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A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,199| Weight | 17.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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"
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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Jan 2025 · Ashley Quinlan
Trek’s attempt at an all-round race bike
Lighter yet just as fast as the previous model
Responsive handling
Improved clearance for 32mm tyres
Fragile headset top cap cover
Value relative to some competition

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

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: Matte Carbon Smoke |
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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 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: 60, 62, Bontrager Pro VR-C, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width |
| Saddle | 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 Ultegra R8150 Di2, 34T max cog |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, braze-on, down swing |
| Crank | Size: 47, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 172.5mm length; Size: 60, 62, Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36, 175mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-30, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat mount Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
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| Tires | 28mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano CL800, centerlock, 160mm |
First added August 17
Last updated July 19
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