Seamless Speed with the 2020 Trek Madone SL 7 Disc Di2 Ultegra Aero Road Bike Review and Weight

This si the brand new Trek Madone SL 7 Disc. It is a really awesome electric shifting aero road bike with some comfort up it's sleeve.
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[@kentmoore9563]

Love this bike! Hopefully be my new bike for 2020! Great review James.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

I hope so, really sick

[@mebetomcat]

I learned some news things about the bike. So, thanks for taking the trouble to post this video!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sure thing. Glad you learned something

[@darinpoullard637]

Thanks for the review. I just ordered the 2021 Madone SL7, same color as the 2020. It's beautiful. I made one change...I had the Bike Shop order the One piece Stem and Handlebar to replace that one that comes with the bike. It's a beauty. I'm really looking forward to putting it on the road. Thanks for the great review!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Right on!

[@hornytoad90]

We’re they able to get the handlebar and stem? What was the price?

[@605TYO]

Hi.. can i use slr 6/7 stem and drop bar on that sl7..? Cheers

[@marcelogaitan5941]

You can although you need a special top spacer because of the difference of angles in the cockpit. Any trek dealer will be able to get you the correct spacers to make it fit

[@garrettsmith8286]

Great Overview of the bike. Not really a review unless you rode it though!

[@leftymadrid]

Nice but heavy... Always great informative videos James :-)

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thanks. I do think we all need a different perspective on weight now that Disc has arrived, and compliance is getting a focus. The increase in weight today is also getting a lot more overall performance

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

@@Jamesthebikeguy gravitational acceleration on Earth hasn't changed... it's still 9,8m/s^2 so why the different perspective on weight?

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

@Quantum DecoherenceTherefore I prefer to forget disc brakes...

[@MrEagan1975]

This is a beautiful bike

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sure is, thanks for watching!

[@drewsenthused6079]

That's one sexy bike! Nice run down.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@aminlife]

One day... insyaallah. Love 💓 Trek bike

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Indeed, One day!

[@user-eb3wu8kq3q]

I wish i had that bike

[@markreams3192]

That stem and bar looks out of place on that bike. The one piece aero bar and stem would look much better. At that price point it should be included!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

The SLR it is. On the SL they want cable routing to be easier and the ability to change cockpit sizes considering this is a stock bike

[@rodolfosoliman147]

beautiful road bike....philippines

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sure its, thanks for watching.

[@flipkoofx1137]

Great review! Is the di2 the only difference between the sl7 and sl6?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

pretty much

[@likeris2]

@@Jamesthebikeguy on sl 6 carbon wheels as well?

[@tman5634]

I have this exact bike in a 62cm & with the lighter mechanical R8000 groupset with Ultegra carbon pedals it weighs exactly...9.22kilo. While it rides nice & feels fast, you can feel the heavy weight, especially on climbing.

[@ibrahims1849]

Very nice.

[@trevorgoodman3027]

I thought the lsospeed on SL models was not adjustable am I right?

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

Nope, on SL7 its adjustable. On SL6 I dont know, but i dont think its a different frame.

[@colombianflag717]

Wow what a nice bike.. how fast can you cruise with this beautiful machine.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

as fast as you can pedal!

[@yvoschmidy6585]

Nice color !!! much better than the same level domane sl7 bike which looks like a military bike

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Love it myself.

[@228ashbash]

Would like to see you do a review on the 2020 Giant Defy Advanced 2. Looking to purchase it but can’t find any in depth reviews on the 2020 model, thanks

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

I wish I could, but no access to Giant bikes.

[@neonnaughtsie4726]

Can someone who has used a bike with disc brakes explain the difference in feel and responsiveness?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

More or less it is about modulation and limit braking capability. Basically you have significantly more control between no brakes and lockup. So makes for more confidence descending. The other major bonus is wet weather performance, and that it doesn't wear out your wheels.

[@blipsnchips4492]

one thing I always wonder about, what are the wieght limitations of bikes like these? 225lbs?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Best to check with Trek but I believe this bike is either 250 or 275

[@user-ho8vu9yb4e]

275..it's on their website specs at the bottom

[@876_Originated]

How can you distinguish the SL 7 from the SL 6

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

The Di2 and Carbon Wheels

[@scubascott1098]

What’s the tire clearance like?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

solid for 30c. Maybe 32

[@swarnendumunshi]

How did you balance the bike????

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Carefully.

[@brianmcg321]

Holy riser stem...Batman!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Soaring to the sky

[@vickzx837]

Could you look for a affordable winter bike. 🎅

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Check out the Checkpoint AL3. Video coming soon, but a great low-cost road/gravel bike.

[@matthewwilburn4799]

@@Jamesthebikeguy Is the Domane AL2 a good winter bike?

[@JonRoth_MusicSourceProDJ]

ISO in the front end stem/headset area too?

[@sprice0609]

Jon Roth not on the Madone.

[@iancanuckistan2244]

The only thing I don't like about it is the extended seat mast which makes it very difficult to put in a bike box to travel with.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Have you tried? Doest stick abox the stem.

[@iancanuckistan2244]

@@Jamesthebikeguy James, I helped a friend pack his Emonda (same seat mast as all the other Trek road bikes) into a hard bike box. We had to heat the box just enough so that it would flex to accommodate his frame. A soft side box like an Evoc is a much better choice for travelling. I'm also aware that the limited amount of adjustability of the seat mast will not suit some riders and also the fact that it only comes with compact gearing will not suit some other riders. Of course you can swap out the chainrings, cassette and go to a long cage derailleur.

[@Turbo329]

Wow! It's gorgeous but 18.5lbs is heavy at that price point.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Aero + Comfort comes at a cost.

[@jc4liferesearch5]

HEAVY !! But beautiful

[@rp6760]

Turn that stem down

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Meh.

[@streetrat2086]

Gonna say the same thing

[@AllanPhillips]

Yes, the front end looks horrible (and not so aero) with the stem pointing skyward.

[@nickc.4651]

I was wondering what made it look off, thought it was just the size...

[@jamesporter41]

Heavy

[@Mububban23]

Yeah surprisingly so, however their aero would more than make up for it on the flats and shallower climbs. But longer steeper climbs you'd feel it! (says me guy with a 10kg bike :-D

[@MrStingraybernard]

Maybe I’m wrong but I think I’ve seen bikes weigh 16 lbs before

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

??

[@Russel.Andal09]

my dream bike that i will never have :(

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Something to strive for.

[@Russel.Andal09]

@@Jamesthebikeguy even if i did cant reach this so expensive bike :(

[@PaddleDogC5]

​@@Russel.Andal09 never say never

[@Russel.Andal09]

@@PaddleDogC5 after 2 years still hoping

[@dsmalz708]

I have put many hours comparing the sl and the slr......... slr all day.

[@kirkshammett94]

Dan Boluri ofcourse anyone would choose the slr over the sl if your pockets are deep enough

[@cardanorobin4436]

@@kirkshammett94 coming back to this comment.. i put in an order for the sl7 last week.. will arive end of august... the slrs not even in stock anymore! so sad.. cant even get a bar and stem.. double sad

[@dctriathlon2012]

Same bike since 2016 just new colors of paint .disc

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

It's new for 2020, completely new frame.

[@davidjohnson8054]

THIS THING IS FUCKIN SICK...

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

So is.

[@mokasusa]

8.4 kg without pedalls??? Dich them discs....

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Meh, discs offer so much more than the little added weight.

[@klyyoung2728]

All carbon frame but they couldn't add carbon handlebars. Disappointing especially for the price.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

No carbon bars on purpose. The SLR models do, but the SL is all about easy replacement and adjustment for the privateer

[@klyyoung2728]

@@Jamesthebikeguy Doesn't have to be the SLR stem/handlebars combo, but at least a regular Bontrager ISO Core carbon bar, which would've been better in my opinion. The current setup looks and feels ridiculously cheap.

[@nuttynut722]

all these little aero gain are screw by a sinter stem like this!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

sinter stem?

[@farrl]

That is an ugly stem on that bike.

[@MrRobit33]

Suspect frame .

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

How so?

[@MrRobit33]

@@Jamesthebikeguy My cousin had one , but it kept breaking in the suspention part . Had a replacement and that did the same . Now cancelled.

[@ericsonabao4881]

hm

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

Weights like an anvil

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Goes like a jet?

[@completelystupid87]

18lbs aero bike vs 15 lbs climbing bike? I think the 15lbs wins

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Maybe up just a hill climb, but otherwise aero is the winner.

[@geo617]

Great video but turn your stem down its embarrassing

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

It's problem when you are embarrassed by someone else's bike

[@sergeigaidadin4485]

way too much camera movement. Can't watch.

[@PedroPrego]

Waaaaay to heavy. You need to be riding on Saudi Arabia or something like that. Waaaaay to heavy. For the money, Waaaaay to heavy. Same money as venge pro but with 1 extra kilo on it. Waaaaay to heavy.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Waaaaay, Waaaaay to much use of Waaaaay

[@dh7314]

*too

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Needs to be slammed ... all the way down.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Not if the rider isn't comfortable in that position

[@milesaubrey5562]

@@Jamesthebikeguy bought a bike that doesn't fit then