Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 - Carbon Road Bike 2026 | gloss dark star
The Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that outshines its SLR siblings in terms of price thanks to its more affordable 500 Series OCLV Carbon without skimping on elite racing technologies. The electronic Sram Rival AXS E1 group ensures lightning-fast, wireless gear changes, while the sturdy aluminum handlebars keep the price in check. For a super-lightweight performance, the bike rolls on sleek carbon wheels.
An ultra-light 500 Series OCLV carbon frame with aerodynamic profile and lightweight IsoFlow comfort technology. It is equipped with an electronic Sram Rival AXS 2x12 wireless drivetrain for clean gear changes under load and tubeless Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels. The Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 boasts race-ready aerodynamics and a weight suitable for climbing. It is a genuine superbike that is available at an attractive price thanks to its 500 Series OCLV carbon frame and reliable Sram AXS drivetrain. For dominating performance, it offers the same frame technology as its higher-end SLR siblings with aero tube profiles and IsoFlow comfort Technology.
- revolutionary Full System Foil tube profiles provide an extremely fast look and give the entire bike unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency
- more affordable 500 Series OCLV carbon frame and new tube profiles save important weight for superior climbing performance
- for efficient climbs and confident descents, the carbon wheels reduce weight and increase performance
- wireless Rival AXS 2x12 groupset from SRAM ensures clean, customizable gear changes
- lightweight, race-focused IsoFlow comfort technology helps you pedal harder for longer
- absolute first in the history of Trek's performance road bikes, this bike comes completely tubeless
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube profiles, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical shifting possible, removable aero chain guide, T47 bottom bracket, flat mount disc brake mount, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle
Size: 28" - XS (47m), S (50cm), M (53cm), M/L (56cm), L (58cm), XL (61cm)
Fork: Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
Stem: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degrees, Length: XS (80mm); S,M (90mm); ML,L (100mm); XL (110mm)
Lenker: Bontrager Comp, aluminum, 31.8mm clamp diameter, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, lower width - XS (40cm) / S,M (42cm) / ML,L (44cm) / XL (46cm)
Lenkerband: Trek EcoTack
Brakes: SRAM Paceline, Center Lock Disc mount, rounded, 180mm front, 160mm rear
Shift-/Brake levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1, 12-speed
Front derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS, braze-on version
Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS, max. 36 teeth on the largest sprocket
Crankset: SRAM Rival AXS, 48/35T, DUB, crank arm length XS, S (165mm) / M, ML (170mm) / L, XL (172.5mm)
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, T47, with thread, internal bearing
Cassette: SRAM XG-1250, 10-36T, 12-speed
Kette: SRAM Apex, 12-speed
Front wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50, OCLV carbon, tubeless ready, 50mm profile height, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50, OCLV carbon, tubeless ready, SRAM XDR freehub body, 142x12mm thru axle
Front hub: Bontrager Switch beveled axle
Rear hub: Bontrager Switch beveled axle, removable lever
Tires: Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, tubeless-ready, aramid bead core, 170 TPI, 700x28mm
Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width
Seatpost: Madone, carbon aero seatpost, 0mm offset, short length
Weight: 8.1 kg
Max. system weight: 125 kg
