2023 Trek
Émonda SL 5
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,699| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
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"
- 6'2", size 58cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
Nov 2023 · Charlotte Head
Hill climbers push their bikes to the extreme and this Trek Émonda is the perfect example, slimmed down to an
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.
A great riding aluminum frame with dialed fit and geometry
Mostly easy to service, adjust, and upgrade
Official max tire clearance is 28mm
Through the headset cable routing
May 2023 · Simon von Bromley
Trek’s latest aluminium Émonda offers premium performance at a great price
Smooth ride quality
Confident handling
Easily customisable
Shimano 105 groupset continues to impress
Wide range of sizes
Low-end tyres slow the bike down
Uninspiring wheels
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
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
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 […]
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!
Light-footedness and speed in every situation
High precision
Race-level stiffness when attacking
Coherent overall concept
Tidy look with excellent attention to detail
Race-level stiffness all the time
| 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 |
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| 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: 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 Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Verse Short 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 |
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| 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: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x28mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
Last updated April 20