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Results have arrived, trek domane sl6 56cm frameset - 2020, item #frd12860, condition: pre-owned used condition with signs of use but functions as intended. backed by tpc's risk-free return policy., fit range: 5'7" - 6'0" sizing guide.

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It Just Keeps Getting Better

This generation brought BIG upgrades for the ever-popular cobble tamer, the Domane, and we're not just talking about the 38mm tire clearance, although that's one of our favorites! Ditch the saddle bag, because this sweet ride has down tube storage! A nifty storage compartment in the down-tube will store all the essentials needed to change a flat or whatever else you decide to shove in there. If you look at a prior generation Domane side by side to this one, you'll notice a complete redesign, and it's felt in the ride. Even more buttery smooth than prior gens and the 500 Series OCLV Carbon still packs an impressive punch when throwing torque on the pedals.

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• Light wear and tear from cable/tire rub, heel rub, chain, etc
• Light paint chips/scuffs along the top tube, downtube, head tube, fork, bottom bracket, seat tube and seat/chain stays

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Trek Domane SL6 eTap review

Endurance smoothy goes wireless

Dave Caudery / Our Media

Warren Rossiter

Impossibly smooth riding; handles with ease; very versatile

Carrying a bit more weight than its rivals

Trek’s long-running endurance road bike , the Domane, has an impressive history of wins, including both of the most famous cobbled Classics, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders.

Over the years, the Domane has evolved from a soft-tail road bike to a front and rear IsoSpeed suspension-equipped bike with aerodynamic shaping, inspired by the Wisconsin-based brand’s aero road platform, the Madone.

The Domane chassis, along with its suspension, also has a class-leading tyre clearance of 38mm.

All of these elements combine to create a machine that should prove the Domane capable of meeting anyone’s endurance-bike needs, and much more beyond. It's fully deserving of its place in the endurance category of our 2022 Bike of the Year Awards

The original Domane was based around a simple idea of separating the seatstays and top tube from the seat tube, to allow the seat tube to act like a long seatpost moving fore and aft and taking the sting out of rough roads.

This was achieved via Trek’s IsoSpeed decoupler; the design constrained the seat tube laterally, but it was joined via a ‘pin’ joint that rotated around a slick bush as the seat tube flexed.

The Domane has evolved with a front IsoSpeed system that works in a very similar way. The traditional headset is replaced with a rocker cup located at the top of the headset that locks in the steerer tube laterally and, like the rear, allows the steerer to flex fore and aft, smoothing out the road.

The Domane frame routes the brake hose under the bar and stem, and around to the rear of the head tube (not dissimilar to how Cervélo routes its S-Series bikes). It’s an obvious nod to aero, though Trek hasn’t gone as far as the full integration seen on Cervélo’s Caledonia .

I like that the frame boasts some great practical features, including proper mudguard mounts (Trek has dedicated Bontrager mudguards for the Domane) and top-tube mounts for bento-box style storage.

It even has a storage chamber hidden underneath the down tube bottle bosses that’s large enough to store a spare tube, CO2 cartridge and multi-tool , plus it comes with a custom-sized tool wrap to stop any rattles.

Trek Domane SL6 eTap specifications

The SL6 might ‘only’ be available constructed from Trek’s OCLV 500 series carbon, compared to the 700 series found on the much pricier SLR models, but despite weighing a few extra grams it’s still very much a premium carbon chassis with some clever tech built in.

The drivetrain comes courtesy of SRAM’s very impressive and affordable (considering it’s electronic) groupset, Rival eTap AXS . Its shifting is a match for SRAM’s more expensive wireless offerings, and it shares the same tunability and connectivity through the brilliant, and free, AXS app.

The 46/33, 10-36 gearing combination is pitched perfectly for a bike such as this. The 46/10 bottom gear has all the speed potential I want when descending or pushing hard on the flat.

At the other end, the 33/36 offers such a light, easy-to-spin gear that I found myself actively looking for steep climbs on my test rides just to see how achievable the Domane makes climbing.

Elsewhere, as you’d expect on a Trek bike, parts are all from Bontrager (Trek’s component partner brand).

The wheels are Bontrager’s Paradigm 25s. As the name suggests, these have a shallow depth rim that’s impressively wide at 25mm (internal), and they’re shod with Bontrager’s R3 tyres in a generous 32mm width.

With the Domane, Trek was one of the first brands to properly explore wide rims and tyres on an endurance bike. It’s certainly set a trend – just look at the specification of Cannondale’s Synapse and BMC’s Roadmachine for evidence.

The cockpit combines a simple alloy Bontrager stem (compatible with the range of Blender out-front accessory mounts) and IsoZone VR-SF handlebar.

The bar is designed to work with Bontrager’s gel pad and tape combo and is, quite frankly, brilliant.

Oversized top sections fit perfectly in the hand, while the compact drop is so well shaped that, even if you’re the most hood-hanging of riders, you’ll find yourself enjoying the aero advantage of staying down in the drops comfortably.

Out back, Trek has a unique approach to the seatpost on the Domane, because the IsoSpeed system relies on the seat tube being able to flex unhampered.

Rather than using a standard post, the Domane has a shortened mast that inserts into the extended seat tube. This locks into place through an internal expanding clamp, accessed through a slot in the seat tube.

It works well, but make sure the bike is set up for you in store, because the minimal adjustment through the mast means you need to make sure you get the correct-length mast. It’s topped with Bontrager’s rather traditional-shaped and very amply padded Verse saddle.

Trek Domane SL6 eTap geometry

My 56cm test bike has a 591mm stack, combined with a short 377mm reach. It makes for a fairly relaxed ride position compared to the Cannondale Synapse, and especially the Cervélo Caledonia.

I found myself altering the saddle position, sliding it back to the limit on its rails to extend the reach and allow myself to get a bit lower.

The 71.9-degree head angle is more relaxed than most endurance bikes, while the 73.3-degree seat angle is steeper. Trek has kept the wheelbase short, however, at just 1,008mm.

Trek Domane SL6 eTap ride impressions

The Domane is one of the smoothest road-going bikes ever made, and certainly one of the best-rolling bikes I’ve tested. That’s quite the bold statement, I know, but the way in which the Domane simply glides over poor surfaces is truly a wonder.

The Domane’s origins as a cobble-busting racer set the standard for its compliance, but its evolution makes it very much an endurance bike of today.

Not many racers would opt for a 32mm-wide tyre, but I’m sold; the R3s roll beautifully.

Yes, they may carry a bit more weight than a 26 or 28mm race tyre, and they’re wrapped around some pretty middleweight wheels in the Paradigm 25s (1,775g a pair). That may make some of you turn your nose up but, on the road, I didn’t notice any excess weight.

The Domane is a mean companion on ascents. Despite weighing close to 9.5kg, it simply wafts over rough tarmac, and the light end of the Rival gear range makes for comfortable climbing.

It breezes uphill if you’re sitting on the saddle and holding the tops, with their comfortable oversized diameter and wonderfully plush cushioning tape.

If you want to get out of the saddle up in the hoods and punch it to the summit, you’ll find a bike that responds in kind.

Descending is almost as impressive – the slightly relaxed head angle, combined with the compliance in the chassis, makes for a bike that’s so very assured going downhill at speed.

I found myself carving into corners, looking for the best line and ignoring imperfections in the road surface, safe in the knowledge that whatever I threw at the Domane, it simply smothered the bumps, swallowed the ruts and kept on tracking straight.

The Domane’s brilliant handling on rough roads, along with its generous 38mm tyre clearance, opens up the world of light gravel. Just like Cannondale’s new Synapse and the wonderfully different BMC Roadmachine X, the Domane is off-road capable – and it pre-dates both of those designs.

As part of my test riding, I took the Domane on unmetalled military roads and wide byways, and it coped admirably, swallowing ruts and lumps with ease.

As with the Synapse and Roadmachine, I wouldn’t head for technical singletrack on it, but excursions on Welsh forest fireroads, the rail trails of the Peaks, gravel roads of north Yorkshire, my home military roads of Salisbury Plain and New Forest tracks are easily within the Domane’s capability.

Trek Domane SL6 eTap bottom line

The Domane SL6 set the standard for the new breed of versatile endurance bikes. It may have been born from the needs of a few elite athletes in a few elite races, but it's a bike that could easily be one of the most versatile on sale today.

The groupset is excellent: easy to use, packed with features beyond stopping and shifting gears, and very reliable. Although you can find it on much cheaper bikes, all of the components do their job well, yet none are particularly show-stopping.

Comfort is impeccable, even though for me the squishy padded saddle is a bit of overkill (though not uncomfortable).

The Domane, with the complexity in its chassis design, carries a bit more weight than its rivals, but none of them can match its smoothness.

Endurance Bike of the Year 2022 | How we tested

The best endurance road bikes combine a comfortable ride position with heaps of versatility – including features such as mudguard or pannier rack mounts – and speed, to create a useful platform that will fare well no matter the ride.

Testing for our 2022 Endurance Bike of the Year category began with a high-tempo 2.5-hour ride to get an early impression of a bike's ride quality and to carry out any adjustments.

For the meat of this year's testing, each bike was taken on the same 82-mile/132km loop through rural Wiltshire.

After this, we rode the bikes back-to-back, coming to a decision on the best by comparing how well each handled across a variety of terrain and, in a competitive market, how its spec compares with the other bikes on test.

Our 2022 Endurance Bike of the Year contenders are:

• BMC Roadmachine X
• Bombtrack Audax
• Cannondale Synapse Carbon LTD RLE (category winner)
• Cervélo Caledonia Ultegra Di2
• Trek Domane SL 6 eTap

Thanks to our sponsors HUUB , Lazer , 100% and Garmin for their support in making Bike of the Year happen.

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Trek Domane Frame Geometry (2017-2023)

The geometry chart below applies to all Trek Domane frames from the following:

• Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Models: Trek Domane SLR 9, 7, 6, SL 7, 6, 5
• Frame material: Carbon

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Learn more about what the frame geometry measurements mean here.

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Trek Domane SL 6 Review: Top-Quality Parts and Endurance Performance

Trek Domane SL 6 Gen 4 is Trek’s second-highest bike in the carbon SL range and it spares no expense on top-quality parts and manufacture.

From here on up is the Domane SLR range, bikes that are focused on team-sponsored events and are mostly unaffordable to individual riders.

At its core, the SL 6 boasts Trek’s groundbreaking IsoSpeed shock reduction system built into its patented 500 Series OCLV carbon frame.

Together, the two offer one of the best carbon road bike framesets available, providing rigid stability and exceptional comfort.

Trek Domane SL 6 Quick Overview

Main features, is the trek domane sl 6 right choice for you, is it worth the money.

With a Shimano 105 groupset, internal Di2 routing, Paradigm Comp rims, and a carbon seat post, it’s clear to see that Trek spared no expense when building the Domane SL6.

• Frame : 500 Series OCLV Carbon, front and rear IsoSpeed, DuoTrap S compatible
• Fork : Domane SLR carbon, internal brake routing, fender mounts
• Front Derailleur : Shimano 105 R7150 Di2
• Rear Derailleur : Shimano R7150 Di2
• Wheels : Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, tubeless-ready
• Number of Gears : 22
• Brakes : Shimano SM-RT70
• Tires : Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 700x32c
• Weight : 19.63 lbs / 8.90 kg

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The Domane SL 6 features quality parts from top to bottom, starting with the IsoSpeed frame and working down to the 105 groupset and Paradigm rims.

It’s a bicycle that personifies speed, comfort, and efficiency in every way possible.

Shimano 105 groupset

Domane SL 6 used to sport a Shimano Ultegra groupset, but this year they’ve switched it back to 105.

While it might seem like a downgrade, 105 is one of the most popular groupsets among road cyclists and amateur racers.

Shimano 105 groupset offers performance and reliability all in one

OCLV carbon IsoSpeed frame

Trek has spent years developing its IsoSpeed system and it’s come through several iterations to reach the current product.

Designed as a means to absorb road shock without sacrificing efficiency, IsoSpeed is a somewhat futuristic frame technology.

It works by decoupling the seat tube from the frame using a rocker cup that permits some flex while maintaining rigidity.

While it might sound like overkill, it works so well you’ll likely never want to ride another bike without it.

This has been combined with its highly compacted, low-void carbon frame to add strength and confidence on even the roughest terrain.

If you’ve ever come off of a long ride feeling like your flesh has shaken off your bones, you’ll appreciate IsoSpeed technology.

It is particularly welcome on the famous cobbled streets that any European rider will be very well familiar with.

Paradigm Comp wheels

Trek Domane SL 6 comes fitted with Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 TLR Disc road wheels with a Shimano 11-speed freehub on the rear.

The tubeless-ready rims have a 25mm inner width designed for wide road or gravel tires.

The SL 6 also comes with uncommonly large tires, in this case, Bontrager R2 Hard-Case aramid-bead 700x32c tires.

It’s an odd feature for a road bike but the extra fork clearance can actually take tires up to 38c in size.

Endurance geometry

The geometry on Trek’s Domane SL range of bikes is designed to balance speed with comfort. It utilizes a slightly higher head tube to put the rider in a less aggressive position.

This provides better stability and comfort while maintaining a high degree of performance.

This helps the rider to conserve energy over long distances so there is still some juice in the tank for the final home stretch.

Micro-adjust seatmast

Amongst the Domane SL 6’s multitude of features is the micro-adjustable carbon seatmast.

It’s lightweight, aerodynamic, and provides millimeter-perfect adjustments for the exact right fit.

Professional riders will know the difference that even a millimeter in seat height can have on performance.

With the micro-adjust seatmast, you’ll be able to shave those much-needed seconds off your record time.

The Trek Domane SL 6 comes in 9 different sizes to fit heights of 4’11” to 6’5″.

• 44 : 4’11” – 5’0″
• 47 : 5’0″ – 5’2″
• 50 : 5’2″ – 5’4″
• 52 : 5’4″ – 5’6″
• 54 : 5’6″ – 5’9″
• 56 : 5’9″ – 5’11”
• 58 : 5’11” – 6’1″
• 60 : 6’1″ – 6’3″
• 62 : 6’3″ – 6’5″

Trek Domane SL 6 is a professional carbon road for riders who compete regularly in races, sportives, and cycling events.

As the price indicates, it is not designed for casual use. The true potential would not be fully realized by an amateur rider.

However, the Trek Domane range does serve something of a niche in the carbon road bike world.

Rather than focusing purely on speed, Domane bikes are best suited to riders who will be tackling a variety of different terrain.

If you often find yourself held back by cobblestones, gravel, or dirt track, then the Domane SL 6 could be the answer you’re looking for.

It’s specifically designed to tackle undesirable terrain with smooth and calculated efficiency.

Check out our other reviews on Trek Domane Bikes: AL 2 , AL 3 , SL4 and SL5 . 

Related: Trek Bikes Explained – In-Depth Overview

However, if purchased for the right reasons and used for its intended purpose, the Domane SL 6 will certainly make the buyer feel they have got their money’s worth.

The strong and build and quality parts mean the bike will last for years without the need for any expensive repairs or upgrades.

It represents the type of investment that may cost a lot initially but pays off in the long run.

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I’m wondering about a point that was made in your review. You state that the IsoSpeed decouples the steerer tube and seat tube from the frame, but the Generation 4 Domane under review only has a rear IsoSpeed decoupler. (You can see this if you follow your link to the Trek web site for the bike under review.) The last Domane that had both front and rear IsoSpeed was Generation 3, which was discontinued in 2022.

Hi Steve! You’re right, thank you for pointing that out. It was an honest mistake that has now been corrected.

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A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

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The Domane is a tremendously smooth bike thanks to Trek’s IsoSpeed rear damping system and high volume, 32mm tubeless tyres

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Sep 2022 · William Tracy

Simplified IsoSpeed headlines a lighter and faster version of the endurance bike built for Roubaix.

Oct 2021 · Ben Delaney

Lizzie Deignan (Trek-Segafredo) rode off the front of the peloton on the pavé and into the history books on Saturday, winning the first ever Paris-Roubaix Femmes aboard a Trek Domane with some custom touches. Deignan said her solo attack was definitely not the team plan, but that once she had a gap, she just kept … Continued

Jul 2021 · Mat Brett

Smooth-riding endurance bike with loads of tyre space and masses of versatility

Smooth ride

Space for big tyres

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Not especially light

Jan 2021 · Dave Rome

Trek's new entry-level road bike combines an endurance fit with sporty handling and a whole bunch of versatility.

Huge tyre clearance, unique geometry is great for the purpose, quite comfortable ride quality, easy to service and upgrade, rides lighter than it feels to pick up, Shimano Tiagra just works, rim width, quality thru-axles.

Basic and heavy frame, making the bike tubeless requires new tyres and a handful of parts, extremely heavy wheels (especially given the bike’s price), handlebar drop shape is too compact.

Jul 2020 · Terry McKall

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You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great looking road bike with a ton of features. Trek's new Domane AL Disc is definitely worth a look.

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The Trek Domane SL is a smooth-riding road bike – even an all-road bike – courtesy of IsoSpeed tech both front and rear, which helps it damp down small vibrations and bigger hits. It's not the lightest bike out there, but if ride quality is your main concern, it's a real contender.

First of all, a quick explanation of the bike we're reviewing. The Domane SL frameset arrived at road.cc built up with the new SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset so that we could review those components too. It's not a standard build, but we've not reviewed the Domane SL before and thought we'd take the opportunity.

> Buy now: Trek Domane SL Disc frameset from Trek for £2200.00

Our 58cm bike, complete with Zipp 303S wheels set up tubeless with WTB Exposure 700 x 30mm tyres, weighs 8.82kg (19.4lb).

Trek does offer the Domane SL 6 eTap with a SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset for £4,200, although this model is fitted with Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 wheels.

Okay, on with the show...

IsoSpeed is the headline news here, so let's kick off with what it actually is. You can scroll down a few paragraphs if this is old news for you.

Trek first introduced IsoSpeed in 2012, although it has evolved since then. Rear IsoSpeed came first, decoupling the top of the seat tube from the rest of the frame. The aim is to take the edge off big hits and smooth out smaller vibrations by allowing a small amount of movement at the saddle, thereby keeping you feeling fresher for longer. That's the plan.

How does it do it? Although the seat tube is fixed to the bottom bracket area in the normal way, it isn't moulded to the top tube or seatstays. Instead the tubes are joined by a pivot, allowing the seat tube to flex more than would otherwise be possible.

Front IsoSpeed is a more recent introduction, the idea being greater compliance at the handlebar. Front IsoSpeed comes in the form of a rocker cup at the top of the headset that allows the fork's carbon steerer to flex backwards/forwards, but not from side to side.

Put another way, the upper section of the headset can tilt to take advantage of the inherent flex in the steerer, meaning the stem and handlebar can move slightly in response to rough roads. See? It's simpler than it sounds.

Best of three

The Domane frameset comes in three different flavours. At the entry level there's the Domane AL, with an aluminium frame. This one doesn't feature front or rear IsoSpeed although, a little confusingly, Trek does describe the carbon fork as IsoSpeed on the basis that the legs are designed to absorb vibration. Complete bike prices start at £695, although the cheapest disc brake model is £895.

At the top of the range there's the posh Domane SLR, which comes with front and (adjustable) rear IsoSpeed. Bikes are priced from £6,600.

In the middle you get the Domane SL bikes, which are made from a lower grade of carbon than the SLRs – Trek's 500 Series OCLV, rather than lighter and stiffer 700 Series OCLV. You get both front and rear IsoSpeed, neither of which is adjustable. That means you can't alter the setup according to the terrain but, on the other hand, it's simpler.

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The most accessible 2022 complete SL currently available is the Domane SL 6 eTap mentioned above, although the 2021 Domane SL4, with a mostly Shimano Tiagra groupset, is £2,325.

On the road

So the big question is: how much difference does the IsoSpeed technology make? Don't think that all this tech means the Domane SL feels unlike any other road bike you've ever ridden.

First of all, if you've ridden mountain bikes with loads of travel, IsoSpeed is nothing like that. Not even on the same page. Cast all thoughts of mountain bike suspension from your mind.

When you're riding on level, well-surfaced tarmac, IsoSpeed doesn't feel unusual at all, and even over rough roads it's subtle. In some ways it feels like running wide tyres at fairly low pressures... though in other ways it doesn't feel at all like that (I'll explain in a mo).

You get just a bit of movement to insulate you from what's going on beneath your wheels, and it's more noticeable at the saddle than the handlebar. Crack into a steep-edged pothole at warp speed and you still feel it – just slightly less than you otherwise would.

The main feature, though, isn't the protection from the big hits, it's the smoothing you get from the smaller stuff: little holes, manhole covers, drains, frost damage, badly patched tarmac, kerbs on and off the cycle path... you know, all those things you constantly encounter on a typical ride.

It would come in handy over cobbles too, although chances are you don't have too many of those around your way.

Again, IsoSpeed doesn't eliminate bumps and vibrations from any of this stuff, it just turns it all down a few notches. It's forgiving. The rougher the surface, the bigger the difference IsoSpeed makes. It's great on old, scuffed up tarmac and it's also pretty active on gravel roads although, naturally, the tyres make a big difference here.

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The Domane takes a maximum size of 700 x 38mm. It isn't designed as a gravel bike – and most people would prefer something a bit wider for full-on gravel – but it's brilliant for short cuts to link up two sections of tarmac, for instance, and if you fancy riding gravel on 38mm tyres, well, you can fill yer boots.

I said above that IsoSpeed can feel like you have large, low pressure tyres – but not entirely. The big difference is that a big tyre can feel squishy and mushy when you put the power down, and that can be annoying on the road.

IsoSpeed doesn't feel like that at all. There's no extra bounce when you're out of the saddle, and no additional lateral movement. The front end tracks and steers well, with no nasty surprises when you bang it hard into a fast, downhill bend.

Speaking of surprises, the frame-integrated storage compartment is a natty addition. You flick a lever on the down tube – where the bottle cage attaches – to release a plate and access the space inside.

The cover has a multi-tool slot on the back, and Trek also offers a tool roll specifically designed to fit. It takes stuff like a CO2 canister and chuck, tyre levers, a spare tube, an emergency Snickers bar... you do carry an emergency Snickers bar, don't you?

Specialized does something similar on its Diverge gravel bikes, and while packing things in these cubbyholes is a bit of an art, it's a really handy addition for emergency essentials.

The Domane SL is relaxed by road bike standards. Trek calls it an endurance fit. I've been riding the 58cm model with a 54.8cm seat tube, a 56.7cm effective top tube, and a 19.5cm head tube. It's a tall bike with a 61.1cm stack height, while the reach is short at 38.0cm. That puts the stack/reach at 1.61 for this size.

Some people are going love how the ride position is more upright than a more speed-orientated bike's, such as Trek's Madone or Emonda, for instance, while others won't be down with it at all. It depends what you're after.

Trek says the current generation Domane is much more aero than previously – courtesy of truncated airfoil tube profiles – but there's only so far you can tweak your position, and that's always going to be more significant when it comes to drag. Personally, I can't see typical Domane SL buyers being over-concerned with aerodynamics, although I guess it all helps.

The brake hoses are exposed only between the ends of the handlebar tape and the front end of the top tube, just behind the stem, where they duck inside via a removable plate. This ensures a clean look and keeps them out of the wind.

As mentioned, the bike I've been riding has a SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset so there are no shift cables/wires to worry about anyway, but if there were any, this is the only place you'll see those too.

Other features you need to know about include the adjustable seat mast that's particular to the Domane – held by an internal clamp accessed via a slot in the extended seatpost – and the T47 bottom bracket. Hooray for threaded BBs!

Mudguards? You can fit 'em easily enough. You get threaded holes on the fork legs (filled with itty bitty grub screws when not required) and another beneath the fork crown. You get more at the bottom of the seatstays, and fairly discreet mountings for a chainstay/mudguard bridge towards the top.

The only real downside to the Domane SL is that it's not particularly light. Trek claims a frame weight of 1,365g while, as mentioned, this complete bike came in at 8.82kg (19.4lb). Okay, the SRAM Rival eTap AXS isn't a lightweight groupset, but then a few hundred grams on the frame doesn't affect the ride as much as some people would have you believe.

The money bit

There aren't many road bikes designed to smooth the ride quite like the Domane. The most obvious rival is the Specialized Roubaix, which has Future Shock front suspension – a spring in a cartridge above the head tube that allows movement of the stem and handlebar.

The top-end Specialized S-Works Roubaix Team frameset is £3,700, but comparing prices with the second-tier Domane SL is unfair. Trek's flagship Domane SLR frameset is £3,500, so there's not a great deal in it.

The Domane SL keeps you comfortable thanks to relaxed geometry, front and rear IsoSpeed tech, and the ability to take tyres up to a whopping (by road bike standards) 38mm wide. It's as versatile as it is smooth, and if you want to mix up the surfaces you ride on while retaining plenty of speed, the Domane SL is a strong option.

Smooth endurance bike with loads of tyre space and masses of versatility

road.cc test report

Make and model: Trek Domane SL Disc frameset

Size tested: 58cm

Tell us what the frameset is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

Trek says, "The lightweight Domane SL Disc Frame Set is built with 500 Series OCLV Carbon and includes road-smoothing Front and Rear IsoSpeed, so you can stay stronger for longer. This carbon endurance road frame is designed for flat-mount disc brakes, has a built-in storage compartment, and includes a headset and a Domane Disc full carbon fork."

Trek tells you everything you need to know about IsoSpeed over here: www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/inside_trek/isospeed

Trek says, "IsoSpeed challenges the traditional design of a bicycle frame. Devoid of the more favoured approaches to the compliance quandary (such as suspension systems, elastomers or a vibration damper), IsoSpeed maintains the diamond-shaped frameset geometry but 'decouples" the seat tube from the top tube, allowing the seat tube to flex with the forces of the road. The result is a bike that moves with the road while maintaining the feel and efficiency of the traditional race bike design.

"One of the consistent pieces of feedback from riders that have enjoyed rear IsoSpeed was that even though they could plough unfazed through rougher roads than ever before, they could still feel the road shock through their arms from the front wheel. Our solution was to take everything that works from IsoSpeed and move it up the bike. The same technology that provides great compliance at the saddle now delivers compliance at the front end. Front IsoSpeed, located at the top of the headset, is captured in a rocker cup similar to rear IsoSpeed. This allows the steerer tube to flex, providing additional compliance at the front of the bike. The rocker cup of the upper steerer has zero lateral movement, allowing the bike to steer and handle with precision."

State the frame and fork material and method of construction

Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, front and rear IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S-compatible, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru-axle

Fork: Domane SL carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?

It's built to a very high standard.

Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?

Trek calls it an 'endurance fit,' and it's pretty relaxed by road bike standards. I've been riding the 58cm model with a 54.8cm seat tube, a 56.7cm effective top tube, and a 19.5cm head tube. It's a tall bike with a 61.1cm stack height, while the reach is short at 38.0cm. That puts the stack/reach at 1.61 for this size.

How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?

It's taller and shorter than an equivalent Madone or Emonda, say, putting you in a considerably more upright position.

Riding the bike

Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.

Yeah, this is what the Domane is all about. It feels very comfortable courtesy of the front and rear IsoSpeed, and the ability to fit tyres up to 38mm wide. The relaxed geometry takes the strain off your back and neck, too.

Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?

The IsoSpeed tech allows up/down movement, but doesn't affect the lateral stiffness of the bike.

How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?

It feels pretty efficient, yes.

Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so was it a problem?

My shoe just missed 30mm tyres; there's a small amount of overlap with larger tyres.

How would you describe the steering? Was it lively neutral or unresponsive? It's pretty neutral

Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?

This is a bike that's more about stability and ride quality than sharp handling.

This isn't especially focused on accelerating or sprinting.

Your summary

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

The most obvious comparison is with the Specialized Roubaix, which has Future Shock front suspension – a spring in a cartridge above the head tube that allows movement of the stem and handlebar.

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes

Would you consider buying the bike? If ride quality was my highest priority, definitely

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes

Use this box to explain your overall score

The performance is very good. Although the price is higher than many other road bikes, it's very good when you consider the tech that features here.

Overall rating: 8 /10

About the tester

Age: 48   Height: 190cm   Weight: 80kg

I usually ride:    My best bike is:

I've been riding for: Over 20 years   I ride: Most days   I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding,

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Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer. Now over 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions.

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£2,325 for a Tiagra equipped bike is having a laugh......

It's horses for courses. I had an SL5 disc with Vison 40mm carbon rims and 105 as standard a few years ago and tbh, it's a nice enough bike but I found it dull as dishwater...as did a couple of people I know who bought better and lesser versions of the same model year.

The person I sold mine to loved it however and boasted of smashing PB's. If you can I'd advise a test ride

How upright are we talking? Can you still stretch yourself out riding the drops?

SaintClarence27 wrote: How upright are we talking? Can you still stretch yourself out riding the drops?

More than likely, provided you get the correct size.

The only way to answer that is to sit on one. A decent substitute is to compare the geometry to a model you're familiar with.

It's certainly taller, but not that much shorter than an Emonda say.

I have both and they're setup within a couple of mm of each other

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The new third-generation Trek Domane is a far cry from the endurance road bike it was when it first debuted in 2012. The Domane was once more of a toned-down road bike with ultra-stable handling, a very relaxed rider position, and semi-wide tires — this new one is a thoroughly refined all-road machine with gobs of tire clearance, an even more refined ride quality, a T47 threaded bottom bracket, and some neat convenience features.

It’s heavier, too, but don’t let that detract too much from what’s on tap here. It’s a cracking machine for everyday road riding — whatever that “road” may look like.

“What was traditional road riding is changing”

That’s how Trek kicked off its presentation of the new Domane, and that statement is certainly an accurate reflection of how road riding has evolved in recent years: less racing, more exploration, less tarmac, more “off-piste” routes that are less perfectly paved (or paved at all, in some cases), but devoid of motorized vehicular traffic.

That shift away from pristine blacktop has brought with it a desire for road bikes that are better equipped to handle a broader range of road surfaces, and this new Domane has clearly been developed with that in mind.

First and foremost, consider the tire size. The original Domane came with 25mm-wide tires, but the new Domane has 32mm-wide ones as standard equipment, with Trek’s official blessing for tires up to 38mm-wide front and rear. When fenders are installed to the neatly hidden mounts, that figure creeps down to a still-generous 35mm.

As expected, Trek has also brought the Top Tube IsoSpeed design from the latest Madone over to the Domane family for a smoother and more refined ride. Like every IsoSpeed design since its inception, Top Tube IsoSpeed features a pivot at the intersection of the seat tube and top tube, which allows the seat tube to flex independently of the rest of the frame when riding on rough roads, basically adding a leaf-spring element to what is otherwise effectively a rigid structure.

But whereas the original IsoSpeed still relied on the entire seat tube to flex, Top Tube IsoSpeed splits the seat tube in two, with the upper portion forming a boomerang-like component, with the forward section braced underneath the top tube; the lower part of the seat tube is now wholly fixed in place.

According to Trek, Top Tube IsoSpeed allows for more discrete tuning between frame stiffness and ride comfort than the original IsoSpeed design. And since the length of the section of the boomerang that resides beneath the top tube — the leaf-spring component — can be varied independently of frame size, it can be engineered to provide an inherently softer ride for smaller frame sizes.

Before, the opposite was true: bigger frames have longer seat tubes, and since leaf springs get softer with increased length, taller riders instead got a bouncier ride than was considered optimal, and shorter riders got a firmer one.

The stiffness of Top Tube IsoSpeed is also adjustable for further fine-tuning, and there’s a built-in damper hidden inside the seat tube to make the movement more controlled, too. Granted, the latest incarnation of IsoSpeed on the second-generation Domane SLR was size-specific, too, but the one on the Domane SL was not, and neither was damped like this one is.

Unfortunately, Top Tube IsoSpeed will be limited to the upper-end Domane SLR family; the Domane SL continues on with the original, non-adjustable design. Both still include the Front IsoSpeed feature, though, which takes advantage of carbon fiber steerer tube flex to help balance the ride quality up front, too. Bontrager comfort-focused IsoCore and IsoFlex handlebars are featured throughout as well.

In another nod to how road bikes are changing, you won’t find any rim brakes at all on any new carbon fiber Domane, even on bare framesets or custom bikes ordered through Trek’s Project One program. Rim brakes will only be available on older aluminum models.

Lots of small refinements — including T47 threaded bottom brackets

Trek had already introduced its interpretation of T47 threaded bottom brackets on its recently revamped cyclocross bikes, but it’s now on every new Domane, too. Trek is sticking to its 85.5mm shell width for better tool engagement (this iteration of T47 was originally designed around a 86.5mm-wide shell), but even with that slight compatibility qualifier, it should still be a big improvement over Trek’s proprietary BB90 press-fit setup in terms of serviceability and resistance to creaking.

Perhaps borrowing a page from Specialized’s playbook, all of the new carbon fiber Domanes also get a handy storage compartment in the down tube. The bottle cage mount there is attached to a removable hatch that’s accessed with a small lever. Directly attached to that cover is a holder for a multi-tool, and inside the down tube is a nylon tool roll that’s big enough to hold a spare tube, CO2 cartridge and inflator head, and one or two tire levers. There’s perhaps enough room inside for other essentials — maybe even some snacks or a vest — although you’ll obviously want to be pretty careful what you try to stuff in there.

The internal cable routing is a bit more refined than before, with the entry point moved to the top tube, just behind the stem — not unlike several of Cervelo’s S-series aero bikes. Full-length housing is used throughout, too, which will invariably require careful setup for optimal brake and derailleur function, but should also be easier for mechanics to initially install. Housing clips inside the down tube (accessible through the aforementioned storage hatch) will prevent annoying rattling.

Clutter around the top tube housing entry point is minimized with a small plastic clip underneath the stem. And speaking of which, Trek has avoided the temptation to fit the new Domane with any sort of proprietary cockpit; just about any handlebar and stem will work.

Other notable details include a seatpost head that wedges itself inside the no-cut extended seat tube (previous Domane seatmast heads clamped to the outside of the tube), optional integrated front and rear accessory mounts for computers and lights, a built-in chain watcher, a pocket in the non-driveside chainstay for Bontrager’s long-standing DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor, and removable handles on the 12mm DT Swiss front and rear thru-axles.

Faster in the wind, but also heavier

Trek says that aerodynamic shaping borrowed from the Madone has made the new bike a bit faster than before, to the tune of about minute per hour (speed wasn’t specified). Will the typical Domane buyer really care about that much? Not likely, but it’s a neat factoid regardless.

More noticeable is the fact that the new Domane frames are stiffer than before, owing to the new Top Tube IsoSpeed design and the far more bulbous front ends that are required to accommodate the revised internal cable routing configurations.

Both of those things should make the new Domane a faster machine than before, and when combined with the expanded versatility and newfound capability, it’s all shaping up to be quite the compelling case. But the improvements in those areas also come with a step backward in another one: weight. According to Trek, a new complete Domane bike will be, on average, about 200g (0.44lb) heavier than its predecessor, with about half of that attributable to the frameset, and the rest to the ancillary bits: wider tires, wider rims, the down tube storage box, etc.

Claimed weight is 1,235g for a painted 56cm frame and fork, including “all frame hardware, IsoSpeed hardware, and storage.” Add another 30g for the Domane SL variant.

For the sake of comparison, a 52cm first-generation Domane I rode in 2012 with a Shimano mechanical Dura-Ace 7900 rim-brake groupset, Bontrager carbon clinchers, and 25mm-wide tires tipped the scales at just 7.01kg (15.45lb) without pedals. A 52cm second-generation Domane SLR I rode in 2016 with a mechanical Shimano Ultegra 6800 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and aluminum clinchers came in at 8.31kg (18.32lb) without pedals. A 56cm third-generation Domane SLR comes in at 8.17kg (18.01lb) as pictured here.

Granted, some of that heft is attributable to the larger frame size (I weighed a cleaner photo sample here, rather than the bike I rode at the event), but that SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset and the new Bontrager Aeolus XXX 4 carbon clinchers are far lighter than what came on the Domane that I rode a few years ago.

Without question, the Domane has gotten heavier over time.

“For this bike especially, we really focused on the ride experience and the ride, and so instead of focusing on numbers, we wanted to be able to present riders with what we thought was the best possible ride for the majority of rides that people actually do,” said Trek road bike director Jordan Roessingh. “As we started going through the development path of that, it included added bigger-volume tires, and adding technologies like [Top Tube] IsoSpeed. All of those incrementally, we believe, improve the ride to the point that, when you’re actually on the bike and feeling it, it’s a better total package.

“We know that, a lot of the times, we all focus on weight — ourselves included — and we have one of the lightest production road bikes on the market in the Emonda, but [weight] is not the end-all-be-all of what creates a great ride.”

How much does a couple hundred grams really matter in the grand scheme of things? That depends on your perspective, of course, but Trek is clearly hoping that potential buyers will see things their way.

Goodbye to women-specific geometry, hello to more sizes in general

Trek was one of the earliest proponents of women-specific frame geometry with its WSD (Women Specific Design) range, citing the usual claimed differences of longer legs, shorter torsos, and shorter arms for a given height. But as other companies that collect a broad swath of rider data through in-house fit programs are now discovering, it turns out that those so-called inherent differences aren’t so inherent, and the old United States Army anthropomorphic study on which so many companies based their women-specific programs wasn’t nearly as indicative as originally thought when it comes to how people sit on their bikes.

For sure, Trek maintains that there are still subtle differences, but that the scope of those differences between men and women aren’t any greater than they are within these sexes.

As a result, Trek is going back to a unisex format for all Domane models moving forward. Each of those will have a wider range of sizes — particularly at the low end, down to 44cm — and there are more color options across the board to suit differing aesthetic tastes. This is similar to what Specialized has done in recent years, although interestingly, the opposite of Canyon’s approach with the WMN line that was introduced in 2017.

That said, spec on smaller models will still reflect what buyers favored on previous WSD models, at least in terms of handlebar width and reach, short-reach levers where available, and dedicated saddle widths.

Frame geometry is wholly carried over from before, with the same “H3” fit used on the second-generation Domane range, which is noteworthy given the increase in tire clearance. This means a ground-scraping 80mm of bottom bracket drop for a more stable feel, relaxed angles, and fairly upright positioning, all of which are conducive to everyday riders spending long hours in the saddle.

Riders that want the comfort and versatility features of the new Domane, but with a more aggressive fit and feel, aren’t left in the cold, though. Those buyers can look to the optional Pro Endurance, or “H1.5”, geometry. These bikes feature similar handling characteristics to the standard Domanes, but with far more aggressive fits that are cut-and-pasted from the standard-issue Madone. On average, stack dimensions are about 4.5cm lower on the Pro Endurance Domane models than the regular ones.

The Pro Endurance Domane will only be offered through Trek’s Project One custom program, and only down to the 54cm frame size (since it’s a geometry that was developed for the team’s cobbled classics riders, all of whom are taller in stature).

Models, pricing, and availability

Trek will split the new Domane in two different carbon fiber versions.

Domane SLR bikes are built with Trek’s top-end OCLV 700-series carbon fiber and the new Top Tube IsoSpeed layout, while the Domane SL is built with heavier OCLV 500-series carbon fiber and carries on with the original IsoSpeed design. Both will share all the other new features, though, and will also use the same geometry. The Pro Endurance version will only be available in the Domane SLR variant.

Trek will offer the Domane SLR in at least three build kits, depending on region, ranging from US$7,800 / €7,000 up to US$11,300 / €10,500. The Domane SL will be available in at least five builds, ranging from US$2,500 / €2,300 up to US$6,200 / €5,800. All of the new bikes should be in stock at dealers immediately worldwide, and there’s also a bare Domane SLR frameset available as well. Project One builds will commence some time in August.

UK and Australian retail pricing is to be confirmed.

Putting the new Domane to the test

Trek launched the new Domane just outside of Venice, Italy, and I flew down there on my way home from the Tour de France to check things out. Needless to say, the area is renowned for its high-quality road riding, and this latest visit only reinforced my previous experiences in the region.

My test bike was a top-spec Domane SLR, custom configured with SRAM’s new Red eTap AXS wireless groupset, Bontrager Aeolus XXX 4 medium-section carbon clincher, 28mm-wide Bontrager R4 Classics tires (with inner tubes), a Bontrager IsoCore Pro carbon fiber bar, and a carbon-railed Bontrager Arvada Pro saddle.

So-called “tests” like these are always difficult to parse, though: new bike, unfamiliar roads, too many variables to draw any truly significant conclusions. But that said, 65km (40 miles) of distance and 1,000m (3,500ft) of climbing can still provide some decent first impressions.

Without question, the new Domane SLR is a seriously smooth-riding machine, and it manages to achieve that feat while maintaining a fairly traditional aesthetic. There are no dropped seatstays, no suspension elements that are obvious to the casual onlooker, no ostentatious feature call-outs in the graphics. It just works, and extremely well at that.

Despite running modestly wide 28mm tires at 70psi, it’s obvious that the Top Tube IsoSpeed feature does what it’s supposed to. Merely adjusting the stiffness slider between the softest and firmest settings provides ample evidence of its effectiveness at taming pavement cracks and unexpected potholes. The more damped movement relative to the previous Domane was noticeable, too, with a generally more composed feel out back when pedaling on smooth tarmac.

Overall ride quality still isn’t completely balanced front-to-rear, but it’s hardly objectionable, and the Front IsoSpeed feature also clearly works as intended. Push down hard on the handlebar and you can see the top of the steerer tube moving a bit fore and aft.

In terms of fit, the new Domane is likely to be just as personal a choice as before. I personally would have preferred a more aggressive riding posture — a 54cm Pro Endurance build may be in my future — but the H3 fit is bound to be just as widely agreeable as it was before, and I was able to get close enough with a 120mm-long stem slammed atop the headset cover.

The handling might likewise be a little lazy to some, but it exudes confidence at higher speeds, and is still plenty capable of navigating a sinuous descent provided you’re willing to lean it over enough. If anything, the pseudo-suspension of the Domane SLR feels notably planted in those situations, and seems to actively encourage you to push the limits of cornering traction. The Domane SLR is no crit racer, but it’s not exactly averse to carving a mean corner when you ask it to.

And did I notice the extra mass here? Can’t say I did, at least not in this group-riding situation, but I’m about to place an order for my long-term sample, so we’ll see how things shake out later on.

Time for an upgrade? It depends

I have to say that I left the launch feeling very impressed by what Trek has done here, and I applaud the courage it took to be willing to eat that weight penalty in the name of ride quality, capability, and versatility. The new Domane SLR is clearly just as good on-road as its predecessor, but with a subtly more refined feel, more options for where you can enjoy that performance, and a more modern look, too.

Should you run out and get one? If you’re already on a second-generation Domane SLR, I’d have to say probably not, unless you’ve previously found yourself unable to ride somewhere solely on account of limited tire volume. The ride on the new bike is better, and it does look better, but it’s not a sufficiently significant performance improvement to justify the expense, and what you have is already really good.

If you’ve been thinking about a new all-road bike and holding out as one of the skeptics of Trek’s IsoSpeed concept in general, though, feel free to quit sitting on your hands and just go ride one already. IsoSpeed has never been an empty gimmick, and this latest incarnation sure does seem to be Trek’s best interpretation to date.

I’m certainly looking forward to spending more time on one.

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Trek Domane SL 6

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Size / 44cm, 47cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm

At a glance

- Domane SL 6 Disc is a performance road bike that’s both fast and comfortable. It has all the road-smoothing advantages of a lightweight OCLV Carbon frame with Front and Rear IsoSpeed, a full Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, high-quality wheels, and hydraulic disc brakes for confidence and braking power in any conditions. Plus, it has an easy-access storage compartment for stowing ride essentials.

It’s right for you if… Quality, comfort, speed, and adventure are your main considerations. You want a lightweight carbon bike that will stand up to the rigors of all-day rides and races with the road-smoothing benefit of wide tires and Front and Rear IsoSpeed plus the all-weather stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes.

The tech you get A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with road-smoothing Front and Rear IsoSpeed, a stable Endurance Geometry for comfort on the longest days, powerful flat-mount disc brakes, and a full 2×11 Shimano Ultegra groupset. Plus, Bontrager Paradigm Comp Tubeless Ready wheels with 700×32 tires for confidence and compliance, a fatigue-reducing Bontrager Elite IsoZone handlebar, a micro-adjust seatmast, and fender mounts. Internal storage and cable routing add to the bike’s capability and sleek look.

The final word All the road-smoothing benefits of a carbon Domane with a more performance-oriented Shimano Ultegra groupset and the extra stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is fast, light, smooth, and ready for adventure.

Why you’ll love it

- Domane SL 6 Disc is an outstanding all-around road bike: race-worthy spec, a lightweight carbon frame, and Front and Rear IsoSpeed that soaks up fatiguing bumps, so you can stay stronger longer

- The unique IsoSpeed Carbon fork, which swoops forward toward the dropouts, absorbs vibrations from the road, so your arms won’t fatigue as quickly

- A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear

- Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels deliver extra confidence and comfort on long, fast rides

- The stable Endurance Geometry is comfortable over long distances, but this is still a quick race bike

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Specifications

• Frame 500 Series OCLV Carbon, front & rear IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, micro-adjust seat mast, 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S compatible, fender mounts, flat mount disc
• Wheels Front: 12x100mm thru axle Rear: 12x142mm thru axle
• Tires [F] Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700 x 32c
• Crank Shimano Ultegra R8000
• Bottom Bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
• Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8000, long cage, 34T max cog
• Shifters Shimano Ultegra R8020, 11 speed
• Brakeset Shimano Ultegra R8070 hydraulic disc
• Handlebar Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails
• Seatpost Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, integrated light mount, 20mm offset
• Stem Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
• Grips Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
• Headset FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

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A 2021 Trek Domane SL 6 is typically priced around $4,100 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The New Trek Domane: A Great Bike Made Better

The new Domane is everything great about the old bike, plus lighter and quicker.

The Takeaway: Trek’s best road bike gets faster, lighter, quicker, and better

• Frames are 300 grams lighter
• Slight aerodynamic improvements
• Compatible with any bar and stem

Price: $3,500 (SL 5) to $13,200 (SLR 9 eTap, tested) Weight: 19.7lb. (SL 5) to 16 lb. (SLR 9) 16.8 lb. as tested (SLR 9 eTap 52cm)

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Trek Domane Generation Four—What is New

My biggest knock against the third-generation Domane was the weight. It was an excellent and feature-rich bike but a little hefty. So, I am happy to report that one of the most significant changes to the fourth generation frame is it is lighter by about 300 grams (more than half a pound. A large part of the weight savings came from simplifying the bike’s signature rear IsoSpeed Decoupler and eliminating the IsoSpeed Front system that debuted in the previous generation Domane.

When asked why Trek eliminated IsoSpeed Front, Jordan Roessingh, director of road bikes, stated that much of the system's benefit—which never offered the same compliance improvement as rear IsoSpeed—was made redundant by riders' increased adoption of higher volume tubeless tires run at lower pressures. Combined with the system’s weight penalty, Trek decided the juice was not worth the squeeze and punted IsoSpeed front into the dustbin of history.

Meanwhile, at the rear, Trek removed the adjustment from the SLR’s top tube IsoSpeed. All frames now have fixed compliance. Reggie Lund, a design engineer at Trek, said that it found, “A lot of our riders were never taking advantage of the adjustability on the previous generation bike,” so they decided to remove the feature which simplified and lighted the frame. Roessingh stated that the new Domane’s fixed compliance is in line with the previous generation SLR’s IsoSpeed set to the most compliant position.

SL-level frames also see a change to their rear IsoSpeed system. Trek has multiple iterations and generations of IsoSpeed. While third-generation Domane SLR frames had adjustable top tube IsoSpeed, third-generation Domane SL frames had non-adjustable seat tube IsoSpeed. SL and SLR fourth generation Domanes get the new non-adjustable top tube IsoSpeed.

Roessingh said that one of the drawbacks of the third-gen Domane’s non-adjustable seat tube IsoSpeed was that the system got more rigid as the seat tubes got shorter. In short, smaller and likely lighter riders experienced a rougher ride than larger riders. Top tube IsoSpeed eliminates this compromise and lets Trek tune compliance per frame size, said Rosseingh, so all riders experience similar levels of comfort.

Another signature feature of carbon framed Domane models that went to the dustbin was Trek’s No Cut semi-integrated seat mast. Instead, all models now use a seat post, although a proprietary D-shaped post instead of being round. Thankfully, Trek offers two lengths (280 and 320mm) and two offsets (five and 20mm) to help riders dial in fit. The seatpost clamp hides under a snap-on cover on the top tube, which helps clean up the lines of the new Domane.

Another way Trek cleaned up the Domane’s appearance is with a new stem with a cap that hides the hoses and housing before they enter the frame through the upper headset cover. But while the bike appears to have fully integrated routing, you can swap stem lengths without pulling the hoses or housing. The bike is compatible with a standard handlebar, and riders can use standard stems. However, if you want to install a standard stem, you will need to acquire a different upper headset cover from Trek, and you will probably want to zip-tie your hoses and housing together underneath the stem.

Trek’s Domane stem comes in sizes 60 to 130mm in minus-seven degree rise and 60 to 100mm in plus-seven degree rise. The faceplate features a single bolt mount for a computer/light/camera. Unfortunately, the Domane stem’s one-bolt mounting standard is different from Trek’s one-bolt mounting system for the Madone and Emonda and also different than any of the other stems with this feature (3T, Cervelo, Fizik, Specialized, Felt, Easton).

Trek also states that the new Domane is more aerodynamic than the previous generation due to the updated shape of the fork, downtube, seat tube, seat stays, and more-integrated cables in the front. However, Trek did not provide any data on the aerodynamic improvements. When I asked Roessingh for time or watt improvements, he told me, “I don’t think we have a specific claim other than saying we do know the bike is faster. But it’s not a huge amount so it’s not a claim we’re labeling as one of the headlines of the launch.”

One small new feature added to the Domane is a mount in the top tube for a feed bag. What has not changed is the Domane has clearance for up to a 38mm tire, hidden fender mounts, the threaded (T47) bottom bracket, and the in-frame storage accessed through the hatch in the downtube.

SL and SLR frames are compatible with mechanical drivetrains. But, there is a catch outlined in Trek’s FAQ, “The frame does not have a front derailleur housing stop, which means that you are limited to front derailleurs with a built-in stop, like Shimano toggle front derailleurs.” That means the frame is not compatible with SRAM or Campagnolo mechanical-shift drivetrains.

Trek Domane Four—SL Versus SLR

There are two grades of Domane frame: SL and SLR. According to Roessingh, “SL and SLR are essentially identical from a feature set perspective and frame shape perspective.” The biggest difference is the carbon: The SL uses Trek’s “500 Series” carbon while the SLR uses “800 series” carbon. That material difference results in a 200-300 gram reduction in frame weight. According to Trek, this puts the SL frameset at 2,500 grams and the SLR frameset around 2,200 grams.

Trek Domane Four—RSL for the Racers

Although Trek’s professional racers ride a Domane in some events, typically the cobbled classics, they do not ride the standard frame. Instead, they use the Domane RSL (Race Shop Limited). It is the frame ridden to victory in the 2022 Paris-Roubaix Femmes by Elisa Longo Borghini , and it has a few notable differences from the mainline frame.

The primary distinction is fit. The RSL fame is much lower and longer than the SL and SLR Domane. Using a 56cm frame as an example the RSL’s reach is 21mm longer (395 versus 347mm) while the stack is 43mm shorter (548 versus 591mm). The RSL also has a much shorter trail length (51mm compared to 61), likely because of the increased weight the RSL’s geometry places on the front wheel.

Other changes include eliminating the top tube bag mounts and in-frame storage hatch—you do not need those things when you have a fleet of team cars behind you—and the fender mounts. These changes help shave weight off the frame compared to the standard Domane. The RSL frame also has less tire clearance—its maximum tire width is 35mm instead of 38mm—but will fit larger chainrings (RSL: 2x 54/40, 1x 54T; SLR and SL: 2x 52/36, 1x 50T) than the SL and SLR models. Another noteworthy difference: The RSL is only compatible with electronic shifting.

Trek only offers the RSL as a frameset ($4,200) and only in sizes 52 to 60cm, four fewer sizes than the mainline frame. Claimed frameset (frame and fork) weight is 1600 grams for the RSL. On paper, that makes the RSL a whopping 600 grams lighter than the SLR. But when I fact-checked that weight delta with Roessingh, he told me, “The way we measure ‘frameset” weights in those metrics isn’t apples to apples. It includes a bunch of hardware and components. The RSL frame weight is only about 100g lighter than the SLR’s.”

Trek Domane Mk.IV—Geometry

Most of the Mk. IV Domane models carry forward the Mk. III’s endurance geometry with no changes. It is a shorter reach and a taller stack fit, with a longer wheelbase and mellower handling than a race bike. Trek offers nine sizes, from 44 to 62cm.

The RSL version previously mentioned features a lower and longer fit race fit that is even more aggressive than the Madone and Emonda race bikes with the brand’s H1.5 geometry. The RSL is only offered in five sizes, from 52 to 60cm.

Trek Domane Mk.IV—Builds, Prices, and Weights

Trek’s rolling out the new Domane with 11 models: five SL builds priced between $3,500 to $7,500 and six SLR models priced at $8,000 to $13,200. Only one model, the $3,500 SL 5, has a mechanical shifting drivetrain (Shimano 105); all the rest have electronic drivetrains from Shimano and SRAM. The SL 5 is also the only 11-speed bike; the rest are 12-speed.

All models come with Bontrager tubeless-ready wheels and Bontrager’s R3 folding-bead, tubeless-ready tires in 32mm.

Claimed weights start at 8.93Kg (19.7 lb.) for the SL 5, with the lightest complete bike coming in at 7.25kg (16 lb.). One interesting note on prices and weights: For the same relative equipment level— Ultegra Di2 versus Force eTap AXS —most Shimano-equipped bikes are less expensive and lighter than the SRAM-equipped bikes. There is a big “but” because all SRAM-equipped Domanes from the SL 7 eTap and up have power meters while the Shimano builds have standard cranks. The other exception is the SL 6 ( Shimano 105 Di2 ) and SL 6 eTap ( SRAM Rival eTap AXS )—the Shimano bike is $600 cheaper but slightly (10 grams) heavier.

As always, the Domane will eventually, though not immediately, find its way into Trek’s Project One customization program for riders who want to pick their parts and paint. Trek also offers the SL ($2,499), SLR, and RSL (both $4,200) framesets for purchase.

Trek Domane Mk.IV—Ride Review

Trek’s Domane has been a favorite of mine since the first generation, but the third generation was flat-out amazing. Comfortable, practical, and fun, it had most of the speed of a race bike without the bullshit that makes race bikes so limited and limiting. It fits big tires! You could run any bar and stem! It could store a burrito in the downtube! And it was fast .

So when Trek told me they were sending me the new, fourth generation, Domane I hoped and prayed that they found a way to make it better without messing up what made it so great. And friends, my hopes and prayers were answered because riding the fourth generation Domane was like reacquainting with a dear old friend, but one who lost a bunch of weight and now goes to therapy. Because this bike is everything the gen-three Domane was, but better.

You can read what I said about the third-generation Domane when I reviewed it and when I wrote it up as our 2020 Bike of the Year and take all of the good stuff and apply it to the new, fourth-generation Domane. But my complaints about it being a little heavy are gone. And with the weight reduction, the gen-four Domane unlocks new performance levels.

The biggest difference is the new bike is quicker, snappier, and just flies. When you hear someone talk about a comfortable road bike, it usually suggests a bike that is squishy and slow feeling. But when you get on a bike that is fast, quick, and communicative but also floats and coddles the rider like a newborn baby, well, that is a special bike. And that is what the new Domane is: Special. A great bike made better. A bike for the modern road rider: Freaking fast, wonderfully comfortable, and oh so practical.

A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling , Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race. 

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'... the Trek Domane combines everything today's road cyclist needs: speed, comfort, versatility and integration with a purpose.'

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'If you’ve been thinking about a new all-road bike and holding out as one of the sceptics of Trek’s IsoSpeed concept in general, though, feel free to stop sitting on your hands and just go out and ride one. IsoSpeed has never been an empty gimmick, and this latest incarnation certainly does seem to be Trek’s best interpretation to date.'

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