2023 Trek Émonda SL 5 - Lithium Grey
Émonda SL 5 Disc is a lightweight carbon road bike with a balanced ride quality, superior handling characteristics and the added benefit of free speed thanks to aero tube shaping. It's a great choice for century rides on hilly terrain, windy flats and speedy descents.
It's right for you if...
You want the performance of a light, fast carbon bike at a great value. You're a new racer or dedicated road rider looking to upgrade from an aluminium bike, and you want dependable parts, confident stopping power and the weight savings and ride quality of an aerodynamic OCLV Carbon frame.
The tech you get
A lightweight and aerodynamic 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork, a full Shimano 105 11-speed drivetrain, powerful flat-mount Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, internal cable routing for clean looks and Bontrager Paradigm SL Tubeless Ready wheels.
The final word
This light and aerodynamic bike is flat-out fast up climbs and on straightaways. It delivers all the stopping power and control you'll need for big descents. The hydraulic disc brake upgrade and reliable drivetrain make it a great choice for your first carbon road bike.
Why you'll love it
- You get a lot for your money: Émonda SL 5 Disc is light, fast, fun to ride and ready to race
- Aerodynamic tube shaping makes this our fastest Émonda SL platform ever – on flats and climbs alike
- It makes the perfect high-value upgrade from an aluminium road bike
- Hydraulic disc brakes give you stopping power and control in any weather, on any road
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| Frame | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimisation, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S-compatible, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru axle |
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| Fork | Émonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Frame fit | H1.5 Race |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x28 c |
| Max tyre size | 28c |
| *Shifter |
Size: 47, 50, 52 Shimano 105 R7025, short-reach lever, 11-speed |
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Size: 54, 56, 58, 60 Shimano 105 R7020, 11-speed |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, short cage, 30T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size: 47 Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 165 mm length |
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Size: 50, 52 Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170 mm length |
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Size: 54, 56, 58 Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5 mm length |
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Size: 60 Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000, 11-30, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 50T, 2x: 53/39 |
| *Saddle |
Size: 47, 50, 52 Bontrager Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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Size: 54, 56, 58, 60 Bontrager Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: 47, 50, 52, 54 Bontrager alloy seat mast cap, 10 mm offset, short length |
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Size: 56, 58, 60 Bontrager alloy seat mast cap, 10 mm offset, tall length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size: 47, 50 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 38 cm width |
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Size: 52 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 40 cm width |
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Size: 54, 56, 58 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width |
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Size: 60 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size: 47 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size: 50 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size: 52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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Size: 56 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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Size: 58, 60 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length |
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| Brake | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear |
| Weight | 56 - 8.87 kg / 19.55 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
