2023 Trek Emonda ALR Full Review 

We don't disagree. The change to hydraulic disc brakes, and consequent changes to handle those forces alongside the larger wheels & tyres have all had an effect, but make the bike better handling, safer, faster and comfortable in most conditions we feel. Many thanks for the feedback, and keep enjoying your bike 👍

Thanks for the comment. The Emonda SL is the most popular staff bike at BBB!

Many thanks for the positive feedback.

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Glad it was helpful! All the best, BBB 👍

Hi, and thanks for the question. Please contact us in the store, phone or visit, and we can take you through it. Thanks David.

I am in same situation as you, owning Revolt 3 as all-rounder and consider buying pure road bike. I don't know if you will notice difference and if it would worth it. But geometry between gravel and road is different. Gravel is something as endurance version of cyclocross bike. You can't put tyres wider than 28 or 30mm on road bike, depending if cantilever or disc brakes and frame. Considering aluminium frame and aero features, including discs, I don't find better bike than Emonda. For carbon bike I would consider Lapierre Xelius 105 or Wilier GTR Team Ultegra.

Thanks for taking the time to comment and great job with your Emonda. We understand your point of view but think that classifiying then as 'hogs' is unkind, as they are a very light bike compared to many, even in stock build. Enjoy your bike!

@@BigBearBikes I would like to agree with you, but the only light Emonda is the SLR. For a climbing bike 9KG is NOT super light. And I say this being a TREK customer since 2008.

@@Stefanosinf Point taken, but price point is related to weight also 👍

@@BigBearBikes I agree. For the prrice of an SLR frameset, you get a complete bike here.

Be awesome when I build mine up, ready to ride before power meters, computer, lights and bell be estimate 6.88kg, I went ALR as can swap a dropper post in it, it a 54 as 56 was sold out unless go to Ireland or Europe and transport back, I mainly got as wanted aero, also above is with 50mm carbon rims

Hi and thaks for your comment. We would have to respectively disagree, as we think the published weights, show the Emonda ALR 5 and as leightweight alu frammed bike, especially when you consider it has a Lifetime Frame Warranty and a Rider Weight Rating to a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). Keep cycling & all the best, David.

Hi, may be this is one to discuss with the Trek dealer who is supplying the bike. Thanks BBB.

Thanks for the message & feedback. We will look at that. Cheers David.

A valid point, thank you. BBB

It's aluminum. We would recommend upgrading to a quality Bontrager, carbon seat post, as it can make a noticeable improvement for a modest outlay 👍

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@@BigBearBikes Thankyou for the response... But the older version has carbon seat post.. why trek is not giving in new version Emonda

It's probably cost saving in these very tough times. Try speaking to your dealer and see what they can offer you. Thanks BBB

@@BigBearBikes Thankyou Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

Hi, we take your point but suggest that a longer cage rear derailleur is not that expensive - tens of pounds, likewise the cassette. However the light weight, lively & efficient build of the Emonda means that compared to an 'endurance' type road bike, you probably don't need that ultra low gearing. Remember when we all rode max 25t cassettes! Many thanks for the comment. BBB

@@BigBearBikes Would like to be able to ride up the steep mountain without a bad cramp. It would be nice not to have to buy another derailleur just to get wide gearing. It would be even better with mounts for rack and fenders. It would be a one bike for all paved roads. Most people buying it are not hard core racers or they would buy a light carbon bike.

​@@danstenis660Good points., many thanks. BBB

Thanks for feedback, BBB.

Hi, thanks for the feedback and comment. Your local dealer may be able to swap out the standard wheelset for a Deeper Section pair. This is something we regularly do for customers at BBB. The down side of deeper sections wheels can be a heavier wheel, harder to climb hills with and more affected by Cross Winds, but they are fast and do look great! The answer is whatever is right for each individual customer. All the best, BBB.

@@BigBearBikes that makes sense, I'm looking to make my own wheelset and 50mm be 1.3kg so yeah a bit heavy and 88mm be like 1.6kg, those are before disc and cassette and tyre, I mainly picked to build bike up so not waste money on parts not want

Thanks for comment. BBB

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