Test 2016 Road bikes around 2000 euros: Trek Emonda ALR 6 - Trek Emonda ALR 6 on test

The second cheapest bike in the test comes with an Ultegra groupset without cheating parts, surprisingly light, tubeless-compatible wheels and a comfortable carbon seatpost. The frame in discreet anthracite may not be an eye-catcher, but on closer inspection it is very neatly finished with polished weld seams. All cables run on the outside, which looks less tidy but is easier to maintain. Long-distance enthusiasts and cyclists who appreciate a smooth straight-line runner should be happy with this bike - the steering behaviour is somewhat less nervous than on classic racers, and the riding position is almost comfortable. A lifetime guarantee on the frame and eight finely graduated frame sizes are further arguments in favour of the bike.

ConclusionLightweight, well-made aluminium frame, convincingly equipped, fair price. Comfortable riding position, many sizes

Price 1,899 Euro
Weight 7.5 kilos
Info www.trekbikes.com
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,231/386/63 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 530/570/191 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 596/386 mm/1.54

EQUIPMENT

Drive/gearshift/brakes Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Bontrager RL/Bontrager R3 23C

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

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