Well captain, we certainly appreciate your kind words and vote of confidence. Only time will tell on the totality of our popularity. A big thank you for subscribing as well and it is noted that you are our 304th subscriber. 😉
After not riding for 3 years I decided to start riding again recently after retiring and honestly my previous bike was a Tarmac Sl3 that I absolutely loved and cannot say anything bad about I purchased this Trek Emonda Sl5 basically because in my price range this was the only bike I could find in my area but wow what a bike this is and the current 105 and disc brakes I have zero complaints after my first 155 miles (I purchased the silver bike) lol
Nice, I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying the bike Buzz. I’m also thankful you took the time to watch and leave a comment. It’s always good to hear our viewers experiences. Please keep us posted in the coming months on how you’re enjoying the bike. Ride safely my friend and thank you again.
Thank you for you continued support Allen. It is always appreciated. Yes, it is intriguing that Trek does this and even more so that not many seem to notice. A fun fact for other to take notice of I hope. 😉
Just bought the sl5 disc and it is a great bike. It climbs fast and is very comfortable to ride and stiff. I have got some fast kom times on it already, im impressed
Merci pour la vidéo ! Great explanation and you are helping me to decide between Emonda and Domane, not a easy choise though! Btw, great way to explaining things, keep this format!
Thank you Ricardo for watching, subscribing, and your feedback. All three are appreciated. When you make your final choice and get your bike, drop us a line and let us know what you chose and how you like it.
Love my 2022 SL5. I upgraded the seat cap to the 0 setback carbon, wheels to the Aeolus Pro51, tires to Pirelli PZero Race TLR 28mm, saddle to Aeolus Elite and bars to the Shimano Carbon Ergo PLT compact. Even at 17.5lbs with Ultegra pedals in a 56, this bike rides "lighter" than it's weight would indicate. Definitely has some aero benefit and is noticeably faster on the flats and even on the hills than many of my older rim brake bikes that weigh up to 3lbs less. Bonus is that the blue/smoke blue finish is simply stunning. One of may favorites....and I own numerous Colnagos that are revered for their paint schemes.
Gary, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to watch and share with not only me but our other views. Both are sincerely appreciated. It certainly sounds like you have a trick ride.
Lol, Ellis, I know, the audio is messed up in this video and every time someone points it out, I feel shame for not catching it before release 😉. But seriously, thank you for watching and thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated.
I just orderd a used one that has about 8 hours on and I am putting my 9100 Dura Ace on it off my 15 trek 4.9 Madone and am ordering carbon fiber rims for it!!
Excellent question my friend, thank you for asking. If you are going to be riding longer distances, go with the SL5. The relaxed geometry and stance are better suited for this type of ride. I hope this was helpful to you. Again, thank you for watching and interacting.
Just want to sir.. If OEM of emonda and madone is the same quality? So much oem now roaming in the social media.. If not the same what are the difference.. As dlfor seller its the same they used same material
Great question and thank you for asking. The Emonda and Madone are identical in quality but they are designed for different purposes. Think of the Madone as the top-shelf road bike Trek has to offer. ultra-lightweight and purpose-driven. If you are a competitive road cyclist, this is the bike for you. The Emonda is well-rounded and can do a lot of different things on the road-style bike. Its geometry is less aggressive than the Madone so for some, it will offer a higher degree of comfort. So, depending on what your needs are, choose accordingly.
I would say it's mid to top-end, depending on the group. When you ride it, nothing feels entry-level at all. Now, when you compare it to the Madone or Speed bike, yes, it may seem entry-level, but I certainly would feel that way if I owned one. Thanks for taking the time to watch and ask your question, my friend. Adventure safely.
@@GetOutArizona thanks for the reply. Its sl5 emonda shimano105 groupset, good enough for racing? I used to be a road racing cyclist but been a while since i raced,
@@landscapeandmonuments1615 I love the 105 groupsets. Brandon and I say all the time, it's all you really need. I call it the Toyota Tacoma of groupsets. Unless you want to go SRAM AXS, which is fantastic as well.
@@GetOutArizona your insight is very helpful, thanks a lot. So to get it clearer, my sl5 emonda i have just bought is a mid range race bike even though its the entry trek carbon bike because the al and alr treks are inferior models to the sl5 edmonda? All so confusing. Thanks again
@@landscapeandmonuments1615 it is very confusing, my friend. And I wouldn't say the AL or the ALR models are inferior. They are different because they use aluminum for the frame build instead of carbon. I have a couple of friends who prefer aluminum to carbon, and I refer to them as unenlightened, lol. 😆 In all seriousness, though, I honestly believe the heart of the rider makes the biggest difference. That being said, my friend, you will not be disappointed in the performance of your Emonda SL5.
should I get this one or the SL6 disc pro? Im planning to do occasional riding for cardio/ fitness. Price difference here in Australia for both bikes is $1700 aud
Great question my friend and thank you for asking. I’d go with the SL 5 and pocket the difference. Save it for adventures and future upgrades. You won’t be disappointed.
Thank you, Math Guy, for your question. Weight, at times, can be relative from one person to the next. My Rail 7 weighs 52 lbs, my 920 comes in at 28lbs, my fuel ex tips the scales at 24.5 lbs, my Domane at 19 lbs, and that's with swapping out some parts, and last but not least, my friend's Madone comes in at 16 lbs. Hell, Specialized S -Works has bikes that are 14 lbs don't ya know. Now, is the Emonda a featherweight, no. Are there road bikes that weigh less, absolutely. Would I personally consider 20 lbs heavy, not at all. My larger concern with any bike has always been functionality though, so I tend not to worry about weight. I hope this sheds some light on why I can refer to 20 lbs as being lightweight. And I am not being snarky, I just want to be thorough.
This channel is going to be big. I love the way you do your videos. For the record I'm your 304th subscriber.
Well captain, we certainly appreciate your kind words and vote of confidence. Only time will tell on the totality of our popularity. A big thank you for subscribing as well and it is noted that you are our 304th subscriber. 😉
After not riding for 3 years I decided to start riding again recently after retiring and honestly my previous bike was a Tarmac Sl3 that I absolutely loved and cannot say anything bad about I purchased this Trek Emonda Sl5 basically because in my price range this was the only bike I could find in my area but wow what a bike this is and the current 105 and disc brakes I have zero complaints after my first 155 miles (I purchased the silver bike) lol
Nice, I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying the bike Buzz. I’m also thankful you took the time to watch and leave a comment. It’s always good to hear our viewers experiences. Please keep us posted in the coming months on how you’re enjoying the bike. Ride safely my friend and thank you again.
@@GetOutArizona I forgot to mention that this bike feels way lighter riding in than it is on the scale 😐
@@scottanderson4175 it’s a nimble little minx for sure. That’s why it’s Brandon’s favorite bike.
Another great vid, unique how Trek uses the same six letters in their road bikes - Madone, Emonda, and Domane
Thank you for you continued support Allen. It is always appreciated.
Yes, it is intriguing that Trek does this and even more so that not many seem to notice. A fun fact for other to take notice of I hope. 😉
Just bought the sl5 disc and it is a great bike. It climbs fast and is very comfortable to ride and stiff. I have got some fast kom times on it already, im impressed
Thank you for taking the time to watch and share your feedback my friend, both are appreciated. Adventure safely.
Merci pour la vidéo ! Great explanation and you are helping me to decide between Emonda and Domane, not a easy choise though! Btw, great way to explaining things, keep this format!
Thank you Ricardo for watching, subscribing, and your feedback. All three are appreciated. When you make your final choice and get your bike, drop us a line and let us know what you chose and how you like it.
I like the vibe of this channel. Keep up the good work guys.
Thank you Bon for your feedback. It’s appreciated.
Love my 2022 SL5. I upgraded the seat cap to the 0 setback carbon, wheels to the Aeolus Pro51, tires to Pirelli PZero Race TLR 28mm, saddle to Aeolus Elite and bars to the Shimano Carbon Ergo PLT compact. Even at 17.5lbs with Ultegra pedals in a 56, this bike rides "lighter" than it's weight would indicate. Definitely has some aero benefit and is noticeably faster on the flats and even on the hills than many of my older rim brake bikes that weigh up to 3lbs less. Bonus is that the blue/smoke blue finish is simply stunning. One of may favorites....and I own numerous Colnagos that are revered for their paint schemes.
Gary, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to watch and share with not only me but our other views. Both are sincerely appreciated. It certainly sounds like you have a trick ride.
My right ear loved listening to tom and my left ear loves listening to Branden
Lol, Ellis, I know, the audio is messed up in this video and every time someone points it out, I feel shame for not catching it before release 😉.
But seriously, thank you for watching and thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated.
560th subscriber here. Thanks for the video!
No, thank you for your support. This is why I enjoy making these videos. Have a fantastic day my friend.
I just orderd a used one that has about 8 hours on and I am putting my 9100 Dura Ace on it off my 15 trek 4.9 Madone and am ordering carbon fiber rims for it!!
That is going to be a sweet ride once you have it together. Thanks for taking the time to share with us, as well as watching our video.
I can’t decided between Emonda or domane SL5 can you help two choose between the two? Is the ride quality of Emonda is so harsh for longer distances?
Excellent question my friend, thank you for asking. If you are going to be riding longer distances, go with the SL5. The relaxed geometry and stance are better suited for this type of ride. I hope this was helpful to you. Again, thank you for watching and interacting.
Just want to sir.. If OEM of emonda and madone is the same quality? So much oem now roaming in the social media.. If not the same what are the difference.. As dlfor seller its the same they used same material
Great question and thank you for asking. The Emonda and Madone are identical in quality but they are designed for different purposes. Think of the Madone as the top-shelf road bike Trek has to offer. ultra-lightweight and purpose-driven. If you are a competitive road cyclist, this is the bike for you.
The Emonda is well-rounded and can do a lot of different things on the road-style bike. Its geometry is less aggressive than the Madone so for some, it will offer a higher degree of comfort.
So, depending on what your needs are, choose accordingly.
Its advisable to use that OEM of trek emonda and Domane sir?
Are the same quality the original and OEM.. I just used it for week end rides..
@@Ghanzboy23 Yes, it’s okay.
Is this bike, sl5 emonda a mid range racing bike or low? It says at times entry level carbon trek bike but yet costs way more than al and alr treks
I would say it's mid to top-end, depending on the group. When you ride it, nothing feels entry-level at all. Now, when you compare it to the Madone or Speed bike, yes, it may seem entry-level, but I certainly would feel that way if I owned one.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and ask your question, my friend. Adventure safely.
@@GetOutArizona thanks for the reply. Its sl5 emonda shimano105 groupset, good enough for racing? I used to be a road racing cyclist but been a while since i raced,
@@landscapeandmonuments1615 I love the 105 groupsets. Brandon and I say all the time, it's all you really need. I call it the Toyota Tacoma of groupsets. Unless you want to go SRAM AXS, which is fantastic as well.
@@GetOutArizona your insight is very helpful, thanks a lot. So to get it clearer, my sl5 emonda i have just bought is a mid range race bike even though its the entry trek carbon bike because the al and alr treks are inferior models to the sl5 edmonda? All so confusing. Thanks again
@@landscapeandmonuments1615 it is very confusing, my friend. And I wouldn't say the AL or the ALR models are inferior. They are different because they use aluminum for the frame build instead of carbon. I have a couple of friends who prefer aluminum to carbon, and I refer to them as unenlightened, lol. 😆
In all seriousness, though, I honestly believe the heart of the rider makes the biggest difference. That being said, my friend, you will not be disappointed in the performance of your Emonda SL5.
should I get this one or the SL6 disc pro? Im planning to do occasional riding for cardio/ fitness. Price difference here in Australia for both bikes is $1700 aud
Great question my friend and thank you for asking. I’d go with the SL 5 and pocket the difference. Save it for adventures and future upgrades. You won’t be disappointed.
A rim emonda ALR could be 7,5 kgr...
how can you call it light weight its 20 lbs?
Thank you, Math Guy, for your question. Weight, at times, can be relative from one person to the next. My Rail 7 weighs 52 lbs, my 920 comes in at 28lbs, my fuel ex tips the scales at 24.5 lbs, my Domane at 19 lbs, and that's with swapping out some parts, and last but not least, my friend's Madone comes in at 16 lbs. Hell, Specialized S -Works has bikes that are 14 lbs don't ya know. Now, is the Emonda a featherweight, no. Are there road bikes that weigh less, absolutely. Would I personally consider 20 lbs heavy, not at all. My larger concern with any bike has always been functionality though, so I tend not to worry about weight. I hope this sheds some light on why I can refer to 20 lbs as being lightweight. And I am not being snarky, I just want to be thorough.
@@GetOutArizona 20 lbs is very heavy for road bike
It is far, far away from Emonda rim brake model in every aspect.