Looking for feedback on Trek Domane

[dbnm]

I am thinking about buying a Trek Domane as I now need a more upright bike and endurance fit, instead of the Moots Vamoots RSL I have.

Any thoughts on the bike and the ride quality?

[Johnny P]

I have one. Bought it in 2012. I think it's a great bike.

[charliedid]

I don't own one but used to sell them and think they ride very nice.

As always I suggest a test ride or 2.

[Clean39T]

Seems like you could get custom Steel or Ti (especially if used) for similar outlay and have a bike that's more durable, more unique, and more timeless than the Domane. Why not just a different Moots frame? And have you ridden the different geometry? You may find it isn't what you think it is and save yourself a bundle. See if a shop rents something similar and spend a weekend on it..


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[false_Aest]

The Domane is a effin awesome whip.

Not as unique as a Moots or something custom but that only matters if it matters.

If I could ride more than one bike at a time, I'd buy one.

[rnhood]

I highly recommend the Domane. It rides excellent, it performs excellent, and it's suitably lightweight. You can ride the fast group rides with it, and you can credit card tour with it. It has fender mounts and plenty of tire clearance for road activities.

[Gummee]

I don't own a Domane, but I DO own a Boone. One of the best riding bikes I've had in 30 years of riding.

...and the new SLR ride even better

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[garysol1]

I ride a Domane SLR and have to say it is one of the best all around bikes I have ever owned or ridden. It rides VERY nice but is plenty stiff to get up and go when the need arises.

[Hilltopperny]

I rented an aluminum model with 105 and was very impressed with the ride quality. Great riding bike with excellent power transfer. Certainly worth having a look at.

[gregblow]

I just got an SLR. I have about 4 rides on it. I also own a Tarmac S works. Its a great bike. You wont regret getting one.

[dbnm]

I am contemplating some options like talking with Moots or even Mosaic about a custom bike.

Not quite sure yet as I love the RSL and would love to keep it.

[mistermo]

I did a brief test ride on a Domane SLR this weekend and was quite favorably impressed. If I were genuinely looking for a one-bike-to-do-it-all, the Domane would likely be it. A disc model even permits 32c tires for cross!

[ltwtsculler91]

Originally Posted by Gummee

I don't own a Domane, but I DO own a Boone.

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I'm in the same boat, own a Boone and it is an incredible ride, the rear isospeed really works at smoothing out the ride without compromising how the bike feels. Same level carbon as the SLR but built for cross.

I spent a week in Mallorca riding the new Domane SL7 and was pleasantly surprised on how it grew on me throughout the week. While the fit doesn't work super well for me, it was definitely a fun bike to ride and if it fits well you won't regret buying one.

[Clancy]

I owned a Domane for about a half a year. It rode extremely well. However, and this may very well be your case so I urge you to be cautious, it did not match the ride of the Eriksen that I also had at the time. One of the country roads I ride regularly had just been re-chipped sealed, so rough as can be. So as a test I rode it on the Domane, than the following day on the Eriksen. I was surprised that the Eriksen muted the vibrations better. The Domane takes the "hit" out of the bigger shocks better but didn't dampen the constant vibrations near as well. It also had the same somewhat wooden feel of carbon.

I put the Domane up for sale the next day.

To be far, I had owned a couple of Ti bikes before and I am very partial to Ti, believing, for me, that it's the best riding material for a road frame.

I feel that if someone is use to a hi quality Ti bike, the way it rides and dampens, they may be disappointed how a carbon bike rides. If one is looking for a super light frame, or particular qualities like a stiff BB, than carbon is the go to. But if one is looking for smoothness and compliance, Ti ( from a high quality builder)is pretty hard to beat.

[garysol1]

Originally Posted by Clancy

I owned a Domane for about a half a year. It rode extremely well. However, and this may very well be your case so I urge you to be cautious, it did not match the ride of the Eriksen

I would be interested to hear the tire choice, tire size and tire pressure differences between the two bikes. To be fair I have never had a Ti bike but have owned many steel and carbon bikes and I honestly believe that my tire choices made a bigger difference to ride quality than frame material.