2021 Trek Emonda SL5 review 

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ummm I think you can try a 54 but with a shorter stem?? Or a 52 but put a slightly longer stem. Maybe 52 works well because i ride a 52 as well. yea this emonda is the lower spec'd one with 105. So im sure a higher end model with more carbon parts, like handlebar and stem will lower the weigtht :)

Definitely recommend Giant TCR , they are very similar bikes. Or even the Specialized SL6/SL7 Tarmac. All great choices :) hope you find something !!

@@pattnwia thank you very much for your advice!

uhhh yea the bike came like that. Yours should too. Hmmm weird. Which model did you get. This one is the SL5

Patts Bikes haha looks like I’ll have to call trek back, mine is the exact same sl5, just in blue.

@@brisketbrad ok cool, keep me updated, Maybe diff region and diff bike shops have diff rules??

Hey , thanks for the comments. The domane is much more relaxed. It is also more comfortable due to the iso speed which is missing on the emonda. Both bikes can be set up more aggressive/relaxed. But generally speaking the domane posture is more like a city hybrid and the emonda will have a more aggressive position similar to the madone. And sorry i cant answer your question 2 for you. :(

great idea! wished i did that too, but i have a feeling it would be a very close race :)

Oh this mount is the stock mount that comes with the wahoo bolt

Hey my inseam is like 76cm . Im not too sure about my arm length. But i ride a 52 as well with a 100mm stem on my TCR. The 54 emonda fits me as well. I think 52 would be the better size for you and put a longer stem like me :)

Maybe a little late, but im gonna write it anyway. The size chart on the TREK website is quite messed up. I am 171 cm tall and so according to their chart I should get a 54 which is just stupid. I would normally ride a 50 or a 51. I advise you to go for size 50. The chart there says something else but if you would check the geometry with any other bike brand, you will realize that there's a huge mistake in the TREK charts.

This generations emonda definitely feels better than the previous generation. The previous generation mostly had the H2 fit, which was less aggressive. Now most treks have the H1.5 fit, which i like more. This emonda is really fun to ride :)

hello what is the factory rubber on? what do you suggest instead?

I think it should be alright, You are probably going to fit with either 52 or 50, so I believe both sizes should work, kinda depends on which size feels better for you. My inseam is around 78 and i can fit 52 and 54

In my opinion, the TCR frame is still stiffer than the Emonda. So in that aspect the TCR should be better for climbing. Emonda is more aerodynamic for sure. And yes if you upgrade the emonda with carbon wheels and DI2 parts it should be comparable :) Hope that helps.

Thanks !! i actually have a video of the specialized allez sprint but rim brake version. Can check it out on my channel :)

@@pattnwia how do you compare the ride quality between these bikes? I currently have an Allez Sprint rim brake. I added cf everything (seat, bars, stem, wheels). I was thinking of buying an Emonds sl5 disc to compliment my Allez. Are they too similar?

@@ayowser01 Oh Hey, I had an Allez sprint rim brake too! It was such a nice bike super stiff but also very rough to ride, I can feel all of the vibrations. I personally think the SL5 and the Sprint are two completely different bikes. I am 99% sure if you have the SL5, you will barely ride the Allez sprint. Think of the Allez like a FRS and the SL5 like a mercedes sports car. The SL5 will be much smoother ride, lighter and faster, if not just as fast

I would say its a pretty decent deal right now. You get a really great performing bike. IMO giant has the best value for money. Trek is pretty good too These days bikes are low in stock and prices are increasing, so i would probably secure any bike that you like ASAP. Good luck on your IM 70.3!!

Right now in my currency the giant tcr advanced 1 disc pro is more expensive and its the only available

@@javierandrade7829 Ahh i see, well i guess you will go for the emonda then? its a really nice bike

I'll choose the Emonda, I dont really like the look of the propel :D

Yep totally compatible

yes they can fit 32's i think the ones on here are 30's?

TCR is definitely lighter, On steeper climbs you can feel the difference.

@@pattnwia okay noted

it is a seat cap, so the post is integrated, and theres a cap that goes over the post. Similar to the TCR SL

yes, i like the look of the emonda more :)

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There is a dedicated Trek store here in Vancouver. Check other local bike shops, they might carry Trek

Personally I would go for the TCR because for the same price you get Ultegra groupset vs 105 on the Trek.

@@pattnwia hey, in Canada there is a 1800$ difference between the 2

Officially Trek says 28mm tires will fit. So i think 32 might be a bit tight, but it might work

Hey, the sizing seems good. But just go try it out first. Might need to swap the stem for a longer one depending on your reach :)

Nick, Patts Bikes is right on with size 54. I'm 5'8 and size 54 is a must for me. My foot can hit the front tire (balancing at the stop light) and I feel squished with size 52. (Unless you have unusual short legs and long backs, that's another story).

@@pattnwia is Oscar taller than you? Just checking the bike fit.

@@nickching1330 Yea oscar is a bit taller than me. Probably like 3-5 cm taller

@@pattnwia thanks for the quick reply.

It might be your wheelset, what wheelset are you running currently??

@@pattnwia Giant SLR Carbon 42mm

@@osvaldoarayacespedes3084 hmmm I ride that on my TCR too, and I am ok. Hmmmm I'm not too sure then :/. But wobble will be mostly due to wheelset and not frame

They are about the same, if they had the same tire and pressure the emonda has bigger tires on, so in this case whichever has the wider tire will be more comfy :)

Get adv pro, it comes with carbon wheels and power meter. So it is much more worth it. They are both great bikes , fast and snappy

@@pattnwia Hey thanks for your time to reply! Im trying to compare this 2 frames, since ill be taking frames only. How does the feel of the ride between 2 of them?

@@BlackR92 I feel that the TCR frame is stiffer, because of its compact frame, it makes it stiffer. Also TCR frame is more aero i believe.

Both are great bikes, hard choice. !!! What kind of bike are you looking for? Aero or lightweight climbing?

Yep, I've changed rhe way I mount it. In future videos it's all fixed 🙌

Hey 54 is a perfect size for me. Because i have shorter legs, i can fit on both 52 and 54 perfectly fine. I prefer to ride a smaller frame because it will be lighter and more nimble. I would say go for the 54. It will offer more performance over the 56 cm. Hope that helps

@@pattnwia hey Patt. What is your inseam length? I am 175cm with 82cm inseam

@@kickjiu Hey, my inseam is 82 as well :)

nice!! congrats on your new bike good choice.

Yea i think 52 would be a good size. It depends on your inseam, and reach. You might need a longer stem if you go for size 52. but height wise i think 52 is a good fit

Thank you! Great review!

Hey !! Yea the Emonda is more snappy and geared towards going fast. The riding feel is more aggressive and more of a race bike

@@pattnwia i see, thanks! Im stumbling between the emonda and domane. Many says for better comfort and long ride better go for domane. But emonda on the other hand better in climbing. Tough choice indeed

@@fookaiwai Yea! Hard choice indeed. I personally would choose the emonda, that is just my riding style. I have tried the Domane (you can check out my review video on it) Its really comfortable and full of features. But i still prefer the race feel of a bike :)

@@pattnwia thanks for the feedback Patts! Appreciate it. So i guess its subjective and will need to test it out to decide which is better then

@@fookaiwai No problem :) and correct !! Everyone is different so my choice may not be your choice. Good luck with the bike search !! let me know which one you end up choosing :)

Yes the shorter seat mast cap might not be able to be adjusted high enough. So they make the bigger sizes with a longer seatmast to allow higher seatpost adjustments. I think a 56 will fit you right, but if you want to be a bit more aggressive potion, try the 54, maybe you can ask them to swap the 54 with a longer seatmast for a better fit. hope that helps

@@pattnwia thank you! Also thank you for the great video.

@@lawofuekiaddict Glad to help

i’m 5”10 size 56 fits excellent

Emonda is more aerodynamic, But overall TCR is lighter , so it depends if your on flats or doing climbs

Yeees . I've seen alloy bikes wheight that and You can still drop a few grams Even ! .... For 1/3 the price

Agree. I returned mine to the shop

@@stianpollestad754 what did you get instead

@@brody5211 Scott Addict with carbon wheels. Approx. 7.5 kg. Very happy with it.

yup 100%

@@pattnwia Great Video though! Just what I like to see👌🏻

@@williamwalmsley2940 thanks !!

Curious as to why the tcr is a better value?

Gus Koutsokostas tubeless tyres, better wheels, full Shimano di2, decent saddle and lighter frame.

You can put some pretty wide tires on this frame. So i in a sense, YES. Bikes are getting more versatile. Dedicated gravel bikes have different gearing and different geometry but you can make this emonda "gravel-road hybrid"

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Hey, we are about the same height. I am 5'8 so you would probably be a size 52. And yes it does fit 700x 25 c tires :)

@@pattnwia is it good for long ride and climbing?

@@danielongkiatco516 Long rides yes, climbing this bike is a bit heavier but it will be stiff, so it climbs well.

How much does it cost? Im from Philippines

@@danielongkiatco516 This bike is 4000$ CAD, so about 157204 Peso

quite heavy

@@pattnwia Yeah but you have 105 groupset which is heavy, non-carbon seat cap and Wahoo bike computer and pedals. If you want light then get the SLR SL7. About 7 kg without pedals in 54cm frame and although expensive, not superbike expensive.

@@davidng8396 20 lbs is before all of that stuff. The Emonda's are much heavier than previous models, and still much heavier than comparable bikes.

It’s definitely heavy compared to other bikes in its class. A comparably priced TCR is significantly lighter for instance. I like the looks and aero features, but I am Not convinced the extra weight is worth it.

my sl6 size 52 with 50mm wheels, bolt comp and bottle cages is 7.3kg.

Good choice, i think you will really enjoy the bike :)

ok i try :)

agreed

giant tcr have got weight to 8,35 kgs without pedals...so its approximatively the same bikes giant tcr and emonda...and i like better emonda for 34x50 than tcr 36x52 😎

@@kiko73390 ; he says it’s over 1 kg lighter than this trek... 7.8 / 7.9 kgs. Thats a lot.

@@Stevenafoe i know but i like trek sl5 for is design 😉

Probably a small

@@pattnwia 50cm okey??

@@qisya_pianist1353 should be yes, i ride 52, I would always suggest going for a test ride, because every bike sizes a bit differently.

HAHAH yea!!! Pretty cool right?!?!

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The SLR is lighter, this one is the cheapest one in the Emonda series.

@@12ockybalboa it's not. The cheapest is the ALR

@@francescorota2982 True, i did not consider aluminum versions.

100% agree

Congrats!!! Emondas are built to climb :)

@@pattnwia ahh man I’m delighted it’s a size 54 also feels small but I am only 173cm so should be good..think I just need to raise the saddle ha..love it doh some machine

@@pattnwia how does your dice 54 suit you?

@@harrydelaney6623 awesome !! Enjoy !!

@@harrydelaney6623 its good, I can fit both 54 and 52.