Trek Domane AL 2 Disc

The Trek Domane AL 2 Disc from 2023 is a versatile and reliable road bike that is characterised by its high-quality equipment and an attractive price-performance ratio. With a price tag of EUR 1149, this model offers a solid basis for beginners and advanced riders looking for a comfortable and high-performance bike.

The frame of the Domane AL 2 Disc is made from 100 Series Alpha aluminium and features a tapered head tube, internal cable routing and mudguard eyelets. It is DuoTrap S-compatible and has a flat mount disc brake mount with an axle mount of 142 x 12 mm. The permissible total weight is 125 kg, while the bike itself weighs in at 10 kg.

Braking power is provided by Tektro C550 mechanical 2-piston disc brakes, which are equipped with a disc diameter of 160 mm at both the front and rear. Shifting is controlled by Shimano Claris ST-R2000 shifters for 8 gears, supported by a Shimano Claris R2000 front derailleur with a 31.8 mm clamp diameter.

The fork of the Domane AL 2 Disc is made of carbon with a tapered aluminium steerer tube and internal brake cable routing. It is also equipped with mudguard eyelets and a flat mount disc brake mount and uses a 12x100 mm thru axle. The crankset is a Shimano RS200 with a compact gear ratio of 50/34 and a crank arm length of 175 mm. This is complemented by a Shimano UN300 threaded cartridge bearing with an axle length of 110 mm.

The cassette is a Shimano HG31 CS-HG31 with a gear ratio of 11-32 for 8 gears, while the drive is provided by a Shimano Sora HG71 chain. The cockpit of the bike consists of a Bontrager Comp VR-C handlebar made of aluminium 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 clamping diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, an angle of 7 degrees and a length of 110 mm. The headset is an integrated FSA headset with sealed cartridge bearings.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Paradigm Tubeless Ready rims with 24 holes and an inner width of 21 mm. The tyre valves are Presta valves. The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel stays and a width of 145 mm, mounted on a Bontrager Comp seatpost made of 6061 aluminium with a diameter of 27.2 mm, an offset of 8 mm and a length of 330 mm.

The geometry of the frame offers a reach of 38 mm, a stack of 65 mm, a seat tube length of 58 mm and a top tube length of 59 mm. The head tube angle is 72 degrees and the seat tube angle is 73 degrees. The head tube length is 24 mm, the chainstay length is 42 mm and the standover height is 84 mm. The total wheelbase is 104 mm.

In summary, the Trek Domane AL 2 Disc is a well-equipped road bike that impresses with its sophisticated geometry and high-quality components. It not only offers riding fun and comfort, but also the necessary reliability for longer tours and demanding rides.