# Trek Madone Gen 8 (2025) **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** bike\ **Created:** [June 25, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290 "2024-06-25T13:28:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![marlonperez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/marlonperez/32/698_2.png) [@marlonperez](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/marlonperez)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/1 "2024-06-25T13:28:44Z")
> **[Madone race-ready aerodynamic road bikes - Trek Bikes](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/madone/)** > > Madone is a race-winning combination of our lightest and most aerodynamic road race bikes, built to fly up climbs and across flats. Explore Madone now! > **[How the Madone Gen 8 was designed, tested, and brought to life | Trek Race Shop](https://racing.trekbikes.com/stories/lidl-trek/madone-gen-8-development-engineering-testing)** > > The home of Trek Factory Racing, and all the Trek programs. Whether its road, XC, enduro, downhill, freeride, cyclocross or triathlon, you’ll find a Trek athlete, racing for the win. > **[Goodbye Emonda: Trek goes all-in with the new Madone Gen 8  - Escape...](https://escapecollective.com/goodbye-emonda-trek-goes-all-in-with-the-new-madone-gen-8/)** > > Trek returns to having one model of road race bike. Here are our early impressions of the 2025 Madone SLR.  > **[Trek Ditches Emonda And Goes All In On Madone With Builds up to $17k](https://bikerumor.com/trek-madone-gen-8/)** > > Trek's new Gen 8 Madone line looks like the "every bike" that companies strive for, one that can climb, sprint and comes in a ton of options. > **[Trek kills the Emonda with new "earth-shattering" all-rounder Madone](https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2025-trek-madone)** > **[Trek unveils radically updated, lightweight Madone and ditches the Émonda....](https://road.cc/content/tech-news/trek-unveils-radically-updated-madone-308977)** > > Trek merges its top-end road bikes, with the Madone Gen 8 said to be as aero as the previous model and 320g lighter, marking the end of the road for the carbon Émonda. Full builds start at £3,250 for the SL model, rising to £12,500 for the flagship... > **[Trek Madone Gen 8 SL7: First ride review](https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/trek-madone-gen-8-first-ride-review/)** > > Trek's new Madone supersedes its aero champion and kills off the Emonda altogether - so is this one bike to rule them all? * * * Edit: Deleted original video ---
**Author:** ![Picklerickle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/picklerickle/32/177077_2.png) [@Picklerickle](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Picklerickle)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/2 "2024-06-25T13:33:19Z")
Yep the TREK University site is really not secure, anyone could make a “pretend you work at a bike shop” account and watch the whole vid, looks like someone just posted it to YT. The bike is pretty underwhelming IMO ---
**Author:** ![patricksudol](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/patricksudol/32/133946_2.png) [@patricksudol](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/patricksudol)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/3 "2024-06-25T13:51:03Z")
> [@Picklerickle](#): > > The bike is pretty underwhelming IMO I feel like that has been the case with the all of the “all in one race bikes” we have been seeing the last several years: Tarmac SL8 Supersix Evo I have no doubt they are great to ride but aesthetically they don’t do much for me. I like “opinionated” frames. Aero or extremely light. ---
**Author:** ![marlonperez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/marlonperez/32/698_2.png) [@marlonperez](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/marlonperez)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/4 "2024-06-25T14:19:24Z")
> [@patricksudol](#): > > I like “opinionated” frames. Aero or extremely light. This is where the “fun” part of building & experiencing bikes lives. ---
**Author:** ![Henry\_Lee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/henry_lee/32/19505_2.png) [@Henry\_Lee](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Henry_Lee)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/5 "2024-06-25T15:09:30Z")
Such an upgrade on both bikes, the madone is heavy and fugly and the emonda just doesn’t feel quick. ---
**Author:** ![cmorgan92](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cmorgan92/32/140996_2.png) [@cmorgan92](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cmorgan92)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/6 "2024-06-25T15:38:08Z")
I think the Gen7 Madone looks pretty sweet 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![Picklerickle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/picklerickle/32/177077_2.png) [@Picklerickle](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Picklerickle)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/8 "2024-06-25T15:57:09Z")
I don’t think it’s even close, the Gen 7 is the winner….then again I would say that about my bike 😂 I do welcome the weight drop and UDH but not at the expense of everything else. ![IMG_6419](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/0/d/0d8176310457cf99e66a7959d630b64e05e12bbe.jpeg) ![IMG_7183](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/2/f/2f39080c33ac19c2aba150994a4c1799f9e1ef06.jpeg) Gen 8 in lower spec looks really REALLY underwhelming ![IMG_7170](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/f/a/fab0dbd12e83942645633ad70f0513bac6c6725c.jpeg) ![IMG_7171](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/4/e4d987cb1349c490883d865345e6ce78a2b1df95.jpeg) Even with some deeper wheels it’s just not really doing much for me ![IMG_7172](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/9/69f232943b23726e2e81f86cd21f65a1eb5a501e.jpeg) ![IMG_3819](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/d/7/d7c23390f39f41b1142e4f0cf51771bfce763790.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jfranci3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jfranci3/32/12908_2.png) [@jfranci3](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jfranci3)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/9 "2024-06-25T17:02:47Z")
That flat black seat mast looks really budget. They’re trying to match a really plasticy looking upper post. I think they’re trying to match the cheap looking plastic internal cable spacers. The solution should be to get a better finish on their headset/spacers, not make everything else look like dusty used car dash. ---
**Author:** ![marlonperez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/marlonperez/32/698_2.png) [@marlonperez](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/marlonperez)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/10 "2024-06-25T17:27:23Z")
The paint jobs on the SLR’s are top notch! I agree that the Gen 7 Madone is better looking, probably a good time to get a great deal on one? They also have that Trek “pre-owned” store… When I looked most of the bikes looked like showroom models or lightly used demo bikes. ---
**Author:** ![Picklerickle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/picklerickle/32/177077_2.png) [@Picklerickle](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Picklerickle)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/11 "2024-06-25T17:37:29Z")
If you can even find one, website shows most models/colors/sizes out of stock and TREK stopped producing the Gen 7 a few weeks ago. With the seemingly popular design and a short lived 2 year production I think the Gen 7 will be desirable for a while. Gen 8 makes sense for a current Emonda owner, IMO ---
**Author:** ![KorbenDallas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/korbendallas/32/86114_2.png) [@KorbenDallas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KorbenDallas)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/12 "2024-06-25T18:55:43Z")
Just got to look at a Gen 8 up close for the 2nd time… -SLR one piece bar tops are way more round than the Gen 7. The stem looks and feels thicker where the computer mount would fit. The mechanic told me the Gen 8 and 7 one piece bars are not compatible. Asked how so? He wasn’t sure. Different SKU IIRC so not sure what’s up. It’s def a dif shape… -SLR comes with bottles and cages. SL does not. If you want to buy them separate, one cage and one bottle will run you about $100 USD! It’s obvious the bottles fit together to try and make one large fairing in the bottom of the triangle. If this is how they gained the aero I say horse pucky. -Seat post is considerably smaller. -Iso flow is smaller. -Frame set is about $2000 more than the gen 7 was. So $6000-ish USD? Ouch. ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/13 "2024-06-25T19:18:01Z")
> [@KorbenDallas](#): > > -Frame set is about $2000 more than the gen 7 was. So $6000-ish USD? Ouch. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/8/d/8d7597ee26b39cc7dc12a7b5f66d3db33d29bbd9.gif) ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/14 "2024-06-25T19:22:20Z")
How else are they supposed to make up for having fewer SKU’s? 😛 Seriously, SMH at Trek’s direction these days. ---
**Author:** ![grwoolf](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/grwoolf/32/7725_2.png) [@grwoolf](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/grwoolf)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/15 "2024-06-25T20:02:07Z")
> [@KorbenDallas](#): > > -Frame set is about $2000 more than the gen 7 was. So $6000-ish USD? Ouch. Much of the bike industry appears to still be using “covid math” to determine pricing and margins. I think stupid retail prices and inevitable discounts is the new normal. It’s not a dumb approach, you still get some full retail sales from the early adopters who will pay whatever, but eventually discount and people feel like they are getting a deal at a more reasonable market price. And depending on supply/demand, you can usually find a LBS that will work with you even on the hot new items. ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/17 "2024-06-25T20:59:32Z")
I think that color selection will be on the chopping block. Haven’t done a look at the incoming options at the shop, but that seems very likely. We really don’t need 3 color options for every step of Marlin (that has been the norm for WAY too long). ---
**Author:** ![KorbenDallas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/korbendallas/32/86114_2.png) [@KorbenDallas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KorbenDallas)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/18 "2024-06-25T21:00:28Z")
Just regurgitating what I learned. I assume Trek knows what they are doing regarding pricing/market. Obviously, writing “ouch” I feel it’s on the high end for a frame set but, I don’t know the bike biz. On the flip side IIRC the 105 Mechanical SL version was around $3600. Don’t quote me on that but, it’s ball park. That seems pretty decent deal to me. ---
**Author:** ![patricksudol](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/patricksudol/32/133946_2.png) [@patricksudol](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/patricksudol)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/20 "2024-06-26T00:50:42Z")
Assuming that is a Trek shop I am surprised they are putting the new frame out on display before the official announcement. ---
**Author:** ![berto2cj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/berto2cj/32/4413_2.png) [@berto2cj](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/berto2cj)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/21 "2024-06-26T01:11:08Z")
I love my emonda so I welcome this convergence ---
**Author:** ![Picklerickle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/picklerickle/32/177077_2.png) [@Picklerickle](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Picklerickle)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/22 "2024-06-26T01:32:04Z")
They do this all the time. My local TREK store had on display and let me buy a Gen 7 SL but I wasn’t allowed to take delivery until a few days later when the official release hit, they wouldn’t even open the box to let me see the color (I got plasma gray, they displayed the red) ---
**Author:** ![Aeroskiii](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/aeroskiii/32/142972_2.png) [@Aeroskiii](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Aeroskiii)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290/23 "2024-06-26T09:55:23Z")
The white one makes me feel some type of way. Everythings better in white [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trek-madone-gen-8-2025/94290.md?page=2)