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Émonda SLR 9
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and bontrager rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$10,999| Weight | 13.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Brakes | Bontrager Rim |
4'11" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'10", size 56cm, Just right
- 6'0", size 58cm, Just right
- 6'4", size 60cm, Just right
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
Aug 2018 · Trevor Raab
A smooth and stylee aluminum road bike that hauls ass at a great price
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 […]
Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf
With a weight of just 6.89 kg and the slightly more relaxed H2 geometry, the Trek Émonda SLR 8 Disc Project One is in line to take over the endurance throne. With its “Radioactive Yellow” finish it definitely stands out in our test field – the ultimate Safety-First look. But will it still shine at […]
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
Trek’s Émonda is made to be light—very light. In fact, the company proudly proclaims the Émonda to be the lightest line of production bikes ever offered.
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 700 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 Tire Clearance: 25c |
|---|---|
| Fork | 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 XXX, OCLV carbon, VR-C, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager XXX full carbon |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Ride Tuned carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Bontrager tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano Dura-Ace, 50/34 (compact) |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Bontrager Speed Stop Pro (44 & 47: Shimano Ultegra) Type: Bontrager Rim |
| Rims | Bontrager Aeolus 3 D3 Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 700x25c |
First added July 21
Last updated September 8
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