At the front, the TCR gets Giant's chunky Overdrive steerer which combine with the front and rear thru-axles and stiff carbon fork mean no steering input is lost to flex. The TCR has always been known for its snappy ride quality and that's due in large part to its compact rear end. Designed around the brand's compact road geometry, the frame is built using Giant's Advanced Composite Technology, and moulded in a modified monocoque construction - meaning the front and rear triangles are moulded separately and then bonded together.

Giant's TCR has long been a no-nonsense performer, and the brand as a whole demonstrates top value for money. The new SuperSix EVO also comes with a Power2Max NG Eco power meter installed in the HologramSiSL2 cranks, though you'll have to pay a fee on top of the retail price to activate it. As you'd expect for a bike in this price bracket, the 45mm deep road wheels are carbon fibre and tubeless-ready, and a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset provides the gearing. Lachlan Morton's Cannondale Supersix Evo - GalleryĬannondale has also opted for an integrated bar and stem and sees the brands in-house KNOT components providing the seat post and wheelset.The rim version of the bike uses the standard open quick release dropout, however, the disc version is shod with Mavic's speed release thru-axle system which pairs an open dropout with a threaded counterpart to speed up wheel changes. The frame also gets a flat-backed seat post and seat tube, and the dropped chainstays which are becoming increasingly common among carbon race bikes.Ĭapable of taking 30mm tyres (28mm rim brake), the new frame is claimed to weigh 886g in a size 56, painted. But it's not just the death of the flat top tube, Cannondale has swapped to Kammtail tube shapes for a claimed 30 watt saving (at 48kph) over its predecessor and the brand says the new SuperSix is between nine and 40 watts faster than a range of its competitors. Launched just ahead of the 2019 Tour de France, Cannondale's latest SuperSix Evo comes complete with a first for the frame – a sloping top tube. Power meter included but not useable without an extra fee Raced by: Trek-Segafredo, Trek-Segafredo Women The Emonda SL is also specced with a Shimano Ultegra groupset and Bontrager Paradigm Disc tubeless-ready wheels we feel it demonstrates decent value for money. Trek still hasn't applied its ISO-speed technology to the Emonda, and with the additional stiffness in the frame, some feedback from the road makes it through to your body, especially through the handlebars. The latest version of the Emonda SL is noticeably stiffer and leads to a lively road feel, the stable BB creates a tight pedalling feel. Sandy Floren's Trek Emonda gravel-lite race bike - Gallery.Tipping the scales at around 8.6kg, depending on the size, it's not the lightest bike on the market but considering the price, it is well specced. Only available in the brands H2 more relaxed fit, the Disc version of the frame is made using the brand's second-tier OCLV 500 carbon.Īt the back, the Emonda uses a seat mast and cap, which adds some vertical compliance, however, it does limit your minimum and maximum saddle height. While the SL version doesn't get the 600-series carbon and ultralight paint of the SLR trim, it's no slouch on the scale. The Emonda is Trek's lightweight carbon road frame, and the top-end SLR version is one of the lightest framesets you can buy.

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