
The final word
The highest-end Madone frame, carbon wheels, and a Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain come together in Madone SLR 8 to make a ridiculously fast ride with incredible ride quality.
Why you'll love it
- This is the benchmark platform for race bikes: it's smooth, light, and aero in one complete package, and this is a recipe no competitors can touch
- Adjustable Top Tube IsoSpeed lets you adjust compliance to your preference, and it's damped with an elastomer so it rebounds in a smooth, controlled, stable motion.
- A separate bar and stem with an aero carbon faceplate gives you great adjustability without compromising on aerodynamics
- The Madone seatpost has an integrated mount for the Bontrager Flare RT tail light
- Madone Project One ICON paint schemes make the ultimate race bike a true piece of artwork
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | 700 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, Adjustable Top Tube IsoSpeed, Micro-adjust seatmast, tapered head tube, direct mount rim brakes, invisible cable routing, control center, precision water bottle placement, Aero 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S compatible |
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Fork | Madone KVF full carbon, carbon tapered steerer, carbon dropouts, Madone integrated brake |
Headset | Madone integrated, stainless cartridge bearings, sealed, 1-3/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 5 Tubeless Ready |
Tires | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 700x25c |
Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Chainrings | 50/34 |
Bottom Bracket | BB90 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28, 11 speed |
Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11 speed |
Handlebars | Madone specific adjustable aero VR-CF, internal cable routing |
Tape/Grips | Bontrager tape |
Stem | Madone specific internal cable routing |
Brakes | Madone aero, integrated |
Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails |
Seat Post | Madone carbon seatpost, 25mm offset w/integrated light mount |
* Subject to change without notice.