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Émonda SL Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Summary
The Trek Emonda is celebrated for its lightweight design and all-purpose road racing capabilities, drawing praise for its Madone-influenced frame that enhances steering stiffness. It offers a mix of performance and comfort, making it suitable for long rides, though some riders may find its ride quality too firm. The bike's direct-mount brakes and integrated features like the Duotrap sensor are frequently highlighted, despite some critiques of brake feel and comfort.
Lightweight
All-purpose road racer
Madone-influenced frame for better steering stiffness
Direct-mount brakes for excellent power and modulation
Integrated features like Duotrap sensor
Firm ride quality may not suit all
Some critiques of brake feel
Comfort comes at the expense of road feel for some
Trek claims it’s the lightest production road frame ever.Bicycling
riding an Émonda is like visiting a library to enjoy the quiet
Cycling TipsThis is what a bike should handle like.
CyclistThe Trek Emonda SLR 6’s absence of any aerodynamic features makes this a bike for those who value low weight over everything else
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Jun 2016 · Zach Overholt
When Trek first introduced the Émonda back in 2014, it was sort of a surprising addition. Seeming to compete directly with the Madone, the biggest difference was that Trek’s new lightweight lacked the aerodynamic touches of its sibling. Now with the most modern iteration of the Madone, we know that Trek was already working on creating …
Aug 2015
In developing the Émonda, Trek devoted considerable resources to designing a lightweight race bike and trumped the industry with a 690g frame. CTech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a close look at the new bike and assesses the influence of different grades of carbon fibre by comparing the mid-level Émonda SL6 with the
Jul 2015 · Warren Rossiter
One of the lightest chassis ever made, the Émonda is a climber's dream but also a fantastic all-rounder
Nov 2014 · Mat Brett
Super light and lively road bike that flies up the climbs, with many other talents too
Nov 2014 · Matthew Pioro
My test bike, the Trek Émonda SLR 8, shares the same frame and fork (690 g and 280 g in Size 56, respectively) as the SLR 10, but has a less-rarified spec.
Jul 2014 · Joe Lindsey
Trek claims its new race bike is the lightest production road frame ever
| Frame | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimization, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast BB Standard: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Émonda full carbon, E2 |
| Bottom Bracket | BB90, 90.5mm, press-fit |
| Headset | Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset Type: Rigid |
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