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Émonda SLR 6
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and bontrager rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$5,499| Weight | 14.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Bontrager Rim |
Summary
The Trek Émonda is celebrated as a lightweight, high-performance race bike, excelling in climbing and offering sharp handling. Its carbon and aluminum models provide a range of options, from the ultra-light SLR to the value-packed ALR, all designed with Trek's proprietary technologies for stiffness and comfort. The bike's H2 fit geometry strikes a balance between aggressive racing and endurance comfort, making it versatile for various riders.
Lightweight design for enhanced climbing performance
Sharp and responsive handling
Versatile H2 fit geometry for comfort and efficiency
High-quality carbon and aluminum frame options
Proprietary technologies like OCLV carbon and Invisible Weld
Ride can be stiff and uncomfortable on rough surfaces
Some models lack aerodynamic features
Limited aggressive posture options in H2 fit
The new Émonda is poised to be an instant classic.Bicycling
The Émonda seems to make good on that promise of simple, brutal speed…
BikerumorThe Trek Émonda ALR is evidence the full weight of the American bicycle manufacturer is behind making alloy as lust-worthy and fun to ride as possible.
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Aug 2018 · Benjamin Topf
The Trek Émonda ALR 6 is the highest-quality aluminium racer in Trek’s portfolio, but can the performance keep up with the superb looks?
May 2018 · Matt Wikstrom
Trek recently updated its lightweight racing chassis, the Émonda, with a variety of refinements for 2018, including the addition of a disc-brake version. We had a look at the Émonda SLR Disc when it was launched last year, so for this review, we follow that up with a closer look at the more affordable mid-range […]
Feb 2018 · Mat Brett
Quick and lively aluminium road bike with a good ride quality and excellent Shimano Ultegra components
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 · 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
Jul 2015 · Warren Rossiter
One of the lightest chassis ever made, the Émonda is a climber's dream but also a fantastic all-rounder
| Frame | Ultralight 700 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 tapered steerer, carbon dropouts |
| Bottom Bracket | BB90 |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-2, integrated, sealed cartridge bearings, carbon, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts |
| Handlebar | Bontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, VR-C, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Ride Tuned carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Bontrager gel cork tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 (compact) |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Bontrager Speed Stop, direct mount Type: Bontrager Rim |
| Rims | Bontrager Paradigm Comp Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, 120tpi, aramid bead, 700x25c |
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