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Dudee the road is awesome for biker i hope all road like that your county

I really need your help man. Which one should I get? Is it the Merida Scultura 200 Disc or Trek Domane Al2 Disc? Considering I’m not a racer but I do love speed. Also, here in my country we don’t have perfectly nice road so slightly wider tire is better. Really need help coz I want a bike that is worth it and I’ll not probably change bike for a long years.

Great video. Just rode Empire State trail 55 miles with R3s. Fast tire and pretty strong - I hit some pot holes and I’m 190lbs

First 5 seconds…. Damn, that bike is gorgeous. 😮

Looks like Frederick, MD! Great video.... I'm pondering the exact same decision -

Thanks for the info. I got the aura 5

Thanks I’m in the situation and this was well done

great review , r1 super reliable , swapping to r3 to emonda soon ,thankyou .

you should really mention your tyre size in the title

What kind of computer do you have

I enjoy watching your videos, I just got a AL3 disc and I’m loving it so far

Does the Domane SL gen 3 have the slipping/creaking seatpost like the Domane SL gen 4?

thanks for sharing. I was thinking of getting the FX Sport 6 or the Checkpoint.

i can also ride fast going down hill, uphill not so much🤥

What system do you have that allows you to display on TH-cam the MPH, BPM, RPM, and Watts?

i had a giant escape 3, i felt the wider tyres and weight of the bike was a limiting factor. It was always in the back of my mind what if i could have a machine which was actually designed with speed as a priority in mind, as even with the hybrid i was occasionally chasing cars on 30mph roads and them being stuck at the lights i would just swift pass them but this was with me fully puffed out. I now haver a roadie, and pschycologically its satisfying atleast that the most limiting factor now for speed would be myself.

John, What is the official color called that Trek gives for your bike in the video? I just picked up the same one in the model year 2021. Burgundy?? TIA

Real brothers in NYC, real shit love it

I agree riding through The City is one of the great pleasures of life and always picks me up if things have been going down for me lately. Manhattan is certainly the great school that teaches you to be confident riding in the streets. You just have to remember to maybe not be quite so confident when you elsewhere as drivers are not as used to confident bike riders as they are in New York. Nice ride muh man, peace!

Ever done a circuit of Manhattan? 35 miles, plenty of uptown climbs, nice downhills through the Hudson River Greenway and then some street riding back up again (depending on your starting position).

Thanks for the review. One thing I've heard people complain about the Domane is the brake pads. Did you upgrade yours and what to?

I am going to buy a FX3 and have the LBS upgrade the drive train to 50/34 Tiagra 11-36T cassette in about two weeks. I need an upright riding position.

Wow you bunch sure love running red lights.

This was a really good video. You should consider posting again

I think the weight savings of the ETAP version are minimal. The greatest advantage is the electronic vs. manual shifting. If you want or value electronic shifting, then your choice is clear. It should be mentioned, however, that the Ultegra-level components of the manual-shift bikes are considered higher quality than the Rival-level of the ETAP. The main reason the ETAP is more expensive is the electronic shifting itself. I don't think the 12-speed vs. 11-speed shifting is particularly significant. I don't know where the difference in weight comes from, since the manual Ultegra should be lighter than the electronic Rival. The reason I'm commenting on these bikes in 2024 is that I just bought a leftover 2022 SL6 ETAP.

I guess same thing will be with a mountain bike. But in that case a mtb would have to handle some hits, rocks, crashes. If a bike can't handle a crash it's not for me. But I have a bike that can handle way more than I throw at it, so I feel safe. I'm not a roadie. Keep in mind lifetime warranty is lifetime of the production. Not your lifetime.

Hi, Just came across your videos on TH-cam....I appreciate all the different aspects you bring to cycling, The technical and subjective/emotional....I'd ride with you. Thanks for your good work.

what happened to you? are you ok?

Hi man sorry this is late and I’m sorry about what happened to you. I’ve just bought the Scicon bag and so I’m wary of its protection of frames, would you still say it’s a bag that’s suitable to fly with? Thank you and thank you for spreading so much positivity!

Background track suits this chill ride

Don't buy this bike, it's an anvil, it's holding you back

just ordered a domane al 3 from LBS for commuting did not want to spend to much because of crazy drivers do not own a car do not need one

You are restricted by this bike which is an anvil

You are restricted by this bike which is an anvil

What software are you using? With the power output and inlcine/decline?

your friend in front's saddle is too high. knees swinging left and right, and the hips are rocking. it doesn't look comfortable.

Is it OK to run red lights?

Great video

Guys .. these are Chinese Ali express lights with a buntrager writing. Just get brighter ones if your are concerned with visibility, it will be 15$ from China and it will get the job done ! These people charge over 100usd and then still sell you the adapters

Very useful. In case of the carbon wheels, I wonder what warranty will be applied when damage happen again after free replacement within 2yr. does the warranty for free replacement will cover no matter what times within 2yr? or giving discount option from 2nd damage? or no free replacement either no discount any more? There was no info on Trek website on this points.

I'm in the market for 1 .... 1st. of Nov. is when I'll try to purchase. All through this video... your riding on the hoods. I watch a lot of gravel bikers... riding together.... all are riding on the hoods. In my youth... I also rode on the hoods.... except when I had a head wind... the drops made it a lot easier to cut through the wind. Seems if your on the hoods.... you have the same position as a flat bar. COST.... a Trek FX Sport 5 is 2100. Full carbon frame. except for flat bars. If I purchase a Domane... for that same cash... I do not get a carbon bike. I get a Alum. frame... but very light... and a 2x front chainring. Most of those the.... crank is a 50/34. More speed for downhills and tailwinds. I suppose it doesn't matter much with me.... I wanna get back into cycling... to try and make myself good and strong in the legs.. @ 71 years old.... it will most likely be just neighborhood rides. BUT I think I might come out ahead if I but the FX Sport 5 and then have it converted to drops. I'm not sure about how that would turn out for me.... I may even go the other way and get some Jones Bars.. so I'm up even higher in the wind. LOL good video !

Really great breakdown of the range of buyers. So true. Thanks for bringing it to light. It really comes down to an individual's criteria as to what level of bike is best for them.

Have you used Wandrer site?

Hi John. is available on the free side of strava and ride with GPS? If not what level do you use for each one?

Did you do that short gravel section with 32cc tires???

I hope that one of you guys were strapped. You were riding in some ruff hood of B More !

What do you use on your screen to show bike metrics?

No offense but see how you ride on the road give me a heart attack. Crossing red light and all.....

Hybrid bike is much easier on my back and that is why I just bought a trek FX 3. I will try and sell my carbon Trek Madone for this reason. I am more distance not speed.

Great motivation John, hopefully I can push on from 50. Cheers.