BETTER DEAL THAN CANYON AEROAD?? *2024 TREK MADONE SL6*

[@GCPerformance18]

not gonna lie I absolutely love the lok of these madone aero bikes, They are killing it with value for consumer and also prrice point to compete with direct to consumer as well, you are getting a massive company name with lifetime warranty and a shop to spearhead the warranty instead of direct to consumer wait and see email with shiest warranty resolves

[@JayLato]

The red version of the low end model is sick.

[@Kittyjesus503]

$5999 for ultegra di2 with 62mm wheels with a new seatpost and comparable weights the Aeroad seem like a better deal. 🤷‍♂️

[@downbad9066]

Trek is still garbage

[@UltimateTuner10]

@@downbad9066cAaD 10 is bEtTeR 🤡

[@cochise6345]

@@downbad9066. What would be good?

[@korporalkarrot]

Trek must be doing this locally for the US market because in Europe Canyon still blows them away on pricing. Here in Ireland the SL6 is €6,200 ($6,600) and is basic 105 with no Di2 and specs in at 8.4 kG. A Canyon Aeroad CF Slx with full Ultegra Di2 or SRAM Force wrap weighing under 8kg is under €6k. And the Canyon comes with a power meter. Appreciate all the LbS, support and other reasons someone would go Trek but right now over here at least Canyon is still unrivalled for value.

[@DoNuT_1985]

EU sales price seems to be 5.999€, that's how it is listed on Trek's EU site and in some shops.

[@cyclingchef3531]

you right with the price bud it is with Di2 in 6200 euro

[@korporalkarrot]

@@DoNuT_1985I replied to you earlier with a link to Trek Ireland showing the bike with the 6200 price tag. Not sure why it was deleted?

[@comedyman112]

​@@diesel9677what happened with your canyon bikes?

[@DoNuT_1985]

@@korporalkarrotYT is quite restrictive about links in their comments, I think pretty much all of them get deleted. Your 6199€ are as correct as my 5999€ in mainland EU countries (it picked AT), just check their store and swap the region.

[@bulacanbikememes810]

the redesign and prices for the alloy emonda and domane are great too. trek's been making some good moves.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I want to see the alu emonda really badly but alot of stores do not stock them

[@ShawnIsBatman]

I don't love the colors but I love the value points that Trek is coming in at.

[@GCPerformance18]

Same, they are such a big name, that if it catches on it will force others to lower. Which is better for consumers

[@kiwiearl]

Got mine today in Crimson, 56 (178cm, 85,5 cm inseam). Absolute banger of a bike. Quality and production on these is top notch! As for 105di2, let’s be honest, it’s what the majority of us needs out there. It works perfectly!

[@alkoma4586]

Waiting for mine!

[@shirtlessGraveler305]

I still ride my 2013 Trek Madone P1 , w/ Zipp 404 NSW wheels , rim brake. And DA shimano group set which has no issues based on the recall. That’s good . nothings broken on my bike. Nothing ever did break on the bike. and what I paid for this bike minus the wheels mind you and with Dura Ace back , was less than what Treks are selling for now. I did get somewhat of a discount as a crash replacement. I had to strip the bike down and turn in the frame wasn’t my fault. I got crashed into, but Treks loyalty program allowed for the discount. I can’t justify myself upgrading the bike or getting anything new with disc brakes. It still rides the way it does.

[@marcinstyle85]

Price only for US ... 6800$ with 105 in UK , got for that propel pro model with ultegra di2 or canyon

[@bernardo9202]

I'm more impressed, and that can be a thing only in the Portuguese website, not sure. By the Madone SL 6 in last year's madone model, the most beautiful bike ever released, with the same oclv 500 carbon layup, at 3200€

[@Mububban23]

What do customers want? How about mechanical shifting for lower weight and cheaper price???

[@UltimateTuner10]

Mechanical group sets are dying, and most new frames won’t even take mechanical anymore because there is no point designing frames for groupsets that don’t exist. The last generation of Shimano mechanical groupsets were also heavier than electronic versions

[@diehardbikes]

one thing you got wrong(on accident, I know) was the wheels. Those are the pro wheels, not the Elite which is what you stated. you can clearly see it reads Aeolus Pro 51 when you are looking at that front derailleur. This just adds more value to this bike, because the Elite wheels have a 3 pawl engagement system, where the Pros have DT Swiss internals, star ratchet. They are also lighter.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I dont know why the store told me twice while I was asking them about the price thats that whaty it was, but maybe they bult it up and thats the price they are selling for it

[@luma_productions]

This was a frame set build with the better wheels but otherwise an SL6 essentially. The shop has since swapped out the 2 piece bar and stem for the one piece that the SLR brings. The color is also very nice in the sun.

[@diehardbikes]

@@luma_productions that color really is very nice in the sun. I owned a blue smoke Trek Boone that was extremely pretty in the sun. I really wish I still had it, but I had it warrantied.

[@marcinstyle85]

Ehhh forgot about it finally Giant offers Propel Pro frame set only for 2200£ so with 105 di2 or even ultegra plus hyper67 wheels is a better option for same money

[@gandul1234]

I am confused. I went to see a Madone SLR to my local TREK store yesterday. It has SRAM electronic derailleurs with aero fully integrated handle bars. The price is $9,027. And it has a 48/34 in the front and a huge cassette in the back that it looks it came from a mountain bike. The color is a beautiful matte black.

[@GCPerformance18]

yes that is the slr and that is oclv 800 the nicer carbon so that is higher grade layup also those bars are nicer and wheels I am sure are nicer too, the reason for this bike being so cheap is necause the cheaper carbon layup, and cheaper wheels

[@luma_productions]

Thanks for the heads up GC. I had been looking at this model for a couple of months since they brought out the SL models. Just picked it up from Vinny. Great guy. We put the slr bars on there too 😈

[@GCPerformance18]

Hell yea!!! He just called me to let me know, congrats on the new bike dude, it’s a beautiful machine

[@luma_productions]

@@GCPerformance18 Thanks! Love the color way too, it has a deep purple look with the metallic in the sun. Very different.

[@marty197666]

In the U.K. this is still £5.5k the canyon aeroad is also £5.5 with Ultegra di2. Seems trek prices are a bit more over here!

[@whatwouldjacobdo]

My buddy in San Antonio just paid $5k for a new 105 Di2 Emonda and it has the carbon wheels and he loves it. The shop threw in some Pirelli P-Zero tires too.

[@GCPerformance18]

holy shit, there are a ton of deals right nwo to be had

[@Cortes19882012]

Of course the weight weenies are going to say that it’s too heavy when Aero bikes are not ment to be light. The Madones are nice. I did like the last gen. But from test riding one, I would rather save up little more and get the Aeroad SLX Di2. I see that as the best Aero bike in the market right now. And shoutout to B&J Bicycles. I been there a few times. Great shop!

[@BrianMcDonald]

I looked into this frameset and the pricing is strange. The Madone SLR Frameset is priced lower than a S-Works SL8 (5500 vs 4599), but the "pro level" Madone SL frameset is more expensive than the pro level Specialized frameset (3799 vs 3300).If they had matched or offered a lower price point in the 3000 range, it would be a lot more competitive.

[@josephreilman8527]

SL is budget carbon not pro grade

[@BrianMcDonald]

@@josephreilman8527 I put it in quotations lol

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I think they still dont want to "devalue" the product with it being so cheap, even though they could easily offer that, like look at specialized last year there tarmac sl7 pro frame was 3300 and now they have a 2024 tarmac sl7 sport ocming out that is 9r frame and th ewhole bike is 3500 just because the layup is a little cheaper. shit is crazy

[@christopherbrown9618]

Very nice looking bike at a great price!!

[@charliedillon1400]

@@GCPerformance18 The 9r carbon layup is what I have. It's comfortable all day on century rides. If I raced I'd want something stiffer, but i don't.

[@Wired1011]

Peculiar example bike. SL7 frame color, SL7 spec wheels (pro vs elite), SL6 spec drivetrain.

[@UltimateTuner10]

I think it’s a frame up build because the only color in framsets is this dark carmine color way

[@GCPerformance18]

so I called the store, asked if they had it, and tyhey said yes sl6, i get there start talking and then say I will be back, as I am leaving I say "$5500??" they say yes 5500 so I grab the bike and drive down the street to a parking lot, once getting there I see the wheels are different..... but the shops till said it would be 5500 so they must have had spare items and did a custom build up on it

[@junomaxzoey5146]

I bought my Madone SL7 Gen 7 for $6150.

[@GCPerformance18]

dannnng great deals out there to be had

[@fraji1]

That colorway is for the SL7 . The SL6 only comes in Matte black or Crimson with white lettering. So bike shop must have switched it up for you.

[@twowheelsandcroissant]

technically the difference between this and the aeroad rival is the wheels (DT Swiss vs Aeolus), and extra powermeter on the Canyon at slightly lower price point plus the local store support and lifetime warranty on Trek.. and people always complained how canyon wouldnt use 50mm instead of the 62mm for being not very versatile, win for Trek.

[@Flashback_Jack]

Canyon just relased their 105 Di2 Aeroad and the price absolutely destroys this--under $4,400.

[@myrtlekenazjanairo9411]

Thos shaky hands when i just woke up in the morning🤣

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahaha I work out arms on Fridays

[@tarpontime7562]

@@GCPerformance18 you may want to throw in some static holds with a neutral grip. Hit those brachealis muscles 💪🏻

[@sebastianmejia1198]

I was waiting on this video! If i don’t get the slr6 i will get the sl6!

[@GCPerformance18]

The sl6 is such an amazing value compared to it. Literally 3 grand cheaper and only 200 grams of weight from oclv 800 to oclv 500. It is a nice buy for sure

[@dobbscycleworks]

Cool bike but I would hardly call it a better deal. The Aeroad CF SLX Force eTap is $500 cheaper at $5000 and has better wheels. The CF SLX Ultegra is also $500 cheaper at $6000, better wheels again, and 7.8kg. Even with any import fees I'd still recommend the Canyon over this. Plus the CF SLX has the adjustable width cockpit which is just so cool.

[@GCPerformance18]

it is a very nice deal with a shop front retail service to hgo into and treks lifetime warranty, everyone will say there bike is amazing, but few have a really good lifetime warranty

[@Alejandro_BoniIIa]

Howdy GC, been a while since I’ve been on your channel. School is really piling on. This Madone is what I’m looking to get after I graduate university and start making that engineering money Howdy from Texas!

[@kyleabramowicz466]

12 seconds in and you start speaking chinese, im impressed.

[@kasperpaisa4245]

Hahahahahah

[@borasumer]

1200g frame. That is heavy man. Yes it is "cheaper", but it is not cheap at all. $5500 is still a lot of bucks. It looks beatiful though, I'll give you that.

[@J3uiii]

I was recently shopping between the Madone SL7 di2 at $6500 and the Aeroad CLX 8 with the new 2023 force at $5700. Couldnt justify going with the Trek with the price difference and no power meter

[@davidnicholson6680]

Truly a solid deal on a race-ready bike from an LBS brand (excepting that 50t ring). I'll bet the frame is within 150g of the top of the line ones.

[@UltimateTuner10]

150 on the frame and 58 on the fork, not bad at all

[@jdmcdorce876]

Marketing probably figures that if you want 52t you can drop an extra grand for the Ultegra Di2 package.

[@bikemirror6620]

This is the same price as Merida Reacto Team edition that has dura ace components. Which do you think is better? Trek Madone looks really nice

[@GCPerformance18]

I cant see this price bike, but if it is duracae that is a good deal atg that price point, go merida

[@amithak865]

Why I need to go this better option isee is Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2

[@JJ-rf7dg]

Very nice bike. I like to get the deep smoke color. What preventive maintenance does a Trek bicycle of this model require?

[@GCPerformance18]

;;super nice give bj bicycle shop a call in pompano beach florida they have it in stock

[@fraji1]

Deep smoke?

[@Alex_von_Kreis]

The difference in weight between the OCLV 500 to the 800 is only 120grams at the 54cm size. Therefore the way higher price for the SLR is absurd!!!

[@GCPerformance18]

yea hta is normal weight difference from that the new sl8 from sworks to normal is 120 grams as well

[@davidkaplan5517]

The canyon Aeroad is their higher end carbon vs. what the SL6 is.

[@GCPerformance18]

no its not, that ius not canyons top tier carbon, they are on the same level of carbon

[@davidkaplan5517]

@@GCPerformance18Canyon it’s the CF SLX which is tier 2. The Trek Carbon is SL 6 which is tier 2 below SLR 9 and SLR 7 you’re right. The SL 6 is 500 series OCLV vs. 800 OCLV. But-the components that currently come on the canyon for $4999 is SRAM Force so a higher level of shifting for $1500 less.

[@k24a4accord]

There is a brand new sl6 madone locally for $3299 having a hard time mot buying it

[@GCPerformance18]

holy shit or maybe they are just hurting for bill money and can not pay employees or make rent

[@ironore8677]

No creaky seat post! Are the trek wheels hookless though?

[@GCPerformance18]

they are not, they have not went that route yet but giant wheels are

[@marlondecarne7118]

for a $3000 difference if upgraded to achieve the weight of the OCLV800 same bike what would be the cost?

[@fernandocadena344]

This or canyon ultimate cf slx 8 di 2 or Cannondale supersix evo2 or Orbea orca aero m30iltd? Appreciate your thoughts

[@galenkehler]

Realizing people didn't want to be price gouged as badly is a very perceptive observation 😂😂😂

[@scotttolliver8909]

@GC Performance - great video. Any news or intel on inventory? I keep checking their (Trek) website and in stores (Trek stores) and no one can give me delivery dates, or when inventory is actually going to be available. Same song and dance with the SL7s. What are you hearing?

[@Flyingbikes748]

Can’t wait for my SL7 to arrive! One week!

[@GCPerformance18]

I want to do that bike next

[@Flyingbikes748]

@@GCPerformance18 Looking forward to the video dude!

[@chuckvaldez4149]

Bike might like it!!! 😂😂 so unexpected. but very hilarious

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahahha I forget I do those things in the moment

[@erin7995]

Wonder if trek will switch the bars out for you in stores

[@UltimateTuner10]

They won’t, weren’t even willing to switch a stem to a longer one for me. Ended up buying at an independent store instead as they were more accommodating than the TREK branded shop

[@GCPerformance18]

no they usually dont, depends on the store, if it is an independent store owner they might be willing to make the sale happen and he would eat the cost, but if it is a trek brand store I am sure it is an extra charge

[@acemodean]

Is the logo color a good match for the frame color?

[@GCPerformance18]

thats personal preference, but I dont like the red on red look, maybe a white on there

[@arturgh]

Doesn’t even come close to Canyon. Canyon Aeroad cf slx 8 comes with Ultegra groupset, powermeter and DT Swiss 1400 wheels. Right now Canyon Aeroad cf slx sram force comes $4999. I don’t think any of the “big brands” can come to canyon pricing, or better yet they can they just won’t.

[@GCPerformance18]

that modle is on sale and the older force, the new force is way more expensive and also the ultegra di2 model is 6500 and is a great banmg for the buck and trek has an amazing warranty and customer support

[@arturgh]

@@GCPerformance18 thats true, but the new force is level up from 105. But new ultegra is $6000 with far better wheels, far better tires and powermeter. Although I agree that 105 and ultegra arent much different (despite the fact that 105 crankset doesnt come 52/36) and no top buttons on the levers. But lets face it, all these big brands have about 65% margins, Canyon has way markup with the downside of possible customer service issues. Dont get me wrong Trek Madone is a great bike and looks stunning, but still number wise way below Canyon.

[@arturgh]

@GCPerformance18 scammers are in the comments.

[@seanrequiredfieldcannotbel1362]

"A lot of people don't know this..." except everyone and their mom knows that 105 and Ultra are the same save for weight.

[@ChiTownBrownie89]

Looks like im waiting another 6 months for a new bike, gotta see who is going to compete with canyon and orbea.

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao

[@abhimawa1]

Trek should make e-Madone for people who want the look of aero bike but don’t possess the lung, flexibiility & leg muscle

[@GatorDevastator]

🤣🤣🤣

[@abhimawa1]

But seriously. There are many who wear dive watches & suits but took them off even when they’re only swimming in swimming pools, driiving SUV for going to convenient stores & never to off-road area. So why not e-aero bikes?

[@chriss6971]

8 grand for the lighter carbon version, you could get a ninja 650 for that price. No personal jab to the channel love it but just saying that is ridiculous.

[@JayLato]

Saw a video of the carbon cockpit on these flexing more than Ronnie Coleman.

[@GCPerformance18]

really???? send me the link on instagram, but no lie we can get a lot of bars to flex with some weight

[@chrisball3412]

The flex helps with the comfort I bet. Unless your turbo sprinting in a race it’s prob fine.

[@JayLato]

@@GCPerformance18 at 1:11 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYG9mXl7o6ZrbNUsi=ZzDi_xx-tZxAT8vD

[@carlhicks3491]

Naw, Winspace or Seka with a better groupset for me.

[@GCPerformance18]

really?!? thats interesting

[@carlhicks3491]

@@GCPerformance18 funny how a few months can change things ... now out here one the winspace lol

[@UltimateTuner10]

This looks to be a frameset build. The color only comes on the SL7 or as a frameset, and the SL6 should have the Elite wheels. I recently bought the SL7 in Plasma Gray and the bike is simply amazing, 208g heavier frame and fork than the SLR frame due to different carbon, not a huge difference at all. Power transfer is amazing and the bike is stupid fast

[@GCPerformance18]

thats what I was thinking too, I asked th eshop when I took it and called I asked if it was the gen 6 and I said "5500?" and they said yes, but then once i started filming I realized it had the pro wheels and not the elite but whne I went back in and asked they said 5500 again, maybe they built it and are able to move it for that price, IDK

[@UltimateTuner10]

@@GCPerformance18probably. I’ve heard you mention in the Nero podcast that you’re able to build bikes for cheaper than full builds sometimes, wouldn’t surprise me if someone wanted the SL7 but was fine with 105 Di2 and went this route. My big turnoff on the SL6 were the wheels, I didn’t mind the 105 Di2 so much. No regrets on my SL7 though

[@mister_ray]

Giant TCR Advanced Disc 1+ with similar specs is US$4K.

[@GCPerformance18]

Complete different bike. This has carbon bar and non hookless wheels. And tcr is external cables and old design

[@roadracer1584]

I don't like that notch in the seat tube. It looks stupid. A deal breaker for me.

[@GCPerformance18]

fair enough

[@thomasspotzl4240]

I'm just trying to figure out how low the price would have to get for me to ignore that whole seatpost situation with that bike. I have no definite answer yet but it needs to be significantly lower than that.

[@fraji1]

Don’t see the price dropping. I talked to Trek and they said nope not anytime soon.

[@seriousstuff50]

Love it, but it all comes in way too expensive. I have an Aero Madone nine, Carbon. I really think if we keep buying this super expensive bike they...The manufacturers will continue to exploit the Price, to enhance the manufacturing possibilities!! !±!±

[@dylan-5287]

You could shove a fist through there and the bike might like it lmao. That got me good lol.

[@TG-of3sp]

Canyon

[@BikesKomsCRO]

Just go get a Vitus.. 4100 for sram red, full carbon, intergrated cockpit.. buying overpriced siht like this is STUPID

[@GCPerformance18]

Vittus to me is no better then an off brand name company.

[@BikesKomsCRO]

@@GCPerformance18 thats what happens you toss specialized salad for so long pal.

[@robertpiche5167]

18 lbs. It's too much and i dont like the logo it's too big but the rest it's very nice

[@GCPerformance18]

So no lie, 18lbs for an aero bike is not a big deal for aero course, if this bike is being used for were it is intended too, flat grounds, our area that weight is non factor and carries very well in a group ride

[@LosihoTTT]

NOT a fan of that seat stay & tube design on the Madone, if it has to be Trek i prefer the Emonda.

[@UltimateTuner10]

There is hardly a weight difference between the Emonda SL and this new Madone SL, and that’s considering the Emonda also has shallower wheels. Not worth buying an Emonda anymore, the Madone ate it

[@LosihoTTT]

@@UltimateTuner10 I wouldn't ride a Madone because it's ugly, full stop.

[@superstrada6847]

A bit of a truck but otherwise a good price. Great for flat rides in Florida or Rhode Island.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea no lie the weight fo this bike is a non factor if it is being used for flat areas

[@UltimateTuner10]

I’m getting PRs on all but the steepest climbs on my new Madone SL7 coming off a 2lb lighter rim brake emonda

[@riponpathwary8239]

আমি এটা নিতাম চাই দাম কতো হবে স্যার আমার দেশ বাংলাদেশ। বাংলাদেশ কি ভাবে আসবে ভাই

[@tonisalhodeen6180]

Over 5 grand and he says it's good deal really???

[@sebastianmejia1198]

Stop being a Brokie

[@josephreilman8527]

My Gen 6 is lighter with gatorskins and butyl tubes

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahha but i am sure with crazy light wheels and nice components and also oclv 800

[@josephreilman8527]

I have top tier versions of both generations. It's fun to get an apples to apples comparison of two 800 series frames. I also had 1X on the gen 6 to be fair

[@leslie7922]

8kg sorry instant pass lmao

[@misterblonde81blonde52]

Sorry, but Canyon Aeroad SLX is still the better option.

[@GCPerformance18]

nope

[@terp242001]

You guys are on a mission to bash/compete/compare to Canyon…! 😩😩There’s enough bike industry for everyone!

[@GCPerformance18]

I dont think canyon would be that popular if it wasnt for price, tbh.... I think if it was same price as every other company they wouldnt always be talked about, in my opinion

[@terp242001]

I completely agree with your statement, but that’s the whole point. Without something different, they’d be just new brand trying to claw at the big boy brands. They’ve done basic business model disruption with an equal/comparable/better product. I have no clue what that means for the traditional bike shop business long term, but I feel like(with admittedly zero data…lol) there’s room in the market for both models.

[@kabobsyea9985]

this is granpa toy mate, always go for specialized no question

[@GCPerformance18]

love the comment

[@XPCTECH]

18lb bike for how much again?!?!? LOLOLOL

[@Hobbot72]

what an ugly bike. Hopefully UCI being UCI will ban this eventually for not being a triangle.

[@GCPerformance18]

I actually like the change, I think it is refreshing to see a ocmpany think outside the box

[@keinpietz7697]

It's only a "good deal" if you don't look beyond the shystling aka fleecing industry.

[@bikes7777]

Can't they paint this bike? Black is so dull and overplayed.

[@yukiko_5051]

For some reason bike companies nowadays love dark colors instead of the good old days of colorful paintjobs

[@downbad9066]

Cheaper to produce

[@GCPerformance18]

I do not know this to be honest, they might give a project one option to these but they are more money

[@bikes7777]

@@downbad9066 5500 is cheap??

[@bikes7777]

@@yukiko_5051 agreed 100%. Black bikes were cool in 2011. Now they are so overdone, boring.

[@lukewalker1051]

Its heavy and turd ugly. But, you own a bike shop GC and have to sell it to pay the bills I suppose. Giant seems to be the only honest major bike company today. Good luck.

[@GCPerformance18]

I don’t sell trek, but I think the madone is one of the best aero bikes out there. I love giant bikes. There prices are great but the propel is $6000 for rival, alloy bar and crap wheels. Where as the madone for $5500 comes with carbon bar carbone wheels and a prettt frame. Honestly it’s a great deal. For what it is. It’s an aero bike. That 18lbs you don’t feel on the flats

[@markp5368]

If Trek would just get the color options right. Great tech horrible colorways.