Trek Émonda SLR 7 AXS

The 2023 "Émonda SLR 7 AXS" model from Trek is a state-of-the-art road bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at €10,499, this bike offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and precise gear-shifting performance. The frame is made from ultra-light 800 Series OCLV Carbon, renowned for its optimal performance and perfectly tuned tubes. The tapered head tube and internal cable routing contribute to aerodynamic efficiency, whilst DuoTrap S compatibility and the flat-mount disc brake mount offer additional functionality. The 142 x 12 mm thru-axle ensures a stable and rigid connection.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 7 kg, making it one of the lightest models on the market. The SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, fitted with 160 mm SRAM CenterLine X discs, ensure excellent braking performance in all conditions. The shifter is also a SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed, ensuring precise and fast gear-changing performance.

The front derailleur is a brazed-on version of the SRAM Force eTap AXS, whilst the crankset is fitted with a SRAM Force AXS power metre and a 48/35 chainring combination. The bottom bracket is a threaded SRAM DUB, T47. The cassette is a SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33, 12-speed, which provides a wide range of gear ratios.

The handlebars are an integrated combination of handlebars and stem, the Bontrager Aeolus RSL made from OCLV carbon, with internal Di2 cable routing. It has a reach of 100 mm and a drop of 124 mm, with a width of 44 cm and a stem length of 110 mm. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 wheels, which are also made from OCLV Carbon and are tubeless-ready. They have a rim height of 37 mm and are fitted with thru-axles.

The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is a Bontrager aluminium seatpost with a 20 mm offset.

The dimensions of the packaging are 21 mm wide, 119 mm high and 189 mm long. The model has specific geometry values such as a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 57 mm, a top tube length of 59 mm, a head tube angle of 74 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 19 mm, a chainstay length of 41 mm, a standover height of 81 mm and a wheelbase of 100 mm.

In summary, the Trek Émonda SLR 7 AXS offers an outstanding riding experience thanks to its combination of advanced materials, precise gear-shifting technology and excellent braking performance. It is ideal for ambitious road cyclists who value performance and quality.