Trek Émonda SL 6 Disc
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The 2022 "Émonda SL 6 Disc" model from Trek is a high-quality road bike renowned for its excellent performance and lightness. The price for this model is 3,799 EUR. It features an ultra-lightweight frame made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon, which stands out thanks to its perfectly tuned and optimised performance tubes. The tapered head tube and internal cable routing contribute to aerodynamic efficiency and a clean, uncluttered appearance. The frame is also DuoTrap S-compatible and fitted with a flat-mount disc brake mount and a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle.
The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst it weighs just 8 kg, making it one of the lighter models in its class. The brakes consist of Shimano RT800 Centre Lock disc mounts with a diameter of 160 mm at both the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The gear system is provided by Shimano Ultegra R8025 shifters with an 11-speed drivetrain.
The crankset is a Shimano Ultegra R8000 with a 52/36 tooth ratio and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra R8000 with a range of 11–30 teeth. Power is transmitted via a Shimano Ultegra HG701 chain, also with 11 speeds.
The bike’s cockpit comprises a Bontrager Elite VR-C aluminium handlebar with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a reach of 100 mm, a drop of 124 mm and a width of 38 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro, also with a diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, with a 7-degree angle and a length of 80 mm.
The tyres are Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite with an aramid bead core, a TPI of 60 and dimensions of 700 x 28C. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Affinity Comp wheels, compatible with Shimano 11/12-speed freehub hubs and a 142x12 mm thru-axle.
The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is made of carbon and has a 20 mm offset. The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. Further technical specifications include a reach of 38 mm, a stack of 52 mm, a seat tube length of 45 mm, a top tube length of 52 mm, a head tube angle of 72 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 11 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 71 mm and a wheelbase of 97 mm.
With these specifications, the Émonda SL 6 Disc offers an outstanding riding experience for ambitious cyclists who value lightness, speed and precise control.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano RT800, Centre Lock disc mount, 160 mm |
| Front brakes | Shimano RT800, Centre Lock disc mount, 160 mm |
| Frame | Ultra-lightweight 500 Series OCLV carbon, perfectly tuned and optimised performance tubes, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S-compatible, flat-mount disc brake mounts, 142 x 12 mm thru-axle |
| Shift levers | Shimano Ultegra R8025, short-reach lever, 11-speed // Shimano Ultegra R8025, short-reach lever, 11-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 170 mm crank arm length Praxis, T47, threaded, internal bearing |
| Sprocket | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11 speed |
| Drive | Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11 speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite VR-C, aluminium, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 38 cm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 31 × 8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7 degrees, 80 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel stays, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager, carbon seat tower attachment, 20 mm offset, short |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Affinity Comp, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead core, 60 TPI, 700 x 28C |