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2018 Trek

Émonda 650

A 27.5″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$1,049
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

29 mph

Émonda 650

18 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Trek Émonda is a lightweight race bike praised for its aggressive geometry and responsive handling, offering a blend of speed and comfort. It excels in acceleration and stability at high speeds, though some models may transmit road vibrations more than carbon alternatives. Overall, it delivers strong performance and value across various builds.

Pros
  • Lightweight design

  • Responsive and stable handling

  • Excellent performance-to-price ratio

  • Comfortable ride quality for a race bike

  • High-quality craftsmanship and aesthetics

Cons
  • Ride can be stiff with noticeable road vibrations

  • Limited aggressive geometry options in some models

  • Higher-end models are very expensive

Key Quotes
The real selling point of this bike is its performance-to-price ratio.
Bicycling
The Émonda seems to make good on that promise of simple, brutal speed…
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The instant pick-up from the Émonda is addictive.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Handling is picture-perfect, like a well-trained horse that almost doesn’t require any physical input from its rider before doing exactly what you want it to.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
That’s the lightest production disc road bike we’ve had through our doors so far, and by a good margin too.
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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First look: Trek Émonda ALR a lightweight racey alternative to carbon

Dec 2018 · Philippe Tremblay

A stunning sparkling purple paint job on an alloy frame with s Shimano Ultegra disc brake build and Bontrager carbon hoops

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BikeRadar
Trek Émonda Team SLR9 Disc Project 1 review

Oct 2018 · Warren Rossiter

Wonderful in every respect and the price ensures exclusivity. Buy if you want the lightest disc chassis around and you’ve got deep pockets or a lottery win

Highs
  • Beautifully balanced handling, low, low weight

  • A technical marvel

Lows
  • It’s hard to wrap your head around a 10-grand-plus price tag

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Bicycling
The Trek Émonda ALR Is a Sleek, Affordable Race Rocket

Aug 2018 · Trevor Raab

A smooth and stylee aluminum road bike that hauls ass at a great price

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Émonda ALR 6 2018 Review

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?

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Cycling Tips
Trek 2018 Émonda SL 6 Disc review - CyclingTips

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 […]

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road.cc
Trek Émonda ALR 6

Feb 2018 · Mat Brett

Quick and lively aluminium road bike with a good ride quality and excellent Shimano Ultegra components

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Velo
First Ride: Trek’s astonishingly light Émonda SLR Disc

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.

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VeloNews
Trek Émonda SL 6 Women's

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Platinum Aluminum

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Trek Émonda carbon, E2 steerer

Bottom Bracket

Press Fit BB86.5

Headset

Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Stem

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts

Handlebar

Bontrager Comp VR-S, 31.8mm

Saddle

Dialed 24˝ size, padded

Seatpost

Bontrager, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage

Grips

Bontrager tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Crank

Shimano Sora, 46/34 (compact)

Shifters

Shimano Sora, 9 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 13-25, 9 speed

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Alloy dual-pivot

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Alloy

Front Hub

Alloy

Rear Hub

Formula alloy

Tires

Kenda Koncept, 650x23c

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