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Émonda SL 6
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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$4,999| Weight | 18.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | 105 Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison4'11" – 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"
- 5'8", size 52cm, Just right
- 6'2", size 58cm, Just right
- 6'1", size 58cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 54cm, Just right
- 5'8", size 56, Just right
- 6'0", size 58, Just right
- 5'10", size 56cm, Just right
- 5'10", size 56, Just right
Summary
The Trek Emonda is a lightweight, aerodynamic race bike designed for competitive road racing, offering a blend of stiffness, agility, and efficiency. It features advanced carbon fiber construction, racy geometry, and improved aerodynamics, making it a favorite among racers. While it excels in performance and handling, some riders may find the ride quality firm, and the high price point of SLR models could be a deterrent.
Light and aerodynamic
Excellent handling and cornering performance
Significant drag reduction with minimal weight gain
Rider-friendly features like a threaded bottom bracket
New OCLV 800 carbon fiber composite is 30% stronger
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
Oct 2022 · Warren Rossiter
A climb-friendly bike with aero styling
Snappy handling
Fast to respond through the pedals
Power meter included in a fine package
Faster tyres would enhance its ride further
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
| 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: Crimson |
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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, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 110mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: 47, 50, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width |
| Saddle | Size: 47, 50, 52, Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano R7150 Di2, 36T max cog |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7150 Di2, braze-on, down swing |
| Crank | Size: 47, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5mm length; Size: 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7170 Di2, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x28mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
First added August 17
Last updated October 11
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