2022 Trek

Émonda ALR 5

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

Manufacturer Price

$2,299
Weight19.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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40 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
52cm

5'4" – 5'7"

58cm

5'10" – 6'1"

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Reviews
Cyclist
‘The saddle’s failed three times so far’: Weight-weenie Trek Émonda’s bonded seatpost and drillium brak

Nov 2023 · Charlotte Head

Hill climbers push their bikes to the extreme and this Trek Émonda is the perfect example, slimmed down to an

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Bicycling
Trek’s Latest Émonda ALR Is as Good as Aluminum Road Bikes Get

Sep 2023

Dialed geometry, smooth welds, and an excellent ride feel add up to make the latest aluminum Émonda ALR a great alternative to pricier carbon bikes.

Highs
  • A great riding aluminum frame with dialed fit and geometry

  • Mostly easy to service, adjust, and upgrade

Lows
  • Official max tire clearance is 28mm

  • Through the headset cable routing

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road.cc
Check out the most accessible Trek Émonda, the ALR 5

Jun 2023 · Mat Brett

Recently updated road bike has Kammtail aero tubing and internal cabling and comes with Shimano’s 105 groupset

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BikeRadar
Trek Émonda ALR 5 review

May 2023 · Simon von Bromley

Trek’s latest aluminium Émonda offers premium performance at a great price

Highs
  • Smooth ride quality

  • Confident handling

  • Easily customisable

  • Shimano 105 groupset continues to impress

  • Wide range of sizes

Lows
  • Low-end tyres slow the bike down

  • Uninspiring wheels

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

Jun 2020 · Benjamin Topf

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!

Highs
  • Light-footedness and speed in every situation

  • High precision

  • Race-level stiffness when attacking

  • Coherent overall concept

  • Tidy look with excellent attention to detail

Lows
  • Race-level stiffness all the time

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Geometry
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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

ColorSlate to Trek Black Fade

Fork

Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle; Size: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB71, 86.5 mm, PressFit

Headset

FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length; Size: 64, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 120 mm length

Handlebar

Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 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

Size: 47, 50, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Seatpost

Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000, short cage, 30T max cog

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on

Crank

Size: 47, 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, 64, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175 mm length

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7020, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000, 11-30, 11 speed

Chain

Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Tubeless Ready Disc

Spokes

14 g stainless steel, black

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, 700x25 mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

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