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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
$3,349| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
6'0" – 6'3"
Summary
The Trek Emonda is a high-performance race bike praised for its lightweight, aerodynamic design, and excellent handling. It offers a proper race bike feel with significant drag reduction and rider-friendly features. However, some models have a firmer ride quality and a high price point. The bike is frequently compared to the Specialized Tarmac and Canyon Ultimate for its racing capabilities.
Light and aerodynamic
Excellent handling and cornering performance
Proper race bike feel and handling
Significant drag reduction with minimal weight gain
Rider-friendly features like a threaded bottom bracket
Firmer ride quality, especially on stock 25 tires
High price point, especially for SLR models
Handlebar/stem recall due to potential cracking issue
The Émonda SLR is a tool made to fulfill the needs of some of the world’s best road racers.Bicycling
This is an explosive bike: it feels as light as a feather and as solid as a steel girder at the same time.Bicycling
The new Émonda is even crisper and punchier than before, which is saying something.Bicycling
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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
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 […]
| 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 Color: Hex Blue / Deep Dark Blue |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
|---|---|
| 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 |
First added September 8
Last updated July 19
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