2022 Trek Emonda SL5 | Best Road Bike Under $4000?

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Buying your first road bike? This video reviews a 2022 Trek Emonda SL5 in the blue paint work. I am a huge fan of this carbon bike. It is equipped with Shimano 105, hydraulic disc brakes, 28mm rubber on aluminium rims, and integrated cable routing. This is definitely a killer machine. Check out the review and watch the entire video. Enjoy!
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Review
3:59 - Things You May Change
5:53 - Pedals, Computer, Seat Post
6:38 - How It Rides
8:54 - Saddle
9:53 - Summary
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@ChristopherBrian24 Жыл бұрын

I bought one today and road it home before it started to rain. I absolutely loved it am an excited to hit the local straightaways and hills.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike enjoy it

@JamesSmith-zq9kx 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review. Said exactly like it is, and after owning this bike for few months now, it took my riding experience to the next level. Really looking forward on getting some carbon wheels for this machine.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m sure that will take it to another level.

@thedresscode1573 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking love that colour. That with some nice carbon wheels would be super cool

@kyleteevan5718 Жыл бұрын

I just sold my Domané AL5 Disc today and am picking this exact bike up tomorrow. Super stoked to upgrade to carbon from the aluminum frame. Had full 105 on my Domané and not once thought I needed to upgrade. I did opt for the new Ultegra pedals as they didn’t have 105 in stock and they’re a bit lighter anyway. Great review!

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

I really think you’ll really enjoy the carbon Emonda. Congrats

@yuriyuen411 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought this bike today for my first road bike so exited to go to places with it 😁

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Nice enjoy

@benfolds17 Жыл бұрын

That's my bicycle! I've loved it...have almost 40,000 km on it and loved every km! Great review bro 👋

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s impressive 40k

@xDonola 2 жыл бұрын

I like this review, very well made

@slgr7 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Your review made me even happier with my purchase...and I was already happy. I got the exact same bike back in December -- same color even the same size 52.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s such a good buy

@ZioComposite Жыл бұрын

Jim, if you don't mind me asking, how tall are you. Mike, if you see this, how tall are you as well? Always better to test in person but would love to see some impressions.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

I am 5’7

@ZioComposite Жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre thank you, much appreciated!

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

No problem

@paulj8803 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Was lucky to be able to pick this up for $3400aud ($3000 CAD) today in a store closing sale. Some savings to upgrade the wheels. Super excited!

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds like a great deal

@ntphong999 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new bike

@himalvin1670 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u buy it for 3000 CAD ONLY????

@paulj8803 2 жыл бұрын

@@himalvin1670 We have a bike chain in Melbourne called Cycles Galleria that was recently bought out by Trek. They had a "closing down" sale 20% off for a few days before the official handover. Just good timing.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@philipplampert1034 2 жыл бұрын

Which frame size do you have? How tall are you? Thanks! I’m also deciding between this and the Domane AL5 :)

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 5”7 and ride a size 52 frame

@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын

I got mine at the original msrp, then switched everything to carbon; all for under $5k. I know that's still a lot of money, but I like to think it's an "amazing" value. The handling is sublime, and the road vibration attenuation is impressive.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Nice sounds like a sweet deal

@CallumPavier1 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, where did you get the 3d printed wahoo mount from? Just bought this bike and I can’t find them anywhere

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Got it on shapeways. Made by MagCad

@Justplainoljeff 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on the review- thoughts on the SLR6?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a tough one. Do you go for the top frame and settle on the groupset? Or go for the SL with a slightly higher spec? I think it all depends on what group set you want. Because at that price they are all great bikes. Unless, you’re the type that may change the groupset later? So there are two trains of thought

@darcygoettling 2 жыл бұрын

SWEET RIDE - Looking to order one this week in Toronto

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. It’s an amazing choice

@shaheerkhan5171 Жыл бұрын

Hi fellow Toronto rider, I will be joining you very soon hahaha

@miketerenzio6547 Жыл бұрын

Just got this bike with upgrade wheels love it thx for the info

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

What wheels did you upgrade to?

@vmgltj Жыл бұрын

Great video!! I am about to purchase this bike, just trying to figure out if size 52 or 54 , I am 168cm tall and 76cm inseam, any sugestión appreciate any advice

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re very similar to me. I’d say 52 no doubt about it. I think you’d be much better off with a 52 unless you have really long arms and longer torso. Try if you can first

@kyotang8657 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this or the sl6 pro disc ? As it will be coming with carbon wheels and ultegra

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

I’d argue the sl5 because it’s mechanical ultegra which is basically the same thing as 105. The performance of 105 is so good that it made mechanical ultegra irrelevant (which is why it doesn’t even exist now). If it was Di2 then I’d say sl6 pro but it’s not. The only thing you’re getting is a wheel upgrade. I’d rather buy the sl5 and put the extra money to whichever wheelset I want rather than the bontrager ones. I say that because I want the Hunt Limitless wheels but I think my point is clear

@dariusvick1636 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you. Is it possible to share a link for the 3D printed Wahoo mount?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes of course. It was purchased here www.shapeways.com/product/WMMCRZP2G/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-v2-bmc-blendr-mount-low

@dariusvick1636 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Thanks a million I’m running almost identical set up and this helps a lot to clean up the cockpit.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it makes such a difference. Super clean

@JK-yv8fv Жыл бұрын

Any specific recommendations for wheel upgrades? Compatible with GP5000 tyres?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

I think wheels are a tough choice cause there are so many options. I’m personally a huge fan of hunt wheels and would go for a pair of theirs and they have some great options at a variety of price points. I think anything between 40-45mm is an ideal depth of 98% of people.

@KevinDuffyNJ 10 ай бұрын

Have this bike for over a year and 2500 miles now and can confirm it is a great bike for the price* (*based on the crazy cost of bikes today - all are overpriced). I did swap out the wheels to hunt 44s and the tires to GP5k. This dropped the weight by 2 lbs and the handling is so much better - mostly because of the tires b/c the stock tires are garbage - they slide if there is any wetness or if the temps are low. I also changed the bar tape to a blue matching tape (that makes it faster to right?)

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 10 ай бұрын

Love the upgrades as I’ve experienced similar benefits to those very same upgrades. Enjoy the ride

@DuoTheGodOfDeath Жыл бұрын

Bought mine in Japan (2021 version) for 2200. Quite the upgrade from my 2017 Fuji Sportif 2.3

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Bravesdarrell8552 2 жыл бұрын

I love ❤️ my 2021 Domane SL5.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@scottanderson4175 Жыл бұрын

Wow I just purchased this bike in silver not really knowing what I was doing but your review put my mind at ease that I didn’t make a huge mistake 🍻

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that it helped lol

@floriangrey Жыл бұрын

I bought this bike (silver) a month ago with huge reduction about 2500€ with pedals included. I've upgraded from a 20 year old aluminum bike. I've gained 1 kilo with the carbon but I'm wondering why my average speed is staying the same (versus old alu bike) on the 3 rides I did with it.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

So many factors could be at play here

@ThePrd3 2 жыл бұрын

I've owned a 2021 sl5 in the same color for about a year. I very much recommend this bike. I upgraded the tires, aero handlebar, seat post(carbon), saddle(carbon rails) and have good performance. The wheels are definitely heavy and if you have the extra $1-2k lying around replace them asap

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Completely agree.

@bernardo9202 2 жыл бұрын

for that investment isnt the canyon ultimate cf sl 8 a better choice?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure it’s a better choice. How do you define better? In my opinion, it’s not because mechanical ultegra is really not worth the price increase over 105 and you don’t get any performance benefits. Wheels are an area where you might argue the canyons better but they’re not so good that you wouldn’t consider upgrading them.

@bernardo9202 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre iwas talking about the di2 version with carbon wheels, the trek 105 with carbon wheels, wouldbe more expensive

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Ah Di2 version. Well yeah that’s a different story. I mean that’s what canyons known for. Offering great performance for far less than the big brands. But that being said, depending on where you live, delivery and fees don’t make it as enticing as it originally seems

@PiruP 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for the great review. I have the option to buy either this exact bike, or the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 which is $4150 CAD. How does the Synapse Carbon compare to this? Haven't had a chance to try out either yet since shipments won't arrive till end of May unfortunately.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Both great bikes but the synapse is much more of an endurance bike where as the Emonda is quite aggressive. It’s much racier and will have a lower handlebar position

@PiruP 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre thanks for the info!

@matteoz8217 Жыл бұрын

Hey man what tires/wheelset do you recommend for this bike?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

There are so many options. Tires: i recommend conti gp 5000 all day. There are a ton of good wheelsets available. Personal preference: I’d love to try a pair of Hunt carbon wheels

@Sheikh47907 Жыл бұрын

how long did you ride your domane AL3 prior to getting your emonda SL5

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

I still ride the Domane al3. It’s been 3 years now. The Emonda sl5 is my dads bike

@menelek16bc 2 жыл бұрын

how much are we going to spend to upgrade the wheelset to carbon? TIA

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you can spend anywhere from 800-8000

@ericandeddy Жыл бұрын

Sharp bike and setup. What is your saddle height?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

I don’t know it in cm. I’d have to measure it

@johnt9379 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered one from Sigma for £2,200 can't wait

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Nice enjoy

@theodallinga4922 2 жыл бұрын

TCR adv 2 is also a incredible bike for the price

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Agree that it’s a great option. It’s just not my personal preference. Not really a fan of how giant can cut corners on certain components and I don’t like the way they look.

@mmilestones 2 жыл бұрын

If the Emonda is a race bike, are people replacing the 28mm tires with 25mm tires? What do people say is the affect on speed, smoothness and handling when switching to 25mm and do they usually stay at 25mm or go back to 28mm?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Most people will probably benefit from the wider 28mm which generally can be run at lower pressures not only offering better grip and comfort, but also having less rolling resistance. Modern data shows that wider tires are actually faster and have less rolling resistance.

@mmilestones 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre But won't the weight and less aerodynamics of a 28mm tire have a negative impact on speed when traveling at faster speeds compared to a 25mm tire?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

The weight and aero dynamic penalty is so minimal that you actually benefit from the wider tire and less rolling resistance.

@mmilestones 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre My view is that the 25mm tire will be faster. And that is why the pros use them on flat roads and even thinner on time trails compared to 28mm that they usually only appear to put on during cobblestones. However, as you point out there really is not that much difference between between the 25mm and 28mm tire. That is only a 3mm difference. Therefore I do agree that the better grip and smoother ride of the 28mm may be the preference for certain riders.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

The data shows that the wider tires on wide rims with disc brakes are faster

@m.a.2282 2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth to spend more money($1350 CAD more) for an SL5 to get lower tier carbon and an integrated handlebar over an ALR5 which is the same bike with full 105 groupset and wheels & tires? I have an ALR5 and couldn’t see paying more for a mostly aesthetic feature difference. Wheels on mine still need to be upgraded. I let the Bontrager tires go after 6 months and went with Continental GP4000. Emonda SL5 $3979.99 Emonda ALR5 $2629.99 Prices in CAD

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

I realize it’s a lot more money but it is the same groupset on both bikes and you’re right, wheels and tires will need to be upgraded on both. That being said, there is a huge difference between carbon and aluminum. I’m gonna do a video at some point comparing the two. While it may not be the top of the line slr, it’s still an incredible carbon frame. So bottom line, I think it’s worth it if you can swing it.

@Jason2k23 2 жыл бұрын

great review ! i have been on the fence between domane or the emonda. This review continues to tilt the scale ! There seems to be more love on the domane side not sure why. Again, great review !

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Really depends on what you’re looking to get out of the bike.

@Jason2k23 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre I just returned from my favorite trek store and rode them both. The Emonda is responsive and stiff and i felt like i took off immediately. The Domane was nice and i was moving a lot faster than my dual sport bike. However, based on how the road felt on an Emonda is not the bike ill be doing a century ride on. Therefore, The Domane would be a better fit. I might just wait for the 2023 model at this point :) Love the videos and thank you for taking the time to do them and provide the community informative information.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Domane sounds like the way to go for you. Yeah you may wait for the 2023 mode at this point. And you can always make the Domane faster by swapping tires and wheels out and dropping the handlebars if you want.

@shaheerkhan5171 Жыл бұрын

@@Jason2k23 hey I am in the exact same dilemma. Please give a more detailed breakdown as to why domane over emonda sl5

@Jason2k23 Жыл бұрын

@@shaheerkhan5171 based on what i am looking to accomplish the Domane SL6 E -tap is great . i’ll be able to do century rides and is a fast bike . is it faster than an emonda ? no but there is no way i’ll survive 10 miles on that bike . let alone 100 miles without developing a back problem . Therefore, the domane is the winner. Hope this helps.

@alakaku 2 жыл бұрын

the wheelset compatible with 25c tyre?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes if you wanted to go smaller but I don’t see why you would

@himalvin1670 2 жыл бұрын

Is it available for 32c tires?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

If they fit, I dont imagine you’d be able to go bigger than 32. You could fit 30s for sure but I’m not sure about 32s.

@Blah-blah-sure 11 ай бұрын

Nice review. But wait! I somewhat disagree with you on upgrading the aluminum wheels. Why? If someone is going to upgrade these to carbon rims. Then why not just get the Emonda SL 6 pro?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 11 ай бұрын

You could. But those wheels might not be the ones you want. The wheels on the sl6 are a decent but still somewhat entry level 35mm deep carbon wheels. Some may prefer to save the extra money that an sl6 pro would cost and use that money to upgrade to a specific pair of wheels. For example, I for one would want to choose the wheel, one that is the depth and weight that I want.

@Blah-blah-sure 11 ай бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Hmm, ok. Question I've never had a set of carbon rims. What do they really bring to the table for an average rider? And in your opinion, what factors into a good carbon rim?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 11 ай бұрын

Excellent question and I’m going to make a video about this very shortly. Check out my unboxing of my new hunt wheels. There will be a review coming out talking about this exactly. The difference they have made is incredible.

@williealston9120 8 ай бұрын

Shimano does not sell a 10-30 11-speed cassette, all thier cassette start with an 11t cog.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 8 ай бұрын

That is correct. Did I saw 10 tooth? I meant 11.

@thecarsavant 2 жыл бұрын

I'm between this and the Supersix EVO 105

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure that they are both going to be great

@landscapeandmonuments1615 Жыл бұрын

Hi, i have just bought the sl5 disc bike in grey. It is a very good bike. I am an ex cat 2 road racing cyclists and winning a few strava koms recently. My question is this: i have just paid 3000 euros for the bike and cant pay more to upgrade the wheels. Are the wheels really so bad or still good enough to last a couple of years. Would you call this bike mid range race bike?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Wheels are more than capable of lasting a few years. I think people make a big deal about wheels. I have not experienced carbon wheels myself but am constantly told they make a huge difference. Problem is the cost for that difference is also huge.

@landscapeandmonuments1615 Жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre sure, i agree. Tyres can help as much. I have stuck on some top end continental gp tyres and it flies. I defo think it is a good mid range bike, not entry at all. I have also improved on a climb of 2,5km at 8 per cent improving by 40 seconds compared to a lighter bike i was using recently. The trek sl5 is semi aero and veery stiff, the 9kg makes it race competitive still

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Yeah tires are a huge upgrade. I run the same

@landscapeandmonuments1615 Жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre i run a 24 mm on the back and 22mm on the front. Continental gp attack and force sold it like that claiming it has an advantage on those two different sizes. The fashion is 25 or more but i can say that those tyres i have on are as fast as a 25 mm or more

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Nice very cool setup

@mmilestones 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. But I am confused: Why is this called a lightweight carbon bike and as some people say a climbing bike-- when it's weight at over 20lbs? Isn't that pretty heavy for a lightweight climbing bike especially considering the endurance oriented SL5 weighs within a pound of this? I guess what Trek is trying to say is the stiffness and responsiveness and aggressive position even at over 20lbs makes this a climbing bike. From my point of view the Emonda is the perfect mix between a pure racing bike and a pure endurance bike but for marking purposes that doesn't sound as good as saying a lightweight carbon bike.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Trek have three road bike family’s. Emonda, which is typically their lightweight carbon bike because in the past this was a very light frame with very little aero tech. However this generation sees a little added weight because they added some aero features. The Domane is the endurance model and the madone is the aero model. The Emonda sl5 is heavier because it’s not the top tier model with top tier components. It’s not just marketing

@mmilestones 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Thanks. That makes sense!!! So the aero futures make it faster than the domane and better at climbing even though technically speaking the SL5 emonda is not really that light weight.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. More or less.

@mmilestones 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Oh the Emonda is lot stiffer and more responsive as well.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that too

@AverageReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad everyone can get ahold of emonda I can’t get my hands on one of those damn things.. it’s so annoying.. everyone is out of stock…

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s tough right now

@AverageReviewsYT 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Sorry for the negative reply.. I’m jsut frustrated how hard it is to find a new bike yet everyone is reviewing them lol…ughhh

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Lol no worries I totally get it. We were so lucky to get this one. Found it the day of the shipment and bought it within an hour of being off the truck

@adaml5473 2 жыл бұрын

i have this bike and the only issue I have with it is the seat post/mast. I wish there were options longer than 175mm and also more affordable seat posts.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Seems to be the one thing that some people have difficulty with.

@adaml5473 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre do you know of any longer after market seat posts? I already have the longest one trek sells.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. It’s such a proprietary piece that I doubt you’ll find one other than treks

@adaml5473 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre I love the bike but would expect better from Trek.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Understandable

@azizhirkani7043 2 жыл бұрын

can you please do a free hub sound video?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will be making another video of this bike and can include that

@LOGICAL-JAY 2 жыл бұрын

1)Upgraded bontrager carbon wheels 2)SLR stem and bar combo 3)Ultegra disc for esthetics *4)Upgrade crank to a 105/ultegra 52/36:optional *I'm waiting for 2023 emoda to see how they did the seat post..ive heard they're going back to a tradition seatpost..fingers crossed because I'm not a fan of their seat post.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah wheels are the big thing here but other than that I think the big is amazing

@diegobruno9343 Жыл бұрын

What is the correct size for someone who is 1.72 cm? 52 or 54?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

If you go smaller, than you could always lengthen the stem and raise the seat post. That’s a benefit. You can only make a larger frame so small if you understand my thinking

@brody5211 Жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre what seat height to you run to top of saddle ?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Top of saddle is at about 27inches from the BB

@okreidieh 2 жыл бұрын

Compare it to the madone ... Also what's the weight?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good video idea. I may do that. The weight on this one with bottle cages, mounts and pedals is about 9.5 KGs

@okreidieh 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre oh wow that's surprisingly heavy for a "climbing bike"

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but keep in mind everything I said. It’s treks second tier frame. Not the SLR. It comes with 105, the third tier groupset, and it comes with very budget friendly aluminum wheels and tires that both weigh a ton. And that’s with pedals and bottle cages and everything. If you were to remove the mounts and cages and pedals, you’d be close to 9.2. Then swap these tires for something like a GP5000, then you’re at 8.5 or 8.6 KG. And then finally swap the wheels for something lighter and carbon and you’re at 7.5 KG which is super respectable.

@JogBird 2 жыл бұрын

if you look at the geo charts, its exactly the same.. it really depends if you want aero or not

@niceguy1774 2 жыл бұрын

The seat mast seems to be the first thing people complain about. I had read it at least twice, but it's to the point that when I bought mine, they said "We don't have the carbon seat mast in-stock, so don't ask.". Lol

@edisonltan 2 жыл бұрын

What size is that?

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

52cm frame

@golfguyuk 2 жыл бұрын

That's strange. I seen your post above that says yours weighs 9.6kg at size 52. I have a size 54 and mines weighs 9.3kg. I know it's not much difference but I don't understand why mines would be lighter. I weighed it with standard paradigm comp wheels and R1 tyres with tubes. Any idea why there's a difference? Mines is a 2022 model.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

I had bottle cages, pedals, wahoo mount, light mount and all that on the bike when I weighed it. That could be the reason

@Wlodek1410 Жыл бұрын

take a look what i did with sl6 pro21

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Did you make a video?

@Wlodek1410 Жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre yes

@RsE-PR 2 жыл бұрын

i have this same bike in size 56cm but the paint is rubbish it scratches very easy and the shape of the seatpost is really shit too otherwise its ok its fast and the frame is light but trek has to do a better job on the paint because the bikes are too expensive to be paying to paint them again.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried to protect with a wax or spray wax? Might help prevent scratches.

@RsE-PR 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre I polished it with ceramic wax but the metallic blue part is not scratched, it is the color smoke blue.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

But the whole thing was waxed?

@RsE-PR 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre yes

@golfguyuk 2 жыл бұрын

I waxed mine after its first wash and so I have a few scratches as well. Mines are really superficial though and it still looks great. Just not quite as super shiny as that first day I picked it up 😂

@molfar9049 2 жыл бұрын

go for p zeros race instead of gp5000

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Heard good things about them. I may give them a shot next

@bigdiesel6912 2 жыл бұрын

i dont like the new seat mast set up.i like the old set up

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the one common complaint that people have. I personally thinks it’s great and don’t have any issues with it

@microcosmonauta Жыл бұрын

A road bike review, and never mentions the weight of the bicycle. Brilliant. That SL5 weighs about 8kg!! For a 'climber' bike. NOT worth it. Save your money, get a second hand Domane SL7 or the SLR.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre Жыл бұрын

Cause weight isn’t everything in a road bike. Aero is far more important hence the 8kg sl5. Read more about stuff before commenting.