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Install the RCS Install the RCS Pro Install the RCS Race Universal Frame Seat post Adjust the seat Frame parts Universal Chainkeeper post height derailleur hanger (UDH) and axles Front derailleur Specifications hanger Copyright 2024 Trek Bicycle Corporation All Rights Reserved...
It does not contain instructions for all components (such as brake callipers). Refer to the original manufacturer for more information. Torque value Replacement parts Trek recommends using only Trek OEM (original Apply appropriate threadlocker manufacturer) replacement parts. Additional info The Owner’s Manual is available at Trekbikes.com/manuals.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Routing – mechanical NOTE: The Madone SLR is only compatible with electronic shifting. Rear brake hose Front brake hose. Rear derailleur cable Front derailleur cable Split ring – W5315339 Housing grommets – W330578 Housing sleeves – W528082...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Routing – mechanical: instructions Route the rear brake hose through the frame. Route Route the housing sleeves over the housings in the the front brake hose through the fork. frame until they are inside the head tube. Route the cable housings through the frame.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Routing – Di2: instructions Route the rear brake hose through the frame. Route Connect the Di2 wires to the Di2 battery and install the front brake hose through the fork. the assembly in the frame. Route the housing sleeve over the rear brake housing in the frame until the sleeve is inside the head tube.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Routing – AXS: instructions Route the rear brake hose through the frame. Route Install the bottom bracket above the rear brake hose. the front brake hose through the fork. NOTE: This frame was designed to route the housings below the bottom bracket.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 RCS Race headset NOTE: The RCS Race headset is only compatible with electronic shifting. ≤4 Nm 5.2 Nm 9-10 Nm 5.2 Nm 6.5 mm 2.5 mm Spacers (15 mm) – W5316080 Fastener (M6 x 35 mm) Split ring –...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 RCS Race spacers NOTE: If you remove spacers below the stem, you must add the same height of spacers above the stem or cut the steerer tube. Expander plug flange WARNING Do not exceed 40 mm of headset spacers above or below the stem. If there are Steerer more than 40 mm of spacers, the steerer tube could become damaged and tube...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Blendr base Wahoo Garmin 4 Nm Fastener (M5 x 16 mm) Fastener (M5 x 16 mm) Fastener (M4 x 10 mm) 5325346 Fastener (M3 x 2 mm) Base Knuckle Reflector mount Garmin mount – 5266373 Wahoo mount – 5266374...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Race Before you begin: • Install derailleur(s) and brake callipers. • Route all housings through the frame/fork and connect them to the derailleurs/callipers. • Ensure that the steerer tube is the correct length for the stack/spacer height (see RCS Race spacers Install the expander plug into the fork.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Race (continued) Slide the spacers down the steerer tube. Then feed Slide the bar stem down the steerer tube. about 40 mm of the rear brake hose into the frame so the handlebar can turn freely. Attach the exposed cover to the bar stem if you plan to use it.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 RCS Pro headset ≤4 Nm 5.2 Nm 5.2 Nm 4 Nm 9-10 Nm -7° 7° 7° x 60/70 mm – W5274602 -7° x 60/70/80 mm – W5274599 1.5 Nm -7° x 90/100/110 mm – W5274600 7° x 80/90/100 mm – W5274603 -7°...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 RCS Pro spacers NOTE: If you remove spacers below the stem, you must add the same height of spacers above the stem or cut the steerer tube. Expander plug flange WARNING Do not exceed 40 mm of headset spacers above or below the stem. If there Steerer are more than 40 mm of spacers, the steerer tube could become damaged tube...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Pro Before you begin: • Install derailleur(s) and brake callipers. • Route all cables/hoses through the frame/fork and connect them to the derailleurs/callipers. • Make sure the steerer tube is the correct length for the stack/spacer height (see RCS Pro spacers Install the expander plug into the fork.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Pro (continued) Slide the spacers down the steerer tube. Then feed Install the top cap and top cap fastener. about 40 mm of the rear brake hose and the front/ ≤4 Nm rear derailleur cable housings into the frame so the handlebar can turn freely.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Pro (continued) 10. Tighten both stem fasteners – switching between them – until they are fully torqued. 5.2 Nm 11. Insert the routing cover. Front brake hose. Rear brake hose Rear shift housing Front shift housing Standard Moto...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 RCS Universal headset ≤4 Nm 9-10 Nm Fastener (M6 x 35 mm) Expander plug W547432 Top cap 5 mm – 5253930 Spacers (1- " / 28.6 mm) 10 mm – 5253931 Bearing top cover 5328901 Bearing top cover grommet Split ring –...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 RCS Universal spacers NOTE: If you remove spacers below the stem, you must add the same height of spacers above the stem or cut the steerer tube. WARNING Do not exceed 40 mm of headset spacers above or below the stem. If there are more than the maximum height of spacers, the steerer tube could become damaged and break, causing a crash resulting in injury.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Universal NOTE: This procedure shows a Trek stem without an integrated spacer. Steps 6-7 may vary depending on what stem you are installing. Before you begin: • Install derailleur(s) and brake callipers. • Route all cables/hoses through the frame/fork and connect them to the derailleurs/callipers.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Install the RCS Universal (continued) Route the brake hoses/cable housings through the Install the top cap and top cap fastener. bearing top cover. Then slide the bearing top cover down the steerer tube. ≤4 Nm Rear shift housing Rear brake hose Front brake hose.
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Seat post 8-10 Nm 11 Nm 5.2 Nm 3 Nm NOTE: Do not apply carbon friction paste to any part of the seat post or seat tube. Wedge Seat post, black (280 mm x 0 mm) – *W5316714 W5316725 Wedge fastener Fastener (M6 x 16 mm)
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Adjust the seat post height Minimum height Maximum height Flip the seat post wedge around to reach the maximum and minimum seat post limits. NOTICE: Always fully tighten the seat post fastener to 5.2 Nm before riding or applying downward pressure to the seat post.
Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Frame parts NOTE: The RSL Aero bottle cages and bottles are included with the Madone SLR. 2.5 Nm SL only 2.5 Nm ≥10 mm Bottom bracket cover – W5317348 RSL Aero bottle cages, blue *5324022 RSL Aero bottles, navy Fasteners (M5 x 10 mm) —...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Universal derailleur hanger (UDH) and axles 10 Nm 25 Nm 10 Nm Switch lever (black) – *W5312899 Rear axle (M12 x 166 mm) – *W5312169 Dérailleur hanger *colour-matched part – see Trekbikes.com for full list Washer (25 mm) W5271424 Fastener (M12 x 16 mm) Front axle (M12 x 119.5 mm) –...
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Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Chainkeeper Clearance to chain 1 Nm 1 mm 3 Nm High position Low position inner chain ring 37T-47T inner chain ring 33T-43T Base 5320962 Fastener (M4 x 22 mm) Fastener (M5 x 16 mm)
Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Front derailleur hanger 3 Nm 1x drivetrain only Tighten until flush Fasteners (M4 x 10 mm) 5320961 Front derailleur hanger Set screws (M4 x 6 mm)
Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 Specifications Frame Brake hose lengths NOTE: The lengths below are based on a Madone SL/SLR 42 cm x 120 mm bar stem with 40 mm of headset Front 100 mm spacers. Hub OLD Rear 142 mm Frame size Rear brake Front brake...
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