Trek Domane AL 2 Disc

The 2022 "Domane AL 2 Disc" model from Trek is a versatile and attractively priced road bike, available for 974 EUR. The frame is made from 100 Series Alpha Aluminium and features a tapered head tube, internal cable routing, mudguard mounts and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The frame is also DuoTrap S-compatible and has a 142 x 12 mm axle size. The maximum rider weight is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 10 kg.

The Domane AL 2 Disc is fitted with high-quality components that ensure reliable and precise gear changes. The shift levers are Shimano Claris R2000 with 8 speeds, as is the drivetrain, which is also a Shimano Sora HG71 with 8 speeds. The crankset consists of a Shimano RS200 with a compact 50/34 ratio and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano HG31 with a range of 11–32 teeth.

Braking performance is provided by Max. disc brakes at both the front and rear. The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Comp VR-C with a width of 44 cm, a reach of 100 mm and a drop of 124 mm. The stem is a Bontrager Elite with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, a 7-degree angle and a length of 100 mm. The headset is an integrated FSA headset with sealed cartridge bearings.

The tyres are Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite with a wire bead and a size of 700 x 32C. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Affinity Disc Tubeless Ready rims with an internal width of 21 mm and 24 spoke holes. The hubs are Formula RX-512 at the front and Formula RX-142 at the rear, both made of aluminium and fitted with a 6-hole disc mount.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is made from Bontrager Comp 6061 aluminium, has a diameter of 27.2 mm and features an 8 mm offset. The seatpost is 330 mm long.

In terms of geometry, the Domane AL 2 Disc offers a comfortable riding position. It has a reach of 38 mm, a stack of 61 mm, a seat tube length of 55 mm and a top tube length of 57 mm. The head tube angle is 72 degrees, the seat tube angle 73 degrees, the head tube length 20 mm, the chainstay length 42 mm and the standover height 80 mm. The bike’s wheelbase is 102 mm.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are compact: it measures 24 mm in width, 73 mm in height and 133 mm in length. The model is listed under the designation TREK DOMANE AL 2 58 BK-SK.

In summary, the Trek Domane AL 2 Disc offers excellent value for money with high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry that suits both beginners and experienced cyclists.