2021 Trek Emonda SL
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2021 Trek Emonda SL
I'm searching for an SL5 or SL6 model in a size 52. If anyone has any leads, it is greatly appreciated. I went in store and was shown/told that there won't be any replenishment on these models for at least 135 days to a year+
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There's only a few ones left of the 2017-2020 models that are available on the eBay/Craigslist/Facebook marketplace... only a few 100 thousand available... absolutely trivial differences from year-to-year. Just get your (lightly used) Giant TCR or Specialized or Trek or Cannondale and get out and ride
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COVID-19 has cleaned out bike shop inventory. I guess this is a good thing unless you are shopping for a new bike. What you were told is correct. Put your name on a waitlist and wait half a year.
Or go to a higher-end shop and buy a frame and have them build it up with your choice of components and pay $$$ but get a really great bike.
Or bike a used bike in your size and swap components as needed. If you can work on bikes this is the best option
There is a huge shortage of new bikes now and realistically it will be late 2021 or even 2022 until this clears up. It is a world-wide problem, not just here in the US.
Or go to a higher-end shop and buy a frame and have them build it up with your choice of components and pay $$$ but get a really great bike.
Or bike a used bike in your size and swap components as needed. If you can work on bikes this is the best option
There is a huge shortage of new bikes now and realistically it will be late 2021 or even 2022 until this clears up. It is a world-wide problem, not just here in the US.
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Part of the problem of the shortage is builders cannot access components. Frames are easier to come by compared to other items.
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Hope that helps!
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Been kinda waiting for a Canyon, but now you make me want a Trek Emonda SL. Trek stores are showing availability, but not dealers. Do not believe it since bikes are so hard to come by.
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