2020 Trek

Émonda SL 6

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

MSRP$2,799
Weight16.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Émonda SL 6
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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)

39 mph

Émonda SL 6

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
44cm

4'11" – 5'2"

47cm

4'11" – 5'3"

50cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60cm

6'0" – 6'4"

62cm

6'2" – 6'6"

64cm

6'4" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size 58cm, Just right
  • 6'4", size 60cm, Just right
Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Trek Émonda SL6 Pro

Aug 2020 · James Bracey

Trek's latest GC/climbing bike has undergone an aero transformation, but has it helped?

Highs
  • Efficient power transfer

  • Excellent handling prowess

  • Compliant ride

Lows
  • New SL frame has lost some of the excitement of the existing Émonda

  • Heavy for a 'climbing' bike

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Velo
Trek’s Madone follows Émonda’s lead, gets OCLV 800

Jul 2020 · Dan Cavallari

OCLV 800 launched with Trek's feathery Émonda, but now the brand's flagship aero bike gets this lighter, stiffer carbon — along with a T47 BB.

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Bikerumor
Trek Émonda goes aero, gains T47 BB, Aeolus RSL integrated bar-stem & sub-700g frame!

Jun 2020

Have you seen Bontrager’s new Aeolus carbon wheel lineup? Spanning the gap between budget and race ready, the aerodynamic hoops are the perfect complement to another new Trek product launching today – the all new Émonda. Fans of super light, efficient climbing bikes needn’t worry. The Émonda is still as light as ever, but now […]

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
The alloy Trek Émonda ALR disc review

Mar 2019 · Philippe Tremblay

Sleek looking and smart riding sparkling purple frame makes a strong case to build a dream machine with an aluminium frameset

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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

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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Stem

Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

Handlebar

Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width

Saddle

Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

Seatpost

Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, short cage, 30T max cog

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5mm length

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11 speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11 speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11-speed

Brakes

Bontrager Speed Stop, direct mount

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Front: Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 20mm rim width, 100x5mm QR, Rear: Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 20mm rim width, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 130x5mm QR

Tires

Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x25c

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