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Thank you for watching! I was riding 28mm, but as of recently, I’d probably even go 30mm since it’s more comfortable and I have not noticed any reduction in speed.

@@hikerbikeromar Much appreciated! I was at a toss between 32 and 30mm. My local shop only has 30mm atm so was settling for those.

@BrentleyPursley Awesome! I really think 30 is perfect.

@@hikerbikeromar Been riding almost a week with the 30mm now. I have to say I've really been enjoying them. Did a 50mile break-in ride and wasn't strained or jarring. Was just a really comfortable ride. Thank you for the advice!

@BrentleyPursley that’s amazing, and exactly what I love to hear. Likewise, I wish I had switched to them sooner from my 25’s. Thank you for sharing!

Actually, while recording this, I was temporarily in Chicago :)

@hikerbikeromar Lol. And there's me thinking you shattered my Hollywood image of Cali. BTW. I'm still rocking a Gen 2 SL5 Domane, with quite a few carbon upgrades. A smooth mile muncher. Using it with a Tailfin Rack for touring - highly recommended👍👍

@@JibbaJabber Sounds amazing! Awesome setup, and I love the versatility!

Super cool setup! Love that kind versatility of the Domane.

Those are the Enve SES In Route Aero handlebars. They didn't change at all how the cables were routed. I didn't have to do any brake bleeding to get them to fit, but I just ran the cables underneath the bars. You can run the cables through the bars if you want, but that would of course require brake bleeding, and would be more of a hassle. I was using a makeshift computer mount that wasn't really meant for the Domane. I'd just recommend going with the standard Bontrager Pro Blendr Alloy Computer Mount (www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-computers-gps/bike-computer-sensors-accessories/bike-computer-mounts/bontrager-pro-blendr-alloy-computer-mount/p/37802/). Of course, you'll need to get the appropriate computer plate and stem mount if you don't already have those. Congrats on the purchase! It's seriously an amazing bike.

Thanks for watching! Looking at the geometry numbers, the Domane looks slightly more relaxed than the Endurace, but the differences are small. However, like you said, sometimes the numbers don't seem to always give the whole story. Strangely, in my experience, the Domane feels way more relaxed and comfortable than the Endurace even though the numbers don't seem very different on paper. It's strange! The Domane can be customized to be more aggressive too though. I personally prefer the Domane, but both are amazing bikes at the end of the day, and the price of the Endurace being so much cheaper is something to conisder too. Appreciate your comment.

Thanks for watching!

I’m using the Enve Aero SES In Route handlebar. Any Aero handlebar should work as long as it’s not a one piece stem/handlebar combo.

haha thank you!

Great question! I found myself asking the same, and rode the two bikes back to back quite a bit to determine the same thing. I found the Canyon to be more agile and snappy than the BMC. I could whip the Canyon around corners and bring it up to speed a little quicker than the BMC. The BMC I found to be a bit more stable and predictable and a tad slower in it's handling. It was still a very snappy bike, in the sense that it responds quick to input, but the Canyon had a little more of that. That said, I definitely found the BMC to be more comfortable for sure, and even though I felt the Canyon was more responsive, the difference between the two wasn't huge. The BMC seemed to smooth the road out more, and I would undoubtedly prefer the BMC for longer rides especially. I had a buddy of mine try both bikes as well, and their conclusion was the same. Both of us walked away definitely preferring the BMC over the Canyon due to it's comfort, but both are amazing bikes, and I think it all is down to personal preference. Thanks for watching!

@@hikerbikeromar Thank you for the response! Have you had the opportunity to test the new 2024 version of the Roadmachine as well? Based on the marketing my guess is that it is even more comfort focused than the 2023 version - so i wonder if the snappy feeling you describe has been compromised?

@@agy0704 Oh man, that's a great question! I've been wondering the same thing for a while. I did actually get the chance to try the new 2024 BMC with Ultegra di2 the other day, but it was just in a parking lot of a bike shop. I didn't get to really put it through its paces, but from what I could tell, it didn't feel any less snappy than the 2023 version. Like you said, on paper, it seems like it is literally the perfect bike, geometry wise and handling wise. I think it has the potential to even become my new favorite, but I'm really just speculating. If you get the chance to try it more than I did, let me know!

True, although I believe their gearing is fairly different.

I have the old Endurace 2018 disc model. I’m considering buying a new bike, but are unsure wether the new Endurace is too relaxed and the new Aeroad maybe more similar my old bike?

Awesome color! For sure you'll love it, it's a great bike, and so much of it is just personal preference. Defintely a sporty bike for sure. Indeed wishing you luck on your inaugural ride!

​@@hikerbikeromarthank you. Now it is done and it was just a great experience ❤

@Carbonoora so happy to know it!

Sounds like an awesome CAAD10! I've begun developing a similar opinion to you actually. A couple of the people I ride with have let me try out their older bikes, and I agree that they have a certain magic that many modern bikes don't have. There seems to be more of an authenticity to older bikes that is hard to find in modern bikes (unless I am just getting old?). I haven't really considered reviewing the older bikes though simply because I don't think those videos would get many views. I've had other people advise to do so, so perhaps I will at some point.

@@hikerbikeromar maybe if more people voice their opinion, bike companies will take notice and consider making bikes like they used to. The industry is in trouble anyway - why not see if making better bikes helps? 😀

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Hey man! Nice to hear from you. And good to know about the checkpoint! I’m in the market for a gravel bike. Now your comment has me wanting to try the checkpoint for sure :)

@@hikerbikeromar my parameters for any gravel bike includes a T47. It just works. My press fit giant revolt struggles with mechanical shifting. The other 3 with T47 do not?

@universe-juice totally hear you, big fan of T47 as well.

I hear you! It’s getting increasingly tough nowadays to make decisions on these things, because most bikes are fantastic. Between the Domane and the Endurace, I personally would prefer the Domane. It’s a fantastic all rounder too, and can be setup to be a speed machine with the right configuration. I felt the Domane fit more like a glove and felt very organic, whereas the Endurace just in general felt a little less natural. Thanks for watching!

If speed is important to you, think twice about purchasing a Domane depending on the model. I am in my 4th season of riding a Gen 3 Domane SL6 and the lack of responsiveness and the energy I have to expend to keep it up to speed (19-21mph)is my biggest complaint about the bike. I did upgrade to Aeolus Pro 51 wheels which makes a noticeable difference. Now the Gen 4 is lighter than the Gen 3 and might also be quicker. And if you are thinking of going with an SLR model Domane speed will not be an issue for you. The other metric to consider is stack to reach ratio. The lower the ratio the more racey the bike. For example, a 58 Domane has a 1.6 ratio, a 58 Endurace has a 1.57, and Specialized’s race bike the Tarmac has a 1.43. You can find the stack and reach figures by looking at the geometric figures that are included with the specs of the bike. I’m moving on from the Domane and thinking Endurace, Roubaix, or Aethos.

@@johnvandermause9218 Thanks for the info - I'm slowly steering away from the Domane atm. The price is offputting and another review mentioned the bolt through decouplers leads to a creek and needs to be disassembled, regreased and reassembled. I was aiming for the SLR 7 from a reputable bike shop at 41% discount, but that price also has me questioning the value and the Canyon SLX (with bike theft insurance and maintenance) still comes out cheaper. I love to hear which bike you choose in the end.

Thank you very much!

I am 185 cm tall with an 86.5 cm inseam. The 58 works for me but yes in retrospect, I think the 60 would have been better. I am sort of in between sizes, but I would have gone with the 60 if I could do it over again.

Virtually all components and all frames are made overseas in Asia. That’s true for Trek, Specialized, Pinarello, Giant, Canyon, Felt, Scott, and on and on. Get over it.

@ this is my point exactly. I wasn’t complaining. I was responding to the video in which the presenter had a negative take on overseas made parts.

Suprisingly, no. I too thought it might feel that way, but on the contrary, it felt extremely snappy, almost like a lightweight climbing bike.

Unless you’re a professional racer chasing podiums, weight just doesn’t matter. Even for serious amateurs, it’s been proven over and over and over again that, all other things being equal, comfort and aero have a way bigger impact to make you faster.

I definitely recommend the Domane. I think you will find the drop bars more comfortable than the flat bars on the FX3. The drop bars give you more more positioning options for hands and body, and will likely be an upgrade in every way.

@@hikerbikeromar Thank you

@@hikerbikeromar Do you know the difference between the Trek Domane AL and the Domane SL?

@sandrak6855 the main difference is the material they are made out of. The AL is aluminum whereas the SL is carbon fiber. Most of the SL versions have better components than the AL as well (such as better drivetrain, better brakes, etc). Both are great options. I have a review on the SL you can find on my channel too if you care to watch.

@@hikerbikeromarThank you

Other than looking down at the gears to check, there’s no way to really tell. However, after a few minutes of riding, it will become very intuitive and you’ll just “know”. I was wondering the same thing when I first got into cycling as well!

Thanks! Yeah it is really beautiful.

Thanks! It's just the regular Bontrager Blendr mount: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-components/blendr-integration/pro-blendr/bontrager-xxx/pro/elite-stem-blendr-duo-base/p/25909/?colorCode=black The rest of the options are located below: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bontrager_blendr_how_to/

@@hikerbikeromar Oh yes I see that. Thank you! Did you also add extra spacers to the stem under your handlebars? I am trying to find information about how high the handle bars can be raised.

@@usernamediv I didn't change anything actually, I just used it how it was shipped to me. However, there's some great information in the Domane manual, if you click on the link below and then go to the "Fork and headset: max spacers" section. retailerassetsprd.blob.core.windows.net/techassets/TK_DomaneSL-SLR_MY23_ServiceManual_EN-US_2024-9-17.pdf?sv=2018-03-28&ss=bfqt&srt=sco&sp=r&se=2062-03-20T02:32:45Z&st=2019-03-19T18:32:45Z&spr=https&sig=UogJIteiFltPX66np2M0a3esSu1uZzABYHTFInUlT%2Fo%3D

@@hikerbikeromar Thanks for the info! I got a size 52 although I am a 54 thinking I would be fine because there is only a 3mm reach difference but what I didn't realize is that the stack is 14mm shorter on the 52 than the 54! So I returned the 52. Made sure to try a size 54 again in store (only had SL6 and AL5 in store but tried them just to check the sizing) and now I am waiting for the SL5 in size 54 to come in! Glad I decided to return it before the return window. The 52 also felt really squirrelly. I feel much more comfortable, confident and in control on the 54.

@@usernamediv Good call on swaping it out while you were still in the return window! Yes over time, I've started to find that for the Domane in particular, sizing up tends to be common, and the reach difference between frame sizes is not that much like you metioned. I'm super happy you like it! It's really an awesome bike.

Congrats on the purchase! It's seriously an awesome bike. Yes I am almost positive the Domane wheels are tubeless ready. I definitely could have gone tubeless for sure. I chose to go with TPU tubes simply because I felt it was easier to deal with than tubeless, but in retrospect, I bet tubeless may have been the even better choice. I don't think you can go wrong with either approach though. Thanks for watching!

I would absolutely go with the 11 speed version for $2499. I don't think one extra gear is worth the $1k price. $2499 is an excellent deal!

@@hikerbikeromar Thanks a lot. I'll go for it

@AVA-xx1jd you’ll love it!