The Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that makes elite racing technology accessible. It offers similar aerodynamic benefits to the more expensive Madone SLR Gen 8 but is built with a more affordable construction of 500 Series OCLV Carbon and features a two-part cockpit with internal cable routing. The dependable and precise Shimano 105 groupset, along with the aluminum handlebars and aluminum wheels, keeps the price reasonable while delivering impressive performance.