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[@GCPerformance18]

I absolute loved the color of this madone sl7, and the price tag for this bike model is so hard to beat... They did a great job with this bike

[@Flashback_Jack]

I was considering the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2, which is a phenomenal Di2 value itself, but the ultimate price for this Trek to my doorstep in Toronto has the Canyon beat.

[@alifhakim5251]

Hi sir, u using 54 frame size, may i know your height? @gcperformance18

[@onacoffeeride]

That’s why I went with this bike. Hard to beat value and great warranty.

[@UltimateTuner10]

Been on this bike a few months now and its really been great, comfort and ride quality are superb and the bike is a rocket. Hope to finish my own longer term review soon

[@GCPerformance18]

that is awesome!! this bike is so nice for quality and what you get for a bike as a total package

[@Flyingbikes748]

This is the exact spec I am getting delivered next week, but in size 56. Thanks for the vid man! Love your stuff!

[@GCPerformance18]

Congrats on the new bike!!! Seems like a winner

[@cmarnold78]

Nice! How is it? I am also looking to get this exact spec and colour.

[@johnhancock7111]

Just got mine today brother. Getting it delivered next week as well!

[@bernardo9202]

Have you seen the price on the new Emonda ALR with shimano 105 di2, at least in Portugal, is at 2300€, that's an amazing price. You can complete the bike with time and have an absolute beast. €1k for some elite drive wheels, 300€ for a farsports f1 HB and the canyon split seat post. And it's a bike that will go up with some bikes that are being sold for 5k

[@GCPerformance18]

this is true, that is a great bike very similar to an allez sprint and will not hinder speed

[@hobmarg]

Paint job looks amazing wow, love the matte touches, the logo etc...

[@GCPerformance18]

trek kills it with paint jobs I think the best in the industry

[@MichaelRideout]

Grant, I’m hosting the CRIT Championship event coming to St. Pete next Saturday. If you’d like to attend I’d be happy to step you up with tickets.

[@GCPerformance18]

you are a legend!!

[@aRlyWeakCyclist]

Yes, and in thinking of selling my canyon to buy this one because these treks are getting more affordable.

[@GCPerformance18]

Hell yea!!! Anything better then canyon

[@aRlyWeakCyclist]

@@GCPerformance18 no one can deny the trek madone is a different if not beautiful bike.

[@aRlyWeakCyclist]

@@GCPerformance18 were you able to check how much stack or spacers that thing has, it looks more relaxed than my aeroad which only has 15mm of spacers MAX!

[@jessemartinez6120]

@@aRlyWeakCyclistBeauty is in the eye of the beholder…I for one think this bike is Horrid.

[@michaelhiggins8123]

Love the videos keep up the good work

[@GCPerformance18]

Glad you like them!

[@korporalkarrot]

As per your last video, I make the same comment re US/Euro pricing. Here in Ireland this bike is €8,200!!!!!!! The SL6 was closer, perhaps they haven’t updated the Euro prices yet. Here’s hoping.

[@GCPerformance18]

same with the company van rysel, the rcr is 4800 euros over there but 7000 here, I think it has to do with import tax coming from america warehouse

[@jmurphy3350]

5600 euro for a canyon aeroad ultegra before Xmas.

[@ezraarcena1928]

Reduced from au$10.5k to 8k right now in Australia

[@Onigure]

OCLV 500 is really comfortable tho. My Emonda has that carbon and feels like butter in many rough roads even with 25mm tires. Great compromise if you are just a weekend coffee rider.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea the heavier the carbon grade usually means it is going to be more compliant and absorbent

[@charlesmansplaining]

That bike will melt in the hot Florida Sun.

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahah no it wont not in those colors

[@charlesmansplaining]

@@GCPerformance18 So you're admitting it can melt 😉

[@paulwilliams4990]

“ fisting of the hole” 😂 Madone on top tube “ just in case you forget what you’re riding 😂

[@GCPerformance18]

the bike deserves a nice fist

[@kevinbarkema1666]

Love looking at new bikes, the high is better for me than looking at Luxury Cars. Likely because at least even expensive bikes are possible for me, not likely but possible.

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahah sdame here

[@cmarnold78]

Totally!

[@kentao4]

I’ll give it to Trek stepping up. The look is just not for me but I can see this will be a very popular bike going forward.

[@benjaminwolf9801]

4:30 the wheels that come with this bike has a 23 internal width which will balloon a 25c tires to 28c roughly

[@GCPerformance18]

yes this is true

[@ZenoVI007]

The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 is a better deal.

[@GCPerformance18]

no its not, sound like a canyon fan boy

[@Juve9le4K]

@@GCPerformance18it is

[@lexville12]

semi hidden wires?

[@Flashback_Jack]

@@GCPerformance18 It's close. The SLX8 has a power meter included.

[@jmurphy3350]

Canyon is way better value in Europe. Not sure about the USA. It’s such a shame bikes are so expensive. I owned a trek madone ultegra 10 years ago and it cost 2 grand. The handlebars are really letting this bike down.

[@cmarnold78]

Thanks for the description of the colour. Am looking to get one of these. From the website it totally looks white. Thanks for doing the video outside under natural light. Looks great!

[@GCPerformance18]

you are very welcome, but yes thats what alot of people say that it looks more white on the website

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

I'm getting a black matte SLR built up with my ultegra 12 speed drove train and wheels right now..im basically swapping frames..im saying bye bye to my 2022 s-works tarmac sl7.i really live the performance but I find myself feeling beat up after 30 to 40 miles on the tarmac SL7..I needed more comfort with similar speed..I love specialized but I'm not feeling the SL8..they claim it's more comfortable but I wanted a different look..😂

[@GCPerformance18]

I’ll say the madone is a little more harsh. It’s an aero bike. So it’s known but it is fast

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

@GCPerformance18 I have friends and mechanics that own the slr madone gen 7 and all of them say it's alot smoother and more comfortable than the SL7 s-works tarmac

[@jimlee648]

you won't regret it. I sold my Sl7 on the Madone SLR now... It is so much more comfy and the BB is alot stiffer than Sl7.. the 23mm Internal on those Pro 51 wheelset are awesome! just get rid of those crap R3 tyres, slap some GP5000, F1 GY or P-Zero, you will never look back again!

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

@jimlee648 I asked over 10 people that switched from their SL7 tarmac to the new generation 7 trek madone and they all basically said the same thing..and these were people that were die hard tarmac guys that swore by the s-works SL7..I've owned 4 tarmacs..two SL6s and two tarmacs SL7s.. im ready to make that move after test riding one at my local bike shop..I can feel the difference by just riding it for less than 10mins..the Trek madone also has a less aggressive geometry..I like speed but needed more comfort..

[@LOGICAL-JAY]

@jimlee648 I'm a conti GP5000 guy..I'll throw the brown ones on the matte black trek madone SLR..I'll hold on to my roval CLX wheels but I'm grabbing up some bontrager RSL 51 wheels in a couple of days..

[@UltimateTuner10]

Been riding it 300 miles so far, bike is a total winner. Coming off a 2016 Emonda with 35k miles

[@GCPerformance18]

Way faster then emonda

[@UltimateTuner10]

@@GCPerformance18faster on a lot of climbs too, I don’t have specific data points like “below this gradient or above this speed it’s faster” but Strava times tend to favor this bike. I feel like coming off the emonda I felt the weight for the first day or two but once I got used to it, it does not feel sluggish going uphill at all

[@ridenfish39]

@@UltimateTuner10I was about to send this video to you 😂

[@Sn0oPySn1p3]

Great video, thank you for all the details! I was wondering, is the 11-30 rear cassette enough for moutain climbs or should I go for a 11-32?

[@GCPerformance18]

its all on fitness level, a 36 front and 30 cassette in the rear can work for most but if you have the extra money to spend it never hurts to have reassurance for the bigger cog

[@Sn0oPySn1p3]

Great thank you! I'll be getting the same bike newt week, so excited, do you reckon 700x28mm tyres are the way to go? I'll be getting it with the 700x25mm

[@shamanand]

GC great review as always however it’s still 8.4 KG’s without pedals. Add petals and lights and your looking at 9kg on the dot.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it is a chunker but that aero bike the weight means nothign when used in the right terrain, it is so flat here there is no need for crazy weight

[@cmarnold78]

It was 8.04kg still, those must be some pretty chunky pedals! :)

[@Eflosd]

Canyon endurace is 4200 with Ultegra, powermeter and carbon bar

[@GCPerformance18]

mechanical

[@Eflosd]

@@GCPerformance18 nope, 12 speed Ultegra di2. Go take a look at the website

[@zaahierstanley955]

Thats a heavy bike !

[@GCPerformance18]

its an aero bike and this is usual weight for this price bike

[@vodizzzle]

Not a fan of Trek, but that’s a nice bike. More than you ever need, reasonable price and weight! looks great! (Except the Trek logo😅)

[@GCPerformance18]

the bike is a looker, trek is my main competition when selling bikes, but they have sucha nice price and also a good looking aero bikes there are a ton of them here

[@junomaxzoey5146]

I got mine for $6,150, listed at $6499. I was given a pair of sock at I bottle cage as well.The bike was not a floor model. The bike was built for me.

[@Flyingbikes748]

I got a free Wahoo Kickr Core with mine, really sweetened the deal over Canyon

[@GCPerformance18]

holy shit what a deal

[@GCPerformance18]

sounds like a nice deal

[@junomaxzoey5146]

@@GCPerformance18 I go to a store w full containment of my emotion. I don't show excitement and even criticized the bike I am planning to buy.

[@Jas_Mas]

LBS will sell me one for $5850, I'm tempted

[@johnhancock7111]

Just got mines!

[@GCPerformance18]

super nice!!

[@davidgeissler8620]

I just love Trex thank you Lance!

[@GCPerformance18]

of course

[@rodulfomartinus311]

It's a nice bike, I give you that but the price is still way to high for me. I really don't like electronic shifting as well so that is not for me,I prefer mechanical shifting.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea they make cheaper options for mechanical

[@stevocanuck]

can you review the giant propel 2024?

[@GCPerformance18]

I want too but for some reason there are no giant retailers around my area

[@stevocanuck]

aw that sucks. What area are you in? Id loan you mine for sure but im from canada lol@@GCPerformance18

[@FLG8r]

my next acquisition; want to upgrade from a '12 Madone 5.2

[@GCPerformance18]

Oh night and day my friend

[@FLG8r]

However, now that Trek released alloy versions for the Exe's - got to decide between road or mountain biking ... (lower price points also).

[@invisiblescout6335]

this aint cheap at all

[@GCPerformance18]

cheap is always relevant to each person, but in the world of bikes and the current market of bikes compared to other models, this is cheap for what is compared to

[@chrismichaels1172]

I thought this was gonna be more of a white too. You mentioned a slate blue… is it a pretty sharp color in person? What are your thoughts on color?

[@onacoffeeride]

I thought it was white when I saw it online too, but it kinda changes color under different lighting conditions. A mix between light blue and light silver/grey. . I get a lot of compliments on the color.

[@jimtro4403]

Pretty Nice!

[@maxt1617]

Nice looking bike, however it is 1 kilogram heavier than my Canyon 2016 Ultimate with Ultegra. **A 1 kilo penalty for a 63kg club cyclist on inclines is out of the question.** Yet the disc-braked 7 kg bikes cost $13,000 upwards. Guess it'll be a few years when the price and weight comes down.

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

I'm installing a new Sram red 22 group set along with a new 80mm wheelset on my pristine softride and gonna blow Strava up.......Word@!

[@GCPerformance18]

sounds like an aero machine

[@universe-juice]

Love it!!! Thats a crazy short geo!

[@Redshark976]

Would you buy the SL7 Gen7 or the SLR6 Gen7? Being doubting and can’t seem to choose

[@cmarnold78]

Depends.... The SLR6 is $2000 more but only comes with 105 (250g lighter and the better carbon) It also comes with easier gearing than the Ultegra 11-34 & 50-34 v 11-30 & 52-36. So taking the money out of the equation maybe depends on the climbs or not you do or have in your area?

[@UltimateTuner10]

Considering they probably weigh the same, I'd still go Get 7 to get rid of the potential IsoSpeed problems

[@marcinstyle85]

Please if you can give some data to compere calling fast bike ... flat road with average 180-200 watts what speed you get ?

[@GCPerformance18]

I rode yesterday, averaged 200 watts on flat rode, the average speed on my hammerhead unit was 22mph, we were in the real of 23-25mph the enitre time, check my strava.... 200 watts down here is crazy speed, and with aero bikes it makes it easier to hold top end speed so you are not exerting energy to maintain it, keeping you fresher

[@josephreilman8527]

Watts don't equal velocity. Depends on conditions. 200 watts with a tailwind on an extremely windy day is different than in a 200 watts on the opposite direction

[@briancastillo8014]

Idk how I feel about the handle bars that it flares out forward near the stem rather than back like other aero bars

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it usually is th eopposite for this

[@Flashback_Jack]

Flares in? :)

[@highfived]

Nice bike

[@aleksandermoykowski8256]

Hi, how does this compare to Scott Foil? Rc10 seems even more affordable

[@co66]

In case it was built on SRAM red axs, what the weight would be?

[@GCPerformance18]

I am not sure you would have to find the wieght of shimano ultegra and also the weight fo the new sram red and just subtract

[@co66]

@@GCPerformance18 , correct! I would go for this way. :) Cause as far as I remember the weight difference btw Ultegra Di2 and Dura ace di2 is smth around 200-300 grams, and Sram Red equals the level of Dura Ace, however, cheaper significantly. And I see no disadvantages now using Sram Red vs Shimano (used the whole of my life). So, it looks there is a good plan to consider Trek Madone SL, which is heavier, than SLR, but to equip it with better (lighter) wheels and lighter groupset. It looks overall it might become less heavier than smth like SLR on Sram Force))) :-)

[@michaelhiggins8123]

Grant I have an specialized s works venge stem do u know how I could get the stem cap for it

[@GCPerformance18]

which model venge? go to any specialized store they should be able to order for you

[@bry-dav]

Madones in a frame size 52 or smaller look awkward to me.

[@Onigure]

They do, but don't all aero bikes look awkward in smaller sizes due to the geometry of the top tube? The Madone looks much more funny tho, like a German Shepard with that low bottom.

[@GCPerformance18]

I like the smaller size, if they are larger they need to have stem slammed lol

[@MultiFreshmilk]

And why did i pay 8000€ in Germany? Just because of shipping and border? :-D

[@GCPerformance18]

yes to be honest, the same reason why van rysel over there is 4800 euros and 7000 usd here its because of the vat tax

[@cphipps1969]

Does it come with a power meter?

[@GCPerformance18]

It does not

[@josephreilman8527]

Why not at least 600 series? Regardless of layup that 500 is a wet noodle compared to top tier carbon. I have a gen 6 slr6 in 700 that flexes under any real effort, and I tend to produce 1100 watts or less at 140 lbs

[@GCPerformance18]

but have you tried this new model, with the reinforced carbon layup areas?

[@daniellutz9923]

The same bike is in europe 7999Euro and 8400 Dollar…not at all a good deal over here🤦🏻‍♂️

[@marcinstyle85]

Uk even more 😅

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I think it is because of vat tax going back into the country, same with van rysel coming here, it is 4800 euros there but in america it is 7000 usd

[@MrJob91]

Wow a bike that's definitely a bike!

[@GCPerformance18]

I love it!

[@theyorkshirewheeler]

Stunning bike but still a little over priced by $1000-1500 imo

[@GCPerformance18]

really? to get trek warranty and local retailer support? that is really good compared to other offers

[@ESKantzi]

Where can I get This prize in Europe?? I have madone slr gen 6

[@stevocanuck]

thats a beautiful bike

[@denisbassom172]

I WANT!!!

[@marcinstyle85]

To answer to your question no is not...🙂

[@GCPerformance18]

yes it is

[@androiduro]

Parece la bicicleta de Batman!!! Me encantan tus videos

[@jiahuacai8278]

soloist is selling for $6600 and no odd shapes…

[@UltimateTuner10]

Considered a soloist but still went Madone personally. Soloist is heavier, shallower wheels, wide aluminum bar. Also pretty boring color choices, the white is the best and sold out while the black is boring and gold is too gawdy. Good bike as well but not really good enough to be the all rounder they claim it to be. If they release a Soloist 5, it will surely be better at that but will also cost upwards of 9k

[@GCPerformance18]

soloist is sucha nice bike and everyone I talk too in the industry loves the bike, but everyone also just says it looks boring, it does everythign so well but just so simple

[@raymondrichardson538]

Cannondale Super six Evo 2 has Ultegra, carbon wheels and bars, and is a grand less.

[@redauwg911]

$6,989.99

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao

[@raymondrichardson538]

@@redauwg911 Where are you seeing that? It's still listed as $5500 on the Cannondale site

[@redauwg911]

@@raymondrichardson538 Can you show me a 2024 Cannondale Super six Evo 2 for sale in stock at a bike store?

[@donwinston]

$6000 and no power meter.

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao what? for real?

[@MazharAliz]

In UAE it is costing 10,000 USD! 😢

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I have been seeing this, america reallyt benefits form these prices but eveyrwhere else it is more expensive

[@MazharAliz]

@@GCPerformance18 hence I am going for SLR 6 which is cheaper than SL 7 here :) Will upgrade drive terrain gradually.

[@misterblonde81blonde52]

Sorry, but i think the Canyon Aeroad SLX is the better Option.

[@GCPerformance18]

fair enough, for me I am not the biggest fan of the canyon bikes the way they look

[@cmarnold78]

The support and network you get from Trek (especially here in the US) is amazing though.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Came out of the Canyon / Winspeed / BMC mold in China.

[@GCPerformance18]

I doubt it

[@Cortes19882012]

Nice bike. But The Canyon Aeroad SLX is $5,999 and also comes with a 4iiii powermeter installed.

[@GCPerformance18]

but way better warranty and local dealer support with trek

[@Cortes19882012]

@@GCPerformance18 What does the warranty cover ?

[@Pedaltobalance]

Cannondale super six evo 2 is very comparable and 1k less!! $5,500!!!

[@GCPerformance18]

yea i am trying to get my hands on that bike

[@Mr.Hotman]

8 kgs without pedals!?! This must be a joke😂

[@bernardo9202]

That is a great weight actually

[@marcinstyle85]

@@bernardo9202 for gravel/mountain bikes yes 👍

[@bernardo9202]

@@marcinstyle85 tell me what rim brake bike are you glorifying today?

[@marcinstyle85]

@@bernardo9202 none ,It just a heavy bike for a lot of money :)

[@GCPerformance18]

normal weight for aero bike at this price get over it

[@frankfazio]

18 lbs without pedals and water bottle cages; and it cost over $1000. 😂😂😂

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao

[@davidgiroux6047]

Weighs a ton... my crux is lighter

[@GCPerformance18]

Obviously

[@saracen888]

@@GCPerformance18is there a cost effective way to bring this down to around 7.6-7.8kgs?

[@BikesKomsCRO]

Overpriced trash..

[@GCPerformance18]

k

[@marcinstyle85]

Yeah way to expensive $2500 that will be a good deal for what is offering

[@UltimateTuner10]

What planet are you living on?

[@bruceneiman5158]

Trek went out of control with design to get performance and now they look over the top stupid. Less is more with style is still how to build a proper bike. That is my take.

[@GCPerformance18]

at the end of the day these companies have been in buisness for so long and these are still just bikes, people want new consumers want change, I know people will say they dont but I see it first hand, so trek doing this and changing the bike model to something different and to add a benefit for conusmer is a cool design, I agree the look is not for everyone but that is okay as well

[@leslie7922]

I'll get this certified trek pre owned for $4000 lol

[@xdd1853]

first

[@aRlyWeakCyclist]

Too slow

[@GCPerformance18]

Lmaoo

[@sinangokturk1858]

Canyon Aeroroad CF SLX 8 Di2 is both lighter (7.9 kg) and cheaper. Moreover, with dt swiss arc 1400 wheels.

[@Danilo-uc8lz]

So this means I shouldn’t get the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX? 🥲

[@Cortes19882012]

I’d still go for The Canyon CF SLX.