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Émonda SL 5
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,699| Weight | 20.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'5"
- 5'8", size 52cm, Just right
- 6'2", size 58cm, Just right
- 6'1", size 58cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
- 5'8", size 56, Just right
- 6'0", size 58, Just right
- 5'10", size 56cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 56, Just right
Summary
The Trek Emonda is a race-focused bike that excels in stiffness, handling, and climbing performance, making it a favorite among competitive riders. Its lightweight and aerodynamic design, combined with a race-ready geometry, offers an exhilarating ride. However, its firm ride quality and high price point may not suit everyone.
Light and aerodynamic
Excellent handling and cornering performance
Super stiff frame offers amazing climbing performance
Race-ready geometry
Aero-optimized design
Firmer ride quality
High price point
Handlebar/stem recall due to potential cracking issue
Weight isn't competitive for price
The Émonda SLR is a tool made to fulfill the needs of some of the world’s best road racers.Bicycling
The ride of the bike is exceptionally stiff and incredibly fun in the way that a proper race bike can be.
BikeRadarThe new Émonda is even crisper and punchier than before, which is saying something.Bicycling
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Oct 2022 · Warren Rossiter
A climb-friendly bike with aero styling
Snappy handling
Fast to respond through the pedals
Power meter included in a fine package
Faster tyres would enhance its ride further
Aug 2022
Already one of the fiercest climbing bikes available, the new Émonda is even faster thanks to a dose of aero.
Light and aerodynamic
Easy to service
Proper race bike feel and handling
Apr 2022 · Stu Kerton
The Émonda is a classic all-rounder, fun, fast and stiff, although this model isn't the lightest
Internal cable routing gives a very clean look
A great all-rounder
Good finishing kit
Not exactly light
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
| Frame | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 28c Colors: Quicksilver / Brushed Chrome; Carbon Blue Smoke / Metallic Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Emonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Stem | Size: 47, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: 47, 50, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width |
| Saddle | Size: 47, 50, 52, Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, short length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, tall length Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, short cage, 30T max cog |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on |
| Crank | Size: 47, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5mm length; Size: 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length |
| Shifters | Size: 47, 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7025, short-reach lever, 11 speed; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7020, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000, 11-30, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, presta valve |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x28c |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
First added June 23
Last updated November 28
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