Émonda Series

Name: Trek Émonda Series
Brand: Trek

road

Algupära

Turuletulek 2014. aasta Tour de France'i eelõhtul kui maailma kõige kergem seeriatootmises olev maanteeratas. Trek eemaldas iga mittevajaliku grammi — nimi ise tähendab 'kärpima'. Jalgratas oli avaldus: absoluutne tipphetk kergekaalulises süsinikmaanteetehnikas.

Tehnilised andmed

Raam: 800 Series OCLV Carbon (SLR, ~690 g painted 56 cm), 500 Series OCLV Carbon (SL), or 300 Series Alpha Aluminum (ALR)
Kahvel: Émonda full carbon road fork, tapered steerer (integrated routing on SLR/SL Gen 3)
Jõuülekanne: 2×12 SRAM RED/Force AXS or Shimano Dura-Ace/Ultegra/105 Di2 (SLR/SL); 2×11 Shimano 105 mechanical (entry SL/ALR)
Pidurid: Hydraulic disc only (current Gen 3, 2021+); Gen 1 launched rim-brake only
Rattad: 700c; Bontrager Aeolus carbon wheels (SLR/SL high), aluminum wheels on entry SL/ALR
Rehvid: 700×25-28c clincher/tubeless road tires (build-dependent); clearance up to ~28-30 mm
Vedrustus: Rigid (road race bike, no suspension)
Rooliplokk: SLR: integrated Bontrager RSL aero bar/stem; SL/ALR: separate Bontrager Pro/Comp bar + stem; carbon or alloy seatpost/seatmast by model
Sadul: Bontrager Aeolus / Verse saddle (build-dependent) on Émonda carbon seatmast cap or alloy post (ALR)
Geomeetria: Race-oriented road geometry, H1.5 fit; lower and more aggressive than Domane, 700c wheels
Kaal: ~6.8 kg flagship SLR (UCI minimum; frame ~690 g) to ~9.1 kg entry carbon

Tunnustehnoloogiad

Among lightest production road frames ever made — 690g painted, 660g unpainted (Gen 1 SLR)
So light it needs hidden ballast weights to meet UCI's 6.8kg minimum for racing
Evolved from pure lightweight (Gen 1) to aero-lightweight hybrid (Gen 3/current) with Kammtail tube shapes
H1/H2 geometry options — same frame, two stack/reach setups for different riding positions
Integrated cockpit, internal routing, disc-only (current generation)

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Exceptional climbing performance — one of the lightest production road bikes available
Excellent power transfer and stiffness despite ultra-low weight
ALR aluminum models praised as best-in-class performance aluminum frames
Current generation adds aero without significant weight penalty
Pro-level race pedigree — Tour de France proven

−Nõrkused

Ride quality harsher than Domane — lightweight frame transmits more road buzz
Proprietary seatpost/seatmast can be finicky — creaking and slippage reported
Limited tire clearance compared to Domane — less versatile for mixed surfaces
High-end models extremely expensive for what is primarily a climbing bike

Kas teadsid

01Émonda SLR on nii kerge, et Trek peab lisama peidetud ballastraskusi, et täita UCI 6,8 kg miinimumnõuet sanktsioneeritud võistlustel — jalgratas on sõna otseses mõttes liiga kerge, et ilma lisaraskuseta seaduslikult võistelda.
02'Émonda' on 'Madone'i anagramm ja 'Domane' on samuti anagramm — Trek'i kogu maanteesari on üks sõna kolm korda ümber paigutatud. Fännid arutlevad, milline võiks olla 4. anagrammratas: 'Daemon' või 'Modena'.
03Alberto Contador sõitis 2017. aasta Tour de France'il 640 g kaaluva Émonda SLR raamiga — kergem kui suur pudel vett.
04Vaatamata sellele, et täielikult kokku panduna kaalub see vaid ~4,5 kg (10 naela), toetab raam kuni 125 kg (275 naela) kaaluvaid sõitjaid.
052014. aasta originaal Émonda lasti turule ainult velgpiduritega — Trek eiras teadlikult ketaspidureid, et minimeerida kaalu. Praegune põlvkond (2021+) on ainult ketaspiduritega, näidates, kuidas tööstus on muutunud.
06Giulio Ciccone võitis 2023. aasta Tour de France'i mägede kuninga täpiline särgi Émondal, võites enamiku oma mäepunktidest sellel ronimisele keskendunud masinal.

Kellele sobib

Dedicated climber and hill-climb racer wanting the lightest possible bikeRoad racer who prioritizes weight savings on hilly coursesPerformance-oriented rider wanting Tour de France-proven race technologyRider looking for high-performance aluminum at accessible price (ALR 5)

Ostumärkused

№ 01

The ALR 5 is widely regarded as one of the best performance aluminum road bikes — at €1,799 it offers 105 groupset on a frame that many reviewers rate 4.0/5.

№ 02

If you're not racing UCI-sanctioned events, the weight difference between SL (500 Series) and SLR (800 Series) may not justify the price premium. SL at €2,999-3,999 offers excellent performance.

№ 03

The seatpost system is proprietary — budget for carbon assembly paste and a torque wrench. Creaking is the #1 reported issue and is almost always a simple fix.

№ 04

No 2025 Émonda models found on 99spokes. If buying new, check whether a Gen 4 redesign is imminent — waiting could get you a newer generation, or outgoing 2024 models may be discounted.

№ 05

Current gen (2021+) Émonda adds aero shapes — it's no longer JUST a climbing bike. It's genuinely competitive on flat and rolling terrain too.

№ 06

If you ride with large tires or want gravel capability, the Domane is a better choice. The Émonda's tire clearance is limited compared to the Domane's 38mm.

Põlvkonnad

2014-2017
Gen 1
- Defined the lightweight road category; world record at launch
- World's lightest production frame (690g painted). Rim brakes only. Pure lightweight design — round tube shapes, no aero consideration.
Pidurid
Rim only
2018-2020
Gen 2
- Added disc brakes while maintaining low weight; Contador's 640g TdF frame
- Updated OCLV Carbon, disc brake option introduced, slightly updated tube shapes
Pidurid
Rim + Disc options
2021-present
Gen 3
- No longer purely about weight — added aero without heavy weight penalty. Acknowledged that speed = low weight + low drag.
- Major redesign: Kammtail aero tube shapes (lightweight + aero hybrid), disc-only, integrated cockpit, full internal routing, updated geometry
Pidurid
Disc only