By submitting this form, you consent to sending the above information to trek bicycle, which will be stored in the united states. But went on a hunch and decided that wheels on this model would make the bike over the domane sl6 and 2016 emonda sl8. It is everything great about trek and why i am so loyal to the brand. Trek set out to produce a bike that was the lightest in every model and every size. The emonda sl range has been one of the most popular ranges weve carried for the last number of seasons and its been updated for the 2018 model year. Every trek road bike is designed to deliver bestinclass performance, from our fastest handbuilt carbon race machines to our refined aluminum models. Hey all, im a complete beginner with bikes and never touredraced before so im here for some advice. At least as far as the scale is concerned, the emonda alr is nearly onpar with the carbon fiber emonda sl. Sizes 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm frame size guide. An entrant for the second year in a row is the trek emonda. The emonda sl8 is fully equipped with a top of the range shimano. Trek rewrote the rule book with their emonda alr 5.
Dec 03, 2014 after months of speculation, trek have finally released their new range of superlight emonda road bikes for 2015. Today i was at a trek store nearby, looking for an entry level road bike. Unlike their domane range which is typically specced with a more leisure rider friendly 12 rear cassette ratio. Dec 03, 2014 the sl 6 is the midrange 500 series carbon bike, with a full shimano ultegra 11 speed groupset, bontrager paradigm race saddle, bontrager r2 hardcase lite tyres as well as fully integrated cable. Its been a busy few years for trek, with the emonda launch in 2014 followed up by the madone in 2015 and the domane in 2016.
Shimanos workhorse 105 components make up the drivetrain and braking system, and bontrager wheels and cockpit parts finish the bike off. Help the world use the bicycle as a simple solution to complex problems. May 25, 2018 the trek emonda sl 5 is a lively and agile road bike with an excellent frameset and a solid component spec. For example, the previous model emonda slr 10 is claimed to weigh an amazing 4. W hen trek launched the emonda back in 2014, a lot of fanfare was made about the lightest. You might think a us based bike company is something of an outlier given cyclings rich european heritage, but there are several big names based in the states including cannondale and fuji and trek has forged a name for quality and performance, and sits amongst the top global brands. Beyond just light, this is a trek, and they know that the ride is everything.
Emonda is leading the road disc revolution, proving that with the right engineering you can have both an ultralight race bike and allweather stopping power this bike is fully capable of taking on the biggest climbs, steepest descents, tightest turns, and fastest sprints you can find. While that means the weight drops to a more modest 7. Now with the most modern iteration of the madone, we know that trek was already working on creating. So if you want to drop some birthday present hints, keep this in mind. Trek emonda sl 8 2015 specs find bikes, local bike shops. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories. Stiff where you want it, compliant where you need it. The bike offers superior handling thanks to its control freak cable management system and. W hen trek launched the emonda back in 2014, a lot of fanfare was made about the lightest production road line ever. This sleek, racebred machine features a lightweight carbon frame and fork. The emonda sl 5 from trek offers incredible road performance in a bike that wont break the bank. The trek emonda s6 is a piece of metal that is great for climbing with excellent handling for coming down the other side. Place a book or similar object between your legs and slide it up the wall until it contacts your crotch firmly. Trek has launched an updated aluminium bike in 2018.
Trek s wizards whittled the invisibly welded frame down to a weight on par with its carbon competitors, and gave it a ride quality that makes every outing simply better. The sl 6 is the midrange 500 series carbon bike, with a full shimano ultegra 11 speed groupset, bontrager paradigm race saddle, bontrager r2. Bike blue book valued at 3500, flexible on price though. Trek emonda sl 8 2015 specs find bikes, local bike. Trek s new emonda alr is yet another fine example of what the material still has to. Either mark the wall or hold the book in place and step over it, making sure you or someone else holds the book in its final position. I bought the bike from evans cycles in kendal approximately 6 weeks have receipt and log book etc, if. Trek have also allowed for the addition of di2 with wiring ports on the frame. Trek is well known for its madone and domane road bikes but neither was ever designed as a lightweight race bike. The trek brand has been around for 38 years now, founded in 1976 by richard bourke in waterloo, wisconsin. Dec, 2017 the trek emonda sl 6 exists a few places below treks signature slr model but that doesnt stop it embodying the gc spirit and as a frame it certainly feels worthy of alberto contador. Trek s rivals in the big three bike brands both launched aeroroad machines in the form of giants propel and the venge from. Its designed to be a climbers bike, but how does it measure up.
The new trek emonda alr is a super lightweight machine that rides really well. So, lets focus on the 2015 trek emonda sl 8 red build. Trek does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Key features 500 series oclv carbon makes the ultimate light bike possible perfectly balanced, ultraresponsive ride feel the worlds lightest road line has the worlds best warranty. For the first time trek are offering their emonda sl bike in a 10 speed tiagra version. The name emonda comes from the french word emonder, which means to prune or to strip away. Join us at the water cooler to catch up on the latest and swap stories with trek fans from around the world. Seeming to compete directly with the madone, the biggest difference was that trek s new lightweight lacked the aerodynamic touches of its sibling. Key features redefines whats possible for weight and ride performance 500 series oclv carbon makes the ultimate light bike possible perfectly balanced, ultraresponsive ride feel. In our ebay store you will find fantastic deals on quality used bikes and bike accessories. There is a defect on the drive side near the bottom bracket, exposing the aluminum guard protecting that part of the chain stay. A few rungs down the ladder from the featherweight slr 10 the emonda sl 8 is a light and stiff bike, specd well to succeed as a capable performer in the hills. These are the lightweight, roadsmoothing, aerodynamic road bikes that will carry you over the steepest climbs and keep you smiling on the descents. The clear coat and paint over the carbon fiber was marred in that area, too.
On paper, its hard to argue with treks new emonda alr. The trek emonda is a highspeed, highperformance road bike thats good on climbs, corners, and speedy descents the bike offers superior handling thanks to its control freak cable management system and innovative braking systems most emonda models use either highperformance bontrager speed stop brakes or even more powerful shimano flat mount disc brakes. The bontrager wheels on the sl8 are tubelessready alloy clinchers, with a rim 23mm wide at the brake track. Trek state the new emonda sl frame weights 1,091g, with the disc version at 1,149g. Tested the emonda alr5 2016 model and loved it, but was told by staff that the emonda s5 2015 model is lighter and absorbs shock better being carbon. A carbon fiber frame made of either ultralight 500 or 700 series oclv carbon makes the emonda the worlds lightest production road bike, with the emonda slr 9 weighing just 640 grams. Buy a huge range of new and used trek road bikes, from americas no. With an ultralightweight frame constructed from treks renowned 500 series oclv carbon, and featuring highperformance componentry that inspires confidence in every aspect of your ride, the trek emonda sl 7 road bike 2017 is ready to take your enjoyment on the bike to the next level. Trek y foil 77, size 56cm, roadtime trial carbon fiber frame, blue as is condition is used. Fast, light, and absolute joy to ride, the emonda is crafted from 300 series aluminum. Aluminum road bikes have gotten really good in recent years, and offer far better value than carbon fiber ones. So in 2012, the company set out to see what it could achieve and came up with the.
The sl fork is the same superlight offering as found on the slr bikes, however, cheaper emonda sl 5 options will feature a heavier fork, adding just over 100g. Trek s own bontrager race wheels and finishing kit finish the package. Everything so far means nothing if the bike does not. For those of us who havent recently found a winning lottery ticket lying around, theres the bike weve been testing the 2015 emonda sl6 with a mechanical shimano ultegra 6800 groupset. I ride 55miles a day, commuting through downtown san diego, bike paths, beach fronts, and desert sierras. We believe in bikes when trek began in 1976, our mission was simple. The relaxed geometry makes this a great choice for long rides in the hills.
What they produced was the featherweight trek emonda sl 6 h2 road bike 2015. When the original emonda was announced exactly three years ago, it was pitched as the worlds lightest production bike. Trek set out to make an amazingly light production bike, and they succeeded, with this duraace equipped bike coming in under 16 pounds. The emonda sl8 is fully equipped with a top of the range shimano duraace groupset and bontrager components. Trek have just launched an update to their super light road race bike the emonda. Shimanos workhorse 105 components make up the drivetrain and braking system, and bontrager wheels and cockpit parts finish the bike. Trek s emonda sl 8 is an incredibly light bike that rides incredibly well.
This bike is fully capable of taking on the biggest climbs, steepest descents, tightest turns, and fastest sprints you can find 3. The good news is that the price has come down on most models, as has the frame weight. Trek emonda sl8 black 2015 road bike buy now online. The 2015 trek emonda sl8 is one of the best in the range. You can then measure the distance from the ground to the top of the book. It filled the void between the madone, a bike built for out and out speed, and the domane, a bike focussed on endurance. Summing up quality carbon fibre bikes are pretty much the norm these days and trek have crafted the emonda sl 5 with their mid range carbon and tried and true shimano 105 gearing. With an ultralightweight frame constructed from trek s renowned 500 series oclv carbon, and featuring highperformance componentry that inspires confidence in every aspect of your ride, the trek emonda sl 7 road bike 2017 is ready to take your enjoyment on the bike to the next level the 500 series oclv carbon frame with ridetuned performance tube. In keeping with the emonda s sportier ride it comes with an 1128 ratio cassette paired with a compact chainset. This information may be used for marketing purposes by trek bicycle, its subsidiaries, its affiliate trek travel llc, and your local dealers. Oct 28, 2014 for 2015 i bought a trek emonda slr, and used all year.
Im lucky enough to try out a lot of very highend bikes yes, its a proper job and riding the emonda sl 5 makes you wonder whether theres much point spending more than. The trek emonda is the worlds lightest racing bike, boasting a carbon fiber frame thats both robust and incredibly lightweight. Buy a huge range of new and used trek road bikes, from. The trek emonda is a highspeed, highperformance road bike thats good on climbs, corners, and speedy descents. For 2015 i bought a trek emonda slr, and used all year.
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