Bike Build: 2021 Trek Emonda SLR 800 OCLV - unboxing and workshop (June 2020)

[@Fastfitnesstips]

The price sticker with all those 000's is heavier than the actual bike!

[@HowayTheMags]

The emonda isn't a light bike...

[@keiferpadilla5165]

Beautiful bike. I just bought my first road bike, a 2020 Trek Domane, and I feel like I’ve been reborn

[@MrGlutting]

Which Domane? I bought the budget Domane AL 2.

[@keiferpadilla5165]

John G Same one. What do you think of it?

[@sky51778]

I have the 2019 Emonda SL5 (matte black with viper red frame colors). Fricken love the look of it. It has rim brakes which I’m fine with but will be upgrading the whole group set from 105 that came on it to either Ultegra or Dura Ace. Will also upgrade the wheel set at some point. Other than that, I love the frame and how the bike rides. This one in this video is fricken badass! Love its color scheme too.

[@jimbo4203]

@@sky51778 i have a 2018 emonda alr5 with 105, my 2nd roadbike ever and i love it too, so light and fast

[@zdenekjilcik9892]

Nice emonda 😍 Beautiful color of the bike.

[@kasperpaisa4245]

Why is everybody complaining about the weight? The Emonda is not a climbing bike anymore. It's a allround bike. I think it's a lovely bike!

[@Th3Toppi3]

That truly is a thing of beauty!

[@viiru9683]

thank you very much. i live in remote area. now I can assemble my trek road bike myself which will be delivered within few days.

[@TheWik4]

Not usually a Trek fan, but that bike looks great.

[@uprightape100]

That was beautiful........thanks.

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Loving the content so far!

[@douglasadams6543]

That is a stunning paint scheme on a beautiful bike. Fantastic video guys.

[@salsalawyer]

Lovely bike, great build!

[@nickhutchinson9068]

Ive just ordered a project one. Gutted you can't get the intergrated bar and stem in a 38cm/130cm -17 config. Ive gone for a 40/110 but i think I'll have to swap out for a two piece bar and stem later

[@hl6306]

so much functions are integrated into power meter now days, why still keep that sensor mounting hole opposite to the chain stay?

[@arthurreyes2632]

Bike is already preassembled. This new Emonda using the same tube shapes as my trek madone 7 minus disc brakes and I have the H1 geometry.

[@rogelsurita3973]

I hope got one... Hopeful

[@durianriders]

Sweet color! I like the spacers under the stem. They look like a praying mantis egg sac. It will also prevent noobs riding with 30mm of spacers above their stem and sheering off the fork steerer at the stem bolt after a year of riding and racing. So around 7.2-7.3kg with pedals makes it the heaviest Emonda SLR ever. I dare say at that weight it means it will also be the strongest. The extra weight will mean a faster descend to make up time you lost on the climb.

[@mattt612]

If you lose time on a climb because of 200 grams, it's your legs to blame, not the bike

[@seanchin]

Cool vid! Do you know what’s the maximum number of spacers you can install on the new Emonda?

[@ilgour]

Another heavy disc brake bike. Nice looking bike for sure.

[@ride-media]

6.92kg.

[@ilgour]

wihtout pedal for 12 000 usd. That not the definition of light.

[@ProfessorSteez]

PhilCA You’re right, good thing the bike was designed to be fast instead of light. You should do your homework on Aero vs. Weight on climbs.

[@Borrobbos]

@@ProfessorSteez 6.92 + 300g pedals lol = 7.22 kg "lightweight"

[@kylecouture1917]

I cant believe in 2021, i cant believe people still think weight is the end all be all. Its sad really. Stuck in the past. Aero > weight and this bike is aero and light. Still under 16 pounds.

[@SavellM]

What is the red lube stuff used in the top cap expander and bearings? Should you use lube in the top cap expander?

[@FLG8r]

nice meticulous assembly; it would be a tough choice between a Madone and Emonda ... what would be the deepest set of aero wheels you'd put on this bike?

[@jjgarcia6833]

what was that spary he used to clean/polish up the bike?

[@hunterpass]

Great look! Is this the Radioactive Yellow/Radioactive Orange color scheme?

[@chrismorton7998]

This is obviously a Trek sponsored channel. Why not be clear about the finish? Some might place an order with the orange option, only to find that's not what they wanted. Look closely, this is the coral option, not the orange option. The Project One app does a poor job of showing this. Look at the Domaine SLR6. Give away. So why no answer?

[@ride-media]

@@chrismorton7998 - Chris, I think it's actually 'Tequilla Sunrise'... but I'm looking into it. (For the record, I didn't see the question until now. And can you please explain the "Trek sponsored channel" comment and how it fits with the rest of your answer? I don't follow your line of discussion...)

[@ride-media]

@@chrismorton7998 now, as you asked so nicely, here's the answer to your question: "It was a Project One colour scheme - Radioactive yellow / radioactive orange."

[@chrismorton7998]

@@ride-media Thanks Rob for getting back to me. My message was a little rough. Caught me on an off day. I've watched your video quite a few times as I am looking at buying this bike, largely based on your videos and also some other research. I'm struggling with sizing though. I see you have gone with a 54 but I've not been able to ride an Emonda at my local Trekbikes shop. They had me try a 54 and 56 Domane and I preferred the 56 but I'm guessing that's not really representative of the Emonda sizing. I don't think the seat on a 56 will even go down to 72cm to the BB based on other reviews. Im 5'9'' with 31 inseam. Thoughts? Did Trek provide you with the color info? It sure looks like there's some pink in that color, hence my thinking it was coral, not orange. Great video. Your bike tech is sure good in front of the camera, worked through the telephone ring without a blink. You too...

[@ride-media]

@@chrismorton7998 - based purely on your height, I'd say the 54cm would be ideal. Further, I'd say that the 56cm would simply be too big. PS. If the shop is interested in looking after its clients, surely they'll let you have a test ride. This is a considerable investment, not a bike for summer...! As for the colour: this was a review bike, so I got what I got... and, after six weeks, I gave it back. (Clean, of course.)

[@bryanoliver1900]

Trek and other main brands only have a lifetime warranty for original purchaser if they really stood behind the bike it would have a lifetime warranty fullstop it would allow them to keep there value for longer

[@syarifnurdianto8228]

Hanging the stem and dropbar like that, isn't it ruining your cable or..?

[@ride-media]

Only hoses. And wireless shifting.

[@jjames2162]

Did they send it to Specialized to have it painted? Looks exactly like my Crux. “These are all new paint schemes .... that we pay our largest competitor to come up with” hahaha btw that’s not an integrated internal routing system up top. If the cables are showing under the bar it’s not “partially” integrated. It’s just NOT integrated. Like the bike though, too bad it gained weight

[@donjohnson487]

It’s a Project One so its most likely the shop who choosed the color scheme. It’s not a factory color.

[@vincentlenart1697]

it gained 8 ounces...

[@jjames2162]

Vincent Lenart yeah that’s A LOT! It’s heavier and costs more. More than half a pound. I like the bike and I like Trek and have owned lots of Treks and will own them again. My guess is if you bought a pair of Reynolds carbon clinchers and threw them on your current bike, you’d be faster than the new heavier pricier Emonda

[@markgreene1162]

Beautiful color scheme.

[@MrWallow]

To bolt on a few srews on a nearly finished product is now called a bike build?

[@JamesLee-qy7bi]

Hi, where is the SLR and SL made? Still Taiwan or they moved to China as well?

[@ride-media]

Have quite a lengthy explanation... so will share shortly.

[@JamesLee-qy7bi]

ridemedia “assembled in the US” doesn’t count. Where is the actual carbon frameset made before the painting process? China?

[@ride-media]

James Lee - yes, it’s Asia. But you specially asked China or Taiwan. Just wait. It’s Sunday today: answer coming... full explanation too.

[@JamesLee-qy7bi]

I called Trek USA the frameset is still made in Taiwan, they have a contract with Giant’s factory. I specifically said China and Taiwan it’s because, there are no other countries in Asia are capable of making carbon frameset for all the big brands. Unless you do!?

[@johnl9674]

Frames are built in China and put together in Taiwan

[@yendoradon7836]

It appears that the chain stays are asymmetric

[@Morfar106]

Anyone who can tell me the colour or code of this bike - I can’t find it on the Danish Project One

[@ride-media]

It was a little while ago but I had asked for the formal name... but now it escapes me. I"ll ask again, but someone said, 'Tequila Sunrise' - although I think that was just a nickname...

[@Morfar106]

ridemedia I would be very glad to know. It’s extremely beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ride-media]

@@Morfar106 - here's the reply from Trek: "It was a Project One colour scheme - Radioactive yellow / radioactive orange."

[@Morfar106]

ridemedia SUPER. Thank you so much guys, Now I know where to aim 😬

[@kylecouture1917]

At the end closing screen you said 2020 not 2021. Just an fyi

[@ride-media]

Well, you know... it is 2020 (so that explains my error)... the "model year" thing gets me sometimes. Thanks for the feedback.

[@LarsRR]

What size is that frame?

[@ride-media]

Lars - 54cm

[@PeatyBlinders]

@@ride-media How tall are you? I'm 5"10 and have been recommended a 56

[@ride-media]

@@PeatyBlinders - that sounds close to correct... I'm 179cm, close to your height. I prefer the 54cm...

[@TimTheMusicMan]

Thanks to the USA... :)

[@DanTuber]

what size?

[@ride-media]

54cm.

[@spenceraronfeld4456]

I want that guy to fit and build my bike.

[@MrArtDV]

its not size of bearing makes them creek...its uneven,miss alignment holes in the frame itself plus shape off the holes sometimes far from round one's ..

[@lemontea8490]

nise

[@jauxed]

Only on disc :(

[@durianriders]

disc brakes are the best for noobs. Carbon rims with rim brakes can be dangerous if you are a new rider or have weak hands. Im all for discs being pushed to the noobs. I had my GF ride disc for a year before I put her on rim.

[@aidanf2610]

Don’t listen to anything durianrider says he’s a complete wack-job. Disc brakes are only slightly heavier and less aero than rim brakes but braking performance increases drastically. And you don’t have to worry about rim overheat, replacing rims, or braking on carbon rims

[@ride-media]

First ride, now on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HIXoeJi9ZspdE

[@marcuswong1797]

Trek designers must been arguing during this design process. They couldnt decide on what to do with the stem/handlebar/fork spacer situation. So they are like 'fine' lets just go with the ugliest design we can do it. Was so excited for this bike and was planning on maybe getting one, but now with that ugly front end... i m sorry there are better options out there that looks much better and actually lighter as well.

[@gregkane8635]

Heavier than I thought its be - the new tcr same groupset is under 6.5kg

[@Alistarc1969]

Majority of people buy these high end bikes to go out posing on beach road...

[@ride-media]

Okay Barney. Intersting feedback. (PS. For our international viewers, Beach Road is a strip of tarmac in Melbourne were bike riders ride their bikes. Or, as Barney sees it, they "go out posing".)

[@gibson85724]

First comment !

[@shawnkaufman6694]

Is this a sad bike setup? music is so sad!

[@ride-media]

Excuse me. Thanks for the feedback.

[@carefulsum]

Looks like the old one....

[@Borrobbos]

This is not a "lightweight" bike

[@BikeLife154]

Yeah, Trek have no idea about lightweight! They know Ugly well though!

[@johnl9674]

Heavier than previous model…

[@scottmitchell9310]

Not really a bike build. More like tighten the bars and put in the front wheel.

[@ride-media]

Next time perhaps I'll title it: "Unpacking a bike, putting it on the workstand, tuning the gears, talking about how it comes together with the mechanic, checking the torque settings on bolts, adding some grease and some carbon paste, pumping up the tyres, tuning the brakes, constructing the new-style head fitting." But then I might be accused of being verbose. So, well... you know, I just kept it to two words. Cheers.

[@scottmitchell9310]

@@ride-media or call it an unboxing

[@ride-media]

@@scottmitchell9310 - which... ah, is in the... ah title already. So, we seem to have already met at the halfway mark. What d'ya reckon?

[@pmrose1]

@@ride-media You have the patience of a saint with some of these comments.

[@huahuar]

Top slr without pedals 7 kilos. puff!!

[@johntrussell7228]

What the fuck? They literally stole the paint job off the 2019 Specialized Crux Expert. It's exactly the same.

[@leemike8780]

It's the worst bike build I have seen....bad name for trek

[@rogerhonacki5610]

6.92 kg without pedals, who puts disc brakes on a climbing bike? My 2017 Emonda weighs 6.35kg (14lb), a full pond lighter with Dura Ace groupset including pedals and Enve 3.6 wheels! This things not a climbing bike it’s a disc brake tank!

[@Marco-717]

Worst color you can get on a bike lol wow