2021 Trek

Émonda ALR 4

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£1,600($2,026)
Weight20.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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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)

36 mph

Émonda ALR 4

40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
47cm

4'11" – 5'3"

50cm

5'2" – 5'5"

52cm

5'4" – 5'7"

54cm

5'6" – 5'9"

56cm

5'8" – 5'11"

58cm

5'10" – 6'1"

60cm

6'0" – 6'3"

62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size 58cm, Just right
  • 6'4", size 60cm, Just right
Reviews
BikeRadar
Trek Émonda SL 6 eTap review

Oct 2022 · Warren Rossiter

A climb-friendly bike with aero styling

Highs
  • Snappy handling

  • Fast to respond through the pedals

  • Power meter included in a fine package

Lows
  • Faster tyres would enhance its ride further

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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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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
Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB71, 86.5 mm, PressFit

Stem

Size: 47, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: 50, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length

Handlebar

Size: 47, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 38 cm width; Size: 50, 52, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 58, 60, 62, 64, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width

Saddle

Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width

Seatpost

Size: 47, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 250 mm length; Size: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra 4700, long cage, 34T max cog

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra 4700, braze-on

Crank

Size: 47, 50, 52, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, 64, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 175 mm length

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra HG500, 12-28, 10-speed

Chain

Shimano Tiagra HG54, 10-speed

Brakes

Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Tires

28c Bontrager tires (with at least 4mm of clearance to frame)

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