The Madone SL 7 Gen 8 is a race-ready road bike built to give you the best of every world. Its featherweight build lets you soar up climbs, while aero geometry cuts drag on descents and IsoFlow keeps you comfortable through the miles. To give you the best balance of price and performance, it's built with 500 Series OCLV carbon, a two-piece handlebar and stem, and Shimano Ultegra Di2 wireless electronic drivetrain that delivers clean shifts every time, all topped off with carbon wheels for extra lightweight performance.

It's right for you if...

You want a high-end race bike that delivers on aerodynamics, comfort and a lightweight build. Carbon is important to you, but you're happy with light-yet-economical 500 Series OCLV, knowing you can save big with only a few more grams of weight. You want performance parts where they count most – like carbon wheels and an electronic Shimano Ultegra Di2 group set.

The tech you get

An ultra-light OCLV 500 Carbon frame with aero tubing and IsoFlow comfort technology. A 2x12 Shimano Ultegra Di2 group set for lightning-fast shifting that's completely customisable. Plus, it's topped off with Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 carbon wheels that come set up tubeless.

The final word

The Madone SL 7 Gen 8 is the perfect bike to reach for when race day performance is a must, and so is your budget. It delivers the best balance of price and performance, with 500-Series OCLV carbon and upgraded parts that matter, like carbon wheels and electronic shifting.

How tall are you?

To measure your height, stand up straight, barefoot, with your back, heels, shoulders and head all touching a wall. While looking straight ahead, place a book or straight edge on your head and slowly push it against the wall. Your straight edge should be parallel with the floor. Mark the spot where the bottom of the book is touching the wall. The distance from the marked spot to the floor is your height.

What is your inside leg?

How to measure: Stand barefoot with your back straight and against a wall. Tuck a ruler or something that extends to the floor between your legs. Using both hands, and keeping it level, pull the ruler up into your crotch as if you were sitting on the saddle. Measure the distance from the top edge of the ruler to the ground to find your inside leg measurement. Your inside leg is very important to your final bike size so please measure carefully.