2022 Trek

Émonda SL 7

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$5,999
Weight17.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

41 mph

Émonda SL 7

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
50cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'8" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60cm

6'0" – 6'4"

62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'2", size 58cm, Just right
  • 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
  • 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
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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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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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.

Highs
  • Light and aerodynamic

  • Easy to service

  • Proper race bike feel and handling

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road.cc
Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc

Apr 2022 · Stu Kerton

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

Highs
  • Internal cable routing gives a very clean look

  • A great all-rounder

  • Good finishing kit

Lows
  • Not exactly light

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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 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

BB StandardT47, Threaded

Tire Clearance28c

ColorMulsanne Blue / Trek Black

Fork

Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Stem

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

Handlebar

Size: 50, Bontrager Pro VR-C, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Pro VR-C, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Pro VR-C, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 42cm; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Pro VR-C, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 44cm

Saddle

Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

Seatpost

Size: 50, 52, 54, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, braze-on, down swing

Crank

Size: 50, 52, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 170mm; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 172.5mm; Size: 60, 62, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 175mm

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12 speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-30, 12 speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

Tires

Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x25c

Disc Rotors

Shimano MT800, centerlock, 160mm

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