The 2018 Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro is a lightweight climber’s weapon that gets a serious performance boost with a few smart upgrades. Built around a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, it balances stiffness and compliance for all-day comfort without sacrificing snap when the road tilts upward. This particular build takes things further with a CeramicSpeed Oversize Pulley System for improved drivetrain efficiency, plus a Bontrager XXX stem and handlebar combo that sheds weight and adds cockpit stiffness. Swapping in a Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V wheelset brings wider internal width and tubeless-ready confidence, making this Émonda not just a featherweight—but a refined, road-hungry machine ready for fast group rides and big elevation days alike.