Originally Posted by
Outrider1
Not to cloud the waters, but if your riding is majority asphalt, Trek Emonda is a climbing oriented bike.
Question here is whether or not you want race geometry and less versatility. Going from a hybrid to a dedicated race bike like the Emonda would be quite a step! I would have thought a gravel bike or road endurance bike with a slightly more relaxed geo and room for slightly wider tyres would be a better bet. Gearing on a gravel bike would be lower than the Emonda too, so actually easier to climb with at a relaxed pace.