You may have noticed news reports in cyclingnews.com and elsewhere that Trek sponsored riders were trialing a new frame at the Dauphine. It is anticipated the frame will make a broader debut at the Tour. Here is where the story gets interesting. (Keep in mind that until formal announcements are made, this is all in the realm of rumor). Apparently Trek has been talking to its dealers about a 4.6 kg mass produced bike at a price point of about $15,000. Ten pound bikes are really nothing new for a handful of boutique builders, but as far as I am aware, no major manufacturer has mass produced or mass marketed a bicycle in that weight range. The bike falls well below the UCI minimum weight limit so it would not be raced professionally in the 4.5/4.6 kg configuration.
According to Joe, the new Emonda is not expected to have a rider weight limit below Trek’s general recommendation of 130 kg. It feels wrong to me to put a 130 kg rider on a 4.6 kg bike.
http://www.probikeswap.com/2015-trek-emonda-slr/ 2015 Trek Emonda SLR – Photos & Rumors
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