The Trek Domane is Back! | More Aero, More Clearance & Disc-Only
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- Trek has launched the third generation of the Domane, featuring a revised rear IsoSpeed layout first seen on the new Madone, massively increased tyre clearances, neat integrated storage, general aero-improvements and... oh, it’s disc only.
The headline figures for the Trek Domane SLR are impressive - Trek claims the bike is up to 27 per cent more compliant than the previous flagship Domane, one minute per hour faster than the last model and the top-end Project One version has an eye-watering €10,5000 price tag.
What do you think of the Domane? Let us know in the comments and *yes*, we know Jack got it wrong with the cable routing - the guide is mounted onto the faceplate, not the spacers.
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What do you think of the new Domane? Is it the go-fast yet comfortable road bike you've been dreaming of, or does something like the Madone tickle your pickle? Leave your thoughts below! 🚴♀️💨
My dreams are carbon, but my reality is aluminum.
1. I think the new Domane is a step in the right direction for trek.
2. I love the new look and functionality of the Domane and it should not be more aero.
3. It needs a 1x build not even a question.
4. that shirt is not offensive... infact, Where can I buy one I love it!
You should add 'threaded BB' to the title. You will not believe how many of us are craving for practicality and serviceability.
Picture of a farting cyclist we've all just accepted...
I’ve loved my Emonda, and I love my 40mm tyre Fairdale but this really has me interested as the best of both worlds not that it has trickle down tech from Madone as well as all of the endurance comfort features.
I just bought the SL5 with the 105 groupset to serve as a companion to my 2018 Madone. I had it fitted with 35 cm knobbies so that it will function (more or less) as a gravel bike. Compared to my Madone, this thing is a barge. It stands to reason that it should be slower, but I'm not sure how much faster it would be with the rubber that came as stock. I knew what I was getting into. I wanted a bike that would alleviate me of my obsession with Strava segments and the built in limitations of this new ride mean that I can happily put those concerns into the back of my mind. The Domane is comfortable. This fact cannot be understated. I wanted a bike that I could take almost anywhere I wanted to go-- be it a poorly maintained road, gravel, or even dirt and grass. This bike gives me that freedom. I wanted a bike that wasn't an EVENT to ride. With this new bike, I can hit the saddle after work just before the sun goes down (the days are getting shorter) and explore-- without the concerns of where and how long. It's an experience, the likes of which I have not experienced since I was a kid. The Madone, in contrast, is all business. I bought the purple one featured in the review. It's absolutely gorgeous.
John Weidman I got the same model in Navy Blue for very similar reasons. First thing I did was to get rid of the 32mm stock tires and tubes. They are terribly heavy. I put Panaracer Gravel Kings in 35mm with Conti tunes and got weight savings right there. My second move is to replace Bontragers with Fulcrums to shave more weight.
great review. Just what I'm looking for in a bike and ride too. Thank you for sharing your story. Happy riding to you!
I realised almost immediately after filming this video that $2,499 is *actually* quite a lot of money for a Tiagra-equipped bike. Please leave comments about how out of touch I am below 💸🚴♀️🚨
1000 is a lot for a tiagra equiped bike
In fairness, the new Tiagra is basically the old 105 group. It's a very nice group for the money.
@@alldecentnamestaken yes, just not for a bike over 1000
How much do carbon disc bikes with thru axles cost with 105? It’ll be $2300 at least. So $2500 for a versatile bike that actually caters to what people want is very reasonable.
Yes it is but it doesn't come with a Chinese carbon or aluminium frame, it comes with a lot of technology
Great review, I stopped at our local trek dealer to chk it out, I asked if the bike was as fast as it looked, the salesman looked at me and my legs and said, NO. lol.
I purchased a SL 5 60 cm during Trek 2019 black Friday sale. My cycling buds came back from gravel world all excited about this bicycle. I LUV IT. Perfect bicycle for my northern Illinois rides. My 38 vittoria gravel tires make a stable safe ride in snow ice weather. The disc brake are able to function in below freezing temperatures and wet conditions. The bottom bracket was a big sale item as a all around bicycle. Trek lifetime frame warranty made me feel comfortable about carbon frame longevity. The carbon frame big tires plus my Brooks saddle equates to awesomely Comfortable ride. If I feel the need for speed take my Madone out on a warm dry sunny summer day. I compared a bulky gravel bike to Domane SL5 and realized 95% of all my roads do not need any bigger tires. No regrets after 700 miles thru December to March in northern Illinois winter riding. Thanks Trek for nailing this bicycle.
Sounds cool! Whats the max clearance you can put on? Does it even fit 40mm? Can it be used for Gravel (not severe gravel).
@@Swampyfisher vittoria 38m terrine dry are the maximum tire size. After 1000 miles switched to vittoria terrine zero 35m for summer rides. Yes I ride gravel in rural northern Illinois. Planning to switch back to 38m for winter rides need broader wheel base for ice and snow riding. Hopefully this helps.
What are the best trails in northern Illinois?
1. I think the new Domane is a step in the right direction for trek.
2. I love the new look and functionality of the Domane and it should not be more aero.
3. It needs a 1x build not even a question.
4. that shirt is not offensive... infact, Where can I buy one I love it!
Samuel Sheeran noooooooo 1x! That’s what the Boone is for! ;-)
I like it and the integrated storage is a cool feature. It’s disappointing though that Trek can’t seem to price there bikes competitively though.
What is competitive? When you compare it to the price of the new roubaix, roadmachine or c3 and so on it is prized very competively. Yes it is more expensive than the same build from canyon or rose but trek is trying to compete more with the former over the latter.
*Their.
imho, I think Trek has a BIG winner here. The Domane now looks better than the Emonda, and a bit more like the super sexy Madone. I love that it finally has more tire clearance, but to be real gravel bike it needs clearance for 42mm. I think the front end looks quite clean, and still simple to customize and adjust. Great job Trek, I love it!
Matthew Johnson I think 38mm is actually a bit too much. They probably only allow 38 because they want to fit 35s with fenders. I think 35c is going to become the go-to size for non-racers within the next 5 years, especially those who live in areas with craptastic roads and technical descents (like California).
Frankly I think this is an almost perfect road bike. Love the bigger clearances, aero touches, disc only, and the expanded storage. If I bought one though, I would rather it was a 1x like Apex or GRX with like a 44t to 10-42t
I love mudguards too, and love them on my hard hitting Dartmoor Primal Pro. Love you Sr Suntour for putting full fender bosses on a chunky trail/enduro fork.
I love it. I bought the bottom end SL4, in the cool flip black paint, because it was the only one I could find in the UK last spring. I ended up upgrading from Tiara to 105, but kept the Praxis Alba X crank, because there is nothing wrong with it. Living in a hilly area, I’m happier with the 11 speed 11=32 105 cassette than the 10 speed 12-28 Tiara one. I’ve ridden thousands of km on the bike. It’s comfortable, light enough (I’m 1.88m and 90kg, so a 10kg bike is fine), smooth and fast.
I love my 2020 Domane SLR 7, one of the fastest bikes I have ridden. Dura-Ace 9100 pedals and cleats, Tubeless Continental 5000 tires, Aeolus Seat
What pressure u use in the tires and how wide? 32?
@@zarmusic8155 60
Continental TL 5000 size 28, 60psi, next year switching to Pirelli Con
Thank god T47, i really hope the madone will get it too (& that i have a job to afford it)
Allard Klijnstra great except it's their own width (1mm narrower than the standard) so you I'm assuming you need to buy their bearings.
@@hogdog567 Fuck it, that's better than every other company clinging onto press fit bottom brackets
Yes finally Trek are making bikes that are almost as good as the metal bikes of 10 years ago. Maybe one day they will be as good as the titanium bike I currently ride that cost less than a Madone but is 2.5 kg lighter... nope. He he
@@reginaldscot165 What kind of ti bike do you have?
Yeahbutnobut chris king worka on mine
Thank you! So informative with review. Please make videos like this.
Great and thorough review as always from you. Enjoyed watching it. Btw, another reviewer said the 1 min over an hour faster is at 40kmph. So not sure if it’s really unspecified or they release the info later
Agree about using a standard stem. T47 and 38c clearance is very nice. And the tiagra sl4 model has a front isospeed not just a rear one. They've done a lot of good things here.
pretty interesting he's never ridden the bike but does a review on it
It's advertising.
Had a Trek Domane SLR6 (2018) which costed me Euro 4999. Same specs as new 2020 Domane SLR6, except for wheels. Upgraded these on my 2018 Domane for 1000 euro to Aeolus Pro5. Total cost 5999. 18 months later new bike with same overall specs cost 7000 euro, a 1000 euro of 15% price increase for a (good) bike with mechanical group-set... please spend more time on pricing and insane increases throughout bike industry instead of features that are far from new and in some occations retrospective. Don’t get me wrong, the Domane is a lovely bike. But price for new SLR6 is far from great!
Nice review! I have a 2020 SL 5 and love it! Just completed my first 100 mile ride and look forward to many more!
I’m loving the look of the new Domane, slr looks awesome, though I wouldn’t put gravel tyres on that any day of the week😉
I like but I think I’m going to love the next gen emonda if it sits inbetween this and the madone. My money is waiting
I'm with you here. With the huge steps that the Madone and Domane have made, the next Emonda is going to be awesome.
Ditto. I’ve been loving my Emonda.
smithy smith u think emonda will get isospeed?
Kevin Rowe that’s what I’m hoping, isospeed for the rear not the front. little bit more aero, keep the weight down, the down tube storage would be awesome too but think that could be a weight issue and so won’t make it in. I would like same styling as now too (no dropped seat stays) 😁
does riding an emonda makes your back sore ?? because domane is about comfort or is it the same ?
I have a SL4 and love it! What an amazing bike for the money!
Have a current SL5, which I'll soon be selling - so was wondering what the new Domane would look like. Looks pretty good - and with the increased tyre clearance, it'a almost an 'all road' bike. One question I do now have, will a new version of the Checkpoint allow 650 wheels as well as 700? Other wise, there is quite a lot of 'overlap' between the new Domane & current Checkpoint.
I sort of agree with this. My only thing...I just sold my Checkpoint ALR 5 (2020) back to the store where I got it (45 day return policy, no questions asked), and am feverishly waiting for my local TREK shop to get the SL6 in stock. It's lighter, looks better, and Ultegra over 105 is never a bad thing. That said, has the TREK Domane ever really been all that light? I mean, the Emonda...sure.... As GCN says...it's not always about weight. It's about soul and whether the bike speaks to you. TREK has some insane builds and really good looking bikes. And the Domane just has better options there than the Checkpoint.
I'm sure they're a magic carpet smooth ride, but I like doing hill sportives, and the SL5 model in that awesome sparkly purple with 105 weighs 9.89kg in a 56cm! That's more than my $1500 alloy endurance bike that was 9.45kg in L that came with >2kg stock wheels!
Good afternoon! Many thanks for great review! Can you please help me choose best endurance bike? For now, looking between Trek Domane SLR 7 and Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of those bikes? Or maybe you can recommend something else? Price is ok for me. Thanks in advance
Digging the increased tire clearance, aero, and integrated storage. Bummed about the short/tall geometry :/
Big problem is how much it weighs. Super heavy compared to previous years
I ordered a viper red sl6 on a 56cm frame in November 2020. My ETA was March 2021, when I got a phone telling me the ETA has now been changed to December 2021. Thanks Covid!!!!
I have an older Domane and a new Checkpoint, I wish I could have waited and got the new Domane. Looks very versatile and could have replaced both bikes for me. Great review!!!
J. Griff
Interesting,which do you prefer and why?
timbo I just think the new Domane can fit the bill of both bikes. I can barely squeeze my 28mm GP CONTI tires on the Domane. The checkpoint has been a great addition but I could slap some 32 mm tires on the new Domane and hit all-road surfaces. It’s two bikes in one, IMO!!
I've had the Trek Boone 5 Disc that I bought off ebay for a while now that I use as my gravel/road bike (cervelo S2 collects dust except for road only rides), and have been motivated to buy a new bike. Like the in-frame SWAT on Specialized frames.....really really hate the BB standard and cable routing under the BB on my Boone! This bike seems to solve everything I am looking for in a bike...better tire clearance, storage, threaded BB, comfort. Unless another manufacture can "one up" on what Trek is doing, I really see this being my next bike....and on top of it all, it looks pretty slick!
Bollocks mate, it is what you think that matters. We need that healthy BR skepticism! Also mighty curious about that shirt. Also also pretty stoked on this bike. I like aeroness being slapped onto things with taller stacks thanks to my big dumb long legs. Also like the idea of 32s coming standard - i remember a cycling tips podcast with a dude (from zipp? silca? both?) going on about wider tyres and it'll be cool to see more people exposed to that thinking and how they feel about it.
Not all BB90 bearings are the same. The Shimano proprietary ones work reasonably well, which have nylon sleeves between the bearings and frame (they creak sometimes, but you can Loctite them in). Yes, the Trek one was /is awful: not only do they wobble in the frame and dig holes in it, but they wear out quickly because their OD is smaller than others eg. BB30, the balls in the races are smaller, and there's fewer of them (also, I've had to remount bearings by rebuilding the carbon seat with epoxy) but is T47 the answer? Have you ever tried to get a seized one out, with those silly little shallow tool splines? Use lots of anti-seize paste, is my tip.
also also also very intriguing insight on bb90! not heard about that before....as in that specifically, not the general groan one hears when people mention press-fit.
Do a head to head comparison of the new Specialized Roubaix.
$2,499 for a tiagra equipped bike. That's hilarious!
yeap i went for Orbea Avant in my opinion all these bikes are rip offs :))
Alex Sp same but I’m getting read of mine don’t really like the geometry
The frame sells for $1,999 separately; that’s why a Tiagra equipped bike for $2,499 is a exceptional bargain.
'super stiff crit wagon'... well I'm sold
The reason for the no 1x build is because the bike is not designed to be anything but a 2x. in the large cog (50/52/53) the chainline is to the center of the stack of gears. Unfortunately this makes a 1x drivetrain which would be less spacing to the bb would cause a wild chainline in the tallest gear in rear (9t,10t,11t, etc) this makes for a bike that performs well slow but falls on its face at the high end of the gearbox, its for clearance reasons, and the threaded bb seems to keep a narrow q factor, but one that as a 1x system may be flawed. Just built 6 of these for our store. cheers
I have a gravel bike with a 1x. Don't like it. Not low enough! Especially when it's loose gravel
You sir, are a nerd. In a good way.
Put gravelwheels on ,and you have a allround topbike🚴🏻👍
Great use of the down tube shape for storage.
Specialized has it for a while
1. Your t shirt doesn’t offend me
2. I don’t care that much about 1x drivetrains
3. What I think about the new Domane: I’m loving it. If not for it’s sleek looks and promisingly smooth ride, then certainly for the Dow tube storage compartment. Who else has thought of that?
Mudguards, hell yeah, I like them! To be honest, I think it is common courtesy to at least have a mudguard on the back wheel at wet conditions, because without it you are seriously putting other road users at risk.
One can always convert down to one-by but, not so easily the other way around. This is like the cockpit: open to ideas.
God bless you for threaded bb!
Is pressfit BB really that bad ? 🙄😮
@@aliguerrero7991 yes
@@myette10 why?
K-Mac creak creak creak....
Would really have liked to see a more in depth look at the difference between the rear iso systems. Primarily to know if it's worth spending the extra money for an slr vs and sr frame/bike.
Very nice! Not sure 1 x would be the answer for true road racers. They are picky about the potential sprocket selections and flexibility that 2 x offers.
I look forward to the future offering light weight Pinion gear boxes or Rolhoff hubs...belt drives, possibly.
What if pros never had a mechanical?
CONAN-FA18 agreed! That’s why they have the Checkpoint and Boone!
I’m surprised that inner cable rousting is so complicated for these huge bike companies. No cables should be seen. The Scott addict does a great job. Besides the front cable routing looking like an afterthought, this might be my next bike.
The Domane uses the Endurance fit which is more relaxed than the H2 fit on the Emonda. The bar on a Domane is noticeably higher and closer than an Emonda in the same size. The H1.5 is the longest and lowest of the three, but is still taller than many other brands pro fit.
Which you recommend?
i am thinking about buying a domane al2 disk or a domane al3 disk, but i dont know if the one is worth the extra 200 euros. whats your opinion
Only personal opinion but honest experience: I currently live in Tucson, and the ground surface here is very bumpy. Two years ago I bought a 2018 Domane SL5 because my friends were talking about how cool isospeed is and how it SHOULD work in Tucson. Saying "should" because nobody actually owns a real domane. I decided to buy one because local dealer sell rental bike and they were about 800 cheaper than a new bike. However they only have SL, not SLR. I went to the shop with my card but only found out that adjustable isospeed is only offered in SLR model, which starts from 5500+. Consider the 800 dollars saving, I bought the SL5 even though I was a little bit disappointed of the non-adjustable isospeed. With 1 and half year riding, I don't think isospeed is that legendary. This March I bought a specialized Roubaix. Yes, I had bought the old roubaix a few days before they launched the futureshock 2.0. However, the old futureshock is awesome enough to impress me. My hands feel dramatically less pain. I lost all my love to isospeed after I got my Roubaix. Also, my Roubaix was 2900 (with dealer's discount). It has three different suspension springs for me to choose based on my weight, and my model come with full Ultegra. But I need to spend over 5500 to get a bike with adjustable isospeed.
THREADED BB IN A ROAD BIKE? Please don't say 'sike'. The mechanic gods have blessed us!
Yeah, it's still a proprietary thing, but going from PF to threaded is a whoppingly huge step towards customer-friendliness!
T47 is an existing standard created by Chris King
Jake Heldt but it's sufficiently obscure in the mainstream market
regardless, I'd take that over pressfit any day
The secret storage is a great idea. Big tires = fun
From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I’ve found a lot of Trek’s road bikes to be relatively uninteresting, but this new Domane is SEXY.
Love the review Jack!
Will this bike be good for gravel race with the biggest tires? Thank you
It’s freaking gorgeous.
I have SEVEN bikes, I WANT THIS ONE TOO!!! I told my girlfriend the last bike I bought was at the Goodwill store... (NOT)
Did u get one?
Can you guys do a review on it as a gravel bike? The sl 5 is very intriguing as a gravel bike. I do wish there was a 1x version but it will just be an upgrade for me down the road
There's no 1x because Trek doesn't want to cannibalize their Checkpoint gravel bikes. The bike industry is still convinced people live by N+1, and Trek owners are some of the most loyalist out there.
Cup & Cone and the Boone
You forgot to mention that these models are 2 lbs heavier than 2019 and more expensive
Jose Soriano was wondering why that wasn’t mentioned.
More carbon, more quality. stronger
@@zarmusic8155 more carbon doesn't mean stronger and quality.
my most recent video is my first ride with the Domane SL4. the smoothest ride I've ever ridden.
I've never been a Trek fan. In fact, they've consistently been my least-favorite bike manufacture in terms of design and aesthetic. This is the first bike they've made that I truly find attractive, even with the curved top tube, which I typically hate. Kudos to the team in Wisconsin!
A super bike with mud guard compatibility. Drool.
This bike is gorgeous....
I been drooling over Domane this bike since 2018. I’d prefer rim brake tho.....
Im a simple man I see Jack, and I click #Theinstainfluencer
Stop, you'll make me blush 🤸♂️ Thanks for watching! Jack
I have had the new Crockett for 2 months and have had a major creek develop in my BB. Rip
A T47 Crockett?
Harrison Griffiths they should warranty that. Also check out www.bbinfinite.com/products/trek-bb90-shimano?variant=921429213198&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsvrpBRCsARIsAKBR_0JeSYpZtWH7L3j7VLyxrbGHmFhO9Pmvhlrnhqe3uMkc6BP7ZGwmnt8aAistEALw_wcB
I have a checkpoint sl5 and was thing of getting a domane sl5. Would it be worth it to upgrade to that or Keep the checkpoint and put road tires on it
Thinking
What did you decide?
Have sl5, great bike, downsides: tad heavy, not set up as tubeless, fitting Dynamo front light difficult. Bought it as the geometry suits my ageing knackered back, rolls over crap roads impressively
I don’t mind the cables but they do look out of place with the bike. I’m surprised Trek did it this way.
The disappointment when you go to the Trek Website to see all the new bikes but realize they still only have 2019 bikes posted... Thanks Trek.
I'm fifteen years old, and I would like to get into competitive road bike racing. I have a dilemma though, in that I need a new bike. My current bike is a Raleigh Revinio 1.0, a very cheap, basic bike, that I have used to just casually ride over the years. Does anybody have suggestions for a new bike? And also, I cannot decide between an endurance bike and a lightweight bike.
@@endianAphones I was looking at the new Supersix Evo, the model that was right above base with the disc brakes. Do you think that's a good choice? (about 2750 USD)
You didn’t mentioned the increased weight??
yes true. a triple gives lower lows, higher highs, and more gears in between. fase it the mfg want to eliminate a difficult part to design, but that is very different from a part which ads value.
The lower AL 2/3 models can only accept 700x28 tires due to their caliper brakes. Don't forget those of us that can't or won't spend 2k+ on a bike.
I WANT ONE!!!
Oh look another Trek shill from-oh hang on, this is actually quite good!
Solid video, really interesting to see how they are innovating. 👍
Lighten up on yourself Jack. I've been reading, watching you for a long while and you always to a great job. But that shirt absolutely *enrages* me. Nah.
A ought Domane in 2012 - love it but interested by the new version with disc and wide tyres. 2012 will take 28c on the front but only 25c on the rear. Would love to see test ride info or ride one at cycle show. Great cover of info👍
I think this design is much to complicated for a road bike. But I love the colors I see in this video.
Great t-shirt though!
We're glad you liked it! Some people find the creases offensive, haha.
which Trek is on 7:45?
I have it the SL5 and it is freaking heavy, but very comfortable. I am going to switch to 40mm GR1 tires soon. I use it as my training bike and then for group rides switch to the Emonda. The weight really slows me down.
can you please talk about base line models? no one has 10k to spend on a bike!
Well no one who is not sponsered or selling class A products, the regular need for a bike person just doesn't have that sort of dough, so i would also welcome the full in depth review of the realistically affordable models
“Dough manny” 😂😂
It's amazing how much work they have to do to make a carbon bike rideable. As a titanium bike rider I find this amusing... because my bike is lighter than many of these bikes because it's comfortable without the need for funny springs in my frame adding weight. Yes I feel very smug when I pass people on bikes like this. I read in a canyon manual recently that they recommended you replace your carbon bike every 3 years... really? Ok then.
At least they went to Threaded, honestly your an idiot if you bought one with BB90. But why couldn't they just go to BSA?
Because T47 is larger, allowing the use of huge carbon tubes, but then again, you could still make a stiff carbon frame with a BSA as well. You know, they just want to sell you more stuff by senselessly changing standards and lie about their advantages.
Fake news. Here’s the real quote from Canyon’s manual:
“Like all extremely lightweight components, carbon components have a limited service life. The handlebars, the seat post, the carbon wheels and the stem should therefore be replaced at regular intervals - e.g. every 3 years or after 15,000 km (9,300 miles), depending on frequency and intensity of use - even if they have not been involved in accidents or similar incidents.”
Karm Asutor ok, what part would you like to know more about? Thanks
Retired a 2012 Domane. Death to the BB90 (what a bad design)! Got a 2021 SL7 to be a one quiver Road/Gravel. Why not, I'm not sprinting up Mount Ventoux but I foresee a lot of long dirt roads in my future.
The storages was like Specialized SWAT
Hmm, Specialized your SWAT box is being copied?
OMG I didn't even think about that XD
Seriously. Specialized has been criticized for suing people but that's pretty blatant.
Benjamin Huang having storage is not copying. This is a completely different design from a butt ugly external box. This is a much more elegant solution.
@@kevinrowe3272 I'm referring to the SWAT box on Specialized Stumpjumpers, Enduros, etc. It looks pretty much identical to this in the frame.
What fabric is that white helmet at 10:18?
Can 650b be attached?
I quite like this bike. I'm not a fan of fully integrated cable routing. I'm happy to see mudguards can be fitted and they have gotten rid of the Mickey Mouse bb standard. I am also happy the bike will stop now. I have a passionate hatred of that mind numbingly stupid rim brakes.
Trek's bikes are beautiful. There mountain bikes as well. The frame shapes awesome looking, and they know how to pick paint schemes. Even the Trek logo is beautiful. That red bike with the white lettering is sex.
Nice that Trek now has a „SWAT Box“ 👍. I would have expected internal cablerouting on the stem/cockpit. Just looks a lot better. 👍 for the wide tires.
It's weird, it looks like the cablerouting is setup to use the aero bars from the madone where the cables enter behind the stem. But they didn't use them. Maybe they'd work.
Curius about the Domane sl5 but the price is a bit much. Now that the euro went upp Nok went down, doesnt make it prettier.
Threaded BB's are the best imo
Looks cool
I like the idea of more tyre clearance I like to ride 32 mm for comfort and crap roads, and shame on you for wearing that totally offensive tee! Haha
Now about that shirt....Looks like a 3 year old ran amuck with some Crayons.....lol
What's the point of aero if they don't offer offer it in the racey H1 fit? What endurance rider using those massive tire clearances cares about 1 minute over an hour.
I want an aero bike in H2 fit! Aero bikes just look cool and slick, but my body geometry (long legs, short upper body) doesn't allow me to ride a real aero bike...
I’m enjoying the bike so far th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
Is the domane sl5 a good buy? Let me know what you think!
Campagnolo build??