Emonda ALR 5 is fast, light, responsive, and balanced—everything a quality aluminum road bike should be. But it also has the sleek looks of a far more expensive carbon bike. Upgrades on parts that make a big difference in performance, like the dependable Shimano 105 drivetrain, make it a smart choice for racing, club rides, and more.It's right for you if...You may be new to the road bike scene, but you know you've found your home. You want a dependable, lightweight race bike for longer, faster rides, and want a high-end ride quality at a great value.The tech you getA lightweight 300 Series Alpha Aluminum with shaped tubes and Invisible Weld Technology, a carbon fork that absorbs vibration from the road, powerful direct mount rim brakes, Bontrager Affinity Tubeless Ready wheels, and a full 2x11 Shimano 105 drivetrain for precise and dependable shifting.The final wordIt's both a great starting point for new riders and fully capable of seriously competitive group rides. Emonda ALR 5 is a lightweight aluminum ride at an amazing value, with a dependable Shimano drivetrain that will hold up for thousands of fast miles.Why you'll love it1 - Carbon looks and handling, alloy price point: Invisible Weld Technology and shaped tubes for sleek looks, light weight, and incredible handling2 - It's a great-looking bike at a great value, and it performs way out of its league3 - Like every Emonda, it's built to be the lightest and fastest in its class and backed by Trek's lifetime warranty4 - It shares the geometry of our highest-end carbon Emonda race bikes, and it gives you a ride quality that stands up in every way to far more expensive carbon bikes5 - Internal cable routing extends the life of your cables and adds to the bike's sleek look
