So I'm looking at buying this used frameset, a 2019-2022 Emonda ALR. Everything seems to check out. The type of dropout, the decals, the duotrap compartment thingy, they all seem correct.
But one thing I've noticed is that there's no "5" or any number next to the ALR decal, I haven't seen an ALR bike without that number.
Now I've recently found out that Trek sells Emonda ALR as framesets only, and it wouldn't make sense to put that number if they're selling only the frameset as the number represents the component level. Maybe this explains the lack of that number?, I have not seen any images of one so I can't verify if this is true.
Could this have just been bought as a frameset and I'm overthinking things or are there any possibilities that this could be a counterfeit/fake? (or that "5" decal somehow cleanly scratched off?)
by YeaNa1
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If you think someone is faking ALR frames, ask trek to verify the serial number. They almost never had a number on the frames
Serial numbers are under the bottom bracket. Newer models under the down tube. Call trek with the number.