Trek Émonda SL 7 AXS

Trek’s 2023 “Émonda SL 7 AXS” is a state-of-the-art road bike that impresses with both its technical specifications and its high-quality components. Priced at 6799 EUR, this bike is aimed at ambitious cyclists who value performance and quality.

The frame of the Émonda SL 7 AXS is made from ultra-light 500 Series OCLV Carbon, which is renowned for its perfect balance and optimised performance tubes. The tapered head tube and internal cable routing contribute to aerodynamic efficiency and an elegant appearance. The bike is fitted with a flat-mount disc brake mount and a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle, which provides additional stability and safety. The maximum rider weight is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

The Émonda SL 7 AXS is fitted with SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc brakes featuring SRAM CenterLine X discs, which have a Centre Lock mount and a rounded edge. Both the front and rear disc brakes are fitted with 160 mm rotors, ensuring excellent braking performance.

The gear system comprises SRAM Force eTap AXS shift levers, which enable 12-speed shifting. The front derailleur is also a soldered-on SRAM Force eTap AXS unit. The bike’s fork is an Émonda SL full-carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer tube and internal brake cable routing, complemented by a flat-mount disc brake mount and a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle.

The crankset consists of an SRAM Force AXS power metre with a 48/35 chainring combination and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The bottom bracket is a threaded SRAM DUB, T47 system. The cassette is an SRAM Force XG-1270 with a 10–33-tooth range in a 12-speed system.

The bike’s cockpit is dominated by a Bontrager Pro VR-C handlebar made from OCLV carbon with internal Di2 cable routing. The handlebar is 44 cm wide, with a reach of 100 mm and a drop of 124 mm. The stem is also a Bontrager Pro model with a diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, a 7-degree angle and a length of 110 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 wheels made from OCLV carbon, which are tubeless-ready and have a rim height of 37 mm. The thru-axles measure 100 x 12 mm at the front and 142 x 12 mm at the rear. The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager carbon seatpost with a 20 mm offset.

The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 118 mm high and 201 mm long. Further geometric data include a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 59 mm, a top tube length of 60 mm, a head tube angle of 74 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 21 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a dropout height of 83 mm and a wheelbase of 101 mm.

In summary, the Trek Émonda SL 7 AXS offers an impressive combination of lightweight construction, advanced technology and high-quality components, designed to meet the highest standards in road cycling.