Émonda Series

Name: Trek Émonda Series
Brand: Trek

road

Kilmė

Paleistas 2014 m. Tour de France išvakarėse kaip lengviausias serijinis plento dviratis pasaulyje. Trek pašalino kiekvieną nereikalingą gramą – pats pavadinimas reiškia 'genėti'. Dviratis buvo pareiškimas: absoliuti lengvo anglies plieno plento inžinerijos viršūnė.

Specifikacijos

Rėmas: 800 Series OCLV Carbon (SLR, ~690 g painted 56 cm), 500 Series OCLV Carbon (SL), or 300 Series Alpha Aluminum (ALR)
Svoris: kg
Transmisija: 2×12 SRAM RED/Force AXS or Shimano Dura-Ace/Ultegra/105 Di2 (SLR/SL); 2×11 Shimano 105 mechanical (entry SL/ALR)
Stabdžiai: Hydraulic disc only (current Gen 3, 2021+); Gen 1 launched rim-brake only
Ratai: 700c; Bontrager Aeolus carbon wheels (SLR/SL high), aluminum wheels on entry SL/ALR
Vieta linijoje: Lightweight climbing road bike — Trek's lightest road platform

Firminės technologijos

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)

Verdiktas

+Stiprybės

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

−Trūkumai

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

Ar žinojote

01Émonda SLR yra tokia lengva, kad Trek turi pridėti paslėptus balastinius svorius, kad atitiktų UCI 6,8 kg minimalų svorį sankcionuotoms lenktynėms – dviratis tiesiog per lengvas, kad būtų legaliai lenktyniaujamas be papildomo svorio
02'Émonda' yra 'Madone' anagrama, o 'Domane' taip pat yra anagrama – visas Trek plento asortimentas yra vienas žodis, pertvarkytas tris kartus. Gerbėjai diskutuoja, koks galėtų būti 4-asis anagraminis dviratis: 'Daemon' arba 'Modena'
03Alberto Contador važiavo 640 g Émonda SLR rėmu 2017 m. Tour de France – lengvesniu nei didelis vandens butelis
04Nepaisant to, kad visiškai surinktas sveria vos ~4,5 kg (10 svarų), rėmas palaiko iki 125 kg (275 svarų) sveriančius dviratininkus
052014 m. originali Émonda buvo paleista tik su ratų stabdžiais – Trek sąmoningai ignoravo diskinius stabdžius, kad sumažintų svorį. Dabartinė karta (2021+) yra tik su diskiniais stabdžiais, rodanti, kaip pramonė pasikeitė.
06Giulio Ciccone laimėjo 2023 m. Tour de France Karaliaus kalnų taškuotą marškinėlį ant Émonda, laimėdamas daugumą savo kalnų taškų ant šio į kopimą orientuoto dviračio

Kam tinka

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)

Pirkėjo pastabos

№ 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.

Kartos

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.
Stabdžiai
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
Stabdžiai
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
Stabdžiai
Disc only