Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 8 - Dark Star | Carbon Road Bike South Africa

Shop the Trek Madone SL 7 Gen 8 Dark Star aero road bike for sale in South Africa at Biket — the official Trek Bikes online store. Lightweight OCLV carbon frame, IsoFlow technology, and Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic drivetrain deliver speed and performance. Fast free nationwide delivery in South Africa.

OVERVIEW

The Madone SL 7 Gen 8 is a race-ready road bike built to give you the best of every world. Its featherweight build lets you soar up climbs, while aero geometry cuts drag on descents and IsoFlow keeps you comfortable through the miles. To give you the best balance of price and performance, it's built with 500 Series OCLV carbon, a two-piece handlebar and stem, and Shimano Ultegra Di2 wireless electronic drivetrain that delivers clean shifts every time, all topped off with carbon wheels for extra lightweight performance.

You want a high-end race bike that delivers on aerodynamics, comfort and a lightweight build. Carbon is important to you, but you're happy with light-yet-economical 500 Series OCLV, knowing you can save big with only a few more grams of weight. You want performance parts where they count most – like carbon wheels and an electronic Shimano Ultegra Di2 group set.

An ultra-light OCLV 500 Carbon frame with aero tubing and IsoFlow comfort technology. A 2x12 Shimano Ultegra Di2 group set for lightning-fast shifting that's completely customisable. Plus, it's topped off with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon wheels that come set up tubeless.

The Madone SL 7 Gen 8 is the perfect bike to reach for when race day performance is a must, and so is your budget. It delivers the best balance of price and performance, with 500-Series OCLV carbon and upgraded parts that matter, like carbon wheels and electronic shifting.

The Revolutionary Full System Foil aero tube shapes redefine what fast looks like and help optimise aerodynamics around the whole bike
A more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and new tube shaping shave weight where it matters most to help you fly up climbs
Carbon wheels keep weight down and performance up, so you can crush climbs and soar down descents
You get lightning-fast precision shifts that are fully customisable thanks to Shimano's Ultegra Di2 drivetrain
Lightweight, race-focused IsoFlow comfort tech helps you ride stronger longer without sacrificing weight or aerodynamics
This bike comes set up tubeless – a first in Trek performance road history

*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset

Frame	500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12 mm thru axle
Fork	Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Weight

Weight	ML - 7.88 kg / 17.38 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

Drivetrain

Shifter	Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12-speed
Front derailleur	Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, braze-on, down swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, 34T max cog
*Crank	Size: S Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 165 mm length
	Size: M Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 170 mm length
	Size: ML, L Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 172.5 mm length
	Size: XL Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-34, 12-speed
Chain	Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
Max. chainring size	1x: 54T, 2x: 56/43

Wheels

Wheel front	Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12 mm thru axle
Wheel rear	Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
Skewer front	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Tyre	Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 170 tpi, 700x28 mm
Tyre part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Max tyre size	32 mm (as measured, see manual for details)

Components

*Saddle	Size: S Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 155 mm width
*Saddle	Size: M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145 mm width
*Seatpost	Size: S, M, XL Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, short length
*Seatpost	Size: ML, L Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, long length
*Handlebar	Size: S Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 37 cm control width, 40 cm drop width
	Size: M, ML, L Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width
	Size: XL Bontrager RSL Aero, OCLV Carbon, 31.8 mm, Di2 routing, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 41 cm control width, 44 cm drop width
Handlebar tape	Trek EcoTack
*Stem	Size: S, M Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 90 mm length
	Size: ML, L Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 100 mm length
	Size: XL Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 110 mm length
Brake rotor	Shimano CL800, CentreLock, 160 mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear

We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.

Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

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