2022 · TrekÉmonda ALR 4

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

2022 Trek Émonda ALR 4
MSRP€1,949 (about $2,111)
Weight20.6 lbs
SuspensionRigid
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

2 × 10 — 20 speed

Émonda ALR 4

36 mph

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40 mph

The Émonda ALR 4 is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding up hills.

The Émonda ALR 4 won‘t keep up with similar bikes while riding downhill or sprinting.

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Sizing
50cm

4'11" – 5'3"

52cm

5'1" – 5'5"

54cm

5'3" – 5'7"

56cm

5'5" – 5'9"

58cm

5'8" – 6'0"

60cm

5'10" – 6'2"

62cm

6'0" – 6'4"

64cm

6'2" – 6'5"

Reviews
BikeRadar
Trek Émonda SL 6 eTap review

Warren RossiterOct 2022

A climb-friendly bike with aero styling

Pros
  • Snappy handling

  • Fast to respond through the pedals

  • Power meter included in a fine package

Cons
  • Faster tyres would enhance its ride further

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Bicycling
Aero Tuning Makes the New Trek Émonda Faster Than Ever

Aug 2022

Already one of the fiercest climbing bikes available, the new Émonda is even faster thanks to a dose of aero.

Pros
  • Light and aerodynamic

  • Easy to service

  • Proper race bike feel and handling

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road.cc
Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc

Stu KertonApr 2022

The Émonda is a classic all-rounder, fun, fast and stiff, although this model isn't the lightest

Pros
  • Internal cable routing gives a very clean look

  • A great all-rounder

  • Good finishing kit

Cons
  • Not exactly light

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Cycling Weekly
Trek Émonda SL6 Pro

James BraceyAug 2020

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

Pros
  • Efficient power transfer

  • Excellent handling prowess

  • Compliant ride

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

  • Heavy for a 'climbing' bike

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VeloNews
Trek's Madone follows Émonda's lead, gets OCLV 800

Dan CavallariJul 2020

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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Gran Fondo Magazine
2021 Trek Émonda SLR 9 eTap road bike first ride review – An aerodynamic climber

Benjamin TopfJun 2020

With Trek's completely revised 2021 Émonda SLR 9 eTap, the American brand's lightest frame goes into the 3rd generation. Have Trek managed to design an aerodynamic climbing specialist that performs just as well on flat terrain? How does it compare to the Madone? Our first ride review includes everything you need to know about the brand new bike!

Pros
  • Light-footedness and speed in every situation

  • High precision

  • Race-level stiffness when attacking

  • Coherent overall concept

  • Tidy look with excellent attention to detail

Cons
  • Race-level stiffness all the time

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
The alloy Trek Émonda ALR disc review

Philippe TremblayMar 2019

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Ultralight 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, Invisible Weld technology, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, DuoTrap S-compatible, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance28c

ColorsLithium Grey; Radioactive Red to Marigold Fade

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

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

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra R4725, short-reach lever, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra HG500, 12-28, 10 speed

Chain

Shimano Tiagra HG54, 10-speed

Brakes

Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve

Front Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

Rear Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

Tires

Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x 25 c

Disk Rotors

Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

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