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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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2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 Review

Trek has been one of the leading manufacturers in the cycling industry for decades, and their latest release is no exception.

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is a high-end road bike that promises to deliver a smooth and comfortable ride while also being fast and efficient.

In this review, we will take a closer look at the features of the 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 and evaluate its performance on the road.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, this bike may be the perfect addition to your collection. So, let’s dive into the details and see what this bike has to offer.

The Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is a road bike that has been designed for endurance rides and long-distance cycling.

With a lightweight carbon frame and a comfortable riding position, this bike is perfect for riders who want to take on challenging rides without sacrificing comfort.

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is a top-of-the-line road bike that offers exceptional performance and unmatched comfort.

Designed for serious cyclists who demand the best, this bike is packed with advanced features that make it the perfect choice for long-distance rides, races, and everything in between.

– Advanced 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame construction for maximum strength and durability.

– IsoSpeed decoupler technology absorbs bumps and vibrations for a smooth, comfortable ride.

– Shimano 105 2×11 groupset featuring a 11-34t cassette and compact 50/34t chainrings provide reliable shifting and excellent performance.

– Tubeless-ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels and Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite 700x32mm tires for improved traction and reduced rolling resistance.

– Flat mount Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes for superior stopping power and control.

– Bontrager carbon seatpost and alloy handlebars for a lightweight, responsive feel.

– Sleek, modern design with eye-catching color options.

– Excellent customer reviews and ratings.

Frame and Design

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 comes with a lightweight 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame that has been designed to provide maximum comfort on long rides.

The frame features Trek’s IsoSpeed technology that helps to absorb road vibrations, making the ride smoother and more comfortable.

The bike also comes with a carbon fork that helps to reduce weight and increase stiffness.

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 comes with a Shimano 105 2×11 groupset, which is known for its reliability and smooth shifting.

The bike features a compact 50/34T crankset and an 11-34T cassette that provides a wide range of gears for climbing hills and sprinting on flats.

The bike also comes with Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels that are lightweight and provide excellent aerodynamics.

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 has been designed for maximum comfort on long rides.

The bike features Trek’s IsoZone handlebar system that helps to reduce road vibrations and provide a comfortable grip.

The bike also comes with a Bontrager Verse Short Comp saddle that provides excellent support and comfort for the rider.

Performance

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is a bike that is designed for endurance rides and long-distance cycling.

The bike’s lightweight frame and comfortable riding position make it easy to ride for long hours without feeling fatigued.

The bike’s Shimano 105 groupset provides smooth shifting and a wide range of gears, making it easy to tackle challenging climbs and sprint on flats.

The 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is a road bike that has been designed for endurance rides and long-distance cycling.

With its lightweight frame, comfortable riding position, and reliable components, this bike is perfect for riders who want to take on challenging rides without sacrificing comfort.

If you’re looking for a bike that can take you on long rides and provide maximum comfort, the 2023 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is definitely worth considering.

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Easy to use storage compartment with neat & organising tool wrap

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Best performance in most scenarios

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Mounting points for mudguards

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Review: Trek Domane SL Road Bike – Quick, Comfortable, & Easy to Recommend

It's easy to see why the domane all-road bike is so popular, even if it rubbed me the wrong way at times..

• Comfortable fit geometry
• Seriously smooth ride
• Surprisingly snappy handling
• Useful downtube storage
• Price is higher than most
• Not especially light

18.73 lb (actual)

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There’s a decent likelihood that if you see someone riding a Trek road bike from the last decade or so, it was the brand’s Domane model. The ubiquity stems largely from its fit geometry, which has historically been very welcoming to riders of all abilities. Furthermore, the Domane’s unique IsoSpeed decoupling suspension system promised levels of comfort that other road bikes couldn’t quite match.

The IsoSpeed suspension system lives on in this latest Trek Domane SL road bike, but the rest of the package might be the biggest change we’ve seen with the Domane yet. There’s aero tube shaping, a lighter frame, and an added sense of performance that wasn’t quite there with previous Domane SL bikes.

We spent 1,000 miles on the Trek Domane to find out just how good the Domane is, whether that pursuit for speed has removed any form of comfort, and the potential downsides of living with a bike like the Trek Domane SL.

Quick hits: Seven things to know about the Trek Domane SL

• The Trek Domane lineup features three main framesets: the top-tier Domane SLR , the aluminum Domane AL , and this mid-range Domane SL carbon road bike. The Domane RSL is available as a frameset.
• Every Domane features fully internal cable routing through the headset, though the stem functions similarly to a traditional stem.
• The latest Domane SL and SLR bring a new internal storage compartment for a tube, tools, and an included neoprene storage sleeve.
• Max tire clearance is a quoted 700c x 38 mm.
• A new Domane SL frame weighs a quoted 1391 grams, 300 grams lighter than the previous Domane SL.
• Domane SL features a rear IsoSpeed decoupler to improve seated comfort, though it is no longer adjustable.
• Domane SL is available in seven sizes to fit riders between 4’11” to 6’5”.

Frame details

The Trek Domane is known for being an approachable road bike. Much of that comes down to handling geometry that values straight-line stability over race bike agility. Its fit geometry is more accommodating of a non-competitive cyclist than other bikes in its category.

The IsoSpeed seat tube flex system isolates riders from road vibration in a way few other bikes do. And while there are a number of changes to the latest Domane SL, most of those characteristics carry on.

IsoSpeed is a critical component of any recent Trek Domane road bike. Previous generations really went for it, offering not only adjustable rear IsoSpeed systems but even a front-end system to balance comfort between the two ends. This latest system essentially overhauls IsoSpeed, largely for the better.

Most notable is that this latest iteration is said to offer as much flex as the softest setting in previous IsoSpeed systems while using a simpler D-shaped seat post. Previous Iterations of IsoSpeed used a carbon seat mast to offer the flex they wanted, but it was far more fiddly to use than this simpler system.

The front IsoSpeed system is gone, as the swap from 28 mm to 32 mm is said to be plenty comfortable. The fact that this system has far fewer moving parts and wear items should result in fewer creaks and durability issues compared to previous-generation systems. Trek says the system needs no servicing for the lifetime of the bicycle, and I never had issues with it in my time with the bike.

The Domane SL isn’t a particularly light bike. Some of that comes from the addition of a downtube storage hatch located under the bottle cage mount. Inside is a neoprene mini tool sleeve as well as plenty of space to add more snacks and perhaps a vest should you need to. It’s a genuinely useful storage area, with a sturdy latch and hatch system.

Trek’s Domane continues with internal cable routing, though this system is among the more refined systems I’ve seen and worked with. Cables are external at the bars until they’re routed under the stem, leaving some slack to play with stem height. And while the spacer profiling limits what types of stems you can swap with, doing the swap itself is an easy enough process that almost anyone can manage.

The internal routing system itself is one of the better setups I’ve seen. A guide at the inside of the downtube includes a holster for the Shimano Di2 battery, with guides for brake hoses and cable housing easily accessible from the downtube storage hatch. It’s easy to work on, all things considered.

Tire clearance has always been a strong suit of the Domane, and that hasn’t changed. Max clearance is a quoted 700c x 38 mm tire. I was able to fit a 40 mm (42 mm width as measured) Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H tire front and rear without rubbing. That clearance makes light gravel and dirt road riding doable, but it would be problematic on a muddy or chunky ride.

Other bits of note include the use of a T47 threaded bottom bracket, the addition of top tube bag mounts, and hidden fender mounts. The frame gets its own integrated chain keeper, a nice touch that indicates the general user-friendliness of the bike.

The build brought in for review was the Trek Domane SL 6 Gen 4. The highlight of the bike is the Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain. The Bontrager Paradigm 25 wheels feature tubeless-ready alloy rims with a wide 25 mm internal width. The 32 mm Bontrager R3 Hard-Case tires, Bontrager Verse Short saddle, and Bontrager alloy handlebars complete the build.

A size 56 cm bike has a quoted weight of 8.62 kg (19 pounds. My 50 cm build weighed in at 8.5 kg (18.73 pounds) without pedals and accessories but with tubes in the tires.

The Domane has a reputation for being an upright road bike with handling that might be best described as stable. While the bike is stable, the geometry is far more agile than you’d expect.

Trail figures are around 59 to 61 cm across just about every size but the 44 cm bike. Handling geometry is quick enough for most people, though the low 75 to 80 mm bottom bracket drop and 420 mm chainstays add some straight-line stability back.

Fit geometry and rider positioning can be considered as upright, with a taller stack height and short reach dimensions. These numbers are taller and shorter respectively than even most all-road bikes, but I’d argue the numbers are realistic for most riders. Those looking for a more than 6 cm of saddle to bar drop (particularly on small sizes) will be better suited to something like their Emonda or Madone road bikes.

Standover heights across most sizes are about as low as I’ve seen on an endurance road bike, which is helpful for the height-challenged among us.

Riding the Trek Domane SL

The value of the Domane doesn’t necessarily come from its cost or its tech-forward features, but rather in its promise of being a comfortable, approachable road bike. That isn’t lost here: the Domane is one of the most approachable road bikes you’ll find and an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a road bike.

The Domane rides as smoothly as it always has on smooth tarmac and chip-seal. The way the bike goes about smoothing out those small, constant vibrations is impressive. Roads I remember as feeling particularly jostling felt far smoother, both at the saddle and at the bars.

Much of that smoothness comes down to the 32 mm wide tires, which are wider than you’d find on most other all-road and endurance bikes out of the box. That said, narrower tires didn’t detract much from the bike’s smoothness over chip seal-type surfaces. Stay seated, and let the rear end of the bike do its job.

As much as I liked the Domane SL, the bike didn’t feel as eager as I would have hoped. Steeper climbs and even pedaling from a stop indicated that much of that came down to rotational weight. But with a set of carbon wheels and a good set of 30 mm tires, the Domane really woke up.

A set of Hunt Aerodynamicst 44 wheels and 30 mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Control tires gave the bike the feel of a bike far more willing to not only get up to speed but maintain it as well. If you’re itching to make an upgrade, rest assured that a decent set of carbon wheels – like their own Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V – wake the bike up dramatically.

The stock Bontrager wheels are serviceable otherwise. They’re on the heavy side at over 1950 grams with tubeless tape and valves, but spoke tension and overall build felt like they were going to last. As serviceable as they are, however, it helps to know that you a swap to mid-range Hunt carbon wheels cut over 1 pound (520 grams) from the weight of the bike.

The Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite tires are grippy and seem to be long-lasting. That said, I felt the tires felt stiff and slow. A simple tire upgrade alone makes the bike feel considerably more eager.

I found little fault in the rest of the build kit. Shimano 105 Di2 works phenomenally, with quick shifts and gearing plenty low for fondos. The Bontrager Verse Short saddle is wonderfully supportive for how soft the saddle feels. The Bontrager short-reach handlebar choice deserves some praise; its 38 cm width in a 50 cm frame is smaller than most product planners choose but the right size for smaller folks.

The Domane SL rubbed me the wrong way

There was one notable fault I found with the bike, however: the IsoSpeed cover rubbed the inside of my legs on a 125 mile (200 km) road ride enough to create a rash.

A bit about me: I am fairly small at 5 foot, 6 inches and 130 pounds (59 kg) in kit. My legs aren’t particularly big, but they aren’t as lean as they could be either. I’ve received a professional fit and matched that fit onto the Domane SL to ensure my cleats (and feet) are roughly where they should be.

Here’s what the lead engineer of the Domane SL had to say:

“The Domane SL maintains the same thigh clearance as used on other road bikes. How far the max width carries up the seat tube can very slightly between models and this variation may be what you are experiencing compared to another Trek road bike. If it is an issue you could try going to a smaller size which moves his saddle up compared to the frame.”

The Domane SL top tube is wide, particularly as it approaches the seat tube junction. It’s wider at the seat tube junction than any other road bike I’ve ridden this year, though I don’t usually have problems with wide top tubes. The design weakness comes is the location of the IsoSpeed cover; the plastic cover seemed placed perfectly to rub the inside of my legs just above my knee raw.

Could I have sized down? Not really. I was on a 50 cm frame with the seat post extended to its minimum insertion point. Any smaller and I would need a drastically longer stem that would alter the handling Trek intended the Domane to have from the factory. Ultimately, some helicopter tape along the seam stopped the rub, but should I have to do that with a new frame?

Like as with any other bike, give the Domane a test ride before you buy it, particularly if you’re smaller or have bigger thighs like I do. I suspect I am in a very, very small majority of folks to experience this. Considering how many Trek bike dealers there are in the world, it should be easy enough to take the bike for a spin.

The Trek Domane SL 6 vs the competition

Call it an endurance road bike or an all-road bike, this segment is one of the most competitive segments you’ll find. The three endurance road bikes I’ve ridden in recent memory are the BMC Roadmachine , Canyon Endurace , and Cannondale Synapse . The Domane offers the most upright fit geometry, but all are fairly comfortable to ride for the average cyclist.

Surprisingly, I found the Domane to have the quickest steering of the bunch. Despite that, it feels about as stable in a straight line as the other bikes. Add in the IsoSpeed system that seemed to smooth out chipseal as well if not better than the other bikes too as well as its internal frame storage and the Domane starts to stand out.

The Endurace edges the other three bikes out on value for money, offering Shimano Ultegra Di2 and nicer tires at a lower price point. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were able to find the Trek, BMC, or Cannondale on sale at a local bike shop, in which case you start to find good value for the money.

I would also take a close look at the Trek Domane AL , one of the most impressive bikes I’ve ridden in recent memory. It might lack the ultimate polish and ride smoothness of the carbon bikes, but the handling, rider fit, and wide 32 mm tires are still there. It’s a fantastic bike.

Choose the Domane SL if you’re looking for about as smooth a ride as you’ll find, want internal frame storage, and need the ultimate warranty support that comes from seemingly having a Trek dealer on every block.

Long story short, I came away surprised by the bike. The latest generation Domane SL is every bit as smooth as you’d expect a Domane to be, and an approachable bike too. There’s a reason why it’s a go-to recommendation for most cyclists: the Domane reliably ticks every box for most road cyclists.

You pay for the privilege of riding the Domane, but considering how smooth the bike is over tarmac, I’m sure a vast majority of riders will be more than happy with it. The clearance for gravel bike tires, the internal frame storage, and the general refinement of the bike are all icing on what is a truly versatile all-road bike.

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Trek Domane SL6 eTap review

Endurance smoothy goes wireless

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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

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Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4

Domane SL 5 is ready to take on rough roads and long miles with a ride that's smooth, sleek, and aerodynamic. The lightweight 500-series OCLV Carbon frame has rear IsoSpeed to smooth out bumps in the road and reduce fatigue, and an integrated cockpit for a setup that looks as good as it feels. It features a reliable Shimano 105 drivetrain, disc brakes for all-weather stopping power, and an easy-access internal storage compartment for stowing ride essentials. Plus, tire clearance for lofty 38c hoops lets you take on almost any road, from tarmac to light gravel. It's right for you if... You want a fast ride that's built for the long haul, and prefer the feel of vibration-damping, lightweight and carbon and road smoothing IsoSpeed. Rides might take you over smooth pavement, rough roads, and well beyond, and you want a bike with wide tire clearance and disc brakes to get you through it all. The tech you get A light and refined 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork with road-smoothing rear IsoSpeed, powerful flat-mount disc brakes, a full 2x11 Shimano 105 groupset, and tubeless ready wheels with wider 700x32 tires. An integrated cockpit, internal storage, top tube mounts, and cable routing add to the bike's capability and sleek look. The final word Carbon, comfort, capability. Domane SL 5 is the dream bike for long rides. Its light and fast carbon frame, stable endurance geometry, and road-smoothing rear IsoSpeed keep you comfortable through long miles. You also get the added advantage of a higher-end Shimano 105 drivetrain and powerful disc brakes that let you run wide tires. Why you'll love it - The sleek all-new frame saves weight and gives you more free speed thanks to updated Kammtail tube shapes - This bike is super versatile, super smooth, and equally suited to all-day adventures on the open road, club rides, and racing - Road-smoothing rear IsoSpeed absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road for a smoother, more comfortable ride - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear, while top tube mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bag for all day adventures

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First rides on all-new Trek Domane SLR eTap hint towards a faster all-road machine

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We knew the news was coming after seeing Trek-Segafredo’s Elisa Longo Borghini destroy the 2022 Paris-Roubaix Femmes.

The all-new Trek Domane was in race footage and spy shots from around the cycling world. We knew the frame had updates but didn’t know how much faster and more aerodynamic the new Domane would be. We were lucky enough to get a Domane SLR eTap to check out before the launch and long term. What do we think so far? Let’s say this new Domane is fast on all terrain and is not another gravel bike.

Trek Domane SLR eTap — What’s new?

The design team at Trek did a lot of work updating the Domane to make it lighter, more aerodynamic, and more race efficient. The most dramatic change is a frame that is lighter, nearly 700g lighter for the SLR line, the front IsoSpeed is gone, and the rear IsoSpeed gets a makeover.

Our Domane SLR eTap weighs a respectable 16.2 lbs (vs. 17.2 lbs for the previous model with similar specs) with sealant and a bottle cage. Trek also updated the tire clearance to a voluminous 38mm. If you want to get the full scoop, check out our news piece on the all-new Trek Domane line .

Domane SLR eTap — Setup and dial in

The best bike packaging I’ve seen comes with Trek Project One bikes. The box, stabilizing materials, and padding are all reusable. What waits inside is usually something very cool, and it was no different this time.

I usually ride a med/54cm in Trek bikes, and this time was no different, though, from the stack and reach, it appears I’m on the bubble. I measured and fit the new Domane SLR eTap to my specs and noticed I was at the edge of the seat post extension, but not over.

The new D-shaped seat post is available in two lengths (280 mm*tested and 320 mm) with two offsets per length (5 mm and 20 mm). Seems like I may need the longer post, but my other measurements were right on the money.

Domane SLR eTap — First rides

My first rides on the Domane were on the road and on some very light gravel. Trek says the new Domane is a road bike first, and we can agree. Our bike arrived with 32mm Bontrager tires on Bontrager RSL 31 carbon wheels, the lightest road wheel Trek offers.

On the road, the bike first reminded me of a super fast cyclocross bike, but the longer my ride ticked on, the more it felt like a road bike — a fast one. The H2 geometry is slightly less aggressive than most road bikes but paired with the aggressive bar/set setup of the Domane SLR eTap build, I felt efficient on the road.

Paired with the new D-Shaped seaport and zero adjustability, the new IsoSpeed is just enough for road suspension. The new IsoSpeed is barely noticeable, which is a good thing. I liked how responsive the Domane felt on the climbs and small bursts of speed. This punchiness could be the updated frame or the welterweight carbon wheels; either way, the bike wants to go. Pair that responsiveness with the compliance of the new IsoSpeed, and you can attack for hours (fitness depending).

Domane SLR —on the gravel and beyond

The Domane SLR eTap is not a gravel bike but can still roll fast over it. I took the Domane on my local gravel and some select chunky bits to see how it would fare. The most notable transition from road to gravel was the sense of ease. Usually, when you roll from tarmac to stones, the bike can feel skittish and nervous (rider or bike). The Domane feels stable, and instead of holding your breath, you breathe out.

The longer wheelbase on the H2 fit (on the SL and SLR) allows for stable confidence in sketchy gravel predicaments. I attempted to “right the ship” more than a few times after a screaming descent; steadily, the Domane pulled us out.

The component spec leaves the rider wanting nothing, the SRAM Red eTap performs flawlessly, and the chainrings are the perfect size for road or pave’.

Bontrager has a new RCS Pro stem that accompanies the Domane SLR eTap, a fully integrated design that pairs well with the Bontrager carbon bars. RCS Pro is available in both -7, and +7 degree rise for those looking and fits many other Trek bikes.

The stock 90mm stem with the 54 is slightly short for my fit but shouldn’t be hard to switch out, judging by the design of the stem. **For those wondering, the Madone SLR stem will not work on the new spacer configuration on the Domane SLR.

Lasting impressions — Trek Domane

My initial impressions of the Domane SLR e Tap have been very positive. The ride quality has been supreme, and the snappy feel of the frame comes as a pleasant surprise. Look for a full review as we can more time and fall weather on the Domane SLR.

For more information and the full line details of the all-new Trek Domane, check out Trekbikes.com

Jordan Villella is the Racing Tech Editor for BikeRumor.com, specializing in cross-country mountain, gravel, road, and cyclocross. He has written about bicycles and bike culture for over fifteen years with no signs of stopping.

Before BikeRumor, Jordan raced professionally and wrote for MTBR and the now-defunct Dirt Rag Magazine. He’s covered the World Championships, World Cups, and everything in between — where he loves to report what people are riding.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA,  Jordan coaches cyclists of all abilities with  Cycle-Smart ; you can find him racing bikes around North America and adventuring with his family.

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