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Émonda SL Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Summary
The Trek Émonda is celebrated for its lightweight design, precise handling, and race-ready performance, offering a blend of speed and comfort that rivals carbon models. Its aluminum and carbon frames are praised for their stiffness and efficiency, making it a versatile choice for competitive racing and long-distance rides. While some note a stiff ride on rough surfaces and desire more forgiving tires, the Émonda's value and performance are consistently highlighted.
Lightweight design
Precise and responsive handling
Comfortable over long distances
Versatile for various riding conditions
Good value for performance
Stiff ride on rough pavement
Narrow tires lack cushioning
Twitchy handling may not suit all riders
The Émonda had become comfortable, and I had stopped thinking about materials, compliance, and geometries. I was just having a lot of fun.Bicycling
The Émonda seems to make good on that promise of simple, brutal speed…
BikerumorTrek's Emonda ALR6 is a masterclass in alloy that gives Cannondale's benchmark CAAD a run for its money.
BikeRadarThis is a purebred race bike that is as stiff and responsive as the competition, is more comfortable than a lot of them, and can easily be built up in the 12-pound range.
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Jun 2017
Trek pares down its Émonda SLR race bike, resulting in a super-light frame that still handles wonderfully. Plus, it now is available with disc brakes.
May 2017 · Matthew Loveridge
The spec is average, but the Émonda’s frameset is an utter peach. Buy if you want the authentic Émonda experience at an everyman price
Outstanding ride, quality finish
No mudguard mounts
May 2017 · William Tracy
The aggressive and versatile Émonda SL 6 combines the stiffness you’d expect from a top-of-the-line race bike, with big tire clearance and moderate race
Jun 2016 · Zach Overholt
When Trek first introduced the Émonda back in 2014, it was sort of a surprising addition. Seeming to compete directly with the Madone, the biggest difference was that Trek’s new lightweight lacked the aerodynamic touches of its sibling. Now with the most modern iteration of the Madone, we know that Trek was already working on creating …
Mar 2016 · Greg Kaplan
This everyday race bike is low weight, high value, and high fun
Aug 2015
In developing the Émonda, Trek devoted considerable resources to designing a lightweight race bike and trumped the industry with a 690g frame. CTech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a close look at the new bike and assesses the influence of different grades of carbon fibre by comparing the mid-level Émonda SL6 with the
Nov 2014 · Mat Brett
Super light and lively road bike that flies up the climbs, with many other talents too
Nov 2014 · Matthew Pioro
My test bike, the Trek Émonda SLR 8, shares the same frame and fork (690 g and 280 g in Size 56, respectively) as the SLR 10, but has a less-rarified spec.
| Frame | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimization, E2 tapered head tube, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast BB Standard: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Émonda full carbon, carbon E2 steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | BB90, 90.5mm, press-fit |
| Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearings, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
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