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Émonda SL Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$1,699| Weight | 3.7 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
4'11" – 5'3"
5'2" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'9"
5'8" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'5"
6'4" – 6'7"
- 5'10", size 56cm, Just right
- 6'0", size 58cm, Just right
- 6'4", size 60cm, Just right
Summary
The Trek Émonda is a race-focused bike that combines lightweight design with aerodynamic improvements, offering a balance between comfort and performance. It's praised for its aggressive geometry, smooth ride quality, and excellent handling, though some models may exhibit road buzz and stiffness. The Émonda series is noted for its performance-to-price ratio, especially in aluminum variants, and competes closely with carbon counterparts.
Aggressive geometry for race-focused riding
Lightweight design with aerodynamic improvements
Excellent handling and stability at high speeds
Performance-to-price ratio is a strong selling point
Smooth ride quality with damped road buzz
Road buzz and stiffness can be apparent on rough surfaces
Some models lack the more aggressive H1 geometry option
Higher price points for carbon and aero models
You’d be forgiven for mistaking the new Émonda ALR for a full-carbon race bike at first glance.Bicycling
The Émonda is still as light as ever, but now it just got a serious aerodynamic boost to make it faster both up and down the mountain.
BikerumorThe Emonda is born for climbing and that’s really where it shines.
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Oct 2021 · Tobias Hörsch
With the Émonda SLR 9 eTap, Trek send a climbing specialist into our group test. The current model has been given some aerodynamic upgrades for which the Madone aero bike served as inspiration. Is it enough to take on the four fastest race bikes of the 2021 season? You can read more here.
Light-footed acceleration in every situation
A scalpel with razor-sharp precision when ridden by an experienced hand
Gearing offers sufficient reserves even for demanding climbs
Made for racing, where it blossoms fully
Braking traction of the Bontrager R4 320 tires
Somewhat nervous steering when riding slowly
Lacking efficiency on the flats
Rattling SRAM shift levers
Aug 2020 · James Bracey
Trek's latest GC/climbing bike has undergone an aero transformation, but has it helped?
Efficient power transfer
Excellent handling prowess
Compliant ride
New SL frame has lost some of the excitement of the existing Émonda
Heavy for a 'climbing' bike
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.
Jun 2020 · Zach Overholt
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 […]
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
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 · 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 […]
| Frame | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Ride Tuned seatmast, direct mount rim brake, DuoTrap S compatible, 130x5mm QR Color: Dnister Black / Viper Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Emonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, direct mount brake, carbon dropouts, 5x100mm QR |
| Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Seatpost | Not included |
First added January 17
Last updated November 6
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