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Trek Emonda SL 6 review

The legendary Madone gets another anagram

Robert Smith

Warren Rossiter

Trek’s rivals in the big three bike brands both launched aero-road machines in the form of Giant's Propel and the Venge from Specialized. Trek followed suit in the last revision of the Madone with it morphing into an aero-tweaked race special. With the innovative Domane, with its ‘decoupler’ soft tail design, being a straight-up rival for Specialized’s Roubaix and Giant’s Defy, the Madone was always in direct competition with the big S’s Tarmac and Giant’s TCR. Its aero revisions left a big hole in Trek's arsenal, which the Emonda is here to fill.

• Highs: A ride full of life and excitement, a future classic
• Lows: Average wheels and mediocre bars
• Buy if: You want a true all rounder in the classic sense

Emonda may be an anagram, but it’s also derived from the French verb emonder, meaning to prune and trim away. So at the core of the design its lightweight with any extraneous material and features trimmed back. That’s certainly true of the flagship SLR 10 and its astonishing 690g frame weight and 4.65kg (56cm) complete weight (though its price tag certainly won't appear pared-down to anyone except the super-rich).

This SL6 uses the new 500 series OCLV carbon to create a frame weight of 1050g. That's impressive enough, especially for a bike at this price – the complete weight of our 58cm test ride is a very respectable 7.74kg – but it’s certainly not all about grams here.

The SL6 is well equipped, with a full Shimano Ultegra groupset

The SL6 is one of the best equipped Treks we’ve seen in a long time. In the past we’ve criticised them for their mix and match approach to component specs, which often saw a few lower grade items dropped into the drivetrain to save a few bucks. For 2015 though we are seriously impressed that Trek has gone the complete route with a full Shimano Ultegra groupset that adds an impressive value status to the overall equation.

Though the Emonda is an all-new bike, within minutes of hopping into the saddle we felt right at home. If for a moment we hark back to the glory days of the Madone, when it was one of the lightest in the peloton and winning everything (no matter how tainted those victories are now), the essence of that bike's excellence was its mix of lightness and handling prowess – and the SL6 has that and more.

The familiar H2 fit, slightly taller than the pro-level bikes, and slightly shorter in reach too (our 58cm bike has a 57.3cm top tube) gives a comfortable yet commanding riding position. We were still able to get down in the drops and push the pace without ever feeling cramped, yet rise up onto the hoods and you can push the pedals all day and cover epic distances free of aches and pains.

Climbing is where the Emonda excels – it may not be class-leadingly light, with its average weight wheels and middleweight finishing kit, yet it climbs with the vigour of a spider monkey escaping a hungry predator.

Crest the brow of a hill and point the SL6 back down and the chassis’ liveliness uphill transforms into a compliant ground hugging missile that floats over bumpy and broken surfaces with a limpet-like tenacity for holding its line. The amount of grip it exudes through hard cornering is mighty. The only negative is the alloy bar's narrow diameter, which doesn't offer the most comfortable of holds – and its overly stiff nature is at odds with the rest of this hugely impressive 2015 debut.

The Trek’s comfortable frame doesn’t need wider than 23c rubber

The Bontrager Race wheels are the most basic Trek offers, but even these are tubeless ready (admittedly, we're all still waiting to see if tubeless will ever take off on the road). They're decent enough – under hard sprint efforts we managed to induce a little brake rub, but nothing of any real concern and only apparent because the Emonda is so damn good at everything else it does. The slim 23c rubber they're shod with offers great all-weather grip and proved plenty tough enough in testing, and it's testament to just how smooth the bike is that Trek hasn’t resorted to anything wider for extra comfort.

In all the Emonda is the rightful heir to the classic Madone, blending ride quality, lightness and a whole shedload of riding fun. Its set to be one of the stars of 2015 and fully deserves the accolades that will undoubtedly come its way.

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The 2016 Trek Emonda SL 6 hits the sweet spot of value and performance in a carbon road bike. It has an ultralight OCLV Carbon frameset, a high-end Ultegra drivetrain, and a quality wheelset—all at an exceptional price. It's a race-worthy climbing hero, and a serious option for a wide range of roadies.

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• Weight 15 lbs 7 oz
• Model Emonda SL 6
• Color Black
• Frame Material Carbon Fiber
• Drivetrain 2x11
• Fork Trek, Carbon Fiber
• Fork Travel N/A
• Rear Shock N/A
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• Handlebar Bontrager, Alloy, 42cm
• Brakes Shimano Ultegra, Rim
• Brake Type Rim, Mechanical
• Stem Bontrager, 90mm
• Shifters Shimano Ultegra
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• Cassette Shimano Ultegra, 11-28
• Crankset Shimano Ultegra, 172.5mm
• Chainring Shimano Ultegra, 50-34
• Seatpost Trek, Carbon Fiber
• Saddle Bontrager Paradigm Race
• Wheel Size 700C
• Wheel Set Bontrager RXL, Clincher, Bontrager Hubs
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Trek Émonda SL 6 road bike review

Giving the ride feel of a thoroughbred GC frame, Trek manages to deliver the perfect balance of stiffness and comfort in the elegant looking and reasonably priced Trek Émonda SL6.

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The Trek Émonda SL 6 exists a few places below Trek's signature SLR model but that doesn't stop it embodying the GC spirit and as a frame it certainly feels worthy of Alberto Contador.

It's made the coveted  Cycling Weekly's Editor's Choice list for its lightweight, fast and comfortable ride quality that'll have dancing up climbs like Contador himself. 

Think of top Tour de France bikes, and there are only a handful of names that pop into your head faster than the Trek Émonda.

While its old sibling, the Émonda SLR occupies the top echelons of WorldTour racing, we've got our hands on the more reasonably priced Trek Émonda Sl 6, coming in at £2,250.

Made famous in recent years beneath the likes of Alberto Contador and his Trek-Segafredo team mates, the Trek Émonda SL 6 feels like a thoroughbred GC frame regardless of its lower price point, and it's a frame that looks built to race yet still manages to maintain an air of elegance.

Trek Émonda SL 6 : c lassy looks

Sweeping lines blur one area of the frame into the other, and the slender seat stays make the bike look responsive and nimble. Pair the sweeping design with the matte silver paint job, and the bike has a seriously classy look.

But it isn't just surface, and the 500 series OCLV carbon makes the frame a skimpy 1091g. On our scales, the whole bike weighed in at 7.66kg, with any additional weight no doubt coming down to the components rather than the frame.

Down below, an overbuilt, beefy bottom bracket makes sure that every pedal stroke powers the bike forward – which is especially helpful when things start heading uphill.

Without a doubt, the most exciting equipment on the bike is the Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset. Newly updated, it marks an enormous overhaul of Shimano's everyman groupset.

In terms of shifting feel and action, it's every bit as good as it's older, more expensive Dura-Ace sibling. The re-designed front mech and more ergonomic levers offer a light action to front shifts, and rear shifts are crisp, accurate and powerful.

Of the new Ultegra groupset itself, the most exciting feature are the excellent rim brakes – again, they're every bit the match to the Dura-Ace models.

With them being so good, it was a bit of a disappointment to find them missing on the Émonda. Instead, Trek has specced its Bontrager Speed Stop Pro brakes rather than Shimano's far superior rim brakes.

Bontrager's in house stoppers can't match Shimano's for neither feel nor power but it's an oversight we can forgive considering the Émonda's excellent frame and ride qualities. Besides, the Ultegra brakes are always going to be there for that next upgrade.

Again, the Bontrager Paradigm aluminium wheelset could be lighter to match the svelte carbon frame but at this price point they're par for the course and they didn't feel like lead weights when heading uphill.

GC quality frameset

Out on the open road, the ride quality of the GC frame really shines through, and there's a sense of urgency laid up in the carbon that wants to let rip.

But there's a gentler side to it, too, and the high modulus frame gives comfort to the ride. Unlike so many stiff carbon frames, the Trek Émonda Sl 6 feels dampened and absorbent without that dreaded sluggishness that heavier bikes suffer from.

The skip in its step no doubt comes from its lack of weight, and even with the aluminium wheels and overbuilt brakes, the Émonda SL 6 weighs a tiny 7.66kg. Spoil yourself to some killer wheels and you'll bring that down even further.

Dancing out the saddle on the Émonda SL 6

On the hills it climbs like you'd expect from a frame built for Alberto Contador, encouraging you to imitate his signature out the saddle dance on the steepest inclines. But its a frame that really shines on the downs, too. The 992mm wheelbase is manoeuvrable but well balanced and the handling was sharp in the corners, everything you'd expect from a GC super bike.

The Émonda Sl 6's frame is faultless – lightweight, comfort and stiffness all in perfect equilibrium. Its more than a match for the aluminium wheels it comes with, but it has to meet a price point after all.

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2017 Trek Émonda SL 6

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

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The  Trek Emonda SL 6 Racing Road Bike 2016  has been designed to leave the competition behind. The Emonda bikes have been deemed the World's lightest racing machines and every detail has been perfected to give you the fastest ride possible. The 500 Series OCLV carbon frame and full carbon fork offer the best balance of weight and stiffness. The frame has been ride-tuned with performance optimised tube shapes and loads of excellent features.

This Trek racing road bike rolls fast on Bontrager Race tubeless wheels and it features a Bontrager carbon seatmast to reduce the overall weight. The bike doesn't just feature one of the lightest frames on the market, it's also been equipped with a Shimano Ultegra groupset for exceptional shifting performance and optimal power transfer.

Trek Emonda SL 6 2016 Features

• Trek 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame has been ride-tuned
• Frame features BB90, internal cable routing and it's, DuoTrap S compatible
• Emonda Full Carbon E2 Fork creates lightest front end
• Shimano Ultegra groupset delivers exceptional performance
• Bontrager Race Tubeless Ready wheels roll fast
• Bontrager ride-tuned carbon seatmast with Paradigm Race saddle

Upgrades from Trek Emonda SL 5

• Full Shimano Ultegra groupset
• Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite tyres
• Bontrager Race Lite handlebar
• Bontrager Paradigm Race saddle

Trek Emonda 2016

The Trek Emonda bikes allow you to conquer the highest climbs, fly down the steepest descents and lead from the front. Every detail of these racing machines, from frame design to component choice, has been chosen to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered. With ride-tuned balance and sensation handling, the  Trek Emonda SL 6 Racing Road Bike 2016  takes road bike performance to a whole new level.

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This is a phenomenal amount of bike in terms of performance, but very little in terms of weight.

The Trek Emonda SL 6 Road Bike 2016 combines a 500 Series OCLV carbon fibre frame with a full carbon fibre fork and steerer for the perfect blend of lightweight performance. Completed with Shimano's Ultegra 6800 groupset gives you some of the best gear shifting available without scaring your bank balance. You are going to want to ride this bike all day every day.

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Things are getting very serious for this Trek Emonda SL 6 Road Bike 2016. The entire Emonda range is a fantastic demonstration of Trek's ability to innovate with it being the lightest range of production road bikes. However, for this Emonda SL 6 there are a number of significant upgrades that advance it well beyond the lower, but still fantastic, models in the range.

One thing that should instantly excite you about this bike is the use of Trek's high end 500 series OCLV carbon fibre for the frame and the full carbon fibre fork and steerer. This is the principal means by which Trek has been able to achieve their audacious goal of maximising the ride quality of a supremely light bike.

A great example of ingenious weight saving design is the E2 head tube system which tapers from a 1.5" lower bearing to a 1-1/8" upper bearing and is wider from side to side than it is from front to back. Being asymmetric it minimises weight and maximises power transfer keeping the fork stiffer under cornering loads. Similarly, the Trek exclusive BB90 is the widest available on a road bike and makes the frame lighter, stiffer and accelerate better.

The rider tuned seat-pin delivers the lightest and most comfortable daily performance. Using a no-cut design the traditional seatpost clamping forces are eliminated, meaning less material is used at the seat cable junction. This again adds to the frame's featherweight credentials.

Integrated Duo Trap S compatibility allows speed and cadence data to be sent seamlessly via bluetooth or ANT+ technology to your smartphone, bike computer or other compatible device.

The 3S chain keeper keeps gear shifting seamless under heavy loads and rough surfaces. The chances of being stuck at the side of the road with a slipped chain is reduced significantly.

Trek's exquisite H2 fit is a geometry that suits most riders. With a good balance between an all out racing position and a more relaxed one. This makes the bike ideal for racing but also more than capable of racking up long miles on.

Building this bike with Shimano's excellent Ultegra 6800 eleven speed groupset was a master stroke. This gives you luxurious shifting that is so fast and reliable it almost rivals their Dura Ace option, however it means you get phenomenal performance at a price that cannot be ignored. A frame as good as this would not have been complete without a groupset of this quality.

The American company Bontrager have adorned the bike with good quality parts. Their Race Lite Handlebar and Elite stem complete the stunning looks, whilst the Bontrager Paradigm R is a very comfortable but lightweight option. Finished off with Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless Ready wheels and Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite tyres for a great all round package. This is a fast, lightweight and exciting bike that you are going to motivated by to push your boundaries.

Upgrades from the SL 6:

• Full Shimano Ultegra groupset
• Bontrager R2 tyres w/aramid bead
• Bontrager Race Lite handlebar

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FRAME Trek Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimisation, E2 tapered head tube, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast

FORK Trek Émonda full carbon, carbon E2 steerer

STEM Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, with Blendr computer & light mounts

HANDLEBARS Bontrager Race Lite, VR, 31.8 mm

FRONT BRAKE Shimano Ultegra 6800, dual pivot

REAR BRAKE Shimano Ultegra 6800, dual pivot

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra 6800, braze-on

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed

CASSETTE Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-28, 11-speed

CRANKSET Shimano Ultegra 6800

CHAINRINGS 50/34 (compact)

WHEELSET Bontrager Race Tubeless Ready

TYRES Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 700 x 23c

SADDLE Bontrager Paradigm R, hollow chromoly rails

SEATPOST Bontrager Ride Tuned carbon seatmast cap, 20 mm offset

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A Snappy Aero Climber

The Émonda SL strikes a perfect balance of speed and comfort. The SL sits in the middle of the Émonda range with a light carbon frame. In Trek’s road lineup, this bike is snappier than the Domane, but less aggressive than the racy Madone.

• New Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Graphene 2.0 extremely durable tires for performance training in all conditions.
• Headset was replaced providing smooth handling.
• Light, quick, and agile on climbs and flats
• Aggressive geometry suited for speed on the climbs
• Lightweight OCLV 500 carbon frame is stiff and responsive
• Aero tubing swipes through the wind to save watts
• New models feature disc brakes and thru axles for a stiff, confident ride
• Light scratches on the rims.
• Moderate scuff on the drive-side seatstays & non-drive side chainstay.

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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 upper-level SLR6.

Trek is well known for its Madone and Domane road bikes but neither was ever designed as a lightweight race bike. So in 2012, the company set out to see what it could achieve and came up with the Émonda. The development process required over 30 months but the result is currently the world’s lightest production road bike. At 4.65kg for a size 56cm bike, the Émonda SLR10 trumps the previous title-holder by almost 1kg, but at a significant cost: $17,999.

There are, of course, more affordable versions of the bike yet Trek believes that the Émonda range is the world’s lightest production road line . There are over a dozen models in the Émonda range including women’s-specific versions and custom builds via Trek’s Project One portal . Variations in parts specifications account for some of the differences between each model, but there are also three different versions of the frameset (designated S, SL, and SLR) that differ in carbon fibre grade, country of manufacture, and ultimately, final weight.

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Trek uses five different grades of carbon fibre for frame construction that vary in weight, strength, stiffness and cost. At one end of the spectrum there is 300 series carbon, a cost-effective blend, and at the other there is 700 series carbon, a high-cost, low-weight, military-grade blend.

As the base model in the range, the Émonda S is made in Taiwan from 300 series carbon with a simplified design (e.g. a standard seatpost is used rather than semi-integrated design) to reduce production costs.

In contrast, the Émonda SL and SLR share many of the same design features (such as a semi-integrated seatpost) however the SL is manufactured in Taiwan from 500 series carbon while the SLR is manufactured from 700 series carbon in the U.S.A. The use of the highest-grade carbon affords the SLR a weight saving of over 300g when compared to the SL but almost triples the price of the frameset.

While weight was an important design imperative for the Émonda, Trek spent a considerable period road testing the new bike to refine its handling characteristics while paying attention to its stiffness. Riders from Trek’s professional team were instrumental in determining the value of each refinement but engineers were also guided by data collected from strain gauges and accelerometers fitted to prototypes.

CT’s roving reporter Dave Everett attended the launch of the Émonda last year and was able to take one ride on the SLR8 . While his report served as a good introduction to the Émonda, the new bike deserved a longer look. In this review, I spend a lot more time on the Émonda, and thanks to Trek Australia , compare two models — SL6 and SLR6 — to learn more about how different grades of carbon fibre affect the performance of the bike.

Before the ride

In developing the Émonda, Trek’s engineers pared away at the frame and forks until they arrived at the minimum structure that satisfied all of their performance and safety criteria. The result is a frameset that is noticeably skinnier than the Madone and Domane .

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Like the Madone and Domane, the Émonda SL and SLR framesets utilise a BB90 bottom bracket and E2 headtube. At 90mm wide, the BB90 bottom bracket provides a broad footing for the downtube and chainstays to help the stiffness of the frame. The E2 headtube also helps the stiffness of the frame with an oversized lower headset bearing and tapered fork steerer.

Trek further refines the design of the SLR with an asymmetric steerer that is wider from side-to-side and skinnier from front-to-back. The difference provides extra stiffness for cornering while affording some compliance to soak up road shock.

The Émonda SL and SLR also inherit the semi-integrated seatpost design that was introduced with the Madone. A seatpost cap fits over an extended seat tube and offers a range of 10cm for saddle height adjustment. Trek offers a choice of two lengths for the seatpost cap (135mm and 175mm) along with two offsets (5mm and 20mm) to help with refining the fit of the bike.

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Both framesets provide internal routing for the gear and rear brake cables, with interchangeable cable stops and ports to suit mechanical and electronic transmissions. There is also an adjustable chain keeper that is integrated into the seat tube while the left chainstay is ready to accept Trek’s DuoTrap S speed/cadence sensor .

Aside from the difference in carbon fibre blend and country of origin, the SLR frameset is further distinguished from the SL in a number of small ways. I’ve already mentioned the asymmetrical fork steerer above. Another difference lies with the brake caliper mounts: the SLR frameset uses direct mount calipers front and rear, while the SL uses conventional calipers.

The front derailleur mount also differs: the SL frameset has an alloy fitting that is riveted to the seat tube while the SLR has a carbon mount that is molded into the frame. Finally, the SLR frameset is offered with a choice of Trek’s H1 or F2 fit, while the SL is only available with a H2 fit. The difference between the two is in the length of the head tube, which is 30-35mm taller for the H2 fit at every frame size (see chart below).

There is a choice of up to nine frame sizes for the Émonda, as shown in the table below:

The range of frame sizes varies, depending on the model and fit of the frame. The SL6 is offered in sizes 47-62cm with a H2 fit only while the SLR6 is available in sizes 50-62cm with a H1 fit and 47-64cm with a H2 fit. Trek’s H1 fit can be considered very aggressive and race-oriented, affording plenty of handlebar drop. In contrast, the H2 fit is more moderate but riders looking for a more upright position will be better served by the geometry of Trek’s Domane. Visit Trek for detailed geometry charts for the SL6 and SLR6 .

The styling of the Émonda is very clean and simple with inviting lines that flow from one point to the next. The seat tube junction in particular is elegant and I like the way the seat stays seem to sprout with energy for the dropouts.

Trek keeps the paintwork simple with a minimum of decoration though the gloss paint adds some luxury to the final result. The Émonda SL6 is currently available in a choice of two colours (Matte Trek Black with Gloss Trek Black logos, or, Viper Red with Trek Black logos) compared to one for the SLR6 (Crystal White with Argent Silver logos and Trek Cyan details). However, there are many more paint finishes available for the SLR via Project One .

The SL6 and SLR6 are both dressed with Shimano’s mechanical 11-speed Ultegra groupset and a suite of Bontrager components but there are some distinct differences between the two bikes. For example, the SL6 uses Bontrager’s entry-level Race wheelset while the SLR6 gets an upgrade with a Race Lite wheelset that is lighter.

Similarly, the SL6 is supplied with a Bontrager Paradigm Race saddle with chromoly rails while the SLR6 gets a Paradigm RL saddle that has hollow titanium rails. There is also a difference in brake calipers, where the SL6 has standard Ultegra calipers while the SLR6 uses Bontrager Speed Stop calipers.

All of these differences, from the grade of carbon fibre to individual parts, provide significant weight savings for the SLR6 when compared to the SL6. The SL6 sent for review (size 54cm, H2 fit) weighed 7.42kg sans pedals and cages while the SLR6 (size 54cm, H1 fit) weighed 6.68kg. The savings (740g) can be attributed largely to the SLR frameset (~300g) and the Race Lite wheelset (300g), with smaller weight savings provided by the shorter head tube and a lighter saddle.

Unsurprisingly, the weight savings come at a significant cost: the Émonda SL6 has a recommended retail price of $3,699 while the SLR6 retails for $8,499. In both instances, the frames come with a lifetime warranty while the forks and all Bontrager parts are covered by a two-year warranty. For more information on the Émonda range, visit Trek .

After the ride

After spending the day riding an Émonda SLR8 last year , Dave Everett found that “the first noticeable thing for me was not so much the weight but how planted the bike felt on the road.” Later though, once he found himself in hillier terrain, Dave was “definitely using the big chainring a lot more” than he normally would thanks to the low weight (6.15kg) of the bike.

Like Dave, I wasn’t wowed by the weight of the SL6 or SLR6. Instead, the Émonda was surprisingly ordinary, even mundane, compared to its marketing hype. Of course, there was more to discover, but after my early rides on the SL6 and SLR6, all I could say was that both bikes offered a very smooth and refined kind of ride that I’ve long associated with Trek’s bikes.

A “refined kind of ride” is not necessarily a compliment though. For those riders that like the bike to disappear beneath them so that they remain unaffected by road feedback, the Émonda should have plenty of appeal, regardless of whether it is the SL or SLR. However, I found myself wanting more from the bike, and while I could criticise the Émonda as being “dead” or “unlively”, that wouldn’t be fair. Instead, I’ll say this: riding an Émonda is like visiting a library to enjoy the quiet.

The steering and handling of the Émonda was very stable and predictable. As such, the bike is incredibly easy to ride. The bike obeyed my every instruction and while the steering tended towards slow, I didn’t find it required any extra effort to hold a line through sharp corners. I wouldn’t recommend the bike for criterium racing but then there isn’t much about the Émonda’s styling or marketing that would likely attract a dedicated criterium racer.

Neither the SL6 nor SLR6 felt like a particularly light or responsive climbing rig. Capable, yes, but still some distance from ever being explosive. What seemed to be missing was any great sense of the bike’s stiffness. It’s not that the bike was too compliant, but rather, I wasn’t getting any feedback from the bike in order to judge its performance. Thus it seems the Émonda is defined more by the absence of any sensation rather than what can be felt by the rider.

The Émonda was well suited to long rides. The bike doesn’t rattle or chatter, even on rough roads, and I found the hours passed by with ease as the bike continued with steadfast assurance. I found myself re-evaluating the subdued ride quality as a comfort, like the support and encouragement from a devoted friend. After all, there’s no need for showmanship on a long ride, just steady commitment from the rider and the bike, and the Émonda was prepared to keep going for as long as I wanted.

By taking turns on the SL6 and SLR6, and then swapping the wheelsets between each bike, I found that the SLR6 was a stiffer bike. It was only a mild difference, but it could be felt when rising out of the saddle on a climb, traversing rough roads, and as a little feedback from the road. Overall, it provided the SLR6 with a racier feel than the SL6, but I must stress, it was very mild. Switching to stiffer mid-profile carbon wheels ( Curve 38mm clinchers ) enhanced this sense a little more but the wheels weren’t able to transform the Émonda into an aggressive race bike.

The Domane has a strong reputation for its comfort but the Émonda shouldn’t be overlooked, especially the SL series. I found myself marvelling at how well the SL6 was able to soak up every crack, bump and rut. Furthermore, there was a good balance of compliance between the front and rear of the bike. Adventurous riders that enjoy demanding terrain may find the Émonda lacking, otherwise the bike is well suited to a wide variety of terrain.

The SL6 had a lot in common with the SLR6. The overall ride quality was very similar while the steering and handling were identical. I’ve already mentioned that the SLR6 was marginally stiffer; it was also marginally more agile, but that was due largely to the lighter wheelset. Indeed, swapping wheelsets between the two bikes improved the SL6, however it made no difference to the stiffness of the bike.

Finally, I’m pleased to report that Bontrager’s new direct mount Speed Stop calipers are a significant improvement over the previous iteration supplied with the Madone . The calipers were smooth and effective with plenty of bite but they didn’t suffer any of the heavy effort that defined the last version. Indeed, I couldn’t find anything to separate the performance of Speed Stop calipers from the standard Ultegra brakes fitted to the SL6.

My only complaint is with the way the inner cable is routed: it ends up between the tyre and the brake arm to rest upon the brake pad. Cutting the cable short removes any risk of it getting caught against the rim but then is too fiddly to hold when re-adjusting the cable.

Summary and final thoughts

The Émonda has been positioned by Trek as an ultralight bike, purpose-built for climbing, with a strong emphasis on race performance. I don’t have a quarrel with their claims or strategy but the bike is much more versatile than a dedicated climbing rig. The ride quality is easy to like and the steering and handling ensure its reliability in essentially any situation, so while it won’t satisfy buyers looking for extremes in performance, it’s hard to see how it will disappoint anybody else.

The differences between the SL6 and SLR6 were modest at best. Some were a matter of the parts specified for each bike, but fundamentally, the SLR frameset is lighter, stiffer and more race-oriented that the SL.

It is interesting to note that most of the weight savings offered by the SLR6 can be obtained for an Émonda SL by upgrading from the SL6 to an SL8 (RRP $4,999) and substituting the stock Race wheelset for the Race Lite version without spending any more than $6,000. I’m not criticising the price of the SLR though, just highlighting what is perhaps the Émonda’s greatest strength, which is Trek’s range of models and options for the bike.

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Season:2022

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It's right for you if...

You're no stranger to long, fast rides. You want an ultra-light, aerodynamic bike with race-ready parts, and you favour the better modulation and extra power of disc brakes.

The tech you get

A lightweight and aerodynamic500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork,a full Shimano Ultegra 2x11 group set and quality Bontrager Paradigm tubeless-ready wheels. Disc brakes give you better stopping power and more precise modulation.

The final word

Yes, you can have it all: a super lightweight, aero frame for more speed on any terrain, exceptional handling characteristics, a race-level drive train and all-weather stopping power – all without the sticker shock.

Frame Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimisation, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S-compatible, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru axle

Fork Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

Frame fit H1.5 Race

Skewer front Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever

Hub rear Bontrager Affinity Comp, Shimano 11/12 speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Tyre Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x28 c

Max tyre size 28c

Shifter Size: 47, 50, 52 Shimano Ultegra R8025, short-reach lever, 11 speed

Size:54, 56, 58, 60, 62 Shimano Ultegra R8020, 11 speed

Front derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8000, short cage, 30T max cog

Crank Size: 47 Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 165 mm length

Size:50, 52 Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 170 mm length

Size:54, 56, 58 Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 172.5 mm length

Size:60, 62 Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 175 mm length

Bottom bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11 speed

Chain Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11 speed

Max. chainring size 1x: 50T, 2x: 53/39T

Saddle Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Seatpost Size: 47, 50, 52, 54 Bontrager carbon seat mast cap, 20 mm offset, short length

Size:56, 58, 60, 62 Bontrager carbon seat mast cap, 20 mm offset, tall length

Handlebar Size: 47, 50 Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 38 cm width

Size:52 Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 40 cm width

Size:54, 56, 58 Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width

Size:60, 62 Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width

Handlebar tape Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Stem Size: 47 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length

Size:50 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length

Size:52, 54 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

Size:56 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length

Size:58, 60, 62 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length

Brake Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc

Brake rotor Shimano RT800, CenterLock, 160 mm

Weight 56 - 8.25 kg / 18.18 lb

Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

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2016 Trek Emonda SLR Build

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Post by jwalther » Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:02 pm --> by jwalther on Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:02 pm

Post by FIJIGabe » Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:46 pm --> by FIJIGabe on Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:46 pm

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Post by nobuseri » Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:34 pm --> by nobuseri on Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:34 pm

Post by jwalther » Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:42 am --> by jwalther on Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:42 am

nobuseri wrote: Nice frame. Curious; did you snag that one off eBay the the other day? Matte red SLR, H1, 62cm. Was watching that one. Ending price was very good. Anyway, looking forward to the buildup, and pics, of course!

Post by nobuseri » Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:18 am --> by nobuseri on Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:18 am

Post by jwalther » Sat Jul 29, 2017 1:01 am --> by jwalther on Sat Jul 29, 2017 1:01 am

Post by jwalther » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:52 am --> by jwalther on Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:52 am

Post by hlvd » Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:33 pm --> by hlvd on Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:33 pm

jwalther wrote: ↑ Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:52 am I've made some pretty significant changes/upgrades in recent weeks. Converted to 9150, moved to DT Swiss Dicut Oxic wheels, swapped the bar stem combo to Ritchey WCS with matching carbon stem, and finally scored a reasonably priced Bontrager XXX carbon saddle.

Post by jwalther » Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:23 am --> by jwalther on Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:23 am

Post by shuttlenote » Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:35 pm --> by shuttlenote on Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:35 pm

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Post by jwalther » Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:31 am --> by jwalther on Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:31 am

shuttlenote wrote: ↑ Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:35 pm The mini make over looks good! Hard to tell it's a 61cm with that seatpost height! If you don't mind me asking how tall are you?

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