Kaiser Bikes presents this Trek Emonda SL6 Pro Carbon Road Bike
Size:
54cm
Condition:
Bike is in fantastic condition with a few minor marks. Mechanically and structurally sound.
Components:
Frame Material: Full Carbon OCLV 500 frame
Shifters and Brakes: Shimano Ultegra R8000 shifters with Bontrager Speedstop direct mount brakes
Cranks: Shimano Ultegra R8000
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000
Saddle: TBC
Seatpost: Trek carbon seatmast
Handlebar: Bontrager Alloy handlebar
Stem: Bontrager Alloy stem
Wheelset: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3
Tyres: Continental GrandPrix 4 Seasons
Descriptive Summary:
Dive into the world of elite cycling with the Trek Émonda SL6 Pro, a road bike that has garnered acclaim and a stellar 5.0-star rating from experts at BikeRadar! This machine isn’t just a bike; it's a statement on the road, boasting an OCLV 500 Series carbon frame that while not the ultra-light SLR chassis, still impresses with its weight and design. The Émonda SL6 Pro doesn’t just stop at aesthetics and frame design; it integrates most of the seatpost into the frame, utilizing a carbon topper instead of a full-length post, which accounts for around 150g-plus on a ‘normal’ frame design, ensuring you have a lightweight companion on your rides.
The SL6 Pro doesn’t just ride; it glides, offering a beautifully smooth ride with a firm feel and super-stiff lower half of the bike that makes power transfer nothing short of impressive. The Émonda was always the firmest in Trek’s lineup, and that still rings true, but the firmness never encroaches into harshness. The chassis feels wonderfully balanced, subtly smoothing out road noise, without having to resort to a high-end carbon bar or big volume tyres. It's a bike that encourages you to get out of the saddle and attack, providing a perfectly poised experience when barrelling along on rolling terrain and during climbs.
In terms of handling, the Émonda feels very much like Cannondale’s SuperSix Evo and Cervélo’s R3D, but slightly less rapid to turn. That’s no bad thing as both the Evo and R3D need your full-on attention at all times, but with the Émonda you can have those moments to cruise, relying on the stability it exudes. The SL6 conforms to Trek’s more endurance-biased H2 fit, which is still pretty racy compared to out and out sportive bikes. It's not just a bike; it's a companion that wills you to explore, to race, and to conquer every road ahead!
