Geez, the negative comments. Go and ride one first. The Domane is an amazing bike. Sure, *your* bike might be comfortable getting you from A to B but imagine an even smoother ride than what you have now. Imagine how much fresher you’d feel at the end of a long ride. I only have the Domane SL 6 (Aeolus Pro 37s) but I couldn’t be happier.
Have the Project One SLR7 (w DI2). New Bontrager TLR upgrade wheels. 32s Tubeless. At age 73 the extra pound or two of the bike always mentioned by reviewers is of far less importance to me than some extra weight I’ve accumulated. The key is the fabulous comfort. 3 hours on the saddle is quite enjoyable. Moreover it is possible. Not looking for lowest time, rather looking for extra years which thus bike may facilitate. 3,000 miles of Florida rides in 6 months! Thank you Trek.
A mature and avid rider myself I can fully appreciate this. Increased comfort on road bikes is the best thing that happened to cycling the last 15 years - allowing more people to keep riding longer. Bikes like Roubaix or Domane give such great options.
Thanks David - I especially appreciate your comparison comments in this review as you haven't always included them but they are very helpful when choosing between bikes. Cost and weight are also the factors keeping the Domane off the top of my list. IMHO expensive carbon frames should equate to a bike weight less than 8kgs. Given the length of this generation of Isospeed, which means it effectively duplicates carbon in the top tube, I am not sure how much Trek can bring the weight down in the future though if Trek is serious about positioning the Domane as a performance endurance road bike as compared to being an all-road bike. Effectively I want the Domane to be a more comfortable/relaxed geometry Émonda than a gravel bike.
Really like your reviews David, plain, simple and honest which come as close as possible to answering the question "should I buy one?" instead of just repeating the manufacturers press releases. Hope the channel continues to grow.
Thanks David for a thorough review. I appreciate that you are willing to point out what aspects you find negative about the product. I pretty much skip any videos GCN and a few other put out just because they have turned into a regurgitation of manufacturer specs with advertising conveniently inserted.
GCN are not reviewers, they’re definitely more of a cycling lifestyle channel. I go to them for brilliantly produced epic rides and foreign locations and good riding tips, but I come here for proper reviews 🙂
Hi David, Your reviews are objective, intelligent, thoughtful, and very well presented. Much appreciated as always. However, these top end bikes are becoming VERY expensive. WOW.
The new Look 765 endurance bike is the exact same frameset as their gravel bike, minus a few waterbottle mounts. More and more it looks like the gravel bike is the new endurance bike --- and it should be: you get 90% of a roadbike with the right tyres, but keep all the offroad and touring and commuting flexiblity.
I have the SL5 Version with Shimano 105. The weight of the frame isn't much of a factor IMHO as long as you're not racing. It's plenty fast for local club rides and so easy and smooth, the miles just melt away on long-distance rides. I think riders who race and are looking for a snappier, lighter and faster Trek would probably be better off with the new Emonda. But if you don't do any racing and are really more about endurance rides, comfort, and enjoying the miles while moving at a good pace, I think Domane is the way to go.
I also have the SL5 in rage red and it's a really fast and comfortable bike. After I do a 20 mile ride, I feel I got a really good workout and body still feels good. Someday I might get an Emonda but I'm lovin the Domane for now.
The weight penalty is in your head. Every segment was a PR on my first ride of the sl5 in stock form. These bikes are fast, you have to ride it to believe it. Considering I'm not in the high mountains it makes very little difference, it also doesn't feel fatigued or heavy out of the saddle on the upper body. The other benifit of being over built is its durability.
@@tobycolin6271 It's funny, my friends kept saying a newer bike would be faster and I kept denying that, I couldn't see their logic and I really like my old bike. Truth be known one reason the domane is faster is the 40cm handle bar. I feel significantly less drag over a 42cm bar, however with the tidy cables and areo tubes it does go downhill with less resistance.
@@tobycolin6271 thx for the reply, any info on bar width and watts savings? I and a lot of youtubers post about bikes for fun there's no interest in getting paid at this level it's just a hobby. I believe domane wasn't designed for those things you mentioned it was described for the mamil!
@@tobycolin6271 yes I'll re-watch it, I recall specialized having some silly aero watt savings only at high speed. On another note didn't Fabian Cancellara win flanders on the previous domane?
Thanks David, I always watch your content and had the 303S wheels nearly locked in, once I saw your review I purchased them and after 3 months they are an awesome set of carbon wheels for a great price, especially here in Australia 👌🏼
Very good review thank you. I own a Domane SLR and like it a lot. The only penalty as you said is the weight. You can certainly feel it on the climbs compared to a pure racebike. But the comfort is superb. And the bike is very versatile. I would recommend it.
My extra 5-10 lbs is more significant than 2 lbs of my SLR Domane. The comfort is fabulous. The minor variations of the road surface disappear. LOVE this bike.
I bought the Domane SLR 7 over the Specialized Roubaix Expert. I almost always prefer lighter bikes and am pretty loyal to Specialized bikes but this time I just felt like the Domane was the better bike. For whatever reason, I could not get into the future shock on the Specialized and while I know it works well, it just wasn't for me.
Excellent review David. For me the weight and price are the downsides. I have a Roubaix and aside from the ability to fit wider wheels on the Domane I’m not seeing much reason to upgrade. Keep the reviews coming. Probably the best out there!! Thanks.
Struggling to decide between a Ribble GCR and the Domane. I don’t ride much gravel but the option for that kind of tire setup would be nice. But, the great reviews of the Domane keep coming up and making me question whether I should go with the Trek and eschew the extra tire clearance.
David - I’m thinking to get the Emonda SL6 and immediately upgrade its wheels to the new 303 Firecrest. I would love to see you reviewing the Emonda SL6 or SL6 Pro. I appreciate your focus on mid-range options ($3G-5G) and your down to earth approach that is more about realistic issues (e.g. handling rough roads) and less about wind tunnel numbers or bike weight obsession. Thank you!
My normal cadence is about 100 rpm and even I think that there isn’t much more to go over 120 before most people are spun out. I used to ride with a successful US Pro sprinter who said she was spun out before 120.
the bike - especially in this configuration courtesy of SRAM - looks great especially for a winter bike, with mudguards. The increased weight wouldn't bother me for that reason. The only slightly jarring aspect, to my eye, is the front end with the exposed cables - I've got so used to new bikes having completely hidden cables. The frame design is really attractive IMHO.
Great review! I own the same bike and absolutely love it. Maybe a bit heavy but a couple of weeks off the red wine would compensate for that!! Who makes that great bike stand? Where can I get one?
Force eTap does need a break in period. I’ve ridden 130 miles on my new (Force equipped) Tarmac and the noise has reduced, to a very efficient and quiet level. The chain drop issue, comes down to front derailleur setting. When positioned in the easiest gearing, that front derailleur needs to be almost touching the chain. Backing it off even the slightest will result in a chain drops. It’s a very fine line... but when set correctly it’s nearly flawless. I absolutely love it:-)
I have a domane slr6 2018, review was fantastic. Very comfy bike but it is a slow bike in comparison to my old cube pletone race bike. This is very expensive for what it is though.
I don’t doubt that Trek make excellent bikes but for most of us who are on a budget, there are so many competitive bikes that are much better spec for the dollar. And Trek do ask for a lot of dollars
Have you ridden the ridley Kanzo already? I'd love to know how the Kanzo speed performs on the road with some 50mm carbon wheels. Ridley claim the Kanzo fast is only 4 watts slower than the Noah fast. Love your reviews, keep it up 👌.
will the isopeed wear out over time? I've heard my friends isopeed started squeaking. Hopefully trek sells its replacement coz it is a fine bike to ride
Did you get the chance to measure the tyres once fitted to the Zipp wheels? Wanted to get an idea on how much wider the rims pushed them out too. Considering buying some Zipps but limited clearance just needed to know! Great review by the way! Keep it up! 👍
Great review. I've been wondering what model of Sportful Fiandre jacket you wear? Been looking for a new jacket and Sportful Fiandre line looks like a good bang for the buck.
11:55, I did that with my 2020 Emonda, and it cracked the frame. Why does Trek not add protection against that? Scott does it, I think Cannondale does as well.
Hi David, i‘m gonna get my Trek Domane SL 5 on the 18th of august. I‘m looking for a Bikestand. The one you have in your video looks great and seems to be quiet solid and stabil. Can you tell me what Bikestand it is ? Thanks for the interesting review, greetings from germany…
Another great & very objective review - thanks Dave. Can I ask you though where you bought that rear wheel bike stand? I can't find it anywhere on line!
Lots of people saying it’s heavy. By 1 or 2kgs. So I’m 94kgs and looking to loose a few from exercise. Does that offset that weight? It’s still the best looking bike out there with great features. All the drop seat stay bikes are ugly and don’t look like really road bikes.
David, do you know when Cannondale will release a newer version of their Synapse frame set? There’s one shop in London selling the 2019 version but, they are pretty much sold out. I’m just waiting for a newer version to be made available.
I've not heard anything about a new Synapse. The current one was launched in 2017 so it should be about due given normal 3 year model cycles, but I reckon the pandemic could easily knock back any plans they had for it. As soon as I know about I'll share it on this channel :)
The new Supersix evo is way more relaxed, with higher front/stack, and borderlining Synapse territory... I’m not surprised if they kill the Synapse line... (and there’s the topstone!!!)
@@davidarthur Can't find anyone selling framesets. All out of stock. I have a 2017 (No mud guard mounts) that's 1 size too big. I wanted a newer version to swap parts over and benefit from mud guards in winter.
Great Review, I saw your review of the 2020 Specialize Roubaix, with the same group set. If you only have to pick one to buy, with same group set, and same price. Which one would you pick for those long weekend rides with mix surfaces of road and light gravel? Thanks.
TCR is also a great bike, it’ll have a racier geometry, and is a better value, but if you want a bike that can double as a gravel bike, and is more comfortable, the Domane would be your choice.
I think you over exaggerate the impact of weight of this bike for 99.9% of riders, as a proportion of the overall weight of bike and rider then the impact is negligible. What is more important particularly in the UK is how composed it is on poor road surfaces and of course durable. I have the Pro version with the shorter head tube and have racked up 7000km this Year on it including multi day and club rides. My average speed is pretty much the same on my race bike without the comfort and ability to fit full guards and have internal storage.
While I agree that the extra weight isn't a major issue, I think David is just observing the difference between this and other bikes in this class, and noting that at this price point it is reasonable to address even small drawbacks. For someone like me -- 90 kg, not looking to race -- it makes essentially no difference at all. And in as much as this is a comfort/endurance bike, not a racing bike, maybe those for whom it would make difference would be looking for something else anyway. But as I think about buying a high end bike for myself, I do get how top spec matters. Even looks, which have no impact on speed, matter in that sense. For multiple thousands of dollars, I want a bike that hits ALL the right marks. That does not include weight in my case, but it might for others, and I get why David includes it as a consideration. And let's face it, if he didn't offer at least some bit of criticism the review would be less credible. No bike is perfect, and especially those that come at a premium price should have their entire profile evaluated.
"... thrashing along at fifty miles an hour..." I presume you meant 50kph, Dave, but if you really meant mph then a flamboyant tip of the hat to you sir!
Of the bikes I've tested it's a close call between the Synapse and Roubaix. I actually used the Synapse, with 28mm tyres, in a road race once and it was fine. Until the final sprint when I ran out of talent!
@@davidarthur Also watched your comparison on the Di2 and eTap-great review. I’ve been riding SRAM XO1 on my new Santa Cruz Tallboy 4, and love it. I’d be inclined to hold off on the Shimano Di2 stuff now, as I hear their new Di2 will be 12 speed also and wireless!
Domane looks like an almost perfect road bike with gravel possibility, perhaps a bit heavy. But. It is 2020 and this bike has partial cable integration. Why? Why not integrated cabling? How many people buy cars with cables or wires showing on the front? None, because cables are never visible. They don't look neat and make washing more cumbersome. Full cable integration is the way to go. There are also easy and inexpensive solutions for integrated cabling.
The Domane has dual IsoSpeed and the front mechanism makes it very hard for engineers to design a fully integrated cable system around the tight clearances of the front headtube.
Geez, the negative comments. Go and ride one first. The Domane is an amazing bike. Sure, *your* bike might be comfortable getting you from A to B but imagine an even smoother ride than what you have now. Imagine how much fresher you’d feel at the end of a long ride. I only have the Domane SL 6 (Aeolus Pro 37s) but I couldn’t be happier.
Have to agree; though I'm torn between this or the Checkpoint....
Agree Ralf, I’ve just bought the wife a checkpoint and myself a Domane. We will see!
@@pauladams8475 how is it so far?
Have the Project One SLR7 (w DI2). New Bontrager TLR upgrade wheels. 32s Tubeless. At age 73 the extra pound or two of the bike always mentioned by reviewers is of far less importance to me than some extra weight I’ve accumulated. The key is the fabulous comfort. 3 hours on the saddle is quite enjoyable. Moreover it is possible. Not looking for lowest time, rather looking for extra years which thus bike may facilitate. 3,000 miles of Florida rides in 6 months! Thank you Trek.
A mature and avid rider myself I can fully appreciate this. Increased comfort on road bikes is the best thing that happened to cycling the last 15 years - allowing more people to keep riding longer. Bikes like Roubaix or Domane give such great options.
C.R I too have a Trek madone SLR 7 project one.segafredo mine comes with SRAM force etap (power meter) delivery date may 2022.
Thanks David - I especially appreciate your comparison comments in this review as you haven't always included them but they are very helpful when choosing between bikes. Cost and weight are also the factors keeping the Domane off the top of my list. IMHO expensive carbon frames should equate to a bike weight less than 8kgs. Given the length of this generation of Isospeed, which means it effectively duplicates carbon in the top tube, I am not sure how much Trek can bring the weight down in the future though if Trek is serious about positioning the Domane as a performance endurance road bike as compared to being an all-road bike. Effectively I want the Domane to be a more comfortable/relaxed geometry Émonda than a gravel bike.
Really like your reviews David, plain, simple and honest which come as close as possible to answering the question "should I buy one?" instead of just repeating the manufacturers press releases. Hope the channel continues to grow.
Thanks David for a thorough review. I appreciate that you are willing to point out what aspects you find negative about the product. I pretty much skip any videos GCN and a few other put out just because they have turned into a regurgitation of manufacturer specs with advertising conveniently inserted.
GCN are not reviewers, they’re definitely more of a cycling lifestyle channel. I go to them for brilliantly produced epic rides and foreign locations and good riding tips, but I come here for proper reviews 🙂
@@Mububban23 That's well said. I do love GCN but this is spot on! Great review.
Hi David, Your reviews are objective, intelligent, thoughtful, and very well presented. Much appreciated as always. However, these top end bikes are becoming VERY expensive. WOW.
The new Look 765 endurance bike is the exact same frameset as their gravel bike, minus a few waterbottle mounts. More and more it looks like the gravel bike is the new endurance bike --- and it should be: you get 90% of a roadbike with the right tyres, but keep all the offroad and touring and commuting flexiblity.
I have the SL5 Version with Shimano 105. The weight of the frame isn't much of a factor IMHO as long as you're not racing. It's plenty fast for local club rides and so easy and smooth, the miles just melt away on long-distance rides. I think riders who race and are looking for a snappier, lighter and faster Trek would probably be better off with the new Emonda. But if you don't do any racing and are really more about endurance rides, comfort, and enjoying the miles while moving at a good pace, I think Domane is the way to go.
I also have the SL5 in rage red and it's a really fast and comfortable bike. After I do a 20 mile ride, I feel I got a really good workout and body still feels good. Someday I might get an Emonda but I'm lovin the Domane for now.
The weight penalty is in your head. Every segment was a PR on my first ride of the sl5 in stock form. These bikes are fast, you have to ride it to believe it. Considering I'm not in the high mountains it makes very little difference, it also doesn't feel fatigued or heavy out of the saddle on the upper body. The other benifit of being over built is its durability.
@@tobycolin6271 It's funny, my friends kept saying a newer bike would be faster and I kept denying that, I couldn't see their logic and I really like my old bike. Truth be known one reason the domane is faster is the 40cm handle bar. I feel significantly less drag over a 42cm bar, however with the tidy cables and areo tubes it does go downhill with less resistance.
@@tobycolin6271 thx for the reply, any info on bar width and watts savings? I and a lot of youtubers post about bikes for fun there's no interest in getting paid at this level it's just a hobby. I believe domane wasn't designed for those things you mentioned it was described for the mamil!
@@tobycolin6271 yes I'll re-watch it, I recall specialized having some silly aero watt savings only at high speed. On another note didn't Fabian Cancellara win flanders on the previous domane?
Absolutely. Hit 28 PR's yesterday on my first ride with my new sl5!
Thanks David, I always watch your content and had the 303S wheels nearly locked in, once I saw your review I purchased them and after 3 months they are an awesome set of carbon wheels for a great price, especially here in Australia 👌🏼
Very good review thank you. I own a Domane SLR and like it a lot. The only penalty as you said is the weight. You can certainly feel it on the climbs compared to a pure racebike. But the comfort is superb. And the bike is very versatile. I would recommend it.
Is it a quick bike without putting much effort on the paddles?
@@LightningBolt700 well its no a real race bike. Its fast enough but you dont get that rocket feeling like on a Emonda or Madone.
Good to see an owner's POV. I own/love my 2018 Roubaix Pro and am bent on getting a 2021 SL 6 for price/performance balance.
My extra 5-10 lbs is more significant than 2 lbs of my SLR Domane. The comfort is fabulous. The minor variations of the road surface disappear. LOVE this bike.
I just got the SL7 (very fortunate in 2020), and it’s a freekin’ joy to ride. Love it. My second Domane.
I bought the Domane SLR 7 over the Specialized Roubaix Expert. I almost always prefer lighter bikes and am pretty loyal to Specialized bikes but this time I just felt like the Domane was the better bike. For whatever reason, I could not get into the future shock on the Specialized and while I know it works well, it just wasn't for me.
Thanks for the in depth frame review and comparison with its competitors. I’m hoping you’ll review the Cervelo Caledonia 5 frameset soon.
Excellent review David. For me the weight and price are the downsides. I have a Roubaix and aside from the ability to fit wider wheels on the Domane I’m not seeing much reason to upgrade. Keep the reviews coming. Probably the best out there!! Thanks.
Struggling to decide between a Ribble GCR and the Domane. I don’t ride much gravel but the option for that kind of tire setup would be nice. But, the great reviews of the Domane keep coming up and making me question whether I should go with the Trek and eschew the extra tire clearance.
David -
I’m thinking to get the Emonda SL6 and immediately upgrade its wheels to the new 303 Firecrest.
I would love to see you reviewing the Emonda SL6 or SL6 Pro.
I appreciate your focus on mid-range options ($3G-5G) and your down to earth approach that is more about realistic issues (e.g. handling rough roads) and less about wind tunnel numbers or bike weight obsession.
Thank you!
My normal cadence is about 100 rpm and even I think that there isn’t much more to go over 120 before most people are spun out. I used to ride with a successful US Pro sprinter who said she was spun out before 120.
Average cadence Joe? Depends on.gear though as 100rpm is easier in.some gears than.another
Brilliant long term review Dave, love the paintwork but imo think there are better bikes out there in this price.
the bike - especially in this configuration courtesy of SRAM - looks great especially for a winter bike, with mudguards. The increased weight wouldn't bother me for that reason. The only slightly jarring aspect, to my eye, is the front end with the exposed cables - I've got so used to new bikes having completely hidden cables. The frame design is really attractive IMHO.
Love the clearance - I bet the Roubaix will get that 38mm clearance now that the Diverge has leveled up to 50mm
Great review - thanks. Do you still have the Cervelo Caledonia 5 on the way? Will be an interesting comparison.
Thanks Tim. The Caledonia hasn't shown up yet, let me chase them to see where it's at. Agree it would be a good comparison
I have some 303S wheels on order now. They must be popular because the shop said they won't arrive until February!
Domane Crew!!! I have a SL5 version and I love it!
Very thorough review David 🍻 (I skipped the Zipp review tho 😆)
Great review! I own the same bike and absolutely love it. Maybe a bit heavy but a couple of weeks off the red wine would compensate for that!!
Who makes that great bike stand? Where can I get one?
This chaps reviews are really excellent - great channel.
Force eTap does need a break in period. I’ve ridden 130 miles on my new (Force equipped) Tarmac and the noise has reduced, to a very efficient and quiet level. The chain drop issue, comes down to front derailleur setting. When positioned in the easiest gearing, that front derailleur needs to be almost touching the chain. Backing it off even the slightest will result in a chain drops. It’s a very fine line... but when set correctly it’s nearly flawless. I absolutely love it:-)
I have a domane slr6 2018, review was fantastic. Very comfy bike but it is a slow bike in comparison to my old cube pletone race bike. This is very expensive for what it is though.
I don’t doubt that Trek make excellent bikes but for most of us who are on a budget, there are so many competitive bikes that are much better spec for the dollar. And Trek do ask for a lot of dollars
The weight is a slight issue, but what a stunning looking bike!
Great video especially the segment on the group set
Appreciate it!
Have you ridden the specialized tarmac SL7? Do you have opinions on that bike? Thank you for the review!
Have you ridden the ridley Kanzo already? I'd love to know how the Kanzo speed performs on the road with some 50mm carbon wheels. Ridley claim the Kanzo fast is only 4 watts slower than the Noah fast.
Love your reviews, keep it up 👌.
How did you get this color scheme? I don’t see it on the website. Is this a 2020 Model? Thanks for any info. Great review.
will the isopeed wear out over time? I've heard my friends isopeed started squeaking. Hopefully trek sells its replacement coz it is a fine bike to ride
This is much more beautiful than Roubaix.
Did you get the chance to measure the tyres once fitted to the Zipp wheels?
Wanted to get an idea on how much wider the rims pushed them out too.
Considering buying some Zipps but limited clearance just needed to know!
Great review by the way!
Keep it up!
👍
Great review. I've been wondering what model of Sportful Fiandre jacket you wear? Been looking for a new jacket and Sportful Fiandre line looks like a good bang for the buck.
Thanks! It’s a Sportful Fiandre Cabrio jacket, really like it over just a base layer for a wide range of temperatures
What’s considers a long ride? Is this bike optimal for 50 mile bike rides?
11:55, I did that with my 2020 Emonda, and it cracked the frame. Why does Trek not add protection against that? Scott does it, I think Cannondale does as well.
Hi David, i‘m gonna get my Trek Domane SL 5 on the 18th of august. I‘m looking for a Bikestand. The one you have in your video looks great and seems to be quiet solid and stabil. Can you tell me what Bikestand it is ? Thanks for the interesting review, greetings from germany…
Another great & very objective review - thanks Dave. Can I ask you though where you bought that rear wheel bike stand? I can't find it anywhere on line!
Thanks Phillip! It’s a Grand Stand, here’s a link store.ourcave.com/bicycle-stands/grand-stand-type-2.html
@@davidarthur Perfect - thanks 👍
Lots of people saying it’s heavy. By 1 or 2kgs. So I’m 94kgs and looking to loose a few from exercise. Does that offset that weight? It’s still the best looking bike out there with great features. All the drop seat stay bikes are ugly and don’t look like really road bikes.
Thanks for a quality review. I made sure to subscribe.
Wow, they are making parts of the bike all wobbly, just like the old days with steel frames!
Looks absolutely stunning!
David, do you know when Cannondale will release a newer version of their Synapse frame set? There’s one shop in London selling the 2019 version but, they are pretty much sold out. I’m just waiting for a newer version to be made available.
I've not heard anything about a new Synapse. The current one was launched in 2017 so it should be about due given normal 3 year model cycles, but I reckon the pandemic could easily knock back any plans they had for it. As soon as I know about I'll share it on this channel :)
The new Supersix evo is way more relaxed, with higher front/stack, and borderlining Synapse territory... I’m not surprised if they kill the Synapse line... (and there’s the topstone!!!)
@@davidarthur Can't find anyone selling framesets. All out of stock.
I have a 2017 (No mud guard mounts) that's 1 size too big.
I wanted a newer version to swap parts over and benefit from mud guards in winter.
@@robertnoltefavorite The Evo is their race bike 🤔
@@djjackjones1 have you seen the geometry of the latest incarnation? Compare the ss evo 2, 3 and Synapse... You’ll be surprised 😉
Great Review, I saw your review of the 2020 Specialize Roubaix, with the same group set. If you only have to pick one to buy, with same group set, and same price. Which one would you pick for those long weekend rides with mix surfaces of road and light gravel? Thanks.
For gravel it has to be the Domane since you can fit wider tyres
So basically the same spec as my grail but with aero claims, smaller tyre clearance, less suspension and costs about double.
Would you pick this or the Giant TCR? I know they're completely different bikes but looking to get the best deal for my money. Thanks.
Getting the best deal and the right bike for your riding are two very different things imo
TCR is also a great bike, it’ll have a racier geometry, and is a better value, but if you want a bike that can double as a gravel bike, and is more comfortable, the Domane would be your choice.
I think you over exaggerate the impact of weight of this bike for 99.9% of riders, as a proportion of the overall weight of bike and rider then the impact is negligible. What is more important particularly in the UK is how composed it is on poor road surfaces and of course durable. I have the Pro version with the shorter head tube and have racked up 7000km this Year on it including multi day and club rides. My average speed is pretty much the same on my race bike without the comfort and ability to fit full guards and have internal storage.
While I agree that the extra weight isn't a major issue, I think David is just observing the difference between this and other bikes in this class, and noting that at this price point it is reasonable to address even small drawbacks. For someone like me -- 90 kg, not looking to race -- it makes essentially no difference at all. And in as much as this is a comfort/endurance bike, not a racing bike, maybe those for whom it would make difference would be looking for something else anyway. But as I think about buying a high end bike for myself, I do get how top spec matters. Even looks, which have no impact on speed, matter in that sense. For multiple thousands of dollars, I want a bike that hits ALL the right marks. That does not include weight in my case, but it might for others, and I get why David includes it as a consideration. And let's face it, if he didn't offer at least some bit of criticism the review would be less credible. No bike is perfect, and especially those that come at a premium price should have their entire profile evaluated.
"... thrashing along at fifty miles an hour..." I presume you meant 50kph, Dave, but if you really meant mph then a flamboyant tip of the hat to you sir!
If ISO speed is where the extra weight is, then it might be worth it
another great review Dave, how about a 2020 new Trek Emonda long term review.
Thanks! I’ve asked Trek for an Emonda so fingers crossed
Whats the "faster feeling" and "more racy" endurance bike of the Roubaix, Domane and Synapse?
Of the bikes I've tested it's a close call between the Synapse and Roubaix. I actually used the Synapse, with 28mm tyres, in a road race once and it was fine. Until the final sprint when I ran out of talent!
@@davidarthur Thanks! Keep up the great reviews. Best bike channel without a doubt.
Great review! any plan to review the Argon 18 Krypton Pro? thank you!
Thanks. If I get the chance I will but I'm not sure if they're available in the UK at the moment?
Great review very informative
def seems like a good gravel/endurance bike
Have you tested the Bianchi Infinito CV yet?
I tested it when it first came out back in 2014/15 but not ridden one since. Are you interested in that bike?
@@davidarthur
Yes very much so! I’m also looking at that Domane, as I have a 2014 Synapse HiMod Ultegra, which is getting old.
@@davidarthur
Yes just watched your video on the Domane this morning-very nice!
@@davidarthur
Also watched your comparison on the Di2 and eTap-great review. I’ve been riding SRAM XO1 on my new Santa Cruz Tallboy 4, and love it. I’d be inclined to hold off on the Shimano Di2 stuff now, as I hear their new Di2 will be 12 speed also and wireless!
@@davidarthur I'd also love to see a review on the Bianchi Infinito
I can have a good carbon roadie, an mtb plus a brompton for its price
storage compartment needs some work.
drop chain with sram axs FD is very common, it ruined so many pro's races
Very nice ...very expensive.
Still see a lot of carbon frames cracking over time !
Domane looks like an almost perfect road bike with gravel possibility, perhaps a bit heavy. But. It is 2020 and this bike has partial cable integration. Why? Why not integrated cabling? How many people buy cars with cables or wires showing on the front? None, because cables are never visible. They don't look neat and make washing more cumbersome. Full cable integration is the way to go. There are also easy and inexpensive solutions for integrated cabling.
Hoepfully they fix this and reduce weight for next year’s model...
Try packing your bike for transport. You’ll appreciate Trek’s solution.
The Domane has dual IsoSpeed and the front mechanism makes it very hard for engineers to design a fully integrated cable system around the tight clearances of the front headtube.
The cable routing is no big deal. The front isospeed is facilitated by it as well as easier packing for travel. The bike is smoothly fast. T
This or the Emonda?
Depends what sort of riding you do and what your priorities are really
Who the hell could afford this bike? As a medium distance rider I guess really good bikes are out of my reach.
Only $8800 usd.
That's all? I'll take two please!
Nice endurance bike but heavy
Currently in the process of selling my house and the wife to get this.
And how’s that going?
@@davidarthur market value for both not good so will have to wait. 😆
Specialized roubaix is heavier than trek domane
43 chainring ? How does that even work on flats
Dude Chris Froome recently hasn't been blessed with Chris Froome fitness...
Yeah he’s not doing so well is he! I’ll use another pro example next time 😂
Pinarello (pool party) wants a word with you
Good bike for a heavy guy ?
yes definitely
This clearly should be 2 separate videos...
That’s a lot $$$$$ for a a very heavy bike! And weight does matter.
Looks heavy
You can literally load that bike in cannon and break great wall of China it's that heavy.