Trek launched an all-new Émonda road bike today. The latest Émonda is focussed on aerodynamic efficiency while improving on the lightweight climbing ambitions of the previous Émonda models. In fact, Trek claim a rider holding a constant 350 watts will be 15 seconds faster up the iconic Alpe d’Huez over the previous Émonda.
There will be two Émonda frame specification levels, the SLR and SL. Both frames are identically shaped, meaning there is no difference in aerodynamics efficiency and geometry. The range topping SLR frame uses Trek’s new 800 Series OCLV Carbon with a frame weight dipping under 700 grams. The more affordable SL frame is constructed from 500 Series OCLV Carbon with a claimed frame weight of 1142 grams but offers all the same aerodynamic and handling gains.
Accompanying the launch of the latest Émonda are new Aeolus aerodynamic wheels and Aeolus RSL bar/stem combo that cleans up the cockpit.
In South Africa, we’ll have access to the Émonda SLR frame through the Project One customisation programme. On the shop floor you’ll find the Émonda SL7 and SL6 Pro models.
Read the press release below for all the details on the all-new Émonda.
Press Release
Trek released an all-new Émonda with aerodynamic tube shaping today. It’s a major performance upgrade for the platform, and it makes Trek’s lightest climbing bike faster than ever, while still keeping the frame weight under 700 g.
Too often aero frame shapes are heavy and ride poorly. After over two years of development, and the creation of Trek’s lightest OCLV Carbon lay-up ever, Trek engineers have found the perfect balance of speed and light weight, all while maintaining the amazing ride quality that Émonda is famous for.
Available in both an SL and SLR version, the all-new aero Émonda is proven to be faster on flats and climbs alike.
Émonda SLR
The all-new Émonda SLR is the bike of choice for Trek-Segafredo climbers. In fact, racer Lizzie Deignan deemed it ‘the best bike I have ever ridden‘.
It’s made of all-new 800 Series OCLV Carbon, weighs less than 700 grams and delivers significant speed advantages thanks to its aerodynamic design. Compared to its predecessor, Émonda SLR is 60 seconds faster per hour faster on flats and 18 seconds per hour faster at an 8% grade.
800 Series OCLV Carbon
800 Series OCLV Carbon is Trek’s lightest and highest-performing carbon lay-up to date. It’s 30% stronger than previous OCLV Carbon laminates, yet just as stiff, allowing Trek engineers to create the Émonda SLR’s aero shapes without adding a lot of weight.
Émonda SL
The Émonda SL features the same fast aero tube shaping as Émonda SLR, but it’s made from lightweight 500 Series OCLV Carbon. Riders will enjoy both the gains in speed and lower price-point Émonda SL provides.
Speedy design details
The all-new Émonda models have hidden cable routing, most come with new aerodynamic Aeolus wheels and the Émonda SLR comes with an Aeolus RSL Bar/Stem that was purpose-built for it. Plus, the Émonda’s H1.5 geometry, developed with the Trek-Segafredo pro cycling team, puts the rider in the optimal aero race position.
Available in Project One
The Émonda SLR is also available for customisation in Project One, Trek’s custom bike programme, giving riders the chance to create the bike of their dreams.
Geometry
Technical Details
Weights
- SLR Frame Mass (unpainted, with hanger)698g
- SLR Fork Mass (unpainted, 220mm steerer)365g
- SL Frame Mass (unpainted, with hanger)1142g
- SL Fork Mass (unpainted, 220mm steerer)380g
Frame Specs
- Recommended Tire Clearance28mm (with required 4mm of ISO clearance and 2mm tolerance factor)
- Max Chainring 2x53/39
- GeometryH1.5 Race (see geo chart)
- Bottom BracketT47
- Axle Spacing100×12 F / 142×12 R
Aerodynamics Gains
- Aero Savings over 2018 Émonda182g (yaw weighted, comparing 2018 Émonda with XXX 2 wheels, XXX Bar/Stem Combo to 2021 Émonda with RSL 37 Wheels and Aeolus RSL Bar/Stem Combo)
- Time savings @ 0% grade60s/hr (vs old bike, at 350W)
- Time savings @ 8.1% grade (Alpe d’Huez)18s/hr (vs old bike, at 350W)
South African Availablility
The Émonda SL7 and SL6 Pro models are available in South Africa immediately. The SLR is available through the Project One programme.
Émonda SL7 (Gloss Radioactive Red/Matte Carbon)
- FrameUltralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle
- ForkÉmonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
- Weight Kg (56cm)7.76 kg
- WheelsBontrager Aeolus Pro 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 100x12mm thru axle front, 142x12mm thru axle rear
- TyresBontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x25c
- ShiftersShimano Ultegra Di2, R8070, 11-speed
- Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8050 Di2, braze-on
- Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8050 Di2, short cage, 30T max cog
- CrankShimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36
- CassetteShimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11 speed
- Bottom BracketPraxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
- ChainShimano Ultegra HG701, 11-speed
- SaddleBontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails
- SeatpostBontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset
- HandlebarBontrager Pro VR-C, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop
- GripsBontrager Supertack Perf tape
- StemBontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
- BrakesetShimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat mount
- Recommend Retail PriceR 109,999.00
Émonda SL6 Pro (Lithium Grey/Brushed Chrome)
- FrameUltralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle
- ForkÉmonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
- Weight Kg (56cm)8.06 kg
- WheelsBontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 100x12mm thru axle front, 142x12mm thru axle rear
- TyresBontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x25c
- ShiftersShimano Ultegra R8025, short-reach lever, 11 speed
- Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on
- Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8000, short cage, 30T max cog
- CrankShimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36
- CassetteShimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11 speed
- Bottom BracketPraxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
- ChainShimano Ultegra HG701, 11-speed
- SaddleBontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails
- SeatpostBontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset
- HandlebarBontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop
- GripsBontrager Supertack Perf tape
- StemBontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
- BrakesetShimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat mount
- Recommend Retail PriceR 79,999.00
Which means that for the rest of us average sods, the "aerodynamic advantage" will be so minuscule it will effectively be immeasurable.
