WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY?? (2021 TREK EMONDA vs. SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TARMAC SL7)

[@mihalis1010]

I’ve had 2 Emondas now and I love them both. Granted, I only have experience with the SL6 versions, and the Aeolus 3 Pro wheels, but the experience I’ve had has been great.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea the emonda has always looked like a really hot bike, I wish I sold trek as well as specialized!!!

[@mihalis1010]

@@GCPerformance18 The weight is a bit disappointing though. With pedals and bottle cages, my SL6 with those Aeolus wheels is 8.45kg. Feels a little beefy for a bike of that price, especially since the 2020 model I had was ~350g lighter with all the same parts and wheels.

[@theresettran]

@@mihalis1010 in terms of ride quality is there much difference between the older version and the new aero one?

[@NoahStephens]

The Emonda has beautiful lines.

[@GCPerformance18]

Sexy lines 😉

[@thisgustin]

I agree. Trek's making some beautiful bikes. Dude that color change around your perspective is just, magical. So cool.

[@nickhutchinson9068]

Just ordered an emonda, previously on an tarmac sl6 sworks rim. Cant wait to see what disc brake ride like on the road. Went slr 7 build on project one 👌

[@GCPerformance18]

dude!!!!!! congrats on the new bike, im sure its going to be sick.... get some miles out there and hopefully the bike comes soon

[@jimbo4203]

Got a 2019 emonda and its the best bike I've ever ridden , also just got a 21 specialized turbo vado sl, and its a blast !

[@josejpl69]

​@jimwilliamson4203 i want the turbo vado sl because i cant of hate the position on the roadbike

[@ryanglahs8692]

The Project One customization that Trek offers is so awesome. Yes you are charged a premium for it, but I think it is worth it to get the colours you want and make it unique to you. BTW the Emonda has a T47 treaded bottom bracket.

[@GCPerformance18]

same here I think that is such a cool opiton and more people would apy for it if offered by every company and the other people would still buy the stock colors who didnt wna tot pay

[@vomErsten]

My criticisms of Project One are that you get charged additional premiums for even some relatively simple paint patterns and that you are pigeonholed into a very limited component spec.

[@timbradley1575]

After extensive research, I bought the Emonda through Project One. Pretty long lead time, like 3.5 months, expecting it in Feb 2021...Also my shop is swapping out the handlebars for the Madone set-up which are adjustable and they have an aero bar option (I am a triathlete and will be using this bike for training, so I would prefer the aero position for much of the rides). Unfortunately, you cannot just order the alternative bars through Project One...Looking forward to get it out on the rode. I have Cervelo P-5 Disc Tri bike and my old road bike was BMC Roadmachine.

[@GCPerformance18]

That sounds like a very nice build!!! Should be an amazing trainging machine :))

[@Jonathan-wj8tc]

3.5 Months long? I have to wait 8 Month for my Canyon Ultimate 😢

[@mchacon01]

Nice comparison! I've had 2 Emonda's. A 2017 Trek Emonda SL6 Pro which I really loved but I did upgrade to the same one you reviewed here but the upgraded model, the SLR 9 SRAM Red eTap model. I had to wait about 4 months for it but oh so happy that I have it now. Super light and that Amethyst Project One color is pretty amazing. Also, yes the BB is threaded. It's got all the properties you could want: light, aero, wide tires, disc, hidden cables, electronic, threaded BB, Bontrager RSL 37 (not the Aeolus on the video).

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaoo thanks for the correction

[@MIAthe305]

GC always with the fire video!! Best on KZbin 🤙🏼

[@GCPerformance18]

thanks so much for always being here!!!! I got some more coming out

[@HDHD-pe1cl]

50 for emonda, 50 for tarmac. Emonda has simple bar stem, Tarmac has D seatpost and dropped seatstays, both now have threaded BB. Still no answer which one to go?🧐

[@GCPerformance18]

specialized

[@HDHD-pe1cl]

@@GCPerformance18 okay then, i ll take the blue one with chrome letter🤩

[@yonglingng5640]

The Tarmac SL7 can run any cockpit too. As an LBS Sales Technician, I take workshop workability into account as well, so my only choice is the Tarmac SL7.

[@3a4abihaychristianangelo88]

5 years from now I can buy that trek emonda❤

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaooooo this is proibably veyr factual

[@blizzbee]

...or drool over current year model :P

[@carlosaguirre9643]

right, the Tarmac will still cost the same for obvious reasons...

[@bernitaldown9136]

Very ugly bike, heavy for price.

[@justj3014]

I have an 2019 Trek Emonda, and the geometry works well for me. These new bikes make me want to sit this one out and see whats next !

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea that’s what a lot of my customers say too who had the sl6 too, it reminds me a little bit of the iphones how at first every year would be a big drastic change. Where as now they are making small changes and just bright colors

[@justj3014]

@@GCPerformance18 ....Exactly !

[@justj3014]

@@GCPerformance18 Fast forwarded to today….I am weak, I purchased a new 2022 Trek Emonda 🤷🏾‍♂️😂😂

[@francoisholtermann1311]

Very thorough, your knowledge is impressive. I have Aeolus wheels in my Tarmac, I love them. I thought it was taboo at first, but the price was right. I have Black Inc integrated bar and stem, and seat post, for some reason I didn’t think that was taboo. Haha. Keep it up, love your vids. Take care.

[@GCPerformance18]

Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate the support, sounds like a sick build on the aethos, those bikes are a dream to ride, enjoy it!!! :)

[@piercex3834]

You should compare the SLR 9 to S-WORKS, the specs and prices would be similar, and the Trek would be lighter

[@GCPerformance18]

Okay for sure. Thanks for the heads up I don’t know the slr9 was the highest model lol

[@matthewjohnson7350]

Emonda has a T47 standard bottom bracket , so yes, it IS threaded. Personally I would never buy a bike that does not have a threaded bottom bracket. I hate creaking press fit bottom brackets. Personally, I love the look and ride of the Tarmac. I own a custom 2018 Emonda SLR8 sram red etap, but I would trade it in a heartbeat for a new S Works Tarmac. Great comparision video thanks! Price wise an Emonda with Dura Ace Di2 or Sram Red AXS Etap would be same price as the S Works Tarmac.

[@YesItsKevin]

the trek has the sram force which is kinda similar to ultegra di2. if it had sram red i think it wouldve been lighter than the sl7

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I think too, if it had red for sure it owuld be and also it could have had lighter wheels too but thta bike was suprisngly light for being sram force

[@YesItsKevin]

​@@GCPerformance18with the wheels in mind, i do personally think the rapides are better than the bontragers just bc theyre about the same weight but the rapides are more aero

[@AllanPhillips]

The SL7 frame is a shade lighter than the Emonda, so with the same kit the SL7 would still be lighter.

[@piercex3834]

@@AllanPhillips no sir

[@AllanPhillips]

@@piercex3834 Yes sir. SL7 frame weight 800g painted. Emonda SLR frame weight unpainted 698g. Paint weighs more than 100g.

[@dictionarsis]

As ex-user of Pacifik primum 3, trek emonda geometry is the best choice for me. My back is not of aero type.

[@GCPerformance18]

lol at least you know this and you admitting this will make your ride more enjoyable every time

[@zakymaa]

Debating between both as the price gap is a big point. SL7 is more expensive. Will you always pick the Emonda or SL7, that’s the question?

[@1bojanbojan]

Why is the gap so big on SL7 between the seat tube and rear tires? I like how venge is no gap

[@GCPerformance18]

thats how they shaved down the weight and they realized the bigger frame there did nothign for the aero properties so that peice of the venge was just more fo rthe looks

[@qibble455]

Great video. I literally can not make my mind up between these two. Trek has the paint but I'd prefer the groupset to be Red not Force. The SL7 has Dura Ace but the wheels aren't tubeless. lol first world prob's.

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao I feel like trek for sure gives you more op[itons in terms of spec too which I think is nice but also can confuse the consumer and cause for people to stall on which one to buy..... too many options can be bad for the dealer someitmes

[@tengkurex]

IMO, the Tarmac SL7 because of higher resale value.

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaooo true and also the specialized makes it simpler when choosing

[@migueltovar9702]

You cant go wrong with either one ill take both!

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao if only it was that easy :))

[@LRF49]

I went HAM and bought me a 2022 Emónda SL6 eTap. I upgraded from a TCR Advanced. Let me tell you. It was worth the splurge. The only downer, is that the Emónda doesn't come tubeless out of the box. It's annoying that I have to buy a new set of tires as if the bike isn't expensive already🙄 Other than that. The Emónda is awesome. That Black/Prismatic combo with the chrome Trek logo🤤

[@GCPerformance18]

that is awesome and first of a;l that you found one I know that bike is really hard to find right now

[@roycomps3435]

Traveled 3 hours to DC to get mine but so worth it! Agree with the none-TL tire issue. They could have made them TL! But very happy overall.

[@LRF49]

@@roycomps3435 I traveled 1 1/2hr to go get mine. The bike is heavy for that price point, but once you get use to it. It flies👌

[@cmx2828]

the Emoda is a beast. I drove one myself from 2021. Super all-rounder bike

[@GCPerformance18]

the emonda is a climbing monster

[@GCPerformance18]

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE MODEL NO MATTER HOW MUCH IT COST WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PICK???

[@hawarial-fath1792]

Trek emonda

[@YesItsKevin]

sl7 all day

[@ilgour]

SL7

[@diegorobayo]

Trek Emonda ☝🏻 but with Shimano drivetrain

[@HDHD-pe1cl]

Emonda, but with the D shape seatpost and dropped seatstays.

[@yonglingng5640]

When it comes to workshop workability and convenience, I think Specialized takes the cake.

[@GCPerformance18]

me too, but I dont know trek that well so I dont have to much unbiased to say about that

[@michaelcawley7400]

I can work on treks all day but specialized seems to be a pain in the ass but I guess it all comes down to what you are used to work on

[@yonglingng5640]

@@michaelcawley7400 One of the things I don't like about the Émonda (carbon) is bad front derailleur clearance. It can't move inboard enough to not rub the chain when it's at the lowest gear.

[@treymorant905]

Ur just biased, im neutral but i love the emonda

[@edobuntoro1507]

Im looking for more relaxed geometry as I feel my current tarmac sl6 too racy. Is aethos or emonda better?

[@GCPerformance18]

I mean they are pretty similar geometry but I will say the aethos is more comfortbale bike for sure, that thing feels like a cadfilac

[@guspachio4977]

Really enjoyed the comparison ..... Thanks!

[@GCPerformance18]

thanks so much I try my best:)

[@GrayFox-xd9ww]

Yo look at them disc brakes what kinda gravel or DH mtb you doing with road bike?

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaooooooo hahahhahha

[@GrayFox-xd9ww]

@@GCPerformance18 don’t get me wrong their both super nice bikes but they should make them in rim brake options but bike companies want more money.

[@extraterrestre1590]

Where can I get the Garmin Mount for Specialized?? Nothing on their site 😖 any recommendation??

[@GCPerformance18]

are you located in the states, if so give me an email [e-mail] I can help

[@extraterrestre1590]

@@GCPerformance18 will do 👍🏼

[@CFCMahomet]

The Edmonda seems like the winner for me. That paint job put it over the finish line for me. On another note, Christmas music already? 😆😆

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaooo this video was from last year and yea that emonda color is top notch it looks so nice

[@kg_oner9215]

Please make a vid featuring the 2021 Giant TCR.

[@GCPerformance18]

hopefully one of my good firrneds jkust got giant so I might be able to get some nice giants form him

[@Nosh_Feratu]

Emonda frameset, Dura Ace groupset. . . .perfect!

[@ricaze70]

Specialized Tarmac SL7 allllll day!

[@GCPerformance18]

Allllllll fuggin day

[@rli6951]

My 56 SLR with Red zipp 303FC is 6.99 with one bottle cage and pedals. Seems like the SW SL7 isn’t as light as it seems….

[@duffyrides]

Great video as always! Good info

[@GCPerformance18]

Thanks again!

[@user-re3fd6jl5k]

The Emondas are very very hard to find. I have looked all over New York and not a single one.

[@geertweynjes2119]

Always the lightest!

[@GCPerformance18]

::))))

[@keeganortiz5845]

You can purchase ceramicspeed bearing kit for Roval clx.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I know that but thats a huge price increase for ther priuce of those wheels and still not being tubeless

[@keeganortiz5845]

Yes it is. Shame the $2500 wheels can mark up to $3100-$3400. I may be wrong but I thought they were going to make special TB tyres to fit the rapide . And to save anyone future headache if interested in the bearings. The rear hub nut ring is not the dt Swiss star ratchet you’ll need an exp rear hub tool kit to swap rears on driver side. @gcperformance great videos, love the content btw

[@cyclonutterd7075]

So which one do you prefer?

[@GCPerformance18]

always I will choose tarmac just because thats what im comfortable with

[@francisaranguren8672]

no question asked 👉🏼 s works tarmac sl7 all day 🙌🏼 #onebiketorulethemall 💪🏻

[@GCPerformance18]

ez clap all day

[@migueltovar9702]

You should compare the slr9!

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I would love to, just been waiting to see one in person lmao

[@klyyoung2728]

Emonda looks sexier. Wish it had the DuraAce drivetrain.

[@GCPerformance18]

really??? I think looks go to the tarmac, but yea if emonda had duraace it would be a ncie step up

[@cameronteel2172]

Could you provide insight into if the Madone is now obsolete?

[@GCPerformance18]

not at all I still think there is a spot for the madone just like I still think there is space for the specialized venge I dont know why they felt the need to remove it I feel like people loved that bike...... maybe next year if they make the emonda seat stays lower and more aero shaped tubes then..... but for right now the madone is safe

[@cameronteel2172]

@@GCPerformance18 What do you view as the spot for these aero bikes? Crits, etc? Thank you for all the info!

[@250dpi9]

If they changed look of that seatpost I would go Trek

[@GCPerformance18]

same here, I ahte that seatpost it makes it look so ugly

[@yonglingng5640]

@@GCPerformance18 And annoyingly inconvenient too, I don't think that's a spot a workstand clamp can clamp onto. I've yet to see any warnings from Trek yet.

[@clavicula8018]

Trek should change their shiny logo too

[@CycoWarriorx]

The bag... 🤣🤣🙌🏽

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaoo thanks

[@ckelly3862]

I have a 2020 Tarmac sl7..roval c38 rims, tubeless setup, continental 5000 tires..w a good tailwind, no one catches me on that bike..it just gets up and hauls ASS!

[@GCPerformance18]

very nice!!! the bike does maintain speed really well, it flies

[@steveindorset]

I think I’ll take both please!! 😍😍😍

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao

[@marcovanlieshout6443]

Great video guys, but ja still i will those the sl7 just the looks and stands. The colar you have a point. And be Nice to the plastic bag 🤣🤣👍

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaooo always distracts me whenever im filming there is something always going oin

[@kelvinwibowo537]

hello, do you know the weight diffrence between sl7pro frame and the s works one and also the full bike weight

[@GCPerformance18]

I have dont videos where I weighed the pro and sworks models bikes. The frames I have not yet

[@quepasatony123]

4:39 wow S-Works bolts - let’s charge $2k more 🙈

[@GCPerformance18]

lmaoooo sotp thats the sworks version if the trek came with sram red it would be the dsame price for sure

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

I'm not a fan of dropped seat stays (and for that reason prefer the Émonda). The stem spacers are not terribly elegant, either. Otherwise lovely, but way overpriced bikes. Tubeless is beautiful on paper, but is junk in practice: it requires pumping up the tyres before every ride, and in many cases doesn't even allow for steep, low turns without leaking like mad. Also, requires regular expensive refills. The real catch of the technology is to rip off the customer - that's all.

[@markn4526]

I could be wrong, but don't dropped seat stays make the rear end more compliant? More aero though.

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

@@markn4526 In theory, at least, they do. One could argue that the marginal added compliance is a slight compromise in durability (but probably not an issue for anyone but heavier riders - a segment, which I, unfortunately, happen to represent). But the real reason of my preference for the traditional, but compact design - is the aesthetics. To me, they simply look better. For instance, I prefer the looks of the Aethos / the Salsa WarBird to the Tarmac on that account alone.

[@markn4526]

@@LeoInterHyenaem I'm also of the taller/heavier variety as well. The minimal aero advantage of dropped seat stays means little me, but I'll take any rear end rigidity advantage I can get. I prefer the more traditional aesthetic too.

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

@@markn4526 I concur. As for compliance, the lightest suspension seatposts (i.e., the Ergon CF3 Pro, Cane Creek EeSilk) will fully compensate for the compliance of dropped seatstay bikes, and the heavier, but very comfortable alternatives, such as the RedShift ShockStop or even the ThudBusters in a traditional frame will make dropped seatstay bikes appear (a few among which don’t even accept round cross-section seatstays) downright uncomfortable (at a considerable weight penalty, of course).

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea I mean the look of a bike is always gonna be the riders preference at the end of the day. D hey you have to love the look of it or else your not gonna wanna ride it as much.

[@johnschreiber7636]

Yes, 2021 Emonda has a threaded bottom bracket

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I figured that out!! thanks so much!!

[@donavanmcslab9623]

I have the new emonda and love it but I would have no problem with the sl 7 sweet bikes.

[@GCPerformance18]

im in the same boat jsut reverse I sell and ride specialized but love the trek brand.

[@donavanmcslab9623]

Love the vids keep it up look forward to each one.

[@GCPerformance18]

@@donavanmcslab9623 thanks

[@PedroPrego]

Man... That carbon chameleon is gorgeous!! And 6.8kg out of the box is wow!! Just drooling!! And it'd be possible to lose some weight just to compensate the pedals :D Or the alpinist wheels for those days with more climbing!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!

[@GCPerformance18]

yea they killed it with that paint job I odnt think abnyone touches trek right now with there paint job

[@Hyperionmusic1]

Aren’t the Roval CLX ceramic bearings and the CL’s are not?

[@yonglingng5640]

With the new Rovals (Rapide and Alpinist), both the CL and CLX versions run on steel bearings.

[@GCPerformance18]

yes he is correct there are no ceramic beairngs in the new clx this year they got rid of the partnership with ceramicspeed

[@DanielCabrera03]

God! How I wish my problem be which one to choose 🥺

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao me too man..... me too

[@molfar9049]

the bottom bracket area is so much beefier on emonda

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it is for sure, I think for the compliancy

[@neelsahay5227]

Which should you buy? Both, in 5 years, when they're 900 bucks each ;)

[@neelsahay5227]

@Bonifide Buster what in the world 🤣 is this a reference to a movie or something

[@neelsahay5227]

@Bonifide Buster lmfao cheers dude

[@GCPerformance18]

yea it is insane of the depreciation of the bike world I know people upgrade but shit its getting so flooded now, its a buyers market for sure

[@mattshaw397]

Do they come in rim brake?

[@GCPerformance18]

they do not..... not anymore maybe in the future, far far future but for right now everything is going on the wave of disc brakes

[@BulletJS]

What is happening at 11:08?

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahahahaha haha I got a little too comfy with it

[@BulletJS]

@@GCPerformance18 can't blame you, it's a sexy bike!

[@GCPerformance18]

@@BulletJS lmaooo

[@georgpollath6812]

Canyon Aeroad Di2 vs Tarmac SL 7 Expert

[@GCPerformance18]

if I could find a canyon I would for sure be all over that but no one around me has one

[@LRF49]

@@GCPerformance18 I really think riders are not into Canyons. Those are rare out there in the wild. All I see are Specialized, Trek, Cannondale and Giant.

[@ozgurinsan]

why do you compare bikes 3000 $ difference?

[@GCPerformance18]

Just to show off the frame style differences, this was the first time I saw the emonda in person so I wanted to show. The geo and features

[@andrewkreuter3147]

which would say is better for 3 hour plus rides?

[@jasonhowes6431]

As long as the bike is the correct fit for you It should mater. I have had both but the models before ie s works sl6. I’m now on a dogma and it walks over both bike for me but it depends where you live and your rides. As long as you get the correct size for you and put 28 mm tyres on you will be fine on most bikes.

[@GCPerformance18]

what jason said, which ever bike is more the capable whatever it comes down to you is you and your training and also how long you usally ride.... if you jsut spring for 100 miles your going to be uncomfortable on any bike... make sure you put on some miles and jsut keep riding and any of these bikes will be comfortbale

[@christhomas5801]

FYI Those Emonda bars are $650!

[@GCPerformance18]

holy, shit..... I wasnt expecting that much but I guess now I know, I mean roval just realesed theres around 600 so im not that suprised

[@christhomas5801]

@@GCPerformance18 Same here! I have a Domane SLR 7 and I went to inquire as I really like the look. Really want one but that price... 😢

[@christhomas5801]

@@GCPerformance18 Same here! I have a Domane SLR 7 and I went to inquire as I really like the look. Really want one but that price... 😢

[@christhomas5801]

@@GCPerformance18 Same here! I have a Domane SLR 7 and I went to inquire as I really like the look. Really want one but that price... 😢

[@aasastephenson1538]

Went Ham on that bag! Lmao 9:08

[@GCPerformance18]

Lmaooo thanks

[@rkgr2]

Seems like many models downgraded for 2021 and kept the 2020 price.

[@GCPerformance18]

noo they made some huge integration upgrades, yea the price is there but they made both bikes integrated headsets and there are no more cables being shown anymore

[@100flite]

It's 7.2kg actual weight then. Both unable to went sub 7kg even with its top spec.

[@GCPerformance18]

It could get lighter for sure

[@RsE-PR]

Trek its size 56 ?

[@GCPerformance18]

yes it was but it is sold

[@ianrichardson8657]

Great video, I'll have the Trek paint job on the Tarmac please

[@GCPerformance18]

that would be insane, imagine that sworks logo in the brushed chrome look

[@fubbaquestor]

The frame is no cut for the post

[@GCPerformance18]

ahh okay I was so old schoool, thanks for the info

[@lanceschroth6431]

That seat mast comes in a long and short size

[@MrMars121]

Assembled in the USA! TREK.

[@GCPerformance18]

i don know about that

[@MrMars121]

@@GCPerformance18 says that right on the frame in this video.

[@zarsvirus]

Specialized is better than trek.

[@GCPerformance18]

agreed

[@lanceschroth6431]

Fail

[@yankeevelofoxtrot]

Ah another review of affordable bikes for the common man.

[@GCPerformance18]

I got you, come on by whenevr you like for affordable bikes

[@ayowser01]

@@GCPerformance18 😅

[@meegel3689]

9:10 ahhahaha go gettem

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahah

[@BGVlogs2024]

Both...😢😢😢😢

[@GCPerformance18]

I kind of like the emonda more.... maybe jksut because its one of those kind of want what you dont have

[@dwaprea]

I choose giant tcr

[@777triathlete]

The Emonda with the same components is $12,500 (with power meter). Why in the world are you comparing a bike with DuraAce to one with Force?

[@GCPerformance18]

im just talking about the bike geometry in general not the two bikes specifically like to the exact models

[@777triathlete]

@@GCPerformance18 Gotcha.

[@Ew-pc5pk]

Emonda with disc just upsets me.

[@GCPerformance18]

dont worry you will get use to the discs lol

[@mattt612]

I have one, and I love it. First bike with disc, and the bike just wants to go fast.

[@frenchdork]

I have the hots for that black cassette on the Emonda.

[@Ew-pc5pk]

If you just don't clean your drive train for a few months you can get the same look.

[@GCPerformance18]

lol you can sell ther red cassette off the tarmac and buy two of the black cassettes for the price of the red one

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahhahahah

[@BulletJS]

$9400 for a Force bike is ridiculous

[@GCPerformance18]

it is very expensive, and it might be a little cheaper but thats the prcie the dealer told me when i was leaving which I thought was expensive but then you add a special paint job. so who knows

[@BulletJS]

@@GCPerformance18 it was not a knock against you, more to say Trek's are always overpriced

[@GCPerformance18]

@@BulletJS no I know I was trying to see form there point of view but they have so many pricing options out there its almost impossible

[@DavidJones-fz8or]

Why are bikes so expensive

[@GCPerformance18]

These are just these models in particular. They make cheaper bikes too starting at $800 but no where near the amount of technology on them or the nicer components. Just think like a car, how they have different packages for more money. Same thing

[@Foster_B]

I think emonda vs aethos would’ve been a better comparison

[@GCPerformance18]

but emonda is still like a race machine where the aethos is more casual non competeiong riding..... there were plenty of times in the tour where the main bikes were the emonda and sl7

[@timtaylor9590]

funny how a top of the line bike cant even meet the weight limit smh

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahha

[@googlelimp9834]

i wrode spesalized before and never again now have a few Trek and never change again but did Also like the GTs I have had but still never ever again s/works their services and staff are disgusting never ever again. and that was from about 10 years ago and happened to go in the same company again with a mate and he still turned round and said fuck them your right ill never with them again and has since left and now trek as well

[@simonassouline45]

Specialized S Works is Top Gun, Emonda is 3 RD Tier!! That seat post on the Emonda is Total shit, like Giant TCR! I hate the design and can’t stand it! Emonda is a great Bike, with the biggest exception the integrated seat post!

[@drchris103]

Isn't the TCR extremely liked by a lot of people who purchase the bike? I've seen only good things about the TCR that most def outweigh the minor flukes it has if it has any.

[@GCPerformance18]

im not a big of the tcr at all I dont like the look the body or the stem on the bike Giant is liked by alot of people because of there produciton and how much proiduct they produce. They are the cheaper of all the big brands which means they give you alot of bang for the buck but alot of people ride them so more people want to stray away from that.

[@drchris103]

@@GCPerformance18 Understandable. I was just curious since my next bike is a possibly a 2021 TCR. Definitely don’t have the budget for a $10k bike since I’m still in uni but one day.

[@BulletJS]

Sad attempt at a ISP

[@mihalis1010]

I’ve owned 2 Emondas from 2 different years including the 2021, and I can say this with confidence; what the fuck are you on about?

[@donaldthemtber]

I’m pretty sure the CLX are ceramic bearings.

[@GCPerformance18]

The new clx alpinist and rapide do not. Specialized is not partnered with them anymore, the clx50 and 64 came with them but now they don’t have them anymore

[@donaldthemtber]

I just looked it up and I stand corrected! Great video man very informative thumbs up 👍🏾

[@mikenarayan5622]

Bikes are getting heavier. My trek ALR 58cm is 16lbs 2019 dura ace.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I know it is the disc brakes and the integration and everything

[@st-5ter932]

Wow 😳 I wanna be the seller not the buyer there’s no way I’ll spend the kind of money on a bike 🚴 I’m perfectly fine with my China made carbon bike

[@GCPerformance18]

Hey, understandable and to each there own. That’s why there are so many different options

[@MoneyMakerRealty]

Both bikes are nice

[@GCPerformance18]

yea if this is your problem deciding between one or the other then you are in the right position in life lol

[@MoneyMakerRealty]

I made a decision based on $$$. I went with the sl7 etap. Blew the tarmac out of the water at that price point. And I love the trek/bontrager brand , the color schemes trek uses. Either bike would have done but i saved 2k by going that route. The pro was like $8300 as aposed to $5500 for the sl7

[@powernab8457]

Don't buy any of them because they will be already sold out!!

[@GCPerformance18]

or if your local to me I will do my best to help you :)

[@powernab8457]

@@GCPerformance18 Thank you your good ;-)

[@user-nu5fx6en9h]

S work cuz is s work hahahah

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahaha

[@Anthony39034]

Specialized is like 4000 more money 💰

[@25elektro]

The spacer stack on the Emonda is ugly as hell. People really should get bikes with a geometry they can handle.

[@GCPerformance18]

Lmaooo that’s just a stock bike so I’m sure there going to cut it and lower and make it look better

[@mrgrey9584]

Edmonda is the better bike

[@j.milleraabamsc9400]

Both those bikes aren't worth buying

[@GCPerformance18]

they are boith really nice bikes

[@anasznva1263]

Very expensive bike for me

[@GCPerformance18]

but they are worth it for sure

[@bobbymcflare57]

That plastic bag died

[@GCPerformance18]

hahhahahahha thanks

[@manuelrabelo6780]

Typical SoFla.. riders spending 10k+ for a bike but can't keep up with the peloton or pull one for that matter.. They look great on their insta photos though..

[@GCPerformance18]

..... come down here and hop on a ride