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Trek Emonda SLR 8 - long-term review

Fabulously light and quick but best for smooth roads.

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Trek made quite a splash when it unveiled the stunningly light Emonda SLR 10, with its jaw-dropping 4.65kg (10.25lb) claimed weight and a correspondingly high price.

We'd argue that the SLR 8 model makes an even bigger impact though. It has the same feathery frame but a more sensible build kit, and costs less than half of the flagship model. Trickle-down, you say? Yes, please.

• Highs: Incredibly light, fantastic handling, awesome brakes, huge range of sizes
• Lows: Chattery ride, potentially creaky cassette
• Buy if: You absolutely live for climbing

Ride and handling: Light and efficient but far from smooth

Fans of prototypical top-end German machines will feel right at home on the new Emonda SLR. The chassis is not only extremely light but also remarkably rigid and efficient. It's quick and responsive when you get on the gas and, as you'd expect with a total weight of just 6.19kg (13.65lb) without pedals, it's an absolute beast on steeper climbs, where that stiffness-to-weight ratio can really shine through.

Big, round(ish) tubes and high-end carbon fibre materials make for a light and stiff frame

The Emonda's geometry figures are nearly identical to those of Trek's long-running Madone, so it's no surprise that it handles extremely well. It has perfectly neutral manners that are well-suited to road racing and all-day rides. It's quick enough to easily adjust your line if you encounter an obstacle mid-corner, for example, but is stable enough to inspire confidence at speeds that are well in excess of common sense.

We find the rider positioning spot-on too. The suitably short head tube and reasonably spacious top tube on our H1 version inspires an aggressively long-and-low stance. As with the Madone, Trek also offers the Emonda in a taller H2 version for riders who want the low weight but with a more upright profile – both in a huge range of sizes.

Not into a super-low position? No worries – Trek makes the Emonda SLR frame in a taller H2 version too

Such low weight and high stiffness doesn't come without penalty though – and in this case, it's the ride quality.

Whereas the top-end Madone is firm but still reasonably comfortable for a long day in the saddle, the Emonda is more unyieldingly rigid in every direction. Although Trek claims its in-house bench testing shows the Emonda has a similar ride to the Madone, we find the Emonda to be noticeably buzzy. This is particularly evident on coarse pavement, but even relatively smooth dirt roads tend to rattle your hands until they're numb and lifeless, made worse by the relatively sparse stock bar tape.

The superb chassis stiffness that's so good on the way up can sometimes cost you on the way down too. Whereas smoother bikes can capably carve through bumpy corners, the Emonda is prone to getting knocked off-line if you encounter a hiccup when you're arcing a twisty downhill pass, particularly with the rather narrow 23mm tyres that come stock.

Asymmetrical chainstays make the most of the available space

Although there are plenty of ovalised sections, all of the tubes are nominally round in profile to maximise the frame's structural efficiency. Likewise, all of the joints feature smooth transitions free of abrupt kinks or unnecessary geometric filigree. Fork tips and rear dropouts are made from fibre – of course – and the bearing seats for both the headset and bottom bracket and moulded directly into the structure so no additional cups are needed.

The cable routing is fully internal and the setup is convertible between mechanical and electronic drivetrains. The former features a remarkably minimal guide on the underside of the bottom bracket shell. Housing paths are generally well situated and it's fairly easy to replace the lines when needed, although there's quite a bit more rub on the sides of the head tube than we'd prefer.

Even the bottom bracket cable guide is remarkably minimal

Otherwise, all of the usual Trek hallmarks are present and accounted for, including the 90mm wide bottom bracket shell, the e2 tapered head tube with an asymmetrical steerer tube profile, a no-cut integrated seatmast, and integrated chain catcher bolted to the base of the seat tube. As before, there's a pocket on the non-driveside chainstay for a Bontrager wireless speed and cadence sensor but this latest iteration is now smaller and tidier, plus it no longer pierces the entire tube.

The internal finish of the frame is utterly fantastic, too. This of course isn't visible when the bike is built but it does lend some confidence in terms of the overall build quality. After all, if this much attention is paid to the bits you can't see, that bodes well for the parts you can see, right?

Equipment: Awesome direct-mount brakes, versatile tubeless-ready wheels

Our Emonda SLR 8 model may only sit second rung from the bottom in the Emonda range but it comes with a complete Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical group and excellent finishing kit from Trek's Bontrager arm.

H1 Emonda bikes come with semi-compact 52/36T chainrings but the taller H2 bikes come with easier-spinning 50/34T ones

As in previous encounters, the transmission is fantastic with smooth and consistent shifts both front and rear, superb ergonomics, and generally quiet running. We say 'generally', since we're now paying much closer attention to the creaks and groans that occasionally emanate from the cassette's carbon reinforced spider under especially hard efforts – an issue we're currently investigating.

The brakes, however, are quite possibly the best road rim brakes we've ever used, with gobs of power, very good control, and an extremely positive and direct lever feel – all thanks to the new direct-mount standard's much stouter foundation, which more firmly anchors the pivot points and decreases caliper flex.

Granted, even this significant advance in rim brake technology isn't as good as a fully hydraulic disc setup but for traditionalists who just can't wrap their heads around road bikes with rotors, these are an awesome way to go.

The direct-mount Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers are fantastic

We also have nothing but praise for the Emonda SLR 8's Bontrager Race X Lite TLR alloy clincher wheels. While some might lament their decidedly non-aero shape, their modestly wide (17.5mm internal width) profile lends good casing support for secure and predictable cornering characteristics. They're also impressively stiff and quite light – just 1,440g for the set (or 1,518g if you add the tubeless-compatible rim strips). Previous experience has shown these to be very durable long-term, too, plus the DT Swiss Star Ratchet rear driver is simply bombproof.

The rest of the Bontrager finishing kit is very good, too. The Paradigm RXL saddle is firm but comfy and supportive, the workhorse Race X Lite stem is reassuringly solid and reasonably light, and the carbon fibre XXX handlebar boasts a versatile semi-anatomic bend that's easy to like.

The Bontrager Race X Lite TLR wheels may not be aero but they're stiff, durable and reasonably wide

'Easy to like' would be a good way to describe the Emonda SLR 8 in general. Riders who regularly look to blast their Strava times on faster courses won't be blown away by the bike's middling aerodynamic performance but if you're after light and stiff – and can tolerate the firm ride – this would be a good place to start (and possibly end) your search.

The new Trek Emonda SLR chassis is awesomely light and snappy but its very firm ride means you'll likely want to limit longer rides to smooth pavement 

Complete bike specifications

Frame: Trek Emonda SLR Available sizes: 50, 52 (tested), 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm (H1 geometry); 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm (H2 geometry) Fork: Trek Emonda Headset: Cane Creek Forty, 1 1/8 to 1 1/2in tapered Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite Handlebar: Bontrager XXX VR-C Handlebar tape: Bontrager gel cork Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9010 Direct Mount Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9010 Direct Mount Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000 Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000 Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000-SS Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000 Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000, 11-28T Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000 Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 52/36T Bottom bracket: Enduro Pedals: N/A Wheelset: Bontrager Race X Lite TLR Front tyre: Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23mm Rear tyre: Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23mm Saddle: Bontrager Paradigm RXL Seatpost: Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast Total weight, as tested: 6.19kg (13.65lb) without pedals 

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Trek Emonda SLR 8 - long-term review

Fabulously light and quick but highly variable ride quality

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Trek made quite a splash when it unveiled the stunningly light Emonda SLR 10 , with its jaw-dropping 4.65kg (10.25lb) claimed weight and a correspondingly high price.

We'd argue that the SLR 8 model makes an even bigger impact though. It has the same feathery frame but a more sensible build kit, and costs less than half of the flagship model. Trickle-down, you say? Yes, please.

• Highs: Incredibly light, fantastic handling, awesome brakes, huge range of sizes
• Lows: Highly variable size-dependent ride quality, potentially creaky cassette
• Buy if: You absolutely live for climbing

Ride and handling: Light and efficient but ride quality is highly dependent on sizing

Fans of prototypical top-end German machines will feel right at home on the new Emonda SLR. The chassis is not only extremely light but also remarkably rigid and efficient. It's quick and responsive when you get on the gas and, as you'd expect with a total weight of just 6.19kg (13.65lb) without pedals, it's an absolute beast on steeper climbs, where that stiffness-to-weight ratio can really shine through.

Big, round(ish) tubes and high-end carbon fiber materials make for a light and stiff frame

The Emonda's geometry figures are nearly identical to those of Trek's long-running Madone, so it's no surprise that it handles extremely well. It has perfectly neutral manners that are well-suited to road racing and all-day rides. It's quick enough to easily adjust your line if you encounter an obstacle mid-corner, for example, but is stable enough to inspire confidence at speeds that are well in excess of common sense.

We find the rider positioning spot-on too. The suitably short head tube and reasonably spacious top tube on our H1 version inspires an aggressively long-and-low stance. As with the Madone, Trek also offers the Emonda in a taller H2 version for riders who want the low weight but with a more upright profile – both in a huge range of sizes.

Not into a super-low position? No worries – Trek makes the Emonda SLR frame in a taller H2 version too

Such low weight and high stiffness comes with surprisingly variable ride quality, though.

Whereas the top-end Madone is firm but still reasonably comfortable for a long day in the saddle, the Emonda is more unyieldingly rigid in every direction, at least on smaller sizes. Although Trek claims its in-house bench testing shows the Emonda has a similar ride to the Madone, we find the Emonda to be noticeably buzzy. This is particularly evident on coarse pavement, but even relatively smooth dirt roads tend to rattle your hands until they're numb and lifeless, made worse by the relatively sparse stock bar tape.

Larger or heavier testers, however, found the Emonda chassis to be "particularly smooth, bordering on soft at the back."

This means that the superb chassis stiffness that's so good on the way up can sometimes cost smaller riders on the way down. Whereas smoother bikes can capably carve through bumpy corners, the Emonda is prone to getting knocked off-line if you encounter a hiccup when you're arcing a twisty downhill pass, particularly with the rather narrow 23mm tires that come stock.

The big tube profiles and stiff carbon fibers don't make for the smoothest ride

For the record, Trek claims that its own in-house testing shows that the Emonda is not only "more compliant" than the Madone but also "matches or beats our major competitors' endurance bikes", at least based on total movement at the saddle rails under load.

That said, there's room for more generously sized rubber at both ends if you're willing to accept the slight weight penalty – up to 28mm out back and 26mm up front based on a few wheel and tire combinations we tried.

Frame: Efficient design, smooth lines

Trek claims a painted 56cm Emonda SLR 10 frame weighs just 690g. Our 52cm test sample weighs 766g, complete with the requisite rear derailleur hanger, cable routing hardware, and bolt-on chain catcher – that's nearly 100g lighter than a comparable Madone and essentially spot-on with Trek's claimed weight, given the extra bits and the heavier conventional paintjob rather than the SLR 10's barely-there Vapor Coat finish. The matching fork adds another 282g without the internal plug.

That said, it's clear that Trek's design priorities with the Emonda were low weight and stiffness, not aerodynamics – which is just fine if that's what you want or need.

Asymmetrical chainstays make the most of the available space

Although there are plenty of ovalized sections, all of the tubes are nominally round in profile to maximize the frame's structural efficiency. Likewise, all of the joints feature smooth transitions free of abrupt kinks or unnecessary geometric filigree. Fork tips and rear dropouts are made from fiber – of course – and the bearing seats for both the headset and bottom bracket and molded directly into the structure so no additional cups are needed.

The cable routing is fully internal and the setup is convertible between mechanical and electronic drivetrains. The former features a remarkably minimal guide on the underside of the bottom bracket shell. Housing paths are generally well situated and it's fairly easy to replace the lines when needed, although there's quite a bit more rub on the sides of the head tube than we'd prefer.

Even the bottom bracket cable guide is remarkably minimal

Otherwise, all of the usual Trek hallmarks are present and accounted for, including the 90mm wide bottom bracket shell, the e2 tapered head tube with an asymmetrical steerer tube profile, a no-cut integrated seatmast, and integrated chain catcher bolted to the base of the seat tube. As before, there's a pocket on the non-driveside chainstay for a Bontrager wireless speed and cadence sensor but this latest iteration is now smaller and tidier, plus it no longer pierces the entire tube.

The internal finish of the frame is utterly fantastic, too. This of course isn't visible when the bike is built but it does lend some confidence in terms of the overall build quality. After all, if this much attention is paid to the bits you can't see, that bodes well for the parts you can see, right?

Equipment: Awesome direct-mount brakes, versatile tubeless-ready wheels

Our Emonda SLR 8 model may only sit second rung from the bottom in the Emonda range but it comes with a complete Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical group and excellent finishing kit from Trek's Bontrager arm.

H1 Emonda bikes come with semi-compact 52/36T chainrings but the taller H2 bikes come with easier-spinning 50/34T ones

As in previous encounters, the transmission is fantastic with smooth and consistent shifts both front and rear, superb ergonomics, and generally quiet running. We say 'generally', since we're now paying much closer attention to the creaks and groans that occasionally emanate from the cassette's carbon reinforced spider under especially hard efforts – an issue we're currently investigating.

The brakes, however, are quite possibly the best road rim brakes we've ever used, with gobs of power, very good control, and an extremely positive and direct lever feel – all thanks to the new direct-mount standard's much stouter foundation, which more firmly anchors the pivot points and decreases caliper flex.

Granted, even this significant advance in rim brake technology isn't as good as a fully hydraulic disc setup but for traditionalists who just can't wrap their heads around road bikes with rotors, these are an awesome way to go.

The direct-mount Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers are fantastic

We also have nothing but praise for the Emonda SLR 8's Bontrager Race X Lite TLR alloy clincher wheels. While some might lament their decidedly non-aero shape, their modestly wide (17.5mm internal width) profile lends good casing support for secure and predictable cornering characteristics. They're also impressively stiff and quite light – just 1,440g for the set (or 1,518g if you add the tubeless-compatible rim strips). Previous experience has shown these to be very durable long-term, too, plus the DT Swiss Star Ratchet rear driver is simply bombproof.

The rest of the Bontrager finishing kit is very good, too. The Paradigm RXL saddle is firm but comfy and supportive, the workhorse Race X Lite stem is reassuringly solid and reasonably light, and the carbon fiber XXX handlebar boasts a versatile semi-anatomic bend that's easy to like.

The Bontrager Race X Lite TLR wheels may not be aero but they're stiff, durable and reasonably wide

'Easy to like' would be a good way to describe the Emonda SLR 8 in general. Riders who regularly look to blast their Strava times on faster courses won't be blown away by the bike's middling aerodynamic performance but if you're after light and stiff – and can tolerate the firm ride – this would be a good place to start (and possibly end) your search.

The new Trek Emonda SLR chassis is awesomely light and snappy but its very firm ride means you'll likely want to limit longer rides to smooth pavement

Complete bike specifications

• Frame: Trek Emonda SLR
• Available sizes: 50, 52 (tested), 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm (H1 geometry); 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm (H2 geometry)
• Fork: Trek Emonda
• Headset: Cane Creek Forty, 1 1/8 to 1 1/2in tapered
• Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite
• Handlebar: Bontrager XXX VR-C
• Handlebar tape: Bontrager gel cork
• Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9010 Direct Mount
• Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9010 Direct Mount
• Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000
• Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000-SS
• Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000
• Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000, 11-28T
• Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000
• Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 52/36T
• Bottom bracket: Enduro
• Pedals: N/A
• Wheelset: Bontrager Race X Lite TLR
• Front tire: Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23mm
• Rear tire: Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23mm
• Saddle: Bontrager Paradigm RXL
• Seatpost: Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast
• Total weight, as tested: 6.19kg (13.65lb) without pedals

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Find the Trek Émonda SLR 8 online Find a Trek dealer

Go to the Émonda page on Trek's website and you're greeted with the headline: 'The lightest production road line ever'.

"Every detail of the Émonda line, from frame design to each component choice on every model, serves the same audacious goal: to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered," they say.

"Émonda is the ultimate lightweight road racing machine, pushing the boundaries of what's possible for bicycle weight and ride performance."

You might be getting the slightest impression that Trek see weight as a key factor here so let's deal with that straight away.

There are three levels of Émonda frame: the S, which is the cheapest version; the SL; and the top-level SLR, which is the one we have here. The SLR is the lightest. Trek claims a frame weight of just 690g for a 56cm. That's as light as production frames come, edging out the Cannondale SuperSix Evo by a fraction to become the current Lightweight Champion of the World.

How have Trek made the frame so light? They say that they've given the Émonda the most sophisticated tube optimisation of any bike ever, with both the tube shape and the laminate designed to produce the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio possible.

Trek haven't gone after impressive aerodynamics with the Émonda – they've left that to the Madone – so most of the frame elements are round or, at least, much rounder than you'll find on an aero road bike, with thin walls. Squeeze the central section of the top tube between your finger and thumb and you can actually press the upper wall in very slightly. Don't worry, it returns to normal when you remove the pressure, but that's an illustration of how ruthless Trek have been in pursuit of lightness.

The bottom bracket is BB90 standard (90mm wide) for extra stiffness and Trek use a 1 1/2in lower headset bearing – as many other brands do on their performance bikes – for more rigidity up front. The seatstays are wide-set, attaching to the outside of the seat tube, the idea there being to provide extra stiffness without the need to use more material and increase the weight.

Trek have integrated features into the frame mould to reduce the amount of material they need to use and, therefore, keep the weight down. The carbon front mech mount, for example, is a part of the frame rather than something that has been bolted on afterwards. The same goes for the bottle cage bosses.

Rather than use a standard seatpost, Trek have gone for an extended seat tube topped with a seat mast to cut more grams, and direct mount brakes reduce the overall weight still further. The fork is superlight too: just 280g.

The Émonda SLR is available as a frameset for £3,000, or built up in six different flavours including a women's specific model. Plus, you can customise your own version through Trek's Project One program.

The super-duper top-end build is the Émonda SLR 10 which comes tricked out with a SRAM Red 22 groupset, Tune wheels and saddle, Bontrager's Speed Stop brakes and XXX integrated bar and stem (XXX is the model name, not just a space filler until I get around to looking it up). That complete build weighs in at an astonishing 4.65kg (10.25lb). It'll cost you 11 grand, mind.

Our SLR 8, priced at £5,800, gets a full Shimano Dura-Ace groupset and other components from Trek's in-house Bontrager brand, including RXL Tubeless ready wheels, an XXX OCLV carbon handlebar and Paradigm saddle.

This complete bike (without pedals) hit the road.cc Scales of Truth at 6.27kg (13.79lb) putting it among the very lightest bikes we've ever reviewed around these parts.

What's the point of such a light bike when the UCI has a 6.8kg minimum weight limit? Well, for a start, most people won't be racing in UCI-sanctioned events. Even if you do, the low weight gives you the option of running deeper section wheels, for example, without being at a weight disadvantage to other riders, or a more cushioned saddle, or some other heavy component that's important to you, like a crank power meter. Oh, and there's always the bragging rights that come with the territory, of course.

If it concerns you that all the gram shaving will result in a lack of durability, Trek offer a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects, plus a one year warranty on the paint and finish.

About once a year a bike comes along for review at road.cc that I really don't want to send back, so I spin the test period out for as long as possible. The Émonda SLR 8 is the one for 2014. This is a bike that's astonishingly quick on the hills, flattering your climbing abilities, and it's easy to live with for long hours in the saddle.

Weighing in at about a pound below the UCI's minimum weight limit for racing, the Émonda SLR 8 takes very little coaxing up to speed. It's one of those bikes that almost makes you feel like you're cheating when accelerating out of a tight corner; I guess you would be cheating if you rode it in a UCI-sanctioned event.

The Émonda is at its best on the hills. The steeper it gets, the better the bike feels. Get out of the saddle for the severe stuff and the frame holds its shape impressively, and the same goes for the fork. When you pick up the Émonda and feel just how feathery it is, you imagine it'll bend about all over the place as soon as it comes within a yard of a flexed quad, but that's far from the case. That front end feels solid and there's barely a hint of sideways movement at the bottom bracket.

Trek say that the Émonda SLR frame is a little stiffer than that of the equivalent Madone. The figures are close but they have to compromise the Madone's stiffness slightly in order to get the extra aerodynamic efficiency. Riding the two of them, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference, but the bottom line is that the Émonda feels like a strong, firm platform from which to launch your best high-power moves.

Like the frame, Bontrager's Race X Lite tubeless-ready alloy clinchers are lightweight and unexpectedly stiff. The rims are shallow section rather than deep and aero, and it doesn't take a genius to work out why: Trek have one eye on the scales with every component choice here.

One of the rear straight-pull spokes snapped on me while I was out on one ride, causing the wheel to go so far out of true that it wouldn't even spin between the chainstays, but that was a one off. I put a lot of miles into this bike and this was the only mechanical issue I had, so I'm inclined to put it down as 'just one of those things'. Annoying, but forgivable.

As if you needed any help getting up the climbs on a bike this light, our Émonda SLR 8 was fitted with a compact chainset with 50- and 34-tooth chainrings. It's only the H2 version (see below) that gets this, the H1 model comes with a grown-up 53/39 chainset.

I'm definitely more of a spinner than a stomper when it comes to pedalling technique, but I found this bike undergeared. The lowest combination is a 34-28. Maybe you'll like that setup but, personally, I'd have preferred a standard chainset or a 52/36 semi compact. One of those would suit the character of the bike far better, in my opinion, but you'll know what works for you.

The brakes deserve a special mention. As I said, Trek use direct mount brakes on the Émonda SLR bikes, as they do on the high-end Madones. The Shimano Dura-Ace direct mount brakes used here are fantastic. Granted, braking on an alloy rather than carbon brake track helps, but there's no doubt that these are a bit special, giving you a feeling of control even when you're slinging the bike into fast, mysterious bends. You know that there's enough power at your fingertips to save you if things get hairy. I've got nothing but good things to say about these brakes. Approved!

In terms of ride feel, I found the Émonda pretty comfortable. I had a high saddle (I always do) and that meant I got quite a bit of movement from the extended seat tube and seat mast to provide a degree of damping over the rough stuff. As ever, the saddle is going to be a matter of personal taste, but I got on well with the shape of the Bontrager Paradigm and there's a significant amount of flex in the shell.

Things are more direct at the front end with bumps, holes and gravel making their presence felt through Bontrager's XXX VR-C handlebar, but even the worst road surfaces feel relatively smooth and don't threaten to knock you off your line. I actually really like that carbon fibre bar, although some people might want a drop of more than the 124mm you get here.

If you do find yourself lacking comfort and/or not sticking to the ground over the rough stuff, wider tyres would certainly help. The Émonda SLR 8's Bontrager R4 tyres are very lightweight (I wore through the rear one quite quickly) and sticky but they're only 23mm wide. Going for 25s or even larger would considerably alter the feel of the ride – as they would on any other bike, of course.

Trek reckon that the Émonda has a 'size-specific ride-tuned performance'. In other words, they've engineered things so that each size feels and performs exactly the same. I couldn't very well jump off a 58cm model and on to a 50cm one to verify this so we'll have to take their word for it.

Weaknesses? Well, in these times when everything in the performance section of the bike world is aero-this, aero-that, Trek have produced a bike that's not designed with aerodynamics in mind at all. The Émonda is lightweight all the way.

Trek's solution is simple: if you want aerodynamics, go for the Madone. If you want comfort, go for the Domane. If you want lightweight, go for the Émonda. Okay, that's nice and simple, buuuuuut, what if you want all of that and don't have enough cash to shell out for one of each? I guess you just have to decide which aspect of the performance you value most and make your purchase accordingly.

Our SLR 6.8 is built to Trek's H2 geometry because that's what Trek had available when we asked to borrow one, but it's also available in H1. If that makes no sense to you, H2 is a race fit, but it's not as aggressive as Trek's low and aero H1 fit.

Our 58cm model comes with a 59.6cm stack height (the vertical distance between the centre of the bottom bracket and the top of the head tube) and a 39.1cm reach (the horizontal distance between those points). The head tube is 19cm tall.

Those measurements are all very similar to – or in some cases exactly the same as – those of an equivalent Madone, although the Émonda's chainstays and wheelbase are slightly longer, the idea being to add a touch more stability.

Go for an H1 fit and you're talking about a 56.7cm stack (2.9cm lower than that of the H2 fit), a 40cm reach (0.9cm longer), and a 16cm head tube (3cm shorter). In other words, you'll be bent over and stretched further with the H1 geometry.

Geometry comes down to the individual, of course; what suits one rider won't necessarily suit another. When I first jumped on our review bike, the front end did feel too tall for me but I managed to get into a position that felt low and efficient by removing all the spacers from underneath the stem. On the whole, I'd rather have had the H1 fit but, like I say, each to his or her own. Speaking of 'her' (seamless, huh?), the Émonda SLR 9 WSD has exactly the same frame dimensions as a standard H2 Émonda.

Don't be tempted to go for the H1 geometry if you don't need it just because you think it's the more pro option. You're better off with an H2 with no headset spacers than with an H1 and a whole stack because of they extra front end stiffness you'll get as a result.

Super light and lively road bike that flies up the climbs, with many other talents too

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Make and model: Trek Emonda SLR 8

Size tested: 58, Black

About the bike

State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.

Frame Ultralight 700 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimisation, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmas, 3S chain keepert, 690g (56cm, weight varies by frame size)

Fork Émonda full carbon, E2 asymmetric steerer, carbon dropouts

Wheels Bontrager Race X Lite Tubeless Ready

Tyres Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c

Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace, 11 speed

Front derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace

Crank Shimano Dura-Ace, 50/34 (double)

Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28, 11 speed

Chain Shimano Dura-Ace

Saddle Bontrager Paradigm RXL, carbon rails

Seatpost Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset

Handlebar Bontrager XXX, OCLV carbon, VR-C, 31.8mm

Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Headset Cane Creek IS-8, integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, carbon, 1-1/8 top, 1.5" bottom

Brakeset Shimano Dura-Ace direct mount

Tape Bontrager gel cork tape

Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

Trek allow their pro riders to choose between the Madone, the Émonda and the Domane, according to preference and conditions.

The Émonda is the lightweight one.

Trek say, " Every detail of the Émonda line, from frame design to each component choice on every model, serves the same audacious goal: to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered.

"The entire Émonda line is unbelievably light, with sensational ride-tuned balance and handling that elevate Trek ride performance to a whole new level."

Frame and fork

Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?

See the Geometry section of the write up.

Riding the bike

Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?

A little but not a problem.

How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Neutral.

The drivetrain

As we often point out, you pay much more for Dura-Ace than you do for, say, 105, with a comparatively small step up in performance – but that's how these things work!

Wheels and tyres

I did break a spoke and went through the lightweight rear tyre pretty fast.

Your summary

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Very much.

Would you consider buying the bike? If only I had that kind of money!

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes.

Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?

This is a top-performing bike that boasts a lot of excellent technology. For a bike of this kind, we reckon the performance mark outweighs the value mark, so the overall score of 9 isn't an average of the two. If you're after a superlight bike that doesn't sacrifice stiffness, the Émonda SLR lineup is shouting for your attention.

Overall rating: 9 /10

About the tester

Age: 43   Height: 190cm   Weight: 75kg

I usually ride:    My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: Most days   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding,

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The cost-value ratio isn't that great is it?

At retail pricing a £1000 DA group, £1000 wheels (similar to Hed Ardennes, which I'd rather have BTW), £350 bar/stem combo (similar to Canyon or Cinelli Ram) and a £200 saddle makes for one EXPENSIVE mass produced frameset!

This is up into the Parlee, Storck, Cervelo or AX Lightness range which we know is high quality.

I'd say it's a tough sell given the brand name.

Only the most expensive model is under 5kg, every other model is above 6kg. While that is very light u can get a Bike from Rose for half of the price of the second most expensive model Emonda. The ROSE X-LITE TEAM-8800 is €4270 and only 5.8kg and absoluut top components while the Émonda SLR 9 WSD is €9299 and 6.09kg.

I'd rather put 2kg of water on a 6.5kg bike than on a 8.5kg bike.

No doubt it may stand up well in pro circles, but to me this bike appears to be another vastly expensive 'marginal gains' machine. Don't forget the 2kg of water, that likely goes on straight away for any ride of a decent length, not to mention one's own possibly not so 'finely tuned' body weight.

dassie wrote: to me this bike appears to be another vastly expensive 'marginal gains' machine.

That's because that is precisely what it is.

Yeah, Cannondale claim the same thing about the supersix evo... 'it's the lightest production frame in the world'.

I don't know why manufacturers even attempt to play that game - it's the old 7 minute abs problem, someone will come along next week with the 6 minute abs workout and they'll lose credibility.

Why can't they just say 'its a f***ing light bike that'll go like the wind etc etc'? Its a shame because the Emonda does look like a lovely, understated, quality bike, but their childish marketing claims really put me off.

dont forget trek also claim the Madone is is the most succesful tour du france winning bike in history as well.

they do make up some wonderful tripe.

Not sure why you are focussing on a price versus weight comparison, Koen. We don't. We are focusing on frame weight, and how light a bike it's possible for someone to get from any Trek retailer in the world.

We also aren't misleading anyone with our weight claims. The SLR frame is 690g. How a person chooses to spec that will determine the overall weight of the frame, so of course it's possible that even with an SLR frame, there will be lighter options if someone chooses to spec with say, 105 instead of something lighter. They're still starting with the lightest production road frame, however.

The SL and S frames are heavier in relation to the SLR, and we don't hide that. It's also still possible to make a very light bike starting with those frames.

same weight as the supersix evo

To clarify some of the issues raised about the weight of the bike:

The SLR 10 is the lightest production road bike on the market as of now. It is not the lightest bike ever made, nor are we claiming as much. Clearly, it's possible to make bikes that weigh less in both frame and complete setup as the SLR frame/SLR 10. But to do so on a large scale, with consistency in the manufacturing process, is much more difficult. This is why we specifically use the term 'lightest production line', rather than simply saying it's the lightest bike ever. It's not even the lightest bike we've ever made as a one-off.

When we quote frame weight, it's also important to remember that our frames include the seat mast, which adds more overall material to the frame than a traditional seatpost set up.

Also, we don't actually make any claims about price versus weight in our literature. We are rarely the least expensive model available in a given category, largely because we offer a higher quality frame, which adds cost to the overall package. If there have been reviews suggesting that for the weight, the Émonda is the cheapest option out there, then that has been the observation of the reviewer, rather than a representation of our own claims.

Well the bikes i summed up are all lighter than the same priced (or higher) from Trek, and those are all production bikes (Rose and Canyon don't do custom bikes). But now that you're saying only the SLR 10 is the lightest, it's different matter and not really clear on your site. Note that i don't hate Trek (or any bike brand for that matter), but i don't like it when customers don't get the right information. And yeah the frame probably is worth the price so it should be more clear on your website that u guys are talking about that.

They're talking about the bike, not just the frame.

I'm not talking about this review in general, but most of them do it about this bike. And they aren't talking about the frames alone as they have alot of different bikes with each it's own configuration. And as they use their own branded material (wheels, bars,...) i do think they meant the whole bike. And this quote from Trek (on their website) " to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered." doesn't say frame but bike. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/ They probably have the lightest frame of those bikes yes, but they do mean bikes not the frame alone. It's probably a very good bike and very light bike but it isn't the lightest bike in it's price range.

Quote: but i don't like it that brands come away with lies and that even reviewers don't ask those questions.

To be fair the review doesn't say it's the lightest bike they've ever had, just that it's among the lightest. As for the weights, the claims Trek are making seem to be for the frame only . I'm not going to look at the frame weights for the bikes you've listed but if they're higher, then they're not lying, are they?

You might argue that it doesn't matter but that's a different argument!

Good review but everything i read about the Trek Emonda says it's the lightest bike in their price range. But that's so not true, Canyon, Rose and many other brands have much better weight for the price. For example: -Emonda S6 is about €2200, size 56 cm: 8,83kg. -Canyon Ultimate AL SLX 9.0 SL, €1999 size 56cm: 6.95kg. -ROSE XEON CRS-3000, €1981 size 57cm: 6.85kg. -ROSE X-LITE CRS-4400, €2.185 size 57cm: 6.55kg.

So in NO WAY is Trek the lightest, so why are they saying it so much? And why doesn't anyone point that out in reviews.

BTW, i'm not a weight weenie in anyway (my Specialized Allez is about 10kg), but i don't like it that brands come away with lies and that even reviewers don't ask those questions.

Edit: I also compared this reviewed bike to other bikes:

-Trek Emonda SLR 8, €6799 size 56cm: 6.15kg -ROSE X-LITE TEAM-7000, € 4828 size 57cm: 5.95 kg -Canyon ULTIMATE CF SLX 9.0 LTD, €4499 56cm: 6.20kg (ok it's 0.05kg heavier but it's €2300 less).

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Agreed, but that's even worse.  Organised crime being yet another thing that cyclists in this insane country have to deal with.

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When you pair a frame as good as the Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon fibre one found in the Trek Emonda SL 8 Road Bike 2016, with a groupset as good as Shimano's Dura Ace 9000 11-speed, you create a phenomenally light and highly performing road bike.

Especially if you finish it with great components from Bontrager.

Undeniably this featherweight Trek Emonda SL 8 Road Bike 2016 is a climbers dream. But once you have ridden it you will realise that Trek's attention to detail in delivering a performance road bike that fits in the lightest range of production road bikes ever as actually produced a world beater for every terrain and situation.

This has been made possible by the Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon fibre frame and the full carbon fibre fork and steerer. This is the principal means by which Trek has been able to achieve their audacious goal of maximising the ride quality of a supremely light bike.

A great example of ingenious weight saving design is the E2 head tube system which tapers from a 1.5" lower bearing to a 1-1/8" upper bearing and is wider from side to side than it is from front to back. Being asymmetric it minimises weight and maximises power transfer keeping the fork stiffer under cornering loads. Similarly, the Trek exclusive BB90 is the widest available on a road bike and makes the frame lighter, stiffer and faster to accelerate.

The rider tuned seat-pin delivers the lightest and most comfortable daily performance. Using a no-cut design, the traditional seatpost clamping forces are eliminated, meaning less material is used at the seat cable junction. This again adds to the frame's featherweight credentials.

Integrated Duo Trap S compatibility allows speed and cadence data to be sent seamlessly via bluetooth or ANT+ technology to your smartphone, bike computer or other compatible device.

The 3S chain keeper keeps gear shifting seamless under heavy loads and rough surfaces. The chances of being stuck at the side of the road with a slipped chain is reduced significantly.

Trek's exquisite H2 fit is a geometry that suits most riders. With a good balance between an all out racing position and a more relaxed one. This makes the bike ideal for racing but also more than capable of racking up long miles on.

Innovative design on this Emonda SL 8 is not limited to just those parts designed by Trek. Things such as the Shimano Dura Ace 9000 eleven speed groupset is the premium of mechanical groupsets. This phenomenally light groupset delivers the smoothest, fastest and most reliable gear shifting possible from a mechanical set up. Should this somehow not become enough for you, the performance cable routing means that you can seamlessly upgrade to an electronic set up, such as Di2 or EPS, whilst maintaining the superbly clean finish.

The American company, Bontrager have adorned the bike with quality parts. Their Race Lite handlebar and Race X Lite stem complete the stunning looks, whilst the Bontrager Paradigm RL saddle is a very comfortable but lightweight option. Finished off with Bontrager Race Tubeless Ready wheels and Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite tyres for a great all round package. This is a fast, lightweight and exciting bike that you are going to be motivated by to push your boundaries thanks to the superb all over quality.

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FRAME Trek Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimisation, E2 tapered head tube, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmast

FORK Trek Émonda full carbon, carbon E2 steerer

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HANDLEBARS Bontrager Race Lite, VR, 31.8 mm

FRONT BRAKE Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, dual pivot

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REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, 11-speed

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, 11-speed

CASSETTE Shimano Dura-Ace 9000, 11-28, 11-speed

CRANKSET Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

CHAINRINGS 50/34 (compact)

WHEELSET Bontrager Race Tubeless Ready

TYRES Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 700 x 23c

SADDLE Bontrager Paradigm RL, hollow titanium rails

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When Trek first introduced the Émonda back in 2014, it was sort of a surprising addition. Seeming to compete directly with the Madone, the biggest difference was that Trek’s new lightweight lacked the aerodynamic touches of its sibling. Now with the most modern iteration of the Madone, we know that Trek was already working on creating a modern superbike, but at the time it seemed like the two bikes were competing for similar buyers.

Launched with the lofty SLR 10 which at the time made claims to the lightest production bike available, the Émonda line was promising for anyone looking for a simple, light weight ride that did a lot of things well. After quite a bit of time on the bike (including almost equal time off due to injury), the Émonda seems to make good on that promise of simple, brutal speed…

When Trek launched the Émonda, it was with a heavy focus on weight. All the way through the line, component choices and builds were tuned to result in the lightest weights possible while keeping prices somewhat reasonable (the $15,749.99 SLR 10 a clear exception). This was in direct comparison to the Madone where weight wasn’t as important as the overall aerodynamics and ride package.

Offered with three different carbon layups, the entry level carbon Émondas used OCLV 300 for a 1200g frame, the SL versions jumped to OCLV 500 for a 1050g frame, and the top tier SLR bikes benefited from OCLV 700 carbon which resulted in a staggeringly light 690g painted frame (56cm) and a 13.67lb(6.2kg) complete bike as shown here. That same super light frame could be had for $7,500 with the SLR 8 build here (now on sale for $6,499), or all the way up to the now $11,999 SLR 10. Available in both H1 and H2 (3.5cm longer head tube) fits, our test bike was an H1.

It’s extremely difficult to consider a bike with full Dura Ace anything less than a high end build, but thanks to Di2, mechanical bikes are now sort of the ‘budget Dura Ace’. The SLR 8 is fitted with the more ‘affordable’ mechanical variant rather than Di2 – though you can get the SLR with Di2 and carbon wheels for another $2k.. Other component choices such as aluminum Bontrager RXL Tubeless Ready wheels and an RXL aluminum stem help keep the pricing down, but they are still extremely nice pieces of kit. There is even a further ‘budget’ SLR build with the Ultegra equipped SLR 6 if the Dura Ace version is a bit too spendy.

One of the few areas I could find fault the build kit is in the corrosion forming around one of the black steel bolts on the Bontrager RXL stem. Strange that it’s happening to just one faceplate bolt out of four, but it is a bit unsightly. Fortunately, almost every Bontrager part including the stock bar tape held up better than that one bolt. I need to re-wrap the tape up top to tighten it up, but other than one small nick it’s in surprisingly good shape considering.

As you might expect from a bike dripping with Dura Ace and a brand’s high end aluminum components, the build kit of the SLR 8 performed almost flawlessly. Particularly impressive were the Direct Mount rim brakes which may leave you reevaluating the need for disc brakes on the road. Short of stopping in bad weather or on sketchy carbon rims for long descents, the Direct Mount rim brakes were noticeably more powerful and easier to modulate than the center mount brakes which are still used on many bikes. The downside is that you need a frame that is set up to work with the two post brakes, but in this case or with any new bike sold with them, you’ll end up with better braking performance without going disc.

The mechanical Dura Ace group was equally impressive with some of the best shifting you can find on a bike, mechanical or otherwise. Once adjusted and broken in, shifting has been crisp and precise, and quiet as well.

Along with the various Bontrager cockpit pieces, the Émonda maintains the use of Trek’s Ride Tuned Seat Mast Cap. Set up to take the oversized 7x10mm carbon rails of the Bontrager Paradigm RXL saddle, the seatpost head was quiet and problem free the entire duration of testing. The same goes for the BB90 bottom bracket. Pressfit shells get a pretty bad rap, but from personal experience the Trek shells are an exception. With bearings placed directly into the carbon with their Net Molding process, there are no ‘cups’ to press into the shell for one less thing to creak.

If I were to build the bike from scratch, I would probably get rid of the Jagwire barrel adjuster or a least locate it somewhere else along the front derailleur cable so that it wouldn’t rub against the head tube. But even without barrel adjusters the cables rub quite a bit against the paint so it would be smart to add some cable rub protective stickers here.

Since the owners of these bikes are likely to want some data, the Émonda and other Trek bikes get credit for their integrated duotrap sensor capabilities. The slot in the chainstay allows for a sensor that is both ANT+ and Bluetooth compatible for speed and cadence which is a lot nicer than some zip ties and a block of rubber on your stays.

Leading up to the implosion of my shoulder last summer, I had been logging quite a few miles on the SLR 8. If there was one word to describe the ride of the Émonda, it would be stiff. This is not your father’s Madone (or 5800). Back in my shop days, I would have to listen to certain customers go on an on about how the Madone was a great bike, but it just wasn’t stiff like their Tarmac or [insert race bike here]. Well, it appears Trek was listening too.

Along with building a light weight machine, the Émonda is certainly stiff. Now that Trek has their even more compliant Domane, this shouldn’t be an issue – if you want a bike that will glide over every undulation in the pavement without notice, then definitely go with the Domane. If you’re willing to feel every small crack in the pavement through the frame in exchange for a rocket of a bike, the Émonda starts to shine. It really is one of those bikes that on beautiful pavement, the ride is sublime. Just silky smooth with a glide that seems to reward every pedal stroke. Once the pavement starts to get a bit rough though, get ready to ride light on your pedals.

The trade off is a bike that is insanely light and just wants to squirt forward with each crank. Riders wanting more ride damping could always look to tires, especially with the Émonda shipping with 23mm rubber. Tubeless 25mm tires should make a noticeable difference in the ride department but may also take away slightly from the razor sharp handling of the bike. Some riders may even find the handling of the Émonda to be “twitchy,” but if you’re the type to take chances and ride as fast as possible down the backside of each climb, the bike will reward you with a ride that begs to be pushed faster through each turn. The first few times riding it down some of my favorite descents, I was surprised to look down and see 50+ mph on the computer without really trying.

In the end, that’s really what it’s all about. The Émonda seems to be an unapologetic, pure light weight climber with fast handling – in which case it succeeds. Those looking for a more comfy ride should check out the Domane, or the Madone for an all-things-aero approach, but for a simple light weight frame with a brutally fast ride, look no further.

For actual weights and complete break down part by part, check out our initial coverage here .

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Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor . He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.

Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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I’ve been rocking an SLR for a little over a year now. No exaggeration – every time I jump on it, it surprises me just how well it rides. Couldn’t be happier. Also note that I have the SLR 6, which is their Ultegra build but with the same frame as the rest of the SLR bikes.

Try reversing your bar wrap direction on the tops, above the hoods as long as your re-doing it. Yours seems to have been wrapped the opposite way in which your hand naturally applies torque on the tops (it should be wrapped pointed back at the rider when coming over the top)

Your review is almost word for word what I like about my SLR. The line “the trade off is a bike that is insanely light and just want to squirt forward with each crank” is exactly what I try to describe to people when they ask me what I like best about the bike. You can feel every little input you give the pedals, and it responds instantaneously.

Also like the bit about the direct mount brakes. This is all you’ll ever need (again, except for wet carbon rims), disc brakes are overkill on the vast majority of bikes. I have the Bontrager Speed Stops on mine, and I find them superior to the DA direct mount, especially notable is the modulation. I test rode the SLR before I bought it, and it had DA brakes, and they were noticeably harder to squeeze and modulate. If manufacturers would just embrace direct mount instead of shoving disc down our throats, we’d all be better off…

Anyway, thanks for the long term review, it validates exactly what I think about the bike as well. Cheers!

*vast majority of ROAD bikes.

Who is having disc brakes shoved down there roadie throats? I guess you could make that argument if you only consider Giant Defy’s and various “adventure” bikes.

My wife’s bike has direct mounts. They are great. So are my non direct Campy skeletons. But I am not sure she, or myself is “better off” on these than if either of ours bikes came with discs. If fact, I think life would largely go on the same, except better braking in certain conditions.

And I am going to go out on a limb and say consumers, many coming back to road after being on mountain bikes, are the ones seemingly throating discs, to use the parlance of our times.

Rim brakes leave nobody wanting for power or modulation, but if the sales floor gets a vote then it doesn’t matter.

I wouldn’t buy a BlackBerry five years ago, either.

Champs, that’s a bold statement and wrong in my experience. I’ve had several female customers looking for more confidence and control from brakes. They don’t have the enough hand strength for some of the prolonged descents around here.

Disc brakes offer better power with less effort, especially in poor conditions, than a rim brake. Not everyone needs them, but they do offer tangible advantages.

After riding Defy Advanced Pro with hydraulics, I would never go back to rim brakes.

it’s a pity that cable routing seems to get too little attention when designing a bike. probs this derailleur routing rattles less in the tube. outside, it’s messy (on the handlebar side) zach, would you cross the cables for that matter?

I purchased a Giant Defy Advanced Pro and rode it for 1,000 miles. Fortunately I got an absolutely smoking deal on the bike so I was able to sell it on Craigslist without losing money. My issue with the bike was a noisy a** front brake that would rub and squeal even though I have always been a very light user of brakes. Seeing the trend towards thru-axles may be an answer but I think that there is still a great deal of progress to be made

Those bontrager speed stop brakes are insanely good. I wish i could fit them on my madone

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• standard men's bicycle $35 Shrewsbury
• Silver Ridge Reaction SE $75
• Bike Huffy 26" $75 Saint Charles
• Cliensy e-bike mx 350 $600 Saint Peters
• Fuji rode bike $250
• Tricycle Roadmaster Olney Illinois U.S.A $700 lake saint louis, missouri
• Felt solo nine MTB $500 Valmeyer
• Snap on bicycle $200 Valmeyer
• Mongoose bike $175 Affton
• Lady's Schwinn $1 wood river
• Bianchi Hybrid/Crossover Bicycle $150 STL City Lindenwood Park
• Cannondale Mountain Bike Tandem $2,350 West Plains MO
• Giant Roam 2 XL hybrid $600 Saint Louis
• Schwinn $225 Saint Louis
• Trailmate Fun Cycle $150 CLAYTON
• BELL TRUNK MOUNT BIKE RACK FOR CAR , CARRY 3, GREAT CONDITION $45 ARNOLD .MO
• TRUNK MOUNT BIKE RACK FOR CARS, CARRY 2 BIKE $20 ARNOLD .MO
• 26" MONGOOSE STANDOFF - 21 Speeds Man Mountain Bike (Good) $110 Arnold
• 26” TREK Mountain Track 820 , 21-Speed Bike , 21" Frame (Good) $210 Arnold
• Hoverboard Seat Attachment Go Kart $20 Eureka
• Bicycle's $0
• Marcy Recumbent Exercise Bike Adjustable Magnetic Resistance $65
• 3 Wheel Copper $300 Ballwin
• Youth Bicycle Green $75 Moscow mills
• FRENCH ROYAL ASPORT BIKE $200 High Ridge
• Panasonic Sport 500 Bicycle $125 High Ridge
• Bmx WANTED $2,000 St. Louis
• Electric bike $2,800 belleville
• Track road bike $258
• child's bike $10 st peters
• Stromer Electric Bike $450 St Louis
• Bridgestone Bicycle $0 Mascoutah IL
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• Looking for: Surly Steamroller 59cm $0 Saint Louis
• Raleigh Road Bike $300 south county
• Hybrid bicycle $200 Cedar Hill
• Small kids bike $20 Dogtown
• Mooncool trike tk1 $1,200 St louis
• Fuji absolute $250
• TRIAX Fat Tire Bike $150 STL County
• Schwinn Traveler Vintage 3 Speed for Restore $35 STL County
• Cannondale Synapse 105 $1,200 Edwardsville
• Bicycles $320 Florissant Missouri
• Cannondale triathlon bike 56 $500 Chesterfield
• 20" PACIFIC GEMINI-PURPLE - 5 SPEED , KID"S MOUNTAIN BIKE (Good) $40 Arnold
• HOLYWOOD BIKE RACK FOR CAR , CARRY 3 BIKE $40 ARNOLD .MO
• BELL TRUNK MOUNT BIKE RACK FOR CAR , CARRY 2, GREAT CONDITION $35 ARNOLD .MO
• 21’ Momentum UX 9 Speed Cruiser $525 Saint Louis
• Proform 500SPX $100 Lake Saint Louis
• Bicycle for 9-12 year old $35 St. Louis
• Jones Plus LWB $1,700 Wildwood
• Marin Wildcat Trail 3 $350 Ellisville
• Vintage TREK 2002 USPS Road bicycle $400 HillsboroMO
• Cruiser Bike (Like New) $80 Fenton
• Mongoose Full Suspension 26" Mountain Bike,Like New, 9.5/10 $150 St. Charles
• 2013 Specialized Roubaix Expert Shimano Ultrega Road Bike $1,400 Olivette
• Trek Emonda ALR 5 with DT Swiss 1800 wheels $1,250