Navigation: Basic, breadcrumb-style with no basemap
Training data: Basic speed, distance, time, elevation, heart rate and power data field, mountain bike metrics and ClimbPro
Connectivity: USB, ANT+, Bluetooth
Compatibility: ANT+, Garmin Varia, Connect IQ
Size: 40×62×17mm
Screen: 27×36mm, black and white
Garmin Explore 2
Navigation: Excellent, thanks to trifold GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite input, this Garmin is adept at exploring; it can store 100 routes
Training data: Speed, distance, time, ClimbPro, heart rate, power, but not advanced metrics such as left-right balance or training load
Connectivity: USB-C, ANT+, Bluetooth
Compatibility: ANT+, Garmin Varia, smart trainer and power meter
Size: 106.1x55.7x20.6mm
Screen: 3in, 240x400 pixels colour and touchscreen
Garmin Edge 530
Navigation: Good, aimed primarily at following courses created in advance, with excellent turn-by-turn instructions and hazard warnings. Non-touchscreen means browsing maps is mostly a waste of time
Training data: Speed, altitude, power, heart rate, cadence, calories, gear selection (for electronic drivetrains), distance, time, temperature, navigation, performance monitoring and more
Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth, BLE, WiFi
Compatibility: ANT+ and ANT+ shifting, power meter and bike trainer, Shimano Di2, Vector power meter, Garmin Varia and VIRB
Size: 85×51×16mm (20mm total including protruding mount)
Navigation: Good, maps and navigation features are easy to understand and it’s relatively simple to programme routes. On-device route calculation isn’t great, though
Training data: Speed, altitude, power, heart rate, cadence, calories, gear selection (for electronic drivetrains), distance, time, temperature, navigation, performance monitoring and more
Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth, BLE, WiFi
Compatibility: ANT+ and ANT+ shifting, power meter and bike trainer, Shimano Di2, Vector power meter, Garmin Varia and VIRB
Powerbox with more than 20 functions, with integrated tubeless plug-solution
Fitting like the perfect puzzle, the space for each tool is optimized for easy access and usage. This allows you workshop-level applicability even on the road.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Complete with an 8-piece allen key, chain breaker, pre-loaded tubeless plug and swiss-army-knife style cutter. All packaged in a frame-mountable case with an optional pump attachment.
The top-level SLR is as light as the current Émonda SLR frameset and 320g lighter than the seventh-generation Madone SLR frameset thanks to redesigned tubes and the use of new 900 Series OCLV Carbon
The Madone Gen 8 replaces both the seventh-generation Madone and the carbon Émondas (the alloy Émonda ALR will remain in the range)
It’s 77 seconds per hour faster than Émonda and as fast as the previous Madone (as a complete system comprising bike, rider, bottles and cages) at 200 watts
The Madone Gen 8 uses what Trek calls Full System Foil aero shapes which are considerably shallower and lighter than those used for the seventh-generation Madone frameset
The updated IsoFlow technology is lighter than previously and 80% more vertically compliant to absorb road chatter
Top-level Madone SLR models come with an updated Aero RSL Road integrated handlebar and stem that’s lighter and “more ergonomic” than previously
The eighth-generation Madone SL shares top-level SLR’s frame design, but it’s made with 500 Series OCLV Carbon and the handlebar and stem are separate units
Trek Madone Gen 8 SL 7
RSL Bottles
Trek lists these weights for the Madone SLR:
Frame: 796g Fork: 350g
Trek lists these weights for the Madone SL:
Frame: 1,054g Fork: 363g
...and here are the various build options with prices:
Madone SLR 9 AXS Groupset: SRAM Red AXS (inc power meter) Wheels: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 Claimed weight: 7.00kg
