About The Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 Carbon SRAM Rival AXS Road Bike

The Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 is an aerodynamic carbon road bike built for riders who want Full System Foil tube shaping and electronic shifting without SLR-tier pricing. The 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame uses Trek's Gen 8 Full System Foil aero tube profiles and IsoFlow seat tube — the same architecture as the top-end Madone SLR — in a more accessible OCLV layup. Trek calls it their lightest Madone SL Disc to date, tuned for climbing as much as flat road speed.

The groupset is SRAM Rival AXS E1 12-speed wireless electronic — cable-free shifting with a 48/35 crank and 10-36 XG-1250 cassette. Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 OCLV Carbon wheels (50mm rim depth, tubeless-ready) are included front and rear — a significant spec at this price. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires and 6oz TLR sealant are pre-installed. The Madone aero carbon seatpost and Trek RCS Pro stem are part of the integrated cockpit system. This listing is size S only (Gloss Dark Star/Matte Deep Smoke).

Who It's For

  • Road cyclists who want aero carbon and wireless electronic shifting under $5,000
  • Climbers and all-rounders who want Full System Foil architecture without SLR pricing
  • Riders ready for 12-speed electronic shifting on a Madone platform
  • Size S only: This listing is a single size — confirm 53cm stack and 37.8cm reach at size S is your correct fit before purchasing

What to Look For

  • SRAM Rival AXS: Entry-level tier of SRAM's wireless electronic lineup; shifts reliably and quickly — slightly heavier component construction than Force or Red
  • 50mm carbon wheels: Aeolus Elite 50 wheels add aerodynamic and weight benefit; tubeless-ready out of the box with sealant included
  • IsoFlow: Trek's updated compliance system is 80% more vertically compliant than the previous IsoSpeed design — meaningful on long road days

Key Features

Frame — 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil: IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic routing, removable aero chainkeeper, T47 threaded BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle. Full carbon fork with 12x100mm chamfered thru axle.

Drivetrain — SRAM Rival AXS E1 12-speed wireless electronic: Rival AXS E1 front and rear derailleurs. 48/35 crank with DUB bottom bracket. SRAM XG-1250 10-36 cassette. SRAM AXS battery pack with charger included.

Wheels — Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 OCLV Carbon: 50mm rim depth, tubeless-ready. Rear uses SRAM XDR freehub for compatibility with the 12-speed cassette. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 700x28mm tubeless-ready tires with 6oz sealant.

Cockpit — Madone aero carbon seatpost + Trek RCS Pro stem: 0mm offset aero carbon seatpost integral to the Madone's aerodynamic profile. Trek RCS Pro stem for fit adjustment within the aero cockpit system. Bontrager Aeolus Elite austenite rail saddle.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: Full System Foil carbon at SL price; SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic; Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels; IsoFlow compliance; tubeless-ready out of the box
  • Tradeoffs: Rival AXS is the entry-level electronic tier from SRAM; size S only in this listing; alloy handlebar vs. carbon bar on SLR models
  • What makes it different: The Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 delivers the full Madone aero platform — Full System Foil, IsoFlow, and carbon wheels — at a price that was previously out of reach for this spec combination

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, the Madone SL 6 AXS is the first point in the Madone line where you get the full aero architecture and carbon wheels in a single purchase. For riders who want the aero platform without SLR pricing, we think this is the most compelling value in Gen 8.

What you get

Madone SL 6 AXS S Gloss Dark Star/Matte Deep Smoke

Trek

Trek Madone SL 6 AXS Gen 8 Carbon SRAM Rival AXS Road Bike

Regular price $4,999.99 USD
Sale price $4,999.99 USD Regular price $4,999.99 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.