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2024 Trek

Émonda SL Disc Frameset

A carbon frame race frameset with modest components.

Manufacturer Price

$999$2,199
Weight2.8 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
GroupsetShimano
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Sizing
62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

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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.

Pros
  • 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

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.
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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
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

Tire Clearance28c

ColorTrek Black / Radioactive Red

Fork

Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Seatpost

Not included

Groupset
Front Derailleur

Mechanical front derailleurs must have a full-housing stop (example: Shimano toggle front derailleurs)

Wheels
Tires

28mm

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First added July 11

Last updated May 30