While I"m sure it's related to the joy of having a new bike, it's been a blast after 3 rides (100 miles total). Of course, it accelerates on a dime. Not surprisingly, its the one most noticeable feature vs. my 7.51kg Fuji Transonic 2.5. And it's actually more comfortable than my Fuji as it transmits less hardness through the handlebars and saddle. But I still feel the road and find it handles great through the turns and descending. Direct mount brakes are excellent and powerful when you need them to be.
When sprinting I notice i have to be more careful not to pick the front wheel off the ground as it's so light. Also, the bike is much more responsive to even small inputs, so I have to be full focused when riding this bike.
As one data point, one of my fast descents (0.96 mile, 7.2% grade) I clocked 1:29 (max 51.9mph) vs. 1:27 (max 52.8mph) on the Fuji. And the 1:27 was with a 13mph tailwind vs. the 1:29 with a 5mph headwind. So pretty much a wash. I was worried that the Emonda would be slower downhill because the frame is not as aero. But the 23mm tires, pretty deep rims and good body position seem to give good results.
I used 15mm of spacers to match the fit of my Fuji Transonic. Am going to gradually remove them to see if I can hold that position. The first 5mm should be easy...
. In this picture I haven't yet gotten the Look Keo Blade pedals.. still have the Ultegra ones. 2021 Emonda SLR RSL H1, 52cm frame 718g (with hanger and guide cables) -- was advertised to be 680g...
Emonda SLR carbon, steerer tube 28.6mm OD 274g (cut)
Kogel BB90 ceramic bearing set 47g
Cane Creek EE brakes, direct mount 154g
Prime Carbon brake pads 25g
SRAM Red 22 shifters 287g
Jagwire Elite Link brake cables & SRAM Red 22 shifter cables, 150g (est, didn't measure after cutting)
SRAM Red 22 cassette 11-30 184g
Shimano Ultegra HG701 11-speed chain 244g (cut)
SRAM Red 50/34 crankset, 165mm, 24mm spindle. GPX 566g
SRAM Red 22 front derailleur 76g
SRAM Red 22 medium cage rear derailler 165g
Fasterway integrated handlebar, 90cm x 38cm, 125 drop, 80 reach, 6 deg 307g
SRAM handlebare tape 48g (uncut)
Fasterway computer mount, alloy 35g
Cane Creek ALR II IS-41/28.6 & Trek headset bearing 46g
Cane Creek ALR II , 10mm & 5mm spacers 6g
AliExpress expander and top cap 16
Look Keo Blade, carbon pedals 233g
Qilefu Carbon saddle, 275mm x 125mm 91g
Trek Carbon Seat Mast Cap 135mm x 5mm setback 139g
Tune Wasserträger 2.0 Carbon Bottle Cage X 2 35g
KCNC Grooving Titanium Road Skewers (blue) 36g
23mm Corsa Speed G+ 2.0 TLR x 2 451g
RoadUp valve stems, aluminum, 55mm, blue 18g
Muc Off, 35mm X 2 70g
EIE SRG45TC28 SL wheels 45mm x 28m x 21mm Extralite Hubs 1,212
grease 30g (estimate)
FINAL WEIGHT 5.65kg
