Émonda Series

Name: Trek Émonda Series
Brand: Trek

road

Izcelsme

Palaists 2014. gada Tour de France priekšvakarā kā pasaulē vieglākais sērijveida šosejas velosipēds. Trek noņēma katru lieko gramu — pats nosaukums nozīmē 'apgriezt'. Velosipēds bija paziņojums: absolūtais vieglā oglekļa šosejas inženierijas virsotne.

Specifikācijas

Rāmis: 800 Series OCLV Carbon (SLR, ~690 g painted 56 cm), 500 Series OCLV Carbon (SL), or 300 Series Alpha Aluminum (ALR)
Svars: 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)
Bremzes: Hydraulic disc only (current Gen 3, 2021+); Gen 1 launched rim-brake only
Riteņi: 700c; Bontrager Aeolus carbon wheels (SLR/SL high), aluminum wheels on entry SL/ALR
Vieta sērijā: Lightweight climbing road bike — Trek's lightest road platform

Firmas tehnoloģijas

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)

Verdikts

+Stiprās puses

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

−Vājās puses

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

Vai zinājāt

01Émonda SLR ir tik viegls, ka Trek ir jāpievieno slēpti balasta svari, lai atbilstu UCI 6,8 kg minimumam atļautajās sacensībās — velosipēds ir burtiski pārāk viegls, lai bez papildu svara sacenstos legāli
02'Émonda' ir anagramma vārdam 'Madone', un 'Domane' arī ir anagramma — viss Trek šosejas klāsts ir viens vārds, pārkārtots trīs reizes. Fani diskutē, kāds varētu būt 4. anagrammas velosipēds: 'Daemon' vai 'Modena'
03Alberto Contador 2017. gada Tour de France brauca ar 640 g smagu Émonda SLR rāmi — vieglāku par lielu ūdens pudeli
04Neskatoties uz to, ka pilnībā samontēts sver tikai ~4,5 kg (10 mārciņas), rāmis atbalsta braucējus līdz 125 kg (275 mārciņām)
052014. gada oriģinālais Émonda tika palaists tikai ar loka bremzēm — Trek apzināti ignorēja disku bremzes, lai samazinātu svaru. Pašreizējā paaudze (2021+) ir tikai ar disku bremzēm, parādot, kā nozare mainījās.
06Džulio Čikone 2023. gada Tour de France izcīnīja Kalnu karaļa punktoto krekliņu uz Émonda, iegūstot lielāko daļu savu kalnu punktu uz šī kāpšanai orientētā velosipēda

Kam piemērots

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)

Pircēja piezīmes

№ 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.

Paaudzes

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.
Bremzes
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
Bremzes
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
Bremzes
Disc only