Originally Posted by
WhyFi
Neither the Emonda nor the Tarmac have shock absorption.
I think it's a pricepoint model tiering thing IMO. Trek SL6 -- whether it be Domane or Emonda will fall about the same price. Specialized "Sport" models whether Roubaix or Tarmac will be the same price. The shock technology adds some cost, but they aren't going to just lower the price of their Emonda and Tarmac lines as there'd be disharmony between the lineups.