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Riders focused on gravel or mixed-surface riding should look there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we start every road bike conversation with fit — the right geometry and sizing matter as much as components, and our team can help you work through both before you commit to a bike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trek-madone-slr-7-axs-gen-8-carbon-12-speed-road-bike","title":"Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 Carbon 12 Speed Road Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Trek Madone SLR 7 AXS Gen 8 is a full-carbon aero road bike built for racing and fast road riding, weighing \u003cstrong\u003e7.22 kg (15.92 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e in size ML with tubeless sealant installed. The 900 Series OCLV Carbon frame uses Full System Foil tube shaping throughout, and the IsoFlow seat tube — an opening unique to the Madone Gen 8 platform — reduces aerodynamic drag while adding vertical compliance on longer efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drivetrain is \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Force AXS E1 12-speed wireless\u003c\/strong\u003e with power meter cranks standard across all sizes, paired with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 OCLV Carbon tubeless-ready wheels and a Trek Aero RSL one-piece integrated carbon bar\/stem. 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