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Trek Émonda SLR 9 Review

Are you in the market for a new road bike? If so, you may want to consider the Trek Émonda SLR 9.

This high-performance bike has been turning heads in the cycling world, but is it worth the hype?

When it comes to road bikes, there are countless options to choose from.

It can be overwhelming trying to find the perfect bike that meets all of your needs.

The Trek Émonda SLR 9 is a top-of-the-line road bike that promises to deliver speed, comfort, and performance.

With its lightweight frame and cutting-edge technology, it’s no wonder cyclists are raving about this bike.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the features and performance of the Trek Émonda SLR 9 to help you determine if it’s the right bike for you.

– Lightweight carbon frame: The Émonda SLR 9 features a Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame that is not only incredibly light but also stiff and responsive, allowing for quick acceleration and precise handling.

– Top-of-the-line components: Equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting and Bontrager Aeolus RSSL 37 carbon wheels, this bike offers smooth and precise gear changes and excellent power transfer for maximum speed.

– Aerodynamic design: The Émonda SLR 9 features a sleek and aerodynamic design that reduces drag and allows you to cut through the wind with ease, giving you a competitive edge on the road.

– Comfortable ride: Despite its focus on speed, the Émonda SLR 9 doesn’t compromise on comfort. It features a H1.5 geometry that provides a more aggressive riding position while still maintaining a comfortable posture for long rides.

– Precision handling: With its responsive and precise handling, the Émonda SLR 9 allows you to navigate tight corners and descents with confidence, giving you full control over the bike.

– Versatile performance: Whether you’re racing, climbing mountains, or going for long endurance rides, the Émonda SLR 9 is designed to excel in all types of road cycling disciplines, making it a versatile choice for riders of all levels.

– Sleek and stylish design: With its clean lines, modern color schemes, and attention to detail, the Émonda SLR 9 is not only a high-performance machine but also a bike that looks great on the road.

One of the standout features of the Émonda SLR 9 is its frame.

Made from Trek’s Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon, the frame is incredibly light yet still maintains excellent stiffness and strength.

This allows for efficient power transfer and ensures that every pedal stroke propels you forward with minimal energy loss.

The frame also features Trek’s H1.5 geometry, which strikes a balance between aggressive racing positioning and all-day comfort.

The components on the Émonda SLR 9 are nothing short of impressive.

It comes equipped with a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groupset, providing precise and lightning-fast shifting.

The Dura-Ace brakes offer exceptional stopping power, allowing you to confidently navigate descents and corners.

The bike also comes with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 carbon wheels, which are lightweight and aerodynamic, further enhancing the bike’s speed capabilities.

Performance

In terms of ride quality, the Émonda SLR 9 delivers a smooth and responsive experience.

The combination of the lightweight frame, high-quality components, and aerodynamic design make it feel incredibly agile and nimble on the road.

Whether you’re sprinting on flats or climbing steep hills, this bike accelerates effortlessly and handles with precision.

Comfort is also a priority on the Émonda SLR 9.

The carbon frame helps to absorb road vibrations from the Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, reducing fatigue on longer rides.

The H1.5 geometry ensures a more upright riding position, which can be more comfortable for those who prefer a less aggressive stance.

Additionally, the Bontrager saddle provides adequate support and cushioning, allowing for hours of comfortable riding.

Overall, the Trek Émonda SLR 9 is a top-of-the-line road bike that delivers exceptional performance and ride quality.

Whether you’re a competitive racer or a recreational cyclist looking to push your limits, this bike is sure to impress.

With its lightweight frame, high-quality components, and comfortable design, the Émonda SLR 9 is a worthy investment for any cyclist seeking the ultimate ride experience.

Order yours online today and pick it up at your local Trek store, or have it shipped to your home!

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Find the Trek Émonda SLR 8 online Find a Trek dealer

Go to the Émonda page on Trek's website and you're greeted with the headline: 'The lightest production road line ever'.

"Every detail of the Émonda line, from frame design to each component choice on every model, serves the same audacious goal: to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered," they say.

"Émonda is the ultimate lightweight road racing machine, pushing the boundaries of what's possible for bicycle weight and ride performance."

You might be getting the slightest impression that Trek see weight as a key factor here so let's deal with that straight away.

There are three levels of Émonda frame: the S, which is the cheapest version; the SL; and the top-level SLR, which is the one we have here. The SLR is the lightest. Trek claims a frame weight of just 690g for a 56cm. That's as light as production frames come, edging out the Cannondale SuperSix Evo by a fraction to become the current Lightweight Champion of the World.

How have Trek made the frame so light? They say that they've given the Émonda the most sophisticated tube optimisation of any bike ever, with both the tube shape and the laminate designed to produce the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio possible.

Trek haven't gone after impressive aerodynamics with the Émonda – they've left that to the Madone – so most of the frame elements are round or, at least, much rounder than you'll find on an aero road bike, with thin walls. Squeeze the central section of the top tube between your finger and thumb and you can actually press the upper wall in very slightly. Don't worry, it returns to normal when you remove the pressure, but that's an illustration of how ruthless Trek have been in pursuit of lightness.

The bottom bracket is BB90 standard (90mm wide) for extra stiffness and Trek use a 1 1/2in lower headset bearing – as many other brands do on their performance bikes – for more rigidity up front. The seatstays are wide-set, attaching to the outside of the seat tube, the idea there being to provide extra stiffness without the need to use more material and increase the weight.

Trek have integrated features into the frame mould to reduce the amount of material they need to use and, therefore, keep the weight down. The carbon front mech mount, for example, is a part of the frame rather than something that has been bolted on afterwards. The same goes for the bottle cage bosses.

Rather than use a standard seatpost, Trek have gone for an extended seat tube topped with a seat mast to cut more grams, and direct mount brakes reduce the overall weight still further. The fork is superlight too: just 280g.

The Émonda SLR is available as a frameset for £3,000, or built up in six different flavours including a women's specific model. Plus, you can customise your own version through Trek's Project One program.

The super-duper top-end build is the Émonda SLR 10 which comes tricked out with a SRAM Red 22 groupset, Tune wheels and saddle, Bontrager's Speed Stop brakes and XXX integrated bar and stem (XXX is the model name, not just a space filler until I get around to looking it up). That complete build weighs in at an astonishing 4.65kg (10.25lb). It'll cost you 11 grand, mind.

Our SLR 8, priced at £5,800, gets a full Shimano Dura-Ace groupset and other components from Trek's in-house Bontrager brand, including RXL Tubeless ready wheels, an XXX OCLV carbon handlebar and Paradigm saddle.

This complete bike (without pedals) hit the road.cc Scales of Truth at 6.27kg (13.79lb) putting it among the very lightest bikes we've ever reviewed around these parts.

What's the point of such a light bike when the UCI has a 6.8kg minimum weight limit? Well, for a start, most people won't be racing in UCI-sanctioned events. Even if you do, the low weight gives you the option of running deeper section wheels, for example, without being at a weight disadvantage to other riders, or a more cushioned saddle, or some other heavy component that's important to you, like a crank power meter. Oh, and there's always the bragging rights that come with the territory, of course.

If it concerns you that all the gram shaving will result in a lack of durability, Trek offer a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects, plus a one year warranty on the paint and finish.

About once a year a bike comes along for review at road.cc that I really don't want to send back, so I spin the test period out for as long as possible. The Émonda SLR 8 is the one for 2014. This is a bike that's astonishingly quick on the hills, flattering your climbing abilities, and it's easy to live with for long hours in the saddle.

Weighing in at about a pound below the UCI's minimum weight limit for racing, the Émonda SLR 8 takes very little coaxing up to speed. It's one of those bikes that almost makes you feel like you're cheating when accelerating out of a tight corner; I guess you would be cheating if you rode it in a UCI-sanctioned event.

The Émonda is at its best on the hills. The steeper it gets, the better the bike feels. Get out of the saddle for the severe stuff and the frame holds its shape impressively, and the same goes for the fork. When you pick up the Émonda and feel just how feathery it is, you imagine it'll bend about all over the place as soon as it comes within a yard of a flexed quad, but that's far from the case. That front end feels solid and there's barely a hint of sideways movement at the bottom bracket.

Trek say that the Émonda SLR frame is a little stiffer than that of the equivalent Madone. The figures are close but they have to compromise the Madone's stiffness slightly in order to get the extra aerodynamic efficiency. Riding the two of them, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference, but the bottom line is that the Émonda feels like a strong, firm platform from which to launch your best high-power moves.

Like the frame, Bontrager's Race X Lite tubeless-ready alloy clinchers are lightweight and unexpectedly stiff. The rims are shallow section rather than deep and aero, and it doesn't take a genius to work out why: Trek have one eye on the scales with every component choice here.

One of the rear straight-pull spokes snapped on me while I was out on one ride, causing the wheel to go so far out of true that it wouldn't even spin between the chainstays, but that was a one off. I put a lot of miles into this bike and this was the only mechanical issue I had, so I'm inclined to put it down as 'just one of those things'. Annoying, but forgivable.

As if you needed any help getting up the climbs on a bike this light, our Émonda SLR 8 was fitted with a compact chainset with 50- and 34-tooth chainrings. It's only the H2 version (see below) that gets this, the H1 model comes with a grown-up 53/39 chainset.

I'm definitely more of a spinner than a stomper when it comes to pedalling technique, but I found this bike undergeared. The lowest combination is a 34-28. Maybe you'll like that setup but, personally, I'd have preferred a standard chainset or a 52/36 semi compact. One of those would suit the character of the bike far better, in my opinion, but you'll know what works for you.

The brakes deserve a special mention. As I said, Trek use direct mount brakes on the Émonda SLR bikes, as they do on the high-end Madones. The Shimano Dura-Ace direct mount brakes used here are fantastic. Granted, braking on an alloy rather than carbon brake track helps, but there's no doubt that these are a bit special, giving you a feeling of control even when you're slinging the bike into fast, mysterious bends. You know that there's enough power at your fingertips to save you if things get hairy. I've got nothing but good things to say about these brakes. Approved!

In terms of ride feel, I found the Émonda pretty comfortable. I had a high saddle (I always do) and that meant I got quite a bit of movement from the extended seat tube and seat mast to provide a degree of damping over the rough stuff. As ever, the saddle is going to be a matter of personal taste, but I got on well with the shape of the Bontrager Paradigm and there's a significant amount of flex in the shell.

Things are more direct at the front end with bumps, holes and gravel making their presence felt through Bontrager's XXX VR-C handlebar, but even the worst road surfaces feel relatively smooth and don't threaten to knock you off your line. I actually really like that carbon fibre bar, although some people might want a drop of more than the 124mm you get here.

If you do find yourself lacking comfort and/or not sticking to the ground over the rough stuff, wider tyres would certainly help. The Émonda SLR 8's Bontrager R4 tyres are very lightweight (I wore through the rear one quite quickly) and sticky but they're only 23mm wide. Going for 25s or even larger would considerably alter the feel of the ride – as they would on any other bike, of course.

Trek reckon that the Émonda has a 'size-specific ride-tuned performance'. In other words, they've engineered things so that each size feels and performs exactly the same. I couldn't very well jump off a 58cm model and on to a 50cm one to verify this so we'll have to take their word for it.

Weaknesses? Well, in these times when everything in the performance section of the bike world is aero-this, aero-that, Trek have produced a bike that's not designed with aerodynamics in mind at all. The Émonda is lightweight all the way.

Trek's solution is simple: if you want aerodynamics, go for the Madone. If you want comfort, go for the Domane. If you want lightweight, go for the Émonda. Okay, that's nice and simple, buuuuuut, what if you want all of that and don't have enough cash to shell out for one of each? I guess you just have to decide which aspect of the performance you value most and make your purchase accordingly.

Our SLR 6.8 is built to Trek's H2 geometry because that's what Trek had available when we asked to borrow one, but it's also available in H1. If that makes no sense to you, H2 is a race fit, but it's not as aggressive as Trek's low and aero H1 fit.

Our 58cm model comes with a 59.6cm stack height (the vertical distance between the centre of the bottom bracket and the top of the head tube) and a 39.1cm reach (the horizontal distance between those points). The head tube is 19cm tall.

Those measurements are all very similar to – or in some cases exactly the same as – those of an equivalent Madone, although the Émonda's chainstays and wheelbase are slightly longer, the idea being to add a touch more stability.

Go for an H1 fit and you're talking about a 56.7cm stack (2.9cm lower than that of the H2 fit), a 40cm reach (0.9cm longer), and a 16cm head tube (3cm shorter). In other words, you'll be bent over and stretched further with the H1 geometry.

Geometry comes down to the individual, of course; what suits one rider won't necessarily suit another. When I first jumped on our review bike, the front end did feel too tall for me but I managed to get into a position that felt low and efficient by removing all the spacers from underneath the stem. On the whole, I'd rather have had the H1 fit but, like I say, each to his or her own. Speaking of 'her' (seamless, huh?), the Émonda SLR 9 WSD has exactly the same frame dimensions as a standard H2 Émonda.

Don't be tempted to go for the H1 geometry if you don't need it just because you think it's the more pro option. You're better off with an H2 with no headset spacers than with an H1 and a whole stack because of they extra front end stiffness you'll get as a result.

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Trek Emonda SLR 8

Size tested: 58, Black

About the bike

State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.

Frame Ultralight 700 Series OCLV Carbon, ride-tuned performance tube optimisation, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap S compatible, Ride Tuned seatmas, 3S chain keepert, 690g (56cm, weight varies by frame size)

Fork Émonda full carbon, E2 asymmetric steerer, carbon dropouts

Wheels Bontrager Race X Lite Tubeless Ready

Tyres Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c

Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace, 11 speed

Front derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace

Crank Shimano Dura-Ace, 50/34 (double)

Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28, 11 speed

Chain Shimano Dura-Ace

Saddle Bontrager Paradigm RXL, carbon rails

Seatpost Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset

Handlebar Bontrager XXX, OCLV carbon, VR-C, 31.8mm

Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Headset Cane Creek IS-8, integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, carbon, 1-1/8 top, 1.5" bottom

Brakeset Shimano Dura-Ace direct mount

Tape Bontrager gel cork tape

Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

Trek allow their pro riders to choose between the Madone, the Émonda and the Domane, according to preference and conditions.

The Émonda is the lightweight one.

Trek say, " Every detail of the Émonda line, from frame design to each component choice on every model, serves the same audacious goal: to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered.

"The entire Émonda line is unbelievably light, with sensational ride-tuned balance and handling that elevate Trek ride performance to a whole new level."

Frame and fork

Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?

See the Geometry section of the write up.

Riding the bike

Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?

A little but not a problem.

How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Neutral.

The drivetrain

As we often point out, you pay much more for Dura-Ace than you do for, say, 105, with a comparatively small step up in performance – but that's how these things work!

Wheels and tyres

I did break a spoke and went through the lightweight rear tyre pretty fast.

Your summary

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Very much.

Would you consider buying the bike? If only I had that kind of money!

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes.

Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?

This is a top-performing bike that boasts a lot of excellent technology. For a bike of this kind, we reckon the performance mark outweighs the value mark, so the overall score of 9 isn't an average of the two. If you're after a superlight bike that doesn't sacrifice stiffness, the Émonda SLR lineup is shouting for your attention.

Overall rating: 9 /10

About the tester

Age: 43   Height: 190cm   Weight: 75kg

I usually ride:    My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: Most days   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding,

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Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now over 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.

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The cost-value ratio isn't that great is it?

At retail pricing a £1000 DA group, £1000 wheels (similar to Hed Ardennes, which I'd rather have BTW), £350 bar/stem combo (similar to Canyon or Cinelli Ram) and a £200 saddle makes for one EXPENSIVE mass produced frameset!

This is up into the Parlee, Storck, Cervelo or AX Lightness range which we know is high quality.

I'd say it's a tough sell given the brand name.

Only the most expensive model is under 5kg, every other model is above 6kg. While that is very light u can get a Bike from Rose for half of the price of the second most expensive model Emonda. The ROSE X-LITE TEAM-8800 is €4270 and only 5.8kg and absoluut top components while the Émonda SLR 9 WSD is €9299 and 6.09kg.

I'd rather put 2kg of water on a 6.5kg bike than on a 8.5kg bike.

No doubt it may stand up well in pro circles, but to me this bike appears to be another vastly expensive 'marginal gains' machine. Don't forget the 2kg of water, that likely goes on straight away for any ride of a decent length, not to mention one's own possibly not so 'finely tuned' body weight.

dassie wrote: to me this bike appears to be another vastly expensive 'marginal gains' machine.

That's because that is precisely what it is.

Yeah, Cannondale claim the same thing about the supersix evo... 'it's the lightest production frame in the world'.

I don't know why manufacturers even attempt to play that game - it's the old 7 minute abs problem, someone will come along next week with the 6 minute abs workout and they'll lose credibility.

Why can't they just say 'its a f***ing light bike that'll go like the wind etc etc'? Its a shame because the Emonda does look like a lovely, understated, quality bike, but their childish marketing claims really put me off.

dont forget trek also claim the Madone is is the most succesful tour du france winning bike in history as well.

they do make up some wonderful tripe.

Not sure why you are focussing on a price versus weight comparison, Koen. We don't. We are focusing on frame weight, and how light a bike it's possible for someone to get from any Trek retailer in the world.

We also aren't misleading anyone with our weight claims. The SLR frame is 690g. How a person chooses to spec that will determine the overall weight of the frame, so of course it's possible that even with an SLR frame, there will be lighter options if someone chooses to spec with say, 105 instead of something lighter. They're still starting with the lightest production road frame, however.

The SL and S frames are heavier in relation to the SLR, and we don't hide that. It's also still possible to make a very light bike starting with those frames.

same weight as the supersix evo

To clarify some of the issues raised about the weight of the bike:

The SLR 10 is the lightest production road bike on the market as of now. It is not the lightest bike ever made, nor are we claiming as much. Clearly, it's possible to make bikes that weigh less in both frame and complete setup as the SLR frame/SLR 10. But to do so on a large scale, with consistency in the manufacturing process, is much more difficult. This is why we specifically use the term 'lightest production line', rather than simply saying it's the lightest bike ever. It's not even the lightest bike we've ever made as a one-off.

When we quote frame weight, it's also important to remember that our frames include the seat mast, which adds more overall material to the frame than a traditional seatpost set up.

Also, we don't actually make any claims about price versus weight in our literature. We are rarely the least expensive model available in a given category, largely because we offer a higher quality frame, which adds cost to the overall package. If there have been reviews suggesting that for the weight, the Émonda is the cheapest option out there, then that has been the observation of the reviewer, rather than a representation of our own claims.

Well the bikes i summed up are all lighter than the same priced (or higher) from Trek, and those are all production bikes (Rose and Canyon don't do custom bikes). But now that you're saying only the SLR 10 is the lightest, it's different matter and not really clear on your site. Note that i don't hate Trek (or any bike brand for that matter), but i don't like it when customers don't get the right information. And yeah the frame probably is worth the price so it should be more clear on your website that u guys are talking about that.

They're talking about the bike, not just the frame.

I'm not talking about this review in general, but most of them do it about this bike. And they aren't talking about the frames alone as they have alot of different bikes with each it's own configuration. And as they use their own branded material (wheels, bars,...) i do think they meant the whole bike. And this quote from Trek (on their website) " to create the lightest line of production road bikes ever offered." doesn't say frame but bike. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/ They probably have the lightest frame of those bikes yes, but they do mean bikes not the frame alone. It's probably a very good bike and very light bike but it isn't the lightest bike in it's price range.

Quote: but i don't like it that brands come away with lies and that even reviewers don't ask those questions.

To be fair the review doesn't say it's the lightest bike they've ever had, just that it's among the lightest. As for the weights, the claims Trek are making seem to be for the frame only . I'm not going to look at the frame weights for the bikes you've listed but if they're higher, then they're not lying, are they?

You might argue that it doesn't matter but that's a different argument!

Good review but everything i read about the Trek Emonda says it's the lightest bike in their price range. But that's so not true, Canyon, Rose and many other brands have much better weight for the price. For example: -Emonda S6 is about €2200, size 56 cm: 8,83kg. -Canyon Ultimate AL SLX 9.0 SL, €1999 size 56cm: 6.95kg. -ROSE XEON CRS-3000, €1981 size 57cm: 6.85kg. -ROSE X-LITE CRS-4400, €2.185 size 57cm: 6.55kg.

So in NO WAY is Trek the lightest, so why are they saying it so much? And why doesn't anyone point that out in reviews.

BTW, i'm not a weight weenie in anyway (my Specialized Allez is about 10kg), but i don't like it that brands come away with lies and that even reviewers don't ask those questions.

Edit: I also compared this reviewed bike to other bikes:

-Trek Emonda SLR 8, €6799 size 56cm: 6.15kg -ROSE X-LITE TEAM-7000, € 4828 size 57cm: 5.95 kg -Canyon ULTIMATE CF SLX 9.0 LTD, €4499 56cm: 6.20kg (ok it's 0.05kg heavier but it's €2300 less).

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Inside Trek, the idea of trying to build the lightest frame possible has been floated ever since the Scott Addict ads touting their accomplishment of producing the (then) world’s lightest frame first started appearing almost a decade ago touting. Somewhere along the way, Trek must’ve gotten sidetracked with other projects they deemed more worthy (like the Domane – yes!). But, according Trek Road Product Manager Ben Coates, the idea re-emerged in a serious way in 2012 – the ability to build the world’s lightest bike.

Is that what the new Emonda is? No. From one-off builds and “production” versions from a handful of fringe builders, there have been sub-11 lb. bikes around for years. However, although Cannondale has gotten close, there has yet to be a 690 gram frame from a major player. There is still a bit of word play going on however, as Trek repeatedly says the “lightest road bike line ever” and really, they’re only talking about a single bike, the Emonda SLR10. When they add that each bike is “the lightest in its class”, well, that might be true, but considering that the third tier S model frame weighs 1220 grams (19.8 lb bike weight), there very well could be a competitor at the scale. What is worth remembering is that all the bikes – even the featherlight SLR10 – comes with a lifetime warranty. Very nice.

While everyone knows that with carbon you can build a frame that weighs  500 grams. The difference is in the ride. As often as “feather light” bikes can be on the whispy side, it’s nice to know that the Emonda is still stiff and stable enough for the bike to be raced in the Euro schedule by guys who are traditionally renowned as light and stiff fetishists. Yes, Trek has relied heavily on the input of riders on the Trek Factory Racing team…that’s definitely another feather in their cap and one that holds even better prospects that this light bike will still be a capable bike.

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2022 Trek Emonda SLR 9 Dura Ace Di2 Disc Road Bike

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2022 TREK EMONDA SLR 9 DURA ACE DI2 DISC ROAD BIKE Billed by Trek as the fastest climbing bike that they have ever made, introducing the Project One Emonda SLR 9 Di2 Disc Road Bike. Despite the frame weighing less than 700 grams (claimed), the Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork also have aerodynamic qualities so that it can be quick on the way to the climbs as well as when the road heads uphill. Ride Tuned performance tube optimisation blends comfort and stiffness for maximum efficiency, as is to be expected from a bike used by the highly successful Trek-Segafredo pro team. Lightweight, tubeless-ready Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 OCLV carbon wheels also help on the speed front, with their low weight and wind-cheating design making them equally adept on all parcours.

Shimano’s Dura-Ace Di2 electronic 11-speed groupset is the brand’s premier offering, giving lightning-fast and precise shifting at the touch of a button and components that have been designed with an eye on both weight and performance. The Dura-Ace hydraulic disc brakes are equally impressive, providing fade-free power and easy modulation to help control speed whether on short, sharp descents or sweeping alpine passes, and all with just a light squeeze of the lever.

FEATURES : • Trek Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork, thru-axles and flat mount disc brake compatible • Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 11-speed electronic groupset • Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 hydraulic disc brakes • Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 OCLV Carbon wheelset

SPECIFICATION : Frame Ultralight 800 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle Fork Emonda SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle Frame fit H1.5 Race Wheel front Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle Wheel rear Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle Skewer front Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever Tire Bontrager R4 320 Handmade Clincher, Hard-Case Lite, 320 tpi, 700x25c Rim strip Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip Max tire size 30c Shifter Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9170, 11 speed Front derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, braze-on Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, short cage, 30T max cog Crank : Size: 47 Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P Power Meter, 52/36, 165mm length Size: 50, 52 Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P Power Meter, 52/36, 170mm length Size: 54, 56, 58 Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P Power Meter, 52/36, 172.5mm length Size: 60, 62 Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P Power Meter, 52/36, 175mm length Bottom bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-30, 11 speed Chain Shimano Dura-Ace HG901, 11 speed Max chainring size 1x: 50T, 2x: 53/39T Saddle Bontrager Aeolus Pro, carbon rails, 145mm width Seatpost : Size: 47, 50, 52, 54 Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length Size: 56, 58, 60, 62 Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length Integrated Bar Stem : Size: 47, 50 Bontrager Aeolus RSL Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width, 80mm stem length Size: 52 Bontrager Aeolus RSL Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width, 90mm stem length Size: 54 Bontrager Aeolus RSL Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width, 90mm stem length Size: 56 Bontrager Aeolus RSL Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width, 100mm stem length Size: 58 Bontrager Aeolus RSL Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width, 110mm stem length Size: 60, 62 Bontrager Aeolus RSL Integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Di2 routing, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width, 110mm stem length Handlebar tape Bontrager Supertack Perf tape Brake Shimano Dura-Ace hydraulic disc, flat mount Brake rotor Shimano RT900, 160mm, centerlock Charger Included Weight 56 - 6.72 kg / 14.82 lbs

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Trek Emonda SLR 8 - long-term review

Fabulously light and quick but highly variable ride quality

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Trek made quite a splash when it unveiled the stunningly light Emonda SLR 10 , with its jaw-dropping 4.65kg (10.25lb) claimed weight and a correspondingly high price.

We'd argue that the SLR 8 model makes an even bigger impact though. It has the same feathery frame but a more sensible build kit, and costs less than half of the flagship model. Trickle-down, you say? Yes, please.

• Highs: Incredibly light, fantastic handling, awesome brakes, huge range of sizes
• Lows: Highly variable size-dependent ride quality, potentially creaky cassette
• Buy if: You absolutely live for climbing

Ride and handling: Light and efficient but ride quality is highly dependent on sizing

Fans of prototypical top-end German machines will feel right at home on the new Emonda SLR. The chassis is not only extremely light but also remarkably rigid and efficient. It's quick and responsive when you get on the gas and, as you'd expect with a total weight of just 6.19kg (13.65lb) without pedals, it's an absolute beast on steeper climbs, where that stiffness-to-weight ratio can really shine through.

Big, round(ish) tubes and high-end carbon fiber materials make for a light and stiff frame

The Emonda's geometry figures are nearly identical to those of Trek's long-running Madone, so it's no surprise that it handles extremely well. It has perfectly neutral manners that are well-suited to road racing and all-day rides. It's quick enough to easily adjust your line if you encounter an obstacle mid-corner, for example, but is stable enough to inspire confidence at speeds that are well in excess of common sense.

We find the rider positioning spot-on too. The suitably short head tube and reasonably spacious top tube on our H1 version inspires an aggressively long-and-low stance. As with the Madone, Trek also offers the Emonda in a taller H2 version for riders who want the low weight but with a more upright profile – both in a huge range of sizes.

Not into a super-low position? No worries – Trek makes the Emonda SLR frame in a taller H2 version too

Such low weight and high stiffness comes with surprisingly variable ride quality, though.

Whereas the top-end Madone is firm but still reasonably comfortable for a long day in the saddle, the Emonda is more unyieldingly rigid in every direction, at least on smaller sizes. Although Trek claims its in-house bench testing shows the Emonda has a similar ride to the Madone, we find the Emonda to be noticeably buzzy. This is particularly evident on coarse pavement, but even relatively smooth dirt roads tend to rattle your hands until they're numb and lifeless, made worse by the relatively sparse stock bar tape.

Larger or heavier testers, however, found the Emonda chassis to be "particularly smooth, bordering on soft at the back."

This means that the superb chassis stiffness that's so good on the way up can sometimes cost smaller riders on the way down. Whereas smoother bikes can capably carve through bumpy corners, the Emonda is prone to getting knocked off-line if you encounter a hiccup when you're arcing a twisty downhill pass, particularly with the rather narrow 23mm tires that come stock.

The big tube profiles and stiff carbon fibers don't make for the smoothest ride

For the record, Trek claims that its own in-house testing shows that the Emonda is not only "more compliant" than the Madone but also "matches or beats our major competitors' endurance bikes", at least based on total movement at the saddle rails under load.

That said, there's room for more generously sized rubber at both ends if you're willing to accept the slight weight penalty – up to 28mm out back and 26mm up front based on a few wheel and tire combinations we tried.

Frame: Efficient design, smooth lines

Trek claims a painted 56cm Emonda SLR 10 frame weighs just 690g. Our 52cm test sample weighs 766g, complete with the requisite rear derailleur hanger, cable routing hardware, and bolt-on chain catcher – that's nearly 100g lighter than a comparable Madone and essentially spot-on with Trek's claimed weight, given the extra bits and the heavier conventional paintjob rather than the SLR 10's barely-there Vapor Coat finish. The matching fork adds another 282g without the internal plug.

That said, it's clear that Trek's design priorities with the Emonda were low weight and stiffness, not aerodynamics – which is just fine if that's what you want or need.

Asymmetrical chainstays make the most of the available space

Although there are plenty of ovalized sections, all of the tubes are nominally round in profile to maximize the frame's structural efficiency. Likewise, all of the joints feature smooth transitions free of abrupt kinks or unnecessary geometric filigree. Fork tips and rear dropouts are made from fiber – of course – and the bearing seats for both the headset and bottom bracket and molded directly into the structure so no additional cups are needed.

The cable routing is fully internal and the setup is convertible between mechanical and electronic drivetrains. The former features a remarkably minimal guide on the underside of the bottom bracket shell. Housing paths are generally well situated and it's fairly easy to replace the lines when needed, although there's quite a bit more rub on the sides of the head tube than we'd prefer.

Even the bottom bracket cable guide is remarkably minimal

Otherwise, all of the usual Trek hallmarks are present and accounted for, including the 90mm wide bottom bracket shell, the e2 tapered head tube with an asymmetrical steerer tube profile, a no-cut integrated seatmast, and integrated chain catcher bolted to the base of the seat tube. As before, there's a pocket on the non-driveside chainstay for a Bontrager wireless speed and cadence sensor but this latest iteration is now smaller and tidier, plus it no longer pierces the entire tube.

The internal finish of the frame is utterly fantastic, too. This of course isn't visible when the bike is built but it does lend some confidence in terms of the overall build quality. After all, if this much attention is paid to the bits you can't see, that bodes well for the parts you can see, right?

Equipment: Awesome direct-mount brakes, versatile tubeless-ready wheels

Our Emonda SLR 8 model may only sit second rung from the bottom in the Emonda range but it comes with a complete Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical group and excellent finishing kit from Trek's Bontrager arm.

H1 Emonda bikes come with semi-compact 52/36T chainrings but the taller H2 bikes come with easier-spinning 50/34T ones

As in previous encounters, the transmission is fantastic with smooth and consistent shifts both front and rear, superb ergonomics, and generally quiet running. We say 'generally', since we're now paying much closer attention to the creaks and groans that occasionally emanate from the cassette's carbon reinforced spider under especially hard efforts – an issue we're currently investigating.

The brakes, however, are quite possibly the best road rim brakes we've ever used, with gobs of power, very good control, and an extremely positive and direct lever feel – all thanks to the new direct-mount standard's much stouter foundation, which more firmly anchors the pivot points and decreases caliper flex.

Granted, even this significant advance in rim brake technology isn't as good as a fully hydraulic disc setup but for traditionalists who just can't wrap their heads around road bikes with rotors, these are an awesome way to go.

The direct-mount Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers are fantastic

We also have nothing but praise for the Emonda SLR 8's Bontrager Race X Lite TLR alloy clincher wheels. While some might lament their decidedly non-aero shape, their modestly wide (17.5mm internal width) profile lends good casing support for secure and predictable cornering characteristics. They're also impressively stiff and quite light – just 1,440g for the set (or 1,518g if you add the tubeless-compatible rim strips). Previous experience has shown these to be very durable long-term, too, plus the DT Swiss Star Ratchet rear driver is simply bombproof.

The rest of the Bontrager finishing kit is very good, too. The Paradigm RXL saddle is firm but comfy and supportive, the workhorse Race X Lite stem is reassuringly solid and reasonably light, and the carbon fiber XXX handlebar boasts a versatile semi-anatomic bend that's easy to like.

The Bontrager Race X Lite TLR wheels may not be aero but they're stiff, durable and reasonably wide

'Easy to like' would be a good way to describe the Emonda SLR 8 in general. Riders who regularly look to blast their Strava times on faster courses won't be blown away by the bike's middling aerodynamic performance but if you're after light and stiff – and can tolerate the firm ride – this would be a good place to start (and possibly end) your search.

The new Trek Emonda SLR chassis is awesomely light and snappy but its very firm ride means you'll likely want to limit longer rides to smooth pavement

Complete bike specifications

• Frame: Trek Emonda SLR
• Available sizes: 50, 52 (tested), 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm (H1 geometry); 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm (H2 geometry)
• Fork: Trek Emonda
• Headset: Cane Creek Forty, 1 1/8 to 1 1/2in tapered
• Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite
• Handlebar: Bontrager XXX VR-C
• Handlebar tape: Bontrager gel cork
• Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9010 Direct Mount
• Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9010 Direct Mount
• Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000
• Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000-SS
• Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000
• Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000, 11-28T
• Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000
• Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 52/36T
• Bottom bracket: Enduro
• Pedals: N/A
• Wheelset: Bontrager Race X Lite TLR
• Front tire: Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23mm
• Rear tire: Bontrager R4 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23mm
• Saddle: Bontrager Paradigm RXL
• Seatpost: Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast
• Total weight, as tested: 6.19kg (13.65lb) without pedals

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Trek unveils the Émonda a 10-pound road bike

690g frame revealed ahead of the Tour de France

This article first appeared on BikeRadar .

New Trek road bike spotted at Critérium du Dauphiné

Although the bike had been seen at the Critérium du Dauphiné , Trek finally pulled back the curtain on the new Émonda just days before the Tour de France . At a claimed 690g for a painted 56cm frame, the hyperlight road machine builds up to a 10.25-pound complete bicycle thanks in part to new Bontrager integrated components like an XXX bar/stem combination and Speed Stop direct-mount brakes.

There are three models of the new Émonda, from the SLR 10 that is made in Waterloo, Wisconsin, down through the SL and S models, plus women's WSD builds. Pricing ranges from US$1,429 / ￡1,200 up to US$15,749 / ￡11,000 for the Émonda SLR 10. Each base model uses a different level of carbon, with the SL and S getting progressively heavier while retaining the same design and shape.

Trek's goal from the outset of the project, 30 months ago, was to build the lightest production road bike on the market. Besides being hyperlight, the bike also had to be an elite-level race machine. After years of testing, using pro-rider feedback, strain gauges, accelerometers, and countless iterations of geometry and lay-up prototypes, Trek engineers believe they have succeeded in that goal.

Trek road bike manager Ben Coates said that Trek was targeting Cannondale's SuperSix Evo Black, with its claimed 725g frame weight — "We weighed one at 710g," he said — but pointed out that a Specialized S-Works SL4 is 897g — "and their new Tarmac is even heavier," he noted.

To achieve the astonishing 4.65kg / 10.25lb complete weight, Trek built up the SLR 10 with Tune Skyline tubular rims, MIG45/MAG150 hubs and Komm-Vor Plus saddle, a SRAM Red 22 group with ceramic bearings, a Cane Creek AER headset, Jagwire's new sectioned housing, Vittoria Crono CS 22c tubulars, and Bontrager XXX integrated bar/stem and Speed Stop direct-mount brakes.

For the shape of the XXX bar/stem, which has a 129mm drop and 93mm reach, Trek consulted a variety of riders from pros to everyday Joes, Coates said.

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"We found that for the vast majority of riders, the variation in bar rotation is very small," he said. "A few guys, like Jens Voigt, have their bars really rotated. But for the most part, it is the lever position that dictates how the bar feels."

Eliminating the traditional mechanical junction between bar and stem reduced the weight by about 75g over a comparable system, Coates said.

Now Trek has three road bikes: the Domane endurance bike, the Madone race bike and this new Émonda climbing machine. When BikeRadar asked for an apples-to-apples comparison on how the latter two compare, Coates declined to give specific numbers, but said they are quite similar in stiffness and compliance.

"In bench tests they are essentially the same," Coates said. "The Madone has a stiffer head tube, but it is not as stiff in the chain- and seatstays. The compliance numbers are virtually the same."

BikeRadar will be testing an Émonda on part of the Tour de France stage 1 route Wednesday, so check back soon for a First ride review.

In terms of geometry, the Émonda is a little shorter in the front center, and a little longer in the chainstays than the Madone.

With the exception of the Shimano 105 bikes, the Émonda bikes are available in shops now.

For more details on specific Émonda models, visit trekbikes.com.

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2024 Specialized Aethos vs Trek Emonda

In this article, our bicycle authority Alex Lee compares the Specialized Aethos and Trek Emonda, comparing the variant, features, technologies and pricing.

In this comparison, I’ll dissect two popular bike models; the Specialized Aethos vs Trek Emonda .

I’ll compare their lineups, bike specifications, and suggested retail prices in USD, then discuss the carbon fiber technology ( Specialized FACT and Trek OCLV ) and frameset technologies.

The goal is to give you a better understanding of Specialized Aethos and Trek Emonda to help in your decision-making.

Specialized Aethos

Trek emonda, specialized vs trek carbon fiber, frameset technologies and innovations, where to buy.

The Specialized Aethos is a lightweight road bike designed for hardcore weight weenies. Featuring a more traditional shape with rounded tubes and non-dropped seat stay, the Aethos weighs only 5.9kg for a complete bike.

Pronounced as Ay-thoss , the naming is based on the Greek word Ethos, meaning character.

With its weight below the minimum of 6.8kg mandated by the UCI, the Specialized Aethos will not feature in professional cycling. Like the Tarmac, the S-Works frames use the FACT 12r carbon, and non S-Works frame use the FACT 10r carbon.

There are five models in the Aethos lineup based on its groupset setup. It’s also available in frameset only for Specialized and S-Works editions.

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The Trek Emonda is a lightweight bike for the high mountains.

The lightest Trek Emonda frame weighs less than 700g using Trek’s OCLV 800 carbon. This is the bike Richie Porte rode to his third place in the 2020 Tour de France.

The SLR is the lightest and most expensive atop the Trek Emonda models. There are six Emonda SLR options, specced electronic shifting groupsets from SRAM or Shimano.

Next in line is the SL, the mid-range, more budget-friendly option. It has the same frame design and geometry as the SLR but uses the OCLV 500 carbon instead. The groupset choices are Shimano Ultegra Di2 , Shimano 105 Di2 , SRAM Force AXS , or SRAM Rival AXS .

The Trek Emonda SLR and SL framesets are also available separately.

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Specialized FACT Carbon

Specialized FACT (Functional Advanced Composite Technology) is an advanced carbon fiber technology used in high-performance Specialized bicycles. It offers a lightweight yet strong frame construction with precise carbon layup, resulting in optimal strength-to-weight ratio and improved ride quality. 

FACT carbon frames are engineered to efficiently transfer power, absorb road vibrations, and provide a comfortable riding experience. With continuous innovation and refinement, FACT Carbon demonstrates Specialized’s commitment to delivering top-notch performance and enhancing the overall cycling experience.

The carbon is available in three grades. The choice between FACT 12r , 11r , or 10r carbon depends on the bike model, your preferences, riding style, and budget.

• Specialized FACT 12r Carbon is the highest-grade carbon used by Specialized. Bikes (S-Works models) with frames made from FACT 12r carbon are the lightest and stiffest in the Specialized line-up . These frames are manufactured using the most advanced techniques and materials.
• Specialized FACT 11r Carbon used to be the highest-grade carbon until the S-Works Tarmac (SL5). Today, it’s the highest-grade carbon for the S-Works Roubaix.
• Specialized FACT 10r Carbon is two steps below 12r in the Specialized carbon hierarchy. While it doesn’t provide quite the same level of weight savings and stiffness as 12r, 10r frames are still very light and stiff, providing a high level of performance. FACT 10r carbon is used in all non S-Works models and is ideal for riders who want a balance of performance and value.

Trek OCLV carbon

The OCLV (Optimum Compaction, Low Void) carbon is a proprietary carbon fiber manufacturing technology developed by Trek.

• Optimum Compaction refers to the heat and pressure applied during the curing process to squeeze out excess resin and ensure that the carbon layers are compacted to the optimal density.
• Low Void refers to the goal of reducing microscopic air pockets or voids that can occur in the carbon fiber and create weaknesses.

One of the key advantages of OCLV carbon is its ability to achieve an optimal balance between stiffness, strength, and weight. Trek engineers carefully tune the carbon layup and utilize varying modulus carbon fibers to create stiff frames in certain areas to maximize power transfer while maintaining compliance in other areas to enhance comfort and ride quality.

The OCLV carbon is available in 800 and 500 series.

• OCLV 800 is the highest-grade carbon fiber used by Trek. The carbon modulus is higher in OCLV 800, making it stiffer and lighter. The manufacturing process is more refined, using more advanced carbon and resins, leading to a bike frame that provides top performance levels for stiffness, weight, and strength. OCLV 800 is used in all models with SLR .
• OCLV 500 is a lower-grade carbon but still offers a high level of performance. It has a slightly lower carbon modulus, meaning it’s a bit less stiff and heavier than OCLV 800. OCLV 800 is used in all models with SL .

It’s worth noting that the different OCLV grades don’t only refer to the material itself, but also to the manufacturing techniques used to form the carbon fiber into bike frames. Higher-grade carbon requires more precise manufacturing techniques to take full advantage of its superior material properties.

Specialized Aethos and Trek Emonda framesets incorporate advanced technologies to enhance their bikes’ performance and ride characteristics.

Here’s an overview of the technologies used in each bike model.

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The trains and stations of the Moscow Metro

2 Comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Cities , Travel , Video

The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935. Since 1955, the metro has the name of V.I. Lenin.

The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 305.7 km. Forty four stations are recognized cultural heritage. The largest passenger traffic is in rush hours from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Cellular communication is available on most of the stations of the Moscow Metro. In March 2012, a free Wi-Fi appeared in the Circle Line train. The Moscow Metro is open to passengers from 5:20 to 01:00. The average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes.

The fare is paid by using contactless tickets and contactless smart cards, the passes to the stations are controlled by automatic turnstiles. Ticket offices and ticket vending machines can be found in station vestibules.

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Tomás · August 27, 2012 at 11:34 pm

The Moscow metro stations are the best That I know, cars do not.

Alberto Calvo · September 25, 2016 at 8:57 pm

Great videos! Moscow Metro is just spectacular. I actually visited Moscow myself quite recently and wrote a post about my top 7 stations, please check it out and let me know what you think! :)

http://www.arwtravels.com/blog/moscow-metro-top-7-stations-you-cant-miss

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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