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2021 Émonda Sl/Slr

2021 ÉMONDA SL/SLR

SERVICE MANUAL 2021 Emonda SLR/SL assembly manual

Table of Contents 1. Frames cable routing SLR 2 SL 3 2. Install common components Di2 Bar/ stem wire routing 4 Handlebar & stem wire routing 4 Install the chain keeper 4 Install the steer stop 4 3. Route and install brakes Install the rear brake and brake hose 5 Install the front brake and brake hose 5 4. Route cables and housings through the frame A. Mechanical Install the front derailleur and derailleur housing 6 Install the rear derailleur and derailleur housing 6 B. Di2 Install the front derailleur and derailleur wire 7 Install the rear derailleur and derailleur wire 8 Route and install the battery 9 Route the wire through the frame 9 5. Install the fork 10 6. Assemble the headset , stem, and handlebar 11 7. Install the T47 bottom bracket 12 8. Reference Torque specifications 13 Cable lengths 13

NOTE To successfully build the 2021 Emonda SLR or SL, we recommend you follow the order of assembly as outlined in this manual. Modifying the order of assembly will result in a longer build process.

1 1 FRAME CABLE ROUTINGS 1 Frame cable routings

The only difference between the SLR and the SL – for all cable routings – is the rear derailleur exit hole:

• SLR: Driveside dropout • SL: Driveside chainstay

SLR Mechanical SLR eTap

REAR BRAKE HOSE REAR BRAKE HOSE REAR DERAILLEUR HOLE PLUG FRONT BRAKE HOSE FRONT BRAKE HOSE

REAR DERAILLEUR WIRE

SLR Di2 SL Mechanical

INTERNAL BATTERY MOUNT

FRONT BRAKE HOUSING ENTRANCE

REAR BRAKE HOSE REAR DERAILLEUR 5MM BRAKE HOSE HOLE PLUG FRONT BRAKE HOSE 5MM FRONT BRAKE HOSE THROUGH FORK

FRONT BRAKE HOSE EXIT DI2 WIRE 4MM [RD] HOUSING RD HOUSING EXIT 4MM [FD] REAR DERAILLEUR WIRE [RD] CABLE ROUTED HOUSING INSIDE [DS CS] JUNCTION BOX

2 3 2 INSTALL COMMON COMPONENTS 3 ROUTE AND INSTALL BRAKES

Di2 Install the chain keeper Install the rear brake and brake hose Install the front brake and brake hose Bar/stem wire routing 1. Install the chain keeper at the base of the 1. Remove the rubber grommet from the non- 1. Place the lower bearing on the steerer tube. front derailleur hanger. Torque the mounting driveside chainstay. bolt to 3Nm. 2. Route the front brake hose through the fork 2. Slip the grommet onto the brake hose and access hole (non-drive side) and up through 2. Once the crank is installed, make the chain route the hose through the grommet hole. the hole at the rear of the steerer tube. keeper final adjustment. RIGHT SHIFTER TO THE BAR BAR END END, AND THE JUNCTION BOX BOTTOM BRACKET TO THE LEFT AND JUNCTION BOX RIGHT SHIFTER THROUGH BAR HOLES

Handlebar & stem wire routing

3. Route the hose through the bottom bracket, 3. Mount the brake to the fork and torque the up the down tube, and out the top of the head bolts to the OEM spec. Install the steer stop tube. IMPORTANT: When the bottom bracket is RIGHT SHIFTER Install the steer stop at the top of the head 1. installed, be sure to route the hose ABOVE the TO THE BAR tube bore. BAR END END, AND THE bottom bracket shell. JUNCTION BOX BOTTOM BRACKET JUNCTION BOX TO THE LEFT AND 2. Torque the bolt to recommended torque; not 4. Fit the grommet back into the hole in the RIGHT SHIFTER more than 0.7Nm. THROUGH BAR chainstay. HOLES 5. Mount the brake to the non-driveside chainstay and torque the bolts to the OEM spec. NOTE The two Di2 shifter wires are 6. Once the fork and handlebar are installed and routed inside the handlebar. The Di2 wire to the brake lever is put into its final position, the bottom bracket and the brake hoses are attach the brake hose to the brake lever. routed outside the handlebar.

4 5 4 ROUTE CABLES AND HOUSINGS THROUGH THE FRAME 4 Route cables and housings through the frame

A. Mechanical Install the rear derailleur 2. Install the rear derailleur on the the rear B. Di2 Install the front derailleur and derailleur housing derailleur hanger and torque to OEM spec. Install the front derailleur and derailleur housing and derailleur wire NOTE The rear brake should be Route the front derailleur housing from the Route the wire through the grommet, into the 1. installed and the hose routed up through the 1. head tube , down through the down tube, and hole at the bottom of the seat tube, and out head tube. out the front derailleur hole at the base of the the bottom bracket. seat tube. IMPORTANT: When the bottom bracket is 1. Route the rear derailleur housing from the hole installed, be sure to route the housing ABOVE the in the chainstay, through the bottom bracket, bottom bracket shell. up the down tube, and out the top of the head tube. 2. Insert the grommet onto the housing and set the grommet in place in the frame. SLR 3. Place the housing in the stop on the rear derailleur.

4. Put the grommet around the derailleur housing and insert the grommet into the rear derailleur housing exit. 2. Set the grommet in place in the frame.

3. Seat the wire in the front derailleur.

4. Mount the front derailleur at the base of the front derailleur hanger.

3. Place the housing in the stop on the front SL derailleur. NOTE For frames with carbon front derailleur hangers, do not use the washer 4. Mount the front derailleur at the base of the supplied with the front derailleur. Use the RD HOUSING front derailleur hanger. EXIST Trek-specific carbon washer (PN W531901) and Trek-specific front derailleur fixing bolt (W543903). NOTE For carbon frames, do not use the washer supplied with the derailleur. Use the Trek-specific carbon washer, PN W531901. 5. Once the bottom bracket and cranks arms are installed, torque the derailleur mounting bolt to 5.2Nm. 5. Once the bottom bracket and crank arms are installed, torque the derailleur mounting bolt to 5.2Nm.

6 7 4 Route cables and housings through the frame 4 Route cables and housings through the frame

Install the rear derailleur 2. Install the rear derailleur on the the rear Route and install the battery Route the wire through the frame and derailleur wire derailleur hanger and torque to OEM spec. 1. Connect the battery wire to the battery. 1. Route a Di2 wire from the top of the head tube, down the down tube, and out the bottom NOTE The rear brake should be 2. Route the battery wire down the seat tube and bracket hole. installed and the hose routed up through the out the bottom bracket hole. head tube. 2. Leave enough wire out of the head tube to 3. Place the battery in the battery mount inside connect the wire to the right shifter. the seat tube. You now have four Di2 wires sticking out the bottom Route the rear derailleur wire from the hole in 1. bracket hole. the driveside chainstay to the bottom bracket INTERNAL BATTERY MOUNT hole. 3. Grab the junction box and plug all four wires SLR into it. The location of the wires does not matter. 3. Connect the wire to the rear derailleur. 4. Put the junction box and four wires through the bottom bracket hole and into the down tube. 4. Put the grommet around the wire and insert the grommet into the rear derailleur housing exit.

4. You should now have three wires out the bottom bracket hole. SL

RD HOUSING EXIST

8 9 5 INSTALL THE FORK 6 ASSEMBLE THE HEADSET, STEM, AND HANDLEBAR

1. With lower bearing installed on the fork, slide Di2 1. Install headset spacers & routing spacer. 3. Bar/stem as one piece: the steerer tube and brake hose up through EXPANDER the bottom of the head tube. 2. Handlebar and stem as separate components: PLUG/ 3. TOP CAP 2. EXPANDER PLUG/ TOP CAP NOTE Make sure the brake hoses and BAR/STEM the derailleur housing(s) are positioned in the HEADSET ROUTING SPACER SPACER top tube as follows. STEM 1. 15 MM HEADSET SPACERS: Mechanical ROUTING HANDLEBAR DS/NDS SPACER

15 MM 5 MM HEADSET HEADSET SPACERS: DS/NDS 3. SPACERS: 2. 1. Rear brake hose DS/NDS 2. Di2 wire 5 MM HEADSET BOLT BEARING TOP CAP SPACERS: DS/NDS 3. Front brake hose STEER SPLIT RING 4. STOP BEARING TOP CAP UPPER HEADSET 1. BOLT SPLIT RING BEARING eTap STEER STOP

UPPER HEADSET BEARING 2. LOWER HEADSET BEARING 1. Rear brake hose

2. Rear derailleur housing LOWER HEADSET BEARING 3. Front brake hose 1. A. Install the expander plug. 4. Front derailleur housing B. Install the bar/stem. A. Mount the stem. C. Install the top cap assembly and adjust/ B. Install the expander plug. tighten the headset. C. Install the handlebar. D. Torque the stem bolts to spec. 1. Rear brake hose D. Install the top cap assembly and adjust/ 2. Front brake hose tighten the headset. NOTE Trek and Bontrager carbon forks E. Torque the stem bolts (to the steerer require a 5mm spacer above the stem to tube) to spec. ensure full purchase of the stem clamp. The Aeolus RSL Integrated Bar/Stem has a 5mm spacer built into the top of the bar/stem, allowing you to have a clean setup without any excess spacers above the bar/stem.

10 11 7 INSTALL THE T47 BOTTOM BRACKET 8 REFERENCE

1. Make sure all cables, housings, wires and 3. Thread the driveside bottom bracket into the Emonda-specific torque specifications junction box (Di2) are safely inside the bottom frame by hand (turn counter-clockwise). Component Torque value bracket holes and clear of the bottom bracket Rear derailleur hanger screws 0.7Nm pathway. 4. Thread the non-driveside bottom bracket into the frame by hand (turn clockwise). Chain keeper screw 3Nm Front derailleur mounting bolt 5.2Nm NOTE Make sure all cables, housings, Steer stop bolt 0.7Nm wires, and junction box are routed OVER the Bottom bracket – Shimano 40Nm bottom bracket components. Bottom bracket – SRAM 50Nm

Mechanical cable lengths in mm Emonda 5 Emonda 6 and 7 Frame Front Rear Front Rear Frame Front Rear Front Rear size derailleur derailleur brake brake size derailleur derailleur brake brake 47 1060 1530 750 1280 47 1060 1530 770 1280 50 1080 1550 770 1300 50 1070 1550 790 1300 5. Use the installation tool specific to your 52 1110 1590 780 1330 52 1110 1590 800 1330 bottom bracket to torque both sides of the 54 1130 1610 800 1350 54 1130 1610 800 1350 bracket to the OEM spec. 56 1170 1650 840 1410 56 1170 1650 840 1410 • SRAM torque is 50Nm 58 1210 1690 870 1450 58 1210 1690 870 1450 60 1240 1730 900 1480 60 1240 1730 910 1470 2. Apply grease to the threads on both sides of • Shimano torque is 40Nm the frame. 62 1270 1750 930 1500 62 1270 1750 950 1480

Di2 cable lengths in mm NOTE For a neater look, do not apply Emonda 7 from the BB junction box grease to the bottom bracket cups. Frame size Front derailleur Rear derailleur Right shifter Bar end junction box Left shifter Battery 47 250 650 1200 300 1200 750 50 250 650 1200 300 1200 750 52 250 650 1200 300 1200 750 54 250 650 1200 300 1200 750 56 250 650 1200 300 1200 1000 58 250 650 1200 300 1200 1000 60 250 650 1400 300 1200 1000 62 250 650 1400 300 1200 1000

eTap cable lengths in mm Emonda 7 Frame size Front brake Rear brake 47 770 1330 50 790 1350 52 810 1380 54 810 1410 56 850 1420 58 880 1460 60 930 1500 62 950 1510

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Chapter 1: Guide to Safe On-And-Off Road Operation

• Before a First Ride
• Examine the Frame and Fork
• Examine the Wheels
• Examine the Tire Inflation
• Examine the Brakes
• Examine the Chain
• Examine the Handlebar and Stem
• Examine the Saddle and Seatpost
• Rules to Ride Safely
• Know and Obey Local Bicycle Laws
• Examine the Suspension
• Examine the Lights and Reflectors
• Wear a Helmet and Bicycle Clothing
• Ride Safely in Wet Weather or Wind
• Make Sure Other People Can See You
• Think about Safety When You Ride
• Riding Instructions
• Use Your Brakes Carefully
• Change Gears Correctly
• Use Pedal Systems Carefully
• Safeguard Your Bicycle
• Prevent Theft of Your Bicycle
• Safely Park Your Bicycle
• Include Repair Items When You Ride
• Only Install Compatible Accessories
• Clean Your Bicycle
• Avoid Incidental Damage to Your Bicycle

Chapter 2: Maintenance

• Clean Your Bicycle with a Moist Cloth
• Each Three Months Clean and Polish Finish

Maintenance Schedule

Chapter 3: adjustment.

• A Word about Torque Specifications
• Examine Headset Bearing Adjustment
• Examine Cables for Wear
• Examine the Operation of Shift-Levers
• Examine Derailleurs
• Rear Derailleur
• Internal Gear Systems
• Examine the Internal Shift System
• Examine Brake-Pads
• Examine Brake Bolts
• Brake-Levers
• Examine for Loose Spokes
• Examine Wheel Bearing Adjustment
• Examine Rims for Wear
• Wheel Installation
• Tire Installation
• (Accessories)
• Examine Suspension Fork Bolts
• Examine Rear Suspension Bolts
• Examine Accessory Bolts
• Training Wheels

Chapter 4: Lubrication

• Bottom Bracket
• Apply Lubricant to Handlebar Stem
• Apply Lubricant to Seatpost
• Replace Grease in the Pedal Threads and Bearings
• Bracket Bearings
• Derailleurs
• Brakes and Brake-Levers
• Suspension Forks
• Rear Suspension
• Apply Lubricant to Derailleurs
• Apply Lubricant to Suspension Forks
• Examine the Crankarms and Bottom Bracket . 18 Apply Lubricant to Brake-Levers
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• Page 6 Condition 3 Condition 5 A bicycle made to ride on Conditions 1 and 2, plus A bicycle made to jump, ride at high speeds, rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical ride aggressively on rougher surfaces, or areas, and also areas where tires momentarily are complete jumps on flat surfaces.

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• Page 9 To examine for a change of rigidity (flex test) We offer a generous crash replacement program. Do not ride, but use the part in the usual If you crash your carbon bicycle or part, visit your manner while someone carefully examines dealer to learn more about this program.

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Page 11: examine the chain, page 12: rules to ride safely, page 13: wear a helmet and bicycle clothing, page 14: riding instructions, page 15: change gears correctly, page 16: safeguard your bicycle, page 17: clean your bicycle, page 18: maintenance schedule, page 19: chapter 3: adjustment.

• Page 20 Minimum spacers with a direct-connect stem two to three turns. 2. The stem is held by the stem wedge. To On a bicycle with an aluminum steerer, there decrease the tightness of the stem wedge, should be at least one 5mm spacer under tap the top of the expander bolt with a mallet the direct-connect stem.

Page 21: Saddle

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• Page 28 To put a direct-pull, cantilever, or road brake in To release the brake for wheel removal the center • For most road calipers, lift the brake release 1. Turn the center-adjust screw (Figure 27, lever (Figure 29) to the UP position. To close, Figure 28, or Figure 29) in small increments.

Page 29: Brake-Levers

Page 30: wheels, page 31: wheel installation.

• Page 32 To remove a wheel with a FIGURE 40: Front lever position traditional quick-release 1. Release the quick-release lever; move it to the OPEN position (Figure 36). 2. For the front wheel, decrease the tightness of the adjustment-nut; turn it three turns. 3.
• Page 33 (the parts of • Lift your bicycle and hit the top of the tire with the fork that hold the wheel). a solid blow (Figure 49). The wheel should not FIGURE 44: come off, be loose, or move from side to side.
• Page 34 Make sure the lever does tire. The wheel should not come out of the not turn fork ends. If the Clix system does not pass this test, transport your bicycle to your dealer for repair. FIGURE 51: Adjustment position with marks in alignment 1.

Page 35: Tire Installation

• Page 36 FIGURE 52: 7. Push the second bead into the rim with your Tire beads in bottom of hands. Start at the valve stem. rim well • Be careful not to pinch the tube between the rim and the tire (Figure 55) when you mount the tire.

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The Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro is a high-performance road bike known for its lightweight carbon frame and smooth ride quality. Equipped with a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, it offers precise and reliable gear shifts for a more efficient cycling experience. The bike features a full carbon fork that helps reduce vibration and enhance handling on various road surfaces. With a set of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3 carbon wheels, the Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro provides excellent aerodynamics and responsiveness while riding. The bike also comes with Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite tyres that offer a good balance of low rolling resistance and puncture protection. Designed for riders who are looking for speed and agility, the Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro has a performance-oriented geometry that ensures a comfortable and aggressive riding position. Whether you are climbing hills or descending fast, this bike is built to handle various cycling challenges with ease. Overall, the Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro is a reliable and high-quality road bike suitable for riders seeking a competitive edge.

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How do I remove rust from my Trek bicycle?

1. Soak the rusty part in vinegar until completely soaked through. 2. Let the vinegar work on the rust for 24 hours. 3. Remove the rust with a wire brush or aluminium foil.

How much should I exercise as an adult per week?

As an adult, it is recommended to do moderately intensive exercise for at least 2.5 hours per week. Preferably spread over several days.

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The Trek Émonda ALR 5 is a bicycle that is designed for road cycling. It is made from high-quality aluminum, which provides a lightweight yet sturdy frame. The bike features a carbon fork, which helps to absorb vibrations and enhance the overall riding experience. The Émonda ALR 5 is equipped with a precise and reliable Shimano drivetrain, offering smooth and efficient gear shifting. The bike also features hydraulic disc brakes, providing powerful and consistent stopping power in various weather conditions. This bicycle is available in a range of sizes, allowing riders of different heights to find a proper fit. It has a sleek and modern design, with internal cable routing that gives it a clean and streamlined appearance. The Émonda ALR 5 comes in a stylish color scheme, which adds to its visual appeal. With its responsive handling and lightweight construction, the Émonda ALR 5 is designed to provide a fast and agile ride. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists who are looking for a reliable and high-performance road bike. Overall, the Trek Émonda ALR 5 is a well-designed and durable bicycle that offers a smooth and enjoyable road cycling experience. Its quality components and attention to detail make it a reliable choice for riders seeking a performance-oriented bike.

Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Trek Émonda ALR 5 below.

How do I remove rust from my Trek bicycle?

1. Soak the rusty part in vinegar until completely soaked through. 2. Let the vinegar work on the rust for 24 hours. 3. Remove the rust with a wire brush or aluminium foil.

How much should I exercise as an adult per week?

As an adult, it is recommended to do moderately intensive exercise for at least 2.5 hours per week. Preferably spread over several days.

What is the maximum tire width compatibility for the Trek Émonda ALR 5 bicycle?

To determine the maximum tire width compatibility for the Trek Émonda ALR 5 bicycle, follow these steps: - Refer to the specifications section of the manual for the Trek Émonda ALR 5. - Locate the tire width information under the specifications for the frame. - The maximum tire width compatibility for the Trek Émonda ALR 5 bicycle is 28 millimeters for 700c tires.

What are the recommended brake hose lengths from the caliper to the lever for different frame sizes of the Trek Émonda ALR 5 bicycle?

To determine the recommended brake hose lengths from the caliper to the lever for different frame sizes of the Trek Émonda ALR 5 bicycle, follow these steps: - For a 47cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,350mm, and the front brake hose length should be 700mm. - For a 50cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,400mm, and the front brake hose length should be 750mm. - For a 52cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,450mm, and the front brake hose length should be 800mm. - For a 54cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,500mm, and the front brake hose length should be 850mm. - For a 56cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,500mm, and the front brake hose length should be 850mm. - For a 58cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,550mm, and the front brake hose length should be 850mm. - For a 60cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,600mm, and the front brake hose length should be 900mm. - For a 62cm frame size, the rear brake hose length should be 1,600mm, and the front brake hose length should be 950mm.

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Trek’s Latest Émonda ALR Is as Good as Aluminum Road Bikes Get

Dialed geometry, smooth welds, and an excellent ride feel add up to make the latest aluminum Émonda ALR a great alternative to pricier carbon bikes.

The Takeaway: The updated Trek Émonda ALR is thoroughly modern, yet simple and fully upgradable. Just the way an aluminum road bike should be.

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The Émonda ALR borrows its geometry (down to the millimeter) from its much pricier (and lighter weight) carbon fiber version of the Émonda. This means riders get the same, proven, race-winning geometry of the much pricier carbon model for around one thousand dollars less.

While the cost savings might be the most enticing feature of the ALR for many riders, the updated aluminum frame is the showstopper here. Much like its carbon version, the Émonda ALR features a mix of aerofoil (Kammtail) shaped tubes along with more traditional round profiles. Trek uses its 300 Series Alpha aluminum for the frame, which weighs in at 1,257 grams (claimed), for a painted size 56cm. It’s combined with a full carbon fork that adds 406g to the total package. This is impressive—weighing a mere 34g more than Trek’s carbon Émonda SL variant of the frame (which sells for $1,000 more than the ALR).

The Émonda ALR frame is also refreshingly free from proprietary standards. The bike uses a T47 threaded bottom bracket, a round 27.2mm diameter seatpost, and a completely normal handlebar and stem combination using a 31.8 bar clamp and 1-⅛ steer tube. All of these things make the Émonda ALR an easy-to-live-with bike that can be upgraded and customized as riders see fit.

Alloy-frame aficionados have divided opinions about the appearance of welds. Some prefer to see the handy work of the welder and how tidy they can make the welds, while others prefer not to see the welds at all. Fans of chunky welds will be disappointed as Trek employed its Invisible Weld Technology on the Émonda ALR. This technique creates an incredibly seamless look to the frame. At arm's length (and particularly with the black frame), riders can easily mistake the Émonda ALR for a pricier carbon bike.

Another big change is at the Émonda’s front end. Trek implemented an integrated cable routing setup that’s very similar to the style used on the Allez Sprint. This setup sees the cable housing and brake hoses run externally along the bar and stem and then enter the frame through the top headset bearing. This kind of integration has the advantage of allowing riders to easily swap stem lengths or handlebars while still achieving a rather clean-looking cockpit. While Trek avoids the major headaches of cockpit customization with this cable routing solution, like many other recent road and gravel bikes, it suffers the added complexity and expense of routine service (such as replacing cables and housing or servicing headset bearings).

Unlike high-end bikes with electronic shifting—since the Émonda ALR is only sold with mechanical shifting—there are double the cables routing through the headset. Bikes with similar routing often face more rapid deterioration in shift performance (compared to bikes where things are routed externally) due to the tight bends the derailleur housing must make to fit into the space. It makes replacing cables and housing a major headache and costly if you’re not doing it yourself.

According to Cadence Cycling Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, replacing a single-shift cable on a bike with through the headset routing can cost as much as $200 in labor. This is because shops tend to charge for this work by the hour and the time it takes to complete this service varies based on how complicated fishing the housing and cable is through the frame. To perform the same repair on a bike with externally routed cables, I was quoted a flat $25 labor charge.

Fit and Geometry

The Émonda ALR features the same H1.5 geometry that Trek uses on its Émonda and Madone carbon models. This geometry splits the difference between the aggressive H1 fit and the more relaxed H2 version. Meaning that a majority of riders should be able to find a good riding position regardless of whether they want to be long and low or more upright.

Additionally, Trek offers the Émonda ALR in a whopping eight sizes. The smallest size 47cm frame should be good for riders as short as 5’0”, and the largest size 62cm fits riders up to 6’5”, according to Trek.

The ALR Build

Trek currently offers only one complete bike Émonda ALR build. It features Shimano’s excellent 105 11-speed mechanical groupset, along with a Bontrager alloy bar, stem, and seatpost. Rounding things out is a pair of Bontrager alloy Paradigm SL wheels, which are very traditional with round J-bend spokes laced 2x but feature a 21mm internal width and are tubeless-ready. However, riders need to purchase the necessary items to turn them into tubeless wheels (including tubeless-specific tires, valves, and sealant).

Trek prices the Émonda ALR at $2,300 for the complete bike and $1,200 for the frameset.

Trek confirmed that the Émonda ALR will receive an update to 12-speed 105 in the near future. Unfortunately, Trek representatives have not told us how much it will cost or the complete specification list. (But for reference, a 12-speed 105-equipped Domane AL 5 sells for $2,000)

Ride Impressions

Aluminum road bikes often have a reputation for being overly stiff, harsh, and cheap (in a bad way). However, these traits are generally not found on modern and well-engineered aluminum frames. (And it’s such a pervasive stereotype that my colleague Matt Phillips wrote a whole column about it .)

While some bikes lean into aspects of that reputation (the Allez Sprint is an unapologetically stiff-as-hell criterium racing machine), the Émonda ALR takes a slightly different approach. Since it’s modeled after the carbon Émonda (a bike largely intended to win mountain stages in Grand Tour races), the ALR is designed with all-day comfort in mind. This makes the overall ride more relaxed and comfortable compared to the Allez Sprint and should be a plus for many riders.

Even if some might consider 11-speed 105 outdated (due to the recent launch of the 12-speed 105 R7100 components ), Shimano’s 105 R7000-series drivetrain is an excellent and well-proven groupset. The 11-speed group has precise and crisp shifting front and rear and also impresses with powerful braking at the wheels and excellent control of the levers.

In contrast, the most disappointing part of the Émonda ALR’s build kit is its tires. Which would be the absolute first thing I upgrade. The Bontrager R1 wire-bead road tires weigh 360g per tire and are very much included to help meet the Émonda’s price point. They make the bike feel sluggish in a straight line while also not helping to foster any cornering confidence. A swap to even a mid-range tire from any of the major tire brands will probably drop around 30-40g of rotating weight per wheel and dramatically improve the ride quality of the bike.

I found the rest of the ALR’s Bontrager finishing kit perfectly serviceable. The seatpost, stem, and saddle were nothing flashy but did the job. The handlebar has a rather classic feeling bend, drop, and reach. Best of all, if any of these stock items don’t work for you, it’s simple to swap any of them out for a preferred version.

Out of the box, I found the Émonda’s ride quality quite good but perhaps a bit on the firm side. Lowering the tire pressure to around 68-72 psi range greatly improved the comfort. And once I swapped to a set of Continental GP5000 tires, the Émonda ALR really began to shine on the road.

There’s nothing gimmicky about the Émonda ALR. It’s a classic road bike in the simplest sense of the term. Riding it for the first time felt familiar and reassuring. The geometry didn’t require me to adjust to the bike—I could just get on and go. Even on that first ride, I felt like I could dive into corners with the assurance of knowing what the Émonda ALR would do when I leaned in. The geometry was a perfect mix of stability and responsiveness with a dash of that springiness that good metal bikes have.

On flat and rolling terrain, the Émonda ALR is right up there with almost any non-aero road bike of the last few years. Its dialed geometry makes it a pleasure to descend on, and the frame has the right snap to be a truly wonderful climber.

What holds the ALR back on the uphills, though, are the stock wheels. At 1,800 grams, they’re not as heavy as some wheels on bikes in this price range, but they just feel soft and unresponsive. After upgrading the tires, a new set of wheels would be my next purchase for the Émonda ALR.

One aspect of the Émonda ALR that feels a bit dated for a road bike made in 2023: Trek caps the bike’s maximum tire clearance at 28mm. In practice, there is enough room to comfortably run 30 or even 32mm tires (depending on the tire and rim combination). Still, I would feel better with a bit more official wiggle room, especially as it’s gotten harder to predict the measured width of various tire and rim combinations.

Overall, the Émonda ALR gets way more things right than it does wrong. While it's easy to nitpick things like its tires and wheels, Trek uses these parts to get the Émonda ALR to its modest price. And the ALR is up there with some of the best aluminum race bikes. It’s an impeccably finished and thoroughly well-designed aluminum bike that’s only a few grams heavier than its mid-tier carbon version. Plus, the Émonda ALR shares geometry with its pricier siblings and uses no proprietary standards or parts. With the ALR, Trek made a bike that nails all the things that have always made me love aluminum race bikes.

Test Editor Dan Chabanov got his start in cycling as a New York City bike messenger but quickly found his way into road and cyclocross racing, competing in professional cyclocross races from 2009 to 2019 and winning a Master’s National Championship title in 2018. Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer. 

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