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2023 Trek

Émonda SL Frameset

A carbon frame race frameset.

Manufacturer Price

€2,699($3,139)
Weight3.7 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Sizing
44cm

4'11" – 5'3"

47cm

5'1" – 5'5"

50cm

5'3" – 5'7"

52cm

5'5" – 5'9"

54cm

5'8" – 6'0"

56cm

5'10" – 6'2"

58cm

6'0" – 6'4"

60cm

6'2" – 6'6"

62cm

6'4" – 6'7"

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Firmer ride quality, especially on stock 25 tires

  • High price point, especially for SLR models

  • Handlebar/stem recall due to potential cracking issue

Key Quotes
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.
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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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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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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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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Émonda SLR 9 eTap road bike in review

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.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Braking traction of the Bontrager R4 320 tires

  • Somewhat nervous steering when riding slowly

  • Lacking efficiency on the flats

  • Rattling SRAM shift levers

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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 · 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 […]

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimisation, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Ride Tuned seatmast, direct-mount rim brake, DuoTrap S-compatible, 130x5 mm QR

Tire Clearance28c

ColorDnister Black / Viper Red

Fork

Emonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, direct mount brake, carbon dropouts, 5x100 mm QR

Seatpost

Not included

Wheels
Tires

28c

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