Trek has long relied on its elite athletes to test and shape new products—helmets, tires, even road bikes like the Madone.

Madone is Trek's performance-oriented road bike, and the Gen 8 is the latest ... (7.05 kg)—just a hair over UCI's minimum weight for racing bikes—the bike is 320 g lighter than the Gen 7.

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Trek’s gravel lineup has been a one-bike show, with the Checkpoint as the do-it-all option. It’s approachable, versatile, and capable of going for big miles or new riders getting their feet dirty.

So, while fans of the Émonda might be sad to see it retired, the platform’s exit made way for the return of the Madone as the ultimate road racing bike in Trek’s lineup. This feels right ...

You won't be leaning forward as you would on a racing bike or upright as you'd ride a cruiser; you'll be somewhere in the middle. From here, Trek continues ... and even road and weather conditions ...