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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Émonda SL 6 Pro Ridden and Reviewed

Filter by category:, an early contender for "bike of the year".

Trek's launch of the new generation Émonda is a big deal. The previous generation was a very good bike but I felt it was out-classed by its arch rival the Tarmac SL6 (no harm there as the Tarmac was exceptional, but Trek and Specialized products are much closer in abilities in the aero road and endurance categories).

So a new Émonda is an exciting prospect; especially when the hype coming from the Pro teams has been so loud - this bike is aero enough that it will apparently replace the Madone as the main stage race weapon. That's some welcome extra versatility for a very light bike.

Being a bike tart I was initially focused on the top of the range Émonda SLR series (and I do have one on order).

But when we looked at the specs we realised the SL series (made with OCLV 500 carbon vs the 800 on the flagship range) looked a cracking bike for the money, and the pick of the bunch was the SL 6 Pro at £3350. A lightweight climbing bike with aero advantages, Ultegra disc groupset and carbon wheels. That's a heck of a bike for the money.

And it comes in a super smart Lithium Grey / Brushed Chrome finish (well, these things matter too!) that belies the price point.

In the first week it was launched we sold 10 of the SL 6 Pros; everyone loved it and I said to Dan that based on spec and first impressions this was a (very) early contender for 2020 Bike of the Year. And so, in the interests of editorial thoroughness, I decided to buy one myself and see how it performed.

I have wheelsets that cost more than this entire bike; so I was really keen to see how it performed vs the £9000 super bikes I kid myself I 'need'.

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Initial impressions

On unboxing my first impressions were immediately very positive; it looks very smart indeed. I have always loved dark grey (slightly darker than Nardo grey if you are a car geek) and the chrome decals really set it off. Its a really good looking bike, with a sleek look from the aero tubes that still manages to be quite 'classic' in profile.

The SL range don't have the trick one piece bar/stem that features on the SLR models. Instead it comes with a separate alloy stem and an alu bar with Bontrager's VR-C shape. This is the first time I have ridden them and they are long - 100mm reach when most bars are 75-80mm; so my maths shows that all things being equal you need to lose some stem length. My bike comes with a 110mm stem in 58cm, and truth be told I might go down to 100mm (which hurts the ego... but fit matters!). But the bar shape overall is great, and the drops are super useful.

The saddle is the new Aeolus shape; with a massive pressure-relieving cut out in the middle, running almost the full length of the saddle. It comes in a posh one at £150 (with carbon rails and shell), a middle range one at £90, and this 'budget one', the Comp, which retails on its own at £49. The Comp is relatively heavy at 280g, thanks to steel rails, but that's my only issue with it; the shape is great and £49 for a saddle this good is outrageous value for money.

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I like mechanical Shimano; I have Dura Ace 9000 and 9100 on other bikes; but this was the first time I have ever owned a bike with a mechanical disc groupset. As ever with Shimano shifting is flawless, and I really like the shape of the hoods (whisper it, but more than the Di2 version) as there is a lot to grab hold of; its closer in size to AXS than Di2 (and to me, thats a good thing).

My only change from the stock bike is to put my SRM power meter crankset on the bike, replacing the stock Ultegra crank. Everything else is 'as is'.

Those carbon Aeolus 35 wheels look the part, the only thing I would recommend changing from stock immediately is the Bontrager R2 tyres which are decidedly 'budget' in feel and don't roll that well. You can feel the stiffness in the casing, and a more supple tyre would improve the ride and handling at little cost.

I popped on a set of my favourite Specialized Turbo Cotton 320TPI in 28mm and it really made the ride come alive. Sacrilege, I know, but they're what I had to hand. Something like the Vittoria Corsa would also be a superb option when you're looking to upgrade from the stock tyres, that supple casing makes all the difference.

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Ride impressions after 4 rides

It's still early days; but I have tested enough bikes to know that good bikes rarely become bad, but sometimes bikes you don't immediately gel with can come good with some small positional or component tweaks.

I am pleased to say the Emonda SL 6 Pro is simply a very good bike from the off. I had to keep reminding myself it was 'only' £3350; apart from some small weight gain and cheaper tyres it rides like a bike that costs double this. Swap the tyres out and it's even better.

Trek have mirrored the Madone geometry. There's no longer the choice of H2 (moderately relaxed) or H1 (Pro aggressive), but instead they've gone to H1.5 across the range. This to me is a welcome development - it's a Goldilocks geometry; aggressive enough to be racey but not so low or long as to need lots of spacers.

It's hard to 'feel' the aero gains of the new Émonda; I am coming off a Venge with 65mm wheels so that's setting a pretty high benchmark. But it doesn't feel slow on the flat by any means; it's certainly competitive (especially vs the old Émonda which was a bit of a brick wall aerodynamically). Where it does shine is uphill; the thing just flies.

I have read some people think the SL 6 rides 'harsh'; I certainly don't agree. Direct and responsive yes, but definitely not harsh, and swapping out to 28mm tyres (vs the stock 25mm) has improved things further, without any downsides.

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Upgrade pOTENTIAL

Trek offer the Émonda SL 6 as standard in two variants; the SL 6, at £2900 with Bontrager Paradigm alloy rims and the SL 6 Pro at £3350, which is the same bike but equipped with Bontrager's Aeolus Elite 35 carbon wheels.

Both wheelsets are tubeless ready, but the Paradigm are a fairly "entry level" wheelset, tough and durable but not especially matching the light weight of the frame (at approx 1750g per pair). So for the relatively small uplift in price it's no surprise that the SL 6 Pro is proving to be vastly more popular, it's a really cost effective way to get some decent carbon wheels from the offset.

I was really impressed with the 35mm deep Aeolus Elite carbon wheelset in my testing, it packs a lot of punch for the money, part of the new generation of superb value wheels that have reduced the cost of entry to carbon.

The Émonda SL though is a bike that makes a perfect platform for upgrading over time, it's such a strong base to build on. I couldn't resist trying it with some of my other wheelsets (some of which are £2000+ and thus 2/3rds of the bike's price!). You can tell a good bike when good wheels "lift" it further.

That's certainly the case here, and as seen in my photos I've been putting in some miles on the ENVE SES 5.6 and my Rovals, both of which take things up a notch further still. With a high-end wheelset the SL 6 really flies, it can hold its own with bikes costing much more.

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As you can tell, overall I really liked the bike. It's an outstanding privateer's race bike; for £3350 it offers everything you need; an aero climbing bike, with disc brakes and carbon wheels. The pace of technology is such that this is better than a £10,000 bike was a generation ago...

Of course me being me, I can't help but wonder when I get the SLR frame (rumoured to be 400gm lighter than the SL one) just how good it will be! But that'll get its own review, I'll just have to wait...

In the meantime the SL 6 is already proving to be a justified sales success for Trek, and has got the revamped Émonda line off to a superb start. If you're looking for an exceptionally capable race day bike and this fits your budget, it's got to be on your (very) shortlist. Its the most impressive new bike I have ridden in 2020.

words and pictures by Barry Scott

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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

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Bottom bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11 speed

Chain Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11 speed

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

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Oct 2022 · Warren Rossiter

A climb-friendly bike with aero styling

Snappy handling

Fast to respond through the pedals

Power meter included in a fine package

Faster tyres would enhance its ride further

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Already one of the fiercest climbing bikes available, the new Émonda is even faster thanks to a dose of aero.

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The Émonda is a classic all-rounder, fun, fast and stiff, although this model isn't the lightest

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Trek's latest GC/climbing bike has undergone an aero transformation, but has it helped?

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Trek Émonda SL 6 eTap review

A climb-friendly bike with aero styling

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Warren Rossiter

Snappy handling; fast to respond through the pedals; power meter included in a fine package

Faster tyres would enhance its ride further

The Trek Émonda SL 6 eTap combines the fast handling of a race bike with subtle aero styling and a components package that includes a power meter. It adds up to impressive all-round performance.

Trek’s triumvirate of road bikes used to be easy to distinguish from each other, with each having a distinct purpose.

The Madone was the aerodynamic racing weapon; the Domane, with its IsoSpeed suspension, all about smoothing the road surface; and the Émonda was the choice of the climbers, ultra-light in an attempt to thwart gravity.

However, in recent years, the lines have become a little blurred, with the Émonda gaining some aero styling, though the very latest 2023 Trek Madone takes this a marked step forward with its striking IsoFlow seat tube cut-out.

Aero styling

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The Émonda's aero flavour means tubes with a kammtail profile (though not as extreme as the Madone), plus internal cable routing at the front end.

The addition of aero hasn’t had a detrimental effect on weight, however. In fact, the top-end SLR frameset weighs in at a super-light 698g (56cm, unpainted).

This more modest OCLV 500 carbon version, used on the Émonda frame, adds around 400g to that figure, but that’s still a fairly lightweight frameset.

Then there’s the aero-optimised carbon wheels in the form of Bontrager’s Aeolus Elite 35s.

These wheels are shod with Bontrager’s own R2 tyres, which roll well and come with a toughened hard case to help keep punctures at bay.

Even though they’re fairly narrow, at 25c, they’re compliant and provide a great counterbalance to the stiff, responsive feel you get from the Émonda’s frame and fork.

The wheels, at 1,625g a pair, are competitively light and add plenty to the Émonda’s ride.

The Émonda feels punchy when you pile on the power and, impressively, responds like an even lighter bike to out-of-the-saddle climbing efforts.

Trek Émonda SL 6 eTap geometry

The bike’s geometry is very well balanced.

It occupies the sweet spot between Trek's slammed H1 fit, aimed at pros, and the H2 fit, found on the Domane endurance bike .

It’s positioned with a 73-degree seat angle and a steep 73.8-degree head angle, while the wheelbase is short for a disc bike, at 992mm. The reach of 396mm isn’t long, but the 581mm stack is low and racy (figures are for a 58cm bike).

Rapid rolling

All this adds up to a bike that is superbly fun to ride.

The handling has a rapid snap and it’s the perfect bike for riding at speed or around tight corners on fast descents.

Yes, it’s a firmer ride than some, but it’s not uncomfortable, helped by a superbly comfortable saddle – under my rear, at least – and top-grade bar tape.

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The Émonda looks after you as a rider and gets down the road with impressive pace.

To get even more out of the bike, a faster, lighter, tubeless tyre , perhaps in a 28mm width, such as the Continental GP5000 S , would save a little weight, improve comfort and add even more spark.

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I’d also look to upgrade the decent alloy bar to a lighter carbon one (Bontrager's one-piece Aeolus RSL, as on the SLR version of the Émonda, would look neat).

However, while there are upgrade options for the future, as it stands, I’d be more than happy to run the Émonda SL6 in standard spec for many, many miles to come.

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The SRAM Rival eTap AXS drivetrain works brilliantly, as we've come to expect, and the gear range of the 48/35t crankset with a 10-36t cassette matches the bike’s intentions sweetly.

The Rival brakes are up to the usual powerful and controlled standards, but the icing on the cake is that Trek has added the optional Rival Quarq Dub power meter.

The meter is single-sided, so you don’t get the right/left balance readings or deeper torque readings, pedalling smoothness and more offered by the very best power meters .

However, if you want to take the leap into power measurement as a training tool or to help you gauge long-day efforts, the Rival power meter does everything many everyday riders will need.

Trek should be applauded for including this £230 upgrade as standard, and this bike isn’t overpriced.

Trek Émonda SL 6 eTap bottom line

The Trek Émonda SL 6 comes together as a well-equipped, brilliant all-round bike out on the road.

There's scope for future improvements but, with carbon wheels, a power meter and the excellent Émonda SL frameset at its heart, this is an impressive race bike.

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