2021 Trek Domane SL5 9 Month Review | Would I Buy It Again??? | Long Term Review
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A review of the 2021 Trek Domane SL5. Treks other models include, Madone and Emonda along with Checkpoint. Other Comparable Brands are Specialized, Canyon, Giant. Seen at Tour De France. Roubaix, Tour Of Flanders. - กีฬา
Been wanting an SL5 Domane for a while and have really enjoyed your videos on the bike. Entertaining and informative! Thanks
I really value genuine independent reviews, particularly after a good amount of time/miles. Thank you!
Awesome video-love the cockpit POV! Great review on the Pros and Cons. I am trying to buy an SL5 but of course they are in very short supply. Comfort for me is big as I want to do some bikepacking so I am glad you agree the ISOSpeed is the real deal. I like the compartment - it does seem like a very clean design.
I appreciate this video! I am a Dominican that is now living in California, so it was great to see the Alcazar de Colon in the picture of the video. I'm considering this bike, and your opinion is very useful for me. Thanks and I hope you are enjoying Quisqueya!
Thanks for the review. 👍
I was looking to purchase an SL5 but they were nowhere to be found. Same with SL6. So I ended up buying a Domane+ ALR which was available.
There is still a lot of snow here, so I’ll have to wait a bit to ride it.
Take care and have fun 🤩
Always love your laid back style of narration John. My Domane (2018 SL6 purchased new for a discount in 2019) just suffered a broken spoke. Dang! (suggestion: be sure to carry a small size zip tie in your jersey pocket for such occasions - I secured the spoke and was able to ride 20 mi home without any issue.) Upon close inspection at the Trek dealer they found a mid-line fracture in the aluminum rim opposite the broken spoke, so a purchasing a replacement rim was necessary. (I ride gravel alot so the extra wear and tear was not unexpected.) Fortunately the rim was covered by the original 2 yr Trek warranty and I was credited $200 on the purchase of a replacement! That is another of the advantages of taking your baby into an authorized Trek dealer - they will check if repairs are covered by warranty whereas other shops may not bother to check on this. I decided to upgrade to carbon Aeolus rims (front and back, tubeless). How about a video of your DIY maintenance, roadside fixes, preventative measures, and other repair experiences? Hope yours have been as positive as mine! Ride on.
Appreciate that! Wow what an unfortunate situation that luckily had a positive ending. Those Aeolus carbon rims are nice! And I agree, I always check with my local Trek shop as well. Hopefully this information can help someone in a similar situation.
I got my 2021 Domane SL 5 in January and have put close to 3k miles on it so far. I have severe scolisis with a fused upper spine. The Domane is absolutely great for me because I need a more upright position and and the less vibrations being transferred to my back the better. If it wasn't for bikes like the Domane, I wouldn't be able to ride a road bike.
I agree, the IsoSpeed is truly a real thing/works. I say if your goal is to go on long rides, the Domane is one of the best bikes you can consider. No matter who you are, you are going to last longer on an endurance bike like the domane because you won't get sore as quickly.
First and foremost, I have to applaud you for being out there and finding a way to continue to be active, while dealing with the things to mention. That’s very Inspirational. Secondly big congrats on your Domane!! I’m glad you enjoy the bike as well and you have brought up many great points. Thanks for sharing Jeremy and keep on riding!!
What tires are you running? I upgraded mine to 32mm GP5000TL and I run them at 60psi - helps with comfort.
@@andrewbardwell4832 same tires as you :). I run mine around 50psi. I'm a very small/light dude (weigh 110pounds)
@@jeremywj well. I need to lose 25lbs (currently 195) but I’m amazed at the difference the lower pressure makes.
Have the same bike. Love it. ❤Most of my rides are long solo adventures. Upgraded to light weight carbon wheels. Added aero bars for another hand / body and sustainable aero position. In frame storage is a major plus. … feels heavy.
Building a second bike for hill climb/ group rides. Domane is is a fantastic solid endurance bike.
Love your videos. Very honest and has helped with with some decisions. Could listen to you all day to be honest. Keep them coming.
Spot on. I agree 100% on the Domane. If I were to replace my year old SL6 I'd buy another one. Maybe even move up to the SL7. Thanks for showing us a great ride.
Thanks Ed! And I think I would do the same thing and buy this bike again also. That’s how much I enjoy this bike and think it fits my needs perfectly.
Domane versatility and comfort speed :)) but less than a great Pinarello Dogma F12 !! A price for near perfection ! Great review and ride along:)) Thanks!
Love your videos! I got the same bike in the same color back in Dec. We even have mostly the same accessories (I did get the Garmin Varia Radar light, I won't ride without now).
Definitely agree with everything you said here. Great bike and a good overall value when you consider the gravel options. Was messing around with it at my bike shop the other day and they were able to fit the 40mm Bontrager GR1s from a Trek Checkpoint with enough clearance to safely ride it. That's bigger than what some gravel bikes even offer.
Thanks Brian! Great minds think alike. 😆 that’s good to know. I was looking at some gravel tires to do some more off roading and was wondering if the 40mm would fit or if I should just go with the 35mm GR1. Thanks and will look for those same tires when I look to go more off road!
Yeah, the garmin varia is something I also will never ride without.
Took delivery of my Domane SL4 on Saturday. Matt at All American Bicycle in Damascus, MD spent about an hour fitting me to the bike. Well worth the time and effort. I have never had a dropped handlebar road bike that is as comfortable as this one. The carbon frame is amazing. Smooth riding and very lightweight. I haven’t ridden it very far yet but so far I haven’t experienced the back/neck and shoulder pain that I’ve had with dropped handlebar bikes in the past. The 10 speed Tiagra groupset seems to be good on the roads around my house but I am concerned about having enough gear to climb some of the roads going up to the High Rock/Blue Ridge Summit area. I may switch out the gear cluster for something with a 32t gear on it. Part of me wishes that I had stepped up to the SL5 but I’m real happy with the cost and color of the SL4 with the option to upgrade the groupset later. Thanks for another great vid and safe riding!
First congrats on the new bike, That’s awesome! I was just like you where drop bars would give me neck and back pain. Also not a bad route going with the SL4 and if you see you like it a lot or feeling like you are missing the extra gear, you can step up to a 105 at a later time.
Like the overlay!
waited for the answer before hitting the like button..Hahhaaha...just got mine here in tokyo..keep safe John...
As long as you hit it. 😂 and congratulations on the new bike! Get those miles in out there in Tokyo!
Awesome channel-subbed. , currently eyeing up a low mileage 2nd hand sl5 2020
Welcome to the team Nick! That’ll be great if you can find one and save on some of the cost of the bike. Crossing my fingers hoping you can find one.
What camera system and gimbal that is real nice 👍 yet to watch the video. Had to comment !
Wow that’s awesome! You found paradise.
Yea this place was awesome!
Great video. Thank you.
Like the comparison to Apple, that sums up Trek’s marketing and approach to technology. I really like the dynamic riding stats on your screen and the use of the always visible likes/dislikes box so I don’t need to take notes. Other TH-camrs could learn from your videos!
Appreciate that Charlie!!
I agree. I absolutely love my Domane!
Great choice in bikes Ashley!
Thanks bro good video
I have a Domane AL4 and I changed the wheels to Chinese made carbon wheels! I love it
observation is right on target and I am in total agreement. I had Trek Domane, Pinarallo Gan , Specialized Rubaix and just got the Tarmac sport. IMHO, both Specialized and Trek makes the best endurance bike and really enjoyed the future shock on Rubaix but I wanted something little faster and lighter and replaced it with Tarmac which is in the same category as Madone. I really wanted the Ultegra group set but the bike prices have really gone up sharply in the past two years. as a casual rider, $5000+ was little too much and the current Tarmac Sport is what I wanted in the price range. I could have saved few hundred on Cannondale CAAD13 with Ultegra group set but have decided to stick with Specialized. latest 105 group set is very good and I can't really tell the difference between the past Ultegra group set other than sometimes it's little slower during fast shifting.
I like your taste in bikes! The new 105 is really a great group set.
I have to agree it is a beautiful and comfortable bike but I just can’t get past the price.. I’m glad you enjoy yours though and stay safe
Yea I don’t blame you Chad. You definitely can find a similar bike priced at a lower cost. Stay safe and thanks for watching.
Agree with everything you have said John and love the Domane.
I have the sram etap and really like it, the 12 speed cassette gives you a gear for every occasion and I will admit at 73 was thinking of going electric but am now glad I didn’t, with the gearing I have some of the big hills I ride are not a problem and completed a 100 kayer the other day with said big climbs.
Overall as you say the couple of small negatives are far outweighed by the positives you have outlined, would definitely purchase again.
First, that 12 speed SRAM sounds amazing! Great choice. Secondly, big congrats on the 100k and way to be out there knocking down those long distances while tackling those climbs!
Well done. I’m 58 and I bought myself an SL5 and upgraded the wheels. I hope to be riding for years to come.
@@andrewbardwell4832 I learnt many years ago, the most important thing you have is your health and to maintain it you must wok at it, if you don’t use it you lose it !!
@@andrewbardwell4832 Hi Andrew, may I ask - which wheels you upgraded too.
Warren, having an electric bike (trek powerfly 5) I’ve been contemplating a road bike being the Domane SL5/6 mainly as the cassette (11-34) ’Should’ enable me, an totally inexperienced road rider, to have a chance of climbing most hills. Interested to know what made you select the etap over the other SL5,6,7 etc
Hi John Manuel nice review. How was it on lorngish rides like metrics or cents?
Hey I host got my first road bike 2019 Domane AL2 and boy do I love this. I can just imagine what upgrading to your would be like. A question, what do you use that give you the speed and elevation on you screen like that? That’s cool!!!
Thanks Jerry! The data is collected through my bike computer (Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt) and uploaded through a program on my Mac called Garmin Virb Edit.
Awesome review! Which computer/ tracker are you using?! And how do you like it?!
Hey john. Wheels and tires are in my opinion the most dislike. What you miss are fender mounts. Huge plus here in the Netherlands. Bought the rear mont for under saddle. Thx for that
Hey Mark. And I agree. The wheels are a big part of the weight and totally neglected the ability for fender mounts which are definitely a big plus under the versatility category. Great point and thanks for bringing those up. That rear saddle mount makes the rear light look so clean.
The integrated seat post is not the best design in the world since sand, dust and mud can easily get between the seat post and the frame. De decoupler also needs some attention. I did a lot of gravel rides with mine and it needed already to be serviced 3 times. The 105 group works very well and doesn't need any attention 👌. I ride mine with Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 40mm's. It works but it really is the max. These are the best gravel tires available on the marked for a descent price and I tried quite a few different tires.
The Shimano shifters started rattling after 5000km's and nothing can be done about it 😪.
The storage compartment is great and the excess panel doesn't rattle even after 15000km's of gravel 👍.
I keep the tire psi just above 60, I felt a difference over when it was around 40.
I have this bike for a month now, and it's a great buy.
I'm still curious to try an Emonda to compare though.
Congrats on the new bike
This is the decision I am trying to make. Emmanuel -which did you go with?
@@KevinDuffyNJ Hi. I went with the SL 5. I don't always ride on perfect slick tarmac, but a bit of gravel. Bike is a great all around performer. A tad on the heavier side than pure road bikes.
How cool to go biking in another country. Now I want to, but maybe somewhere not quite so hot. Like Norway in the summer. Sigh...
It was amazing and a cool experience for sure! Great way to experience a place.
I wish the Domane had the cable integration the new Emondas have. It would give better access to mount both a bike computer and a GoPro without having cables in the way. Other than that, I agree that it’s definitely a buy!
I can definitely see the benefits in that. Plus the cleaner look.
that cable integration is only on the higher specced bikes though
What's your take on the 2022 Domane SL5
Can you let me know how do you get the metrics and grade that display in screen (if you have a video explaining it, you can link me that)
hey, how did you manage to include your riding stats in your video? thanks!
I wish towns in the States would close down streets on the weekends for the bike riders and walkers to enjoy! Maybe some do! Not in my area...
Same here Ed! It was great to be out there with all the other bikes. And it was 9am when I was there. I can only imagine how many people use this later on in the day.
Trek fx series would be the best option
You get the comfort and speed for less than half the price
I love the FX series! Not a bad option at all Moses.
Hi John. Question on tires, how many miles do you ride them before changing?
That all depends on the tires and the terrain you ride on.
I preordered mine about a month ago and unfortunately it comes in next year. thanks to the pandemic they didn't have the size for me. I'll finish the season off with my 2012 specialized sirrus pro. I should have it by next May to early June 2022.
Congrats on the preorder! Hopefully the Sirrus can continue to hold up until the new one comes in.
She's old but she's a tough old girl. She'll make it
Was there any issues with the bottom bracket ?
John, debating between the SL6 and SL5 Domane? Do you think the SL6 is worth the extra 1K?
You should always buy the best bike in the range you can afford. I have the SL6 and it’s a great bike.
What app do you use to overlay the riding data on your videos?
So what I do is the data is collected on my bike computer (Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt) from my power meter, speed and cadence sensor ant my heart rate monitor. I then upload the data to my Mac where I use a program called Garmin VIRB and I match the video with the data.
Can I ask what size of tyres you have on your domane?
At that time I still had the stock tires of 32’s. I now run 28’s.
@@johnmanuel7561 that's great. I have the AL2 with the stock 32's. I have to say I love them.. I live in the country side and they are perfect for the broken roads.
Great review bro
what do you use to display your stats on the screen?
The data is collected from my bike computer (Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt) and uploaded to my Mac, onto an app called Garmin Virb edit and synced with the video there.
@@johnmanuel7561 Ah I see. Thank you
time to invest in a new wheel set.
Definitely! That will be coming soon. The main reason I have not yet is because I wanted to start this channel and show what the bike could do stock.
@@johnmanuel7561 Let us know, I'm sure you will, which wheels you get.
Waiting for my size 50 here in philippines.
That’s awesome. Greetings to everyone in the Philippines! Hopefully it’s not too long of a wait for you.
May I ask where did you buy your bike Manila Martin?
@@kobesalas2568 just a regular bike store in the philippines. They arent sure when they can get one. Looks like October. If I cant wait that long i might switch to roubaix.
@@kobesalas2568 my second option is my brother lives in LA and is looking for one but he cant find right now. I guess its tough to find. Where are you looking?
@@manilamartin1001 Ohh you should check the Trek Bikes of the Philippines group, there are people that are selling from korea or thailand
Got a chest mount so I can film like you, John.
That’s what’s up! Going to add an entirely different dimension to riding.
Goals.
I want bike not road bike , I want know bike for street that have fast speed 💐?
Speed?like or dislike💐
You are restricted by this bike which is an anvil