It's right for you if...
You want a featherweight road race bike without top-end race pricing. You're up for racing, club rides or solo spins up winding canyons, and don't want to compromise between climbing efficiency and aerodynamics. You're happy with more economical components that help you get on your dream bike faster.
The tech you get
An ultra-light OCLV 500 Carbon frame with aero tubing and IsoFlow comfort technology. A 2x12 Shimano 105 group set that delivers clean mechanical shifts without the faff of electronic group sets. Tubeless wheels that help fight punctures while reducing rolling resistance, and hydraulic disc brakes.
The final word
The Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is the perfect bike for someone looking for superbike performance at a lower price point. It offers the same frame tech as its SLR sibling, like aero tube shaping and lightweight IsoFlow comfort tech, but with a more economical build that leaves budget to spare for race entry fees and bike trips.
Why you'll love it
- The Revolutionary Full System Foil aero tube shapes redefine what fast looks like and help optimise aerodynamics around the whole bike
- A more economical 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and new tube shaping shave weight where it matters most to help you fly up climbs
- You get clean and reliable shifting without breaking the bank with Shimano's workhorse group set – 105
- Lightweight, race-focused IsoFlow comfort tech helps you ride stronger longer without sacrificing weight or aerodynamics
Colour Options:
- Matte Deep Smoke
- Hex Blue
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| 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 |
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| Fork | Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Weight | ML - 8.70 kg / 19.19 lbs (with tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7120, 12-speed |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on, down swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: XS, S Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165 mm length |
| Size: M Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170 mm length | |
| Size: ML, L Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5 mm length | |
| Size: XL Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 175 mm length | |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 54T, 2x: 56/43 |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Tyre | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x28 mm |
| Max tyre size | 32 mm (as measured, see manual for details) |
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