Trek Emonda Pictures. Let's See Them!
09-10-18, 06:24 AM
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I am not a fan of the BB90 either but, Trek frames have a lifetime warranty. I have had issues with Trek MTBs before and the warranty response from Trek has been outstanding. If I have issues with the BB90, I would expect the same. I am also not a big rider putting out a huge amount of power. I would prefer a threaded bottom bracket but they are coming fewer and farther between...
09-10-18, 08:37 AM
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The clearance is tight on the brakes but there is plenty of room on the frame.
09-10-18, 08:46 AM
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I am a big fan of the Emonda and a couple of questions please to the owners of these great bikes:
1. with the single bolt saddle clamp..the bolt up top at the rails.... that is part of the seat mast cap that comes on all Emondas, do any of the heavier riders ever have problem with the saddle losing its tilt...maybe over rough road riding?
2. anybody have problems with their bottom bracket creaking? Trek uses slip fit BB90 with carbon bores on all their Emondas.
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1. with the single bolt saddle clamp..the bolt up top at the rails.... that is part of the seat mast cap that comes on all Emondas, do any of the heavier riders ever have problem with the saddle losing its tilt...maybe over rough road riding?
2. anybody have problems with their bottom bracket creaking? Trek uses slip fit BB90 with carbon bores on all their Emondas.
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2. Periodically I think I do, but after a chain clean/lube everything is quiet.
09-10-18, 08:51 AM
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I mounted a set of Schwalbe Marathon Touring 28mm onto Bontrager Race wheels and was able to squeeze them onto the bike. The brakes are Ultegra 8000 rim. Had to put the wheels on without air then pump them up but they seem to be fine. I have not had a chance to ride them yet, however.
The clearance is tight on the brakes but there is plenty of room on the frame.
The clearance is tight on the brakes but there is plenty of room on the frame.
09-10-18, 03:45 PM
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Thanks for the tip. Perhaps counterintuitive that grease with its lubricity would help a rotary compression clamp not slip...but I believe compression trumps lubricity in this application. Grease as with press fit bearing applications, fills in micro voids and increases surface contact.
I presume that carbon friction plates on the cones of the single bolt compression clamp 'may' work even better because the fluid will fill the voids and the particles within the paste will increase friction.
Will say this. To me, just astounding Trek, Specialized and Cervelo utilize a single bolt rotory compression clamp to keep a saddle in place knowing that heavier riders move around the saddle and sometime ride rough roads. The torque on that rotory clamp which is as much as a pivot as it is a clamp is very high. To me, ridiculous.
Specialized and Cervelo in many applications have offered a two bolt clamp as an option. Sometimes not however and never Trek. I have had single bolt clamps slip at the worse times during a ride.
Other thing of course is Trek's notorious 'carbon bore' BB90. Why would they ask for trouble with this design?
To me, both designs are dubious. The kicker is, the bikes themselves that Trek makes are truly outstanding.
I presume that carbon friction plates on the cones of the single bolt compression clamp 'may' work even better because the fluid will fill the voids and the particles within the paste will increase friction.
Will say this. To me, just astounding Trek, Specialized and Cervelo utilize a single bolt rotory compression clamp to keep a saddle in place knowing that heavier riders move around the saddle and sometime ride rough roads. The torque on that rotory clamp which is as much as a pivot as it is a clamp is very high. To me, ridiculous.
Specialized and Cervelo in many applications have offered a two bolt clamp as an option. Sometimes not however and never Trek. I have had single bolt clamps slip at the worse times during a ride.
Other thing of course is Trek's notorious 'carbon bore' BB90. Why would they ask for trouble with this design?
To me, both designs are dubious. The kicker is, the bikes themselves that Trek makes are truly outstanding.
09-10-18, 04:10 PM
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My seat (Specialized Power with Ti rails) just slid back about a half centimeter after a few long rides on my bike. This is after torquing to recommended specs.
The angle has not been a problem.
I may try putting some grip tape on the saddle rails.
The angle has not been a problem.
I may try putting some grip tape on the saddle rails.
09-10-18, 08:09 PM
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I took delivery of my new Project One Emonda three days ago. SLR7 Disc in Radioactive Yellow, 58cm, H2 fit, Ultegra Di2, Aeolus Pro 3 TLR wheels/R30 TLR tires.
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09-11-18, 04:10 AM
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That is one bright color! SLR...a special bike. May I ask how tall you are?..you mentioned 58cm H2 fit. You look to have pretty long legs with your saddle height.
Did you hang it on the scale? Curious if it came in at 15 lbs or so with those wheels?
That is quite a backyard where you live. Beautiful. I normally am a rim brake guy but if I lived in those mountains, disc would likely get the nod too.
Any riding impressions yet? Climbing? Descending?
Emonda is just a great bike...Congrats.
Did you hang it on the scale? Curious if it came in at 15 lbs or so with those wheels?
That is quite a backyard where you live. Beautiful. I normally am a rim brake guy but if I lived in those mountains, disc would likely get the nod too.
Any riding impressions yet? Climbing? Descending?
Emonda is just a great bike...Congrats.
09-11-18, 02:14 PM
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Thank you @Campag4life! I used to be a solid 6 feet, but I think I've shrunk to about 5'-11 now.
According to my digital bathroom scale the bike weighs 16.2 pounds with pedals, which are roughly a half a pound, so that would put it at around 15.7 pounds. Pretty decent I would say for a bike with disc brakes and Di2.
As for riding impressions, I don't even have a hundred miles on it yet so I'm still in the honeymoon phase... but I can definitely say it is a blast to ride! Light, stiff, fast... climbs like a maniac! And the brakes are wonderful.
I must admit I was hesitant about ordering disc brakes and Di2 because of the extra weight. But the very first ride took care of any worries... So glad I went with those options!
Thanks for your comments!
According to my digital bathroom scale the bike weighs 16.2 pounds with pedals, which are roughly a half a pound, so that would put it at around 15.7 pounds. Pretty decent I would say for a bike with disc brakes and Di2.
As for riding impressions, I don't even have a hundred miles on it yet so I'm still in the honeymoon phase... but I can definitely say it is a blast to ride! Light, stiff, fast... climbs like a maniac! And the brakes are wonderful.
I must admit I was hesitant about ordering disc brakes and Di2 because of the extra weight. But the very first ride took care of any worries... So glad I went with those options!
Thanks for your comments!
09-11-18, 02:23 PM
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Thank you @Campag4life! I used to be a solid 6 feet, but I think I've shrunk to about 5'-11 now.
According to my digital bathroom scale the bike weighs 16.2 pounds with pedals, which are roughly a half a pound, so that would put it at around 15.7 pounds. Pretty decent I would say for a bike with disc brakes and Di2.
As for riding impressions, I don't even have a hundred miles on it yet so I'm still in the honeymoon phase... but I can definitely say it is a blast to ride! Light, stiff, fast... climbs like a maniac! And the brakes are wonderful.
I must admit I was hesitant about ordering disc brakes and Di2 because of the extra weight. But the very first ride took care of any worries... So glad I went with those options!
Thanks for your comments!
According to my digital bathroom scale the bike weighs 16.2 pounds with pedals, which are roughly a half a pound, so that would put it at around 15.7 pounds. Pretty decent I would say for a bike with disc brakes and Di2.
As for riding impressions, I don't even have a hundred miles on it yet so I'm still in the honeymoon phase... but I can definitely say it is a blast to ride! Light, stiff, fast... climbs like a maniac! And the brakes are wonderful.
I must admit I was hesitant about ordering disc brakes and Di2 because of the extra weight. But the very first ride took care of any worries... So glad I went with those options!
Thanks for your comments!
Congrats. I have ridden the bike and among my favorites.
09-12-18, 10:48 AM
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You will be please either way. I picked up an SL 6 Pro earlier this year. Living in AZ I typically don't ever ride in the rain, where disc has an advantage in my opinion. Even riding Mt. Lemmon here I've descended a little over 6,000ft and never felt brake fade or the need for more power with the direct mount calipers.
09-12-18, 01:33 PM
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Trek doesn't make it easy by a long stretch. Redesigned ALR, SL6 with 500 series carbon like you have...or uber light SLR. Each are fantastic bikes with a pretty substantial price difference. Makes it worse that I live where it is pretty flat where weight difference matters very little. New ALR has to be one of the best Al bikes on the market....a kinder and friendlier (fit) CAAD12 or Allez Sprint. I built a SL6 for a buddy and it is just a great bike.
09-12-18, 02:16 PM
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You will be please either way. I picked up an SL 6 Pro earlier this year. Living in AZ I typically don't ever ride in the rain, where disc has an advantage in my opinion. Even riding Mt. Lemmon here I've descended a little over 6,000ft and never felt brake fade or the need for more power with the direct mount calipers.
Cheers!
09-12-18, 02:18 PM
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anyone has photos of trek emonda ALR 5 2019 in silver/grey??
the photos on trek website look like computer generated..hard to tell how color looks irl.
the photos on trek website look like computer generated..hard to tell how color looks irl.
09-16-18, 06:43 AM
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Progression
Shortly after I bought the frame. DA 7900 gruppo and wheelset.
Changed to Aeolus 3 wheelset.
Changed the gruppo earlier this year to Ultegra 8000 - had issues with the DA brifters and not keen on trying to source replacements parts at this point. Also got a set of Mavic Ksyrium Pro Exaliths as every day riders - better braking, looks just as good as the Aeolus IMO. Also running a set of Vector 3 for pedals now instead of the PowerPod. This photo was taken just prior to a charity ride over the weekend.
10-27-18, 09:26 AM
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Had a minor problem with mine, while on a ride the chain got sucked and damaged the right chainstay. After have a few trusted people look at it I decided it was serious enough to have repaired. I sent it to Calfee in California since their name came up when talking to the same trusted people. I had to completely dismantle the bike,,, right down to the RD hanger. The frame is there so in the meantime I cleaned EVERYTHING. I put all in a ultrasonic cleaner with the exception of the derailleurs since they are electronic. I'm replacing the bottom bracket with Ceramic Speed, the jockey wheels with the (standard size) Ceramic Speed, Red 22 chain and finally new Zipp brake pads. I checked the wheels and they are still true.
I figure the repair will be about $500 with shipping and paint the new parts about $600.
When done, the bike will be as good as new and maybe slightly better.
Frame damage
Everything cleaned and bagged.
I figure the repair will be about $500 with shipping and paint the new parts about $600.
When done, the bike will be as good as new and maybe slightly better.
Frame damage
Everything cleaned and bagged.
10-27-18, 12:59 PM
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love the SL6 disc 2019 in deep red
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10-27-18, 01:31 PM
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I think the Emonda is the best road bike they make, but is the lower headtube version available? My understanding is that they only offer the mid-tall headtube
10-27-18, 02:54 PM
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10-29-18, 04:18 AM
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11-14-18, 07:01 AM
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Not Emonda specific, but I figured I would ask here first to possibly help someone out. I have a set of the Bontrager Speed Stop Pro brakes that came off of my Emonda in someone is looking to upgrade. They are less than 200g for the set according to Treks website. $110 shipped in the US, no pads included have roughly 100 miles on them. Speed Stop Pro
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Got my frame back.... good a new.
