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2027 Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 - Era White
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R 55,000.00 ZAR
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Shop the 2027 Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 - Era White aero road bike at Biket, an official Trek retailer in South Africa. Compare current pricing, sizes and availability, with nationwide delivery options.
About the 2027 Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 - Era White
The Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that brings elite racing tech to a lower price point. It offers similar aero benefits to the pricier Madone SLR Gen 8 models, but with a more economical OCLV 500 Carbon lay-up and two-piece cockpit with hidden cable routing. A Shimano 105 groupset, alloy handlebars, and alloy wheels keep the price down while still delivering clean mechanical shifting you can trust.
It’s right for you if
You want Trek’s Gen 8 aerodynamic carbon platform with dependable mechanical shifting and a component package that leaves room for future upgrades.
The technology and equipment
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, 12x100 mm chamfered thru-axle
Shifting: Shimano 105 R7120, 12-speed; Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog
Wheels: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Braking: Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount
Published weight: ML – 8.64 kg/19.05 lb (with tubes)
The final word
Madone SL 5 brings the key speed and ride technologies of the Gen 8 platform to a more accessible complete bike.
Why you’ll love it
- Trek carbon construction and aerodynamic shaping: 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
- Drivetrain control: Shimano 105 R7120, 12-speed
- Wheel specification: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
- Tyre specification: Bontrager Aeolus Pro, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x28 mm
Full specifications
Specifications apply to all sizes unless a size-specific component is listed.
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, 12x100 mm chamfered thru-axle |
Weight
| Weight | ML – 8.64 kg/19.05 lb (with 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 105 R7120, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on, down swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog |
| Crank | Size: XS, S, M, ML Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165 mm lengthSize: XS, S Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 160mm lengthSize: M, ML, L, XL Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170 mm lengthSize: L, XL Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearingSize: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing, non-branded |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 54T, 2x: 56/43 |
Wheels
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
|---|---|
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Tyre | Bontrager Aeolus Pro, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x28 mm |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Max tyre size | 32mm (as measured, see manual for details) |
Components
| Saddle | Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenite rails, 145 mm width |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, short length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 36 cm control width, 40 cm drop widthSize: S, M Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 38 cm control width, 42 cm drop widthSize: ML, L Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 40 cm control width, 44 cm drop widthSize: XL Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 42 cm control width, 46 cm drop width |
| Handlebar tape | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Trek EcoTackSize: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Trek gel cork |
| Stem | Size: XS Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 80 mm lengthSize: XS Trek RCS, -7 degree, 80 mm lengthSize: S, M Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 90 mm lengthSize: S, M Trek RCS, -7 degree, 90 mm lengthSize: ML, L Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 100 mm lengthSize: ML, L Trek RCS, -7 degree, 100 mm lengthSize: XL Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 110 mm lengthSize: XL Trek RCS, -7 degree, 110 mm length |
| Brake | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Brake rotor | Shimano CL700, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear |
Quick answers
What is the Madone SL 5 Gen 8 designed for?
You want Trek’s Gen 8 aerodynamic carbon platform with dependable mechanical shifting and a component package that leaves room for future upgrades.
What drivetrain does it use?
It uses Shimano 105 R7120, 12-speed with Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog.
Which sizes are listed?
Trek lists this product in XS, S, M, ML, L, XL. Contact Biket Hillcrest for fit guidance and current size availability.
Specifications, colours and compatible components can change without notice. Confirm final build details with Biket before purchase. Published weights are based on Trek’s supplied product information and may vary by size and final production specification.
2027 Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 8 - Era White
Regular price
R 55,000.00 ZAR