Trek Madone Gen 8
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Trek Madone Gen 8. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
10 reasons to buy
- Trek’s Madone Gen 8 is available in two grades of carbon (SL, SLR) and five builds, three of which come with either Shimano or SRAM.
- The elite-level Madone SLR 9 was ridden to 62 professional victories in 2025.
- At checkout, buyers can customize the paint and various components on the premium SLR builds.
- Testers are wowed by how stable and planted the bike feels, adding that it loves to go in a straight line, even in full-gas sprinting efforts.
- Experts praise the Madone Gen 8’s responsive, precise steering.
- The Madone Gen 8’s “incredible” comfort impresses all reviewers.
- Testers of the Madone SLR relish the acceleration and speed, calling it blisteringly fast.
- Experts agree the Madone Gen 8 is an extremely well-rounded ride in terms of its comfort and speed on both flats and climbs.
- Multiple experts highlight the Madone SLR’s excellent stability through crosswinds despite the relatively deep 51mm V-shaped rim profile.
- The Madone frame uses SRAM UDH and has 32mm tire clearance.
7 reasons not to buy
- Riders wanting the “spark” of a pure aero bike or the low weight of a true climber won’t find it in the all-rounder Gen 8 Madone.
- Most testers dislike the aero bottles, saying they’re impractical, fiddly, and they rattle over bumpy roads.
- Three reviewers complain of toe overlap.
- One expert is disappointed that the wiring on the SL 7 isn’t fully integrated.
- Only the top-end SLR 9 SRAM build comes with a power meter.
- Testers find the stock Bontrager Aeolus Pro tires (SL builds) slow.
- The stem cover on the SLR builds is flimsy, according to two testers.
Bottom line
With the Gen 8 Madone, Trek attempted to create a “lightweight aero race bike.” While experts agree that this Madone is an incredibly well-rounded race machine, it’s not as light as competing models like the Tarmac SL8 or Aeroad CFR, and some testers rue the lack of “spark” compared to the pure-aero Gen 7. That said, it’s certainly been good enough for some of the world’s best riders, and for the casual rider who values performance, Trek’s Madone Gen 8 may deliver the perfect balance of speed, weight, comfort, and approachable handling.Expert Reviews
87/100 based on 3 rated expert reviewsTrek Madone 7 SLR Gen 8 Review: The Émonda’s Death Is the Madone’s Gain
Trek Madone Gen 8 SLR 7 Long-Term Review: Can One Bike Truly Rule Them All?
Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 Review — Aero Comfort
Trek Madone Gen 8 Ride Review | 🔥 or Not?
Trek Madone Gen 8 SL 7 | Fast Enough at Half the Price?
Trek Madone SLR 9 Gen 8 2025 Era White – Bike Review by an Ex-Pro Cyclist
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Review: The New Trek Madone Is Extra Smooth and Still Very Fast
The Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS Gen 8 Tears up the Roads and Conquers Climbs
Aero and Climbing Bike in One – Testing the 2024 Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS
On the Road: Trek Madone Gen 8 in Review
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