Can somebody talk me into Trek Domane ?

Devastazione2

Since mountainbike and I don't get along period I'm thinking about letting my brand new Camber go and make funds for a Trek Domane Pro 6. Mind tho that this one does not have the fancy 2017 headtube and seatube thing to stiffen up or soften up the bike. What you say about Trek ? Pretty bland bikes like Specialized ?

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road/domane/domane-sl-6-pro/p/1460090-2017

homers_double

I've just built mine up, well a few weeks ago now but its still new.

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I always thought Trek were a bit dull however this ticked every box for me, discs, through axles, sloping top tube, good looks and the little suspension thing on the seat tube makes a nice touch.

I love mine and it feels fast.

bsharp77

Ive had top end bikes from a lot of the big prestige names and I can honestly say the Domane is one of the best bikes I've ever had. I only got one as I was having back problems at the time, but now I see no reason to have any other bike.

You don't need to be talked into one - go and take a test ride....your mind should be made up immediately.
It provides all the speed of a race focussed bike, with amazing levels of comfort which make you just want to ride it.
Its very hard to explain just how good the ISO speed decoupler is - you need to try it for yourself to experience the difference.

I have the older style Domane (a 6 series) - the only bike I would change it for would be the newer version with adjustable ISO speed stiffness, but to be honest, what I have is more than good enough for me.

Best of luck whatever you go for.

dhungerf

I have always owned Specialized and probably will continue however, this past summer I traveled to the south of France and I rented a Trek Domane. The bike was fantastic.

lesfirth

I have a Domane 5.2 I think it is a 2015 but it might be a bit earlier. The only down side of it is lack of rear tyre clearance.
Michelin pro4 SC in 25mm will just fit. Forget full mudguards. Ride one and you will soon decide. Some blingy wheels will help to stop it being bland.

darkhairedlord

well the new specialized roubaix is fugly. So go buy a Domane.

davep1

I would say try one, and the new Roubaix, which looks fine to me, and is meant to be a game changer.
Oh yeah, a mate has a Domane, rode the Paris Brest Paris ride on his. Don't think comfort was an issue!

bikes`n`guns

Just ride the Domane. No one will need to talk you into one after that.

Game changing bike IMO

hucko003

I also own a Trek but an Emonda which I love. If you want some more pro's, if you register your bike on Trek''s website, the original owner gets lifetime warranty which is rare for a carbon road bike...

Phil&hisbikes

I'll be honest, since reading this thread and having a look around, I think you may have talked me into one!
Domane SL6pro with Vision wheelset .... hmmmm

homers_double

Mate, get the disc version. Awesome!

ayjaycee

I was in Oman a while ago and managed to borrow a couple of bikes for long(ish) rides. One of them was that same Domane which I was very, very impressed by. As an aside, the other one was a Pinarello Dogma something or the other which, even after adjustment, just didn't suit me at all and was probably the worst bike that I have ever ridden.

Guanajuato

Whilst its not a comparison with the top end stuff, I have a first generation Aluminium Domane. When I was looking I rode this, a roubaix and a couple of other 'comfort' bikes back to back on a short loop. The Domane was in a completely different class in terms of stability over the rough potholed sheep shite covered tracks that pass for roads in the lake district. I can only assume that the carbon ones take this another step.

But it might be completely different for you - try a few different bikes out and see what suits you best.

Devastazione2

Ok I'm sold,looking to sell my Specialized Camber then. Domane will be a nice addition to my Diverge wich from now on will be used for some serious gravel.

Devastazione2

Phil&hisbikes wrote:

I'll be honest, since reading this thread and having a look around, I think you may have talked me into one!
Domane SL6pro with Vision wheelset .... hmmmm

That's what I'm looking at ! Great price for the specs. It doesn't come with the new fancy decoupler but I don't care.

letap73

The reviews for the new Specialized Roubaix are spectacular - (Cycling Plus latest magazine). The Cannondale Synapse and Giant Defy are regular award winners. The Canyon Endurance receives universal high praise and possibly the best value for money from the models I have quoted. It really is a buyers market in the "endurance" bike sector at the moment.

plodder73

Devastazione2 wrote:

Phil&hisbikes wrote:

I'll be honest, since reading this thread and having a look around, I think you may have talked me into one!
Domane SL6pro with Vision wheelset .... hmmmm

That's what I'm looking at ! Great price for the specs. It doesn't come with the new fancy decoupler but I don't care.

It comes with a front and rear decoupler, doesn't have the adjustable rear one but I'd never use that anyway. Looks great in the red

Phil&hisbikes

Plodder73 wrote:

Devastazione2 wrote:

Phil&hisbikes wrote:

I'll be honest, since reading this thread and having a look around, I think you may have talked me into one!
Domane SL6pro with Vision wheelset .... hmmmm

That's what I'm looking at ! Great price for the specs. It doesn't come with the new fancy decoupler but I don't care.

It comes with a front and rear decoupler, doesn't have the adjustable rear one but I'd never use that anyway. Looks great in the red

Must admit the colour did pull me in! I may be sold, but I'm not so sure about the other half
If I chose a black or white model, she wouldn't even know it was new

Anonymous

Buy the bike. Buy the bike. Buy the bike. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Do it. Buy the bike. Buy the bike.

Don't make me look like a f*cking c* nt. Do it. Buy the bike. Buy the bike. Yes. Yes. Do it.

Ad nauseum




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lincolndave

Maglia Rosa wrote:

Buy the bike. Buy the bike. Buy the bike. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Do it. Buy the bike. Buy the bike.

Don't make me look like a f*cking c* nt. Do it. Buy the bike. Buy the bike. Yes. Yes. Do it.

Ad nauseum




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Well its definitely swayed me , I am just waiting for someone to stock one in my size

perfectmark

The Domane is a great bike, but you already have a Diverge, if you are looking for a more comfortable road bike, just get some bigger road tyres for it. I would personally go for Cannonade Slate to replace your mountain bike.

Giraffoto

Try the new Roubaix as well, then buy both. It's the only way to avoid buyer's remorse.

Devastazione2

Ok so I really wanna buy e bike but I'm having a lot of issues with sizing. I'm 56 on specialized (183 cm tall) but Trek says I need a 58..

stanthomas

Devastazione2 wrote:

Ok so I really wanna buy e bike but I'm having a lot of issues with sizing. I'm 56 on specialized (183 cm tall) but Trek says I need a 58..

Try before you buy. Domanes are high at the front which, depending on whether your length is in the body or legs, can result in a riding position so upright that it would be more appropriate to a beach cruiser. And the bigger frame is that much higher. But when you take one out and feel the road disappear from underneath you, you'll be sold.

ayjaycee

As I said in my earlier post, I do not own a Domane but did borrow one and was impressed by it. I felt that it fitted me well enough after sorting out the saddle - it was a 56cm, the same as my Specialized Allez (which also fits me very well, albeit with a slightly longer stem). FWIW, I'm about 1.85M. Remember that, within reason, it's always easier to make a smaller bike a bit bigger than a bigger bike a bit smaller

Devastazione2

ayjaycee wrote:

As I said in my earlier post, I do not own a Domane but did borrow one and was impressed by it. I felt that it fitted me well enough after sorting out the saddle - it was a 56cm, the same as my Specialized Allez (which also fits me very well, albeit with a slightly longer stem). FWIW, I'm about 1.85M. Remember that, within reason, it's always easier to make a smaller bike a bit bigger than a bigger bike a bit smaller

Thank you !

Do you remember if in that case you had the saddle a bit on the high side ? Just a mere aesthetic matter to me.

ayjaycee

Sorry if I'm being thicker than usual but I'm not sure what 'a bit on the high side' means. In simple terms, I set the Domane saddle at exactly the same height as the saddles on my other bikes (and they and the Domane in question all have 172.5 cranks). That height works for me and I never get any aches or issues as a result of it. I'm no bike fit expert (and am probably therefore wrong) but I have always assumed that there was a correct saddle position or an incorrect saddle position with not a lot of options in between. Some people would consider the 'aesthetics' of my bikes ruined by the fact that I have my stems flipped up (a necessity as far as I am concerned!) but, thankfully, I'm not one of them!

dennisn

No, I can't talk ya into it.