Closeout 2017 Domane SL 6 vs SLR 6 disc. At what price difference would you go SLR?
Red27
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I've been scouring the internet and calling shops and have located a 2017 Domane SL 6 disc for the advertised (same on all trek websites) discounted price of $3499 ($1000 below MSRP) and no one will go below that as it's a hot commodity. The 2017 Domane SLR 6 disc is showing $4999 on all websites ($1000 below MSRP) and no one would budge from that except one shop said, what if we sold it to you for $4200 ($1800 off MSRP). I tried for $3999 at which price I wouldn't hesitate but $4200 was the best he could do.
Right or wrong, here are some of my uneducated thoughts on this decision:
-From what I've heard where most people set their SLR adjustable isospeed is about where the SL fixed isospeed is
-The SLR isocore handlebars seem like a "nice to have option" but don't seem to make a huge difference in comfort
-The SL 6 comes with Vision Metron carbon wheels which though not light, supposedly are rather good wheels at this price point.
-Ultegra drivetrain seems identical as does the components except for seat
-I don't think the SLR is worth $1500 more than the SL but at $700, I'm very tempted as it is sort of my dream road bike right now.
-SLR is 1.5 lbs lighter than SL which isn't huge but that's a decent chunk.
Questions for the educated:
-Besides adjustable isospeed and isocore handlebars, what are the other benefits of the SLR?
-How do the SLR aluminum wheels compare to the Vision carbon ones since I will not be upgrading wheels on either bike any time soon!
-Same about 120 vs 60 tpi tires
-How much better/lighter is the 600 vs 500 series carbon?
I guess I'm probably leaning towards the SLR with the one question mark being the wheels. What do you guys think, for $700 is the SLR a no-brainer or is the SL 6 with carbon wheels the better option for someone who will likely "set it and forget it" regarding the rear isospeed? Thanks so much. I plan to pull the trigger on one of them this weekend.
Right or wrong, here are some of my uneducated thoughts on this decision:
-From what I've heard where most people set their SLR adjustable isospeed is about where the SL fixed isospeed is
-The SLR isocore handlebars seem like a "nice to have option" but don't seem to make a huge difference in comfort
-The SL 6 comes with Vision Metron carbon wheels which though not light, supposedly are rather good wheels at this price point.
-Ultegra drivetrain seems identical as does the components except for seat
-I don't think the SLR is worth $1500 more than the SL but at $700, I'm very tempted as it is sort of my dream road bike right now.
-SLR is 1.5 lbs lighter than SL which isn't huge but that's a decent chunk.
Questions for the educated:
-Besides adjustable isospeed and isocore handlebars, what are the other benefits of the SLR?
-How do the SLR aluminum wheels compare to the Vision carbon ones since I will not be upgrading wheels on either bike any time soon!
-Same about 120 vs 60 tpi tires
-How much better/lighter is the 600 vs 500 series carbon?
I guess I'm probably leaning towards the SLR with the one question mark being the wheels. What do you guys think, for $700 is the SLR a no-brainer or is the SL 6 with carbon wheels the better option for someone who will likely "set it and forget it" regarding the rear isospeed? Thanks so much. I plan to pull the trigger on one of them this weekend.
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