Is the Trek Domane worth it?
A reliable bike that is a pleasure to ride, the Domane SL 6 is well worth it’s place in this year’s Editor’s Choice. The Trek Domane SL 6 is a very different kind of bike to the super-stiff frame and racey geometry I’d usually choose to ride.
Is the Trek Domane too heavy?
It’s heavy because of Disc-brake and IsoSpeed, two huge weight contributors. It’s heavy because of Disc-brake and IsoSpeed, two huge weight contributors. Plus, the current one adds 200 more grams with the T47 schell, the built-in storage box and the excessively wider tire clearance…
Is the Trek Domane a good race bike?
The Takeaway: Higher performance, more features, more versatile: The third generation Domane is one of the best road bikes you can buy right now. The third generation of Trek’s Domane is not just the best Domane, it is Trek’s best-ever road bike. And one of the best road bikes on the market right now.
Is the Trek Domane a gravel bike?
Domane SL 5 Gravel is built to handle truly rugged terrain. It’s a lightweight carbon gravel bike with an advanced OCLV Carbon frame, Front and Rear IsoSpeed to tame even the burliest gravel roads, hydraulic disc brakes, fender mounts, and gravel-specific Schwalbe G-One Allround tires.
What does a Trek Domane weight?
19.49 lbs
Specifications
| Weight | 56 – 8.84 kg / 19.49 lbs |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg). |
How heavy is the Trek Domane sl5?
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).
How good are the trek domane discs?
Early impression are that the Trek Domane 4.5 Disc is a smooth, comfortable and strong bike, that’ll shrug off whatever poor road surfaces you encounter. However, it’s carrying a little extra weight compared to some of the rest of the Domane family and this has an impact on liveliness and the general feeling of the bike on the road.
Is the domane 4 5 a good bike?
Hitting the street for less than $2,800, the Domane 4.5 struck me as a steal, considering the high-end frame technology and the smart build kit. While it will likely be pitched to riders looking for a high-performance ride for centuries and gran fondos, the Domane is a race bike at heart that won’t beat you up on the weekdays.
Is Trek’s 4 Series 400 carbon frame future proof?
For 2014 it looks as if Trek is bringing the fight to the competition, offering the higher-grade 4 series 400 carbon frame with the Kammtail aero design as well as a drivetrain that’s predominantly Shimano Ultegra 11-speed. That means the 4.5 is future proof: it’s inevitable that Shimano’s long term plan is 11-speed across the board.
What kind of frame does domane use?
The Domane 4.5 Disc uses a full carbon frame, a mix of Shimano Ultegra and 105, RS85 hydraulic brakes, a RS500 non series crankset, and a scattering of Bontrager kit. The Bontrager Affinity Comp wheels are a sturdy and have proven very tough.