The Madone SL 5 Gen 8 is a lightweight aero road bike that makes elite racing technology affordable. It offers similar aerodynamic advantages to the higher-priced Madone SLR Gen 8, but is based on a more affordable layup of 500 Series OCLV Carbon and a two-part cockpit with internal cable routing. The reliable and precise Shimano 105 groupset, along with the aluminum handlebars and aluminum wheels, keeps the price manageable while delivering great performance.