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Émonda SL 6
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and bontrager rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Bontrager Rim |
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.
Lightweight design
Responsive and stable handling
Excellent performance-to-price ratio
Comfortable ride quality for a race bike
High-quality craftsmanship and aesthetics
Ride can be stiff with noticeable road vibrations
Limited aggressive geometry options in some models
Higher-end models are very expensive
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…
BikerumorThe instant pick-up from the Émonda is addictive.
BikeRadarHandling 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 TipsThat’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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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
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
Beautifully balanced handling, low, low weight
A technical marvel
It’s hard to wrap your head around a 10-grand-plus price tag
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 …
| Frame | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimization, E2 tapered head tube, BB90, direct mount brakes, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast BB Standard: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Émonda full carbon, carbon E2 steerer, carbon dropouts, direct mount brakes |
| Shock | Émonda full carbon, carbon E2 steerer, carbon dropouts, direct mount brakes |
| Bottom Bracket | BB90 |
| Headset | Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite VR-C, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Comp, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Ride Tuned carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Bontrager 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 Type: Bontrager Rim |
| Rims | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, 700x25c |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, 700x25c |
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Last updated July 23
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