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2018 Trek

Émonda SL 7

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and bontrager rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$4,499
Weight7.4 kg  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesBontrager Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Émonda SL 7
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

63 km/h

Émonda SL 7

64 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
50cm

157cm – 164cm

52cm

161cm – 169cm

54cm

166cm – 175cm

56cm

172cm – 181cm

58cm

178cm – 186cm

60cm

183cm – 191cm

62cm

188cm – 195cm

🐐 Estimated

Rider Fit Notes
  • 177cm, size 56cm, Just right
  • 184cm, size 58cm, Just right
  • 192cm, size 60cm, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Trek Émonda is a lightweight race bike praised for its aggressive geometry and responsive handling, offering a blend of speed and comfort. It excels in acceleration and stability at high speeds, though some models may transmit road vibrations more than carbon alternatives. Overall, it delivers strong performance and value across various builds.

Pros
  • Lightweight design

  • Responsive and stable handling

  • Excellent performance-to-price ratio

  • Comfortable ride quality for a race bike

  • High-quality craftsmanship and aesthetics

Cons
  • Ride can be stiff with noticeable road vibrations

  • Limited aggressive geometry options in some models

  • Higher-end models are very expensive

Key Quotes
The real selling point of this bike is its performance-to-price ratio.
Bicycling
The Émonda seems to make good on that promise of simple, brutal speed…
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
The instant pick-up from the Émonda is addictive.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Handling is picture-perfect, like a well-trained horse that almost doesn’t require any physical input from its rider before doing exactly what you want it to.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
That’s the lightest production disc road bike we’ve had through our doors so far, and by a good margin too.
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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First look: Trek Émonda ALR a lightweight racey alternative to carbon

Dec 2018 · Philippe Tremblay

A stunning sparkling purple paint job on an alloy frame with s Shimano Ultegra disc brake build and Bontrager carbon hoops

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BikeRadar
Trek Émonda Team SLR9 Disc Project 1 review

Oct 2018 · Warren Rossiter

Wonderful in every respect and the price ensures exclusivity. Buy if you want the lightest disc chassis around and you’ve got deep pockets or a lottery win

Highs
  • Beautifully balanced handling, low, low weight

  • A technical marvel

Lows
  • It’s hard to wrap your head around a 10-grand-plus price tag

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Bicycling
The Trek Émonda ALR Is a Sleek, Affordable Race Rocket

Aug 2018 · Trevor Raab

A smooth and stylee aluminum road bike that hauls ass at a great price

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Émonda ALR 6 2018 Review

Aug 2018 · Benjamin Topf

The Trek Émonda ALR 6 is the highest-quality aluminium racer in Trek’s portfolio, but can the performance keep up with the superb looks?

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Cycling Tips
Trek 2018 Émonda SL 6 Disc review - CyclingTips

May 2018 · Matt Wikstrom

Trek recently updated its lightweight racing chassis, the Émonda, with a variety of refinements for 2018, including the addition of a disc-brake version. We had a look at the Émonda SLR Disc when it was launched last year, so for this review, we follow that up with a closer look at the more affordable mid-range […]

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road.cc
Trek Émonda ALR 6

Feb 2018 · Mat Brett

Quick and lively aluminium road bike with a good ride quality and excellent Shimano Ultegra components

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Velo
First Ride: Trek’s astonishingly light Émonda SLR Disc

Jun 2017

Trek pares down its Émonda SLR race bike, resulting in a super-light frame that still handles wonderfully. Plus, it now is available with disc brakes.

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VeloNews
Trek Émonda SL 6 Women's

May 2017 · William Tracy

The aggressive and versatile Émonda SL 6 combines the stiffness you’d expect from a top-of-the-line race bike, with big tire clearance and moderate race

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimization, E2 tapered head tube, BB90, direct mount brakes, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast

BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Émonda full carbon, carbon E2 steerer, carbon dropouts, direct mount brakes

Bottom Bracket

BB90

Headset

Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

Stem

Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts

Handlebar

Bontrager Elite VR-C, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Montrose Comp, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Ride Tuned carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Bontrager tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 (compact)

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11 speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11 speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra

Brakes

Bontrager Speed Stop

TypeBontrager Rim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3

Tires

Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, 700x25c

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