Trek Domane AL 2 Rim

The 2024 Trek Domane AL 2 Rim model is an affordable road bike which, at a price of 799 EUR, offers solid spec and reliable performance. The frame is made from 100 Series Alpha aluminium and is fitted with mudguard eyelets and is DuoTrap S-compatible. The bike is designed for rim brakes and features a 130 x 5 mm quick-release axle. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg.

The braking system comprises aluminium dual-pivot brakes at the front and rear, ensuring powerful and reliable braking performance. The gear system includes Shimano Claris ST-R2000 8-speed shift/brake levers for both the right and left sides. The front derailleur is a Shimano Claris R2000 with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm. The pedals are Wellgo R199 models and consist of a nylon body with an aluminium cage.

The crankset is a Shimano RS200 with a compact crankset (50/34) and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The bottom bracket is a Shimano UN300 threaded cartridge bottom bracket with an axle length of 110 mm. The cassette is a Shimano HG31, CS-HG31 with an 11–32 tooth range for 8 speeds. Power is transmitted via a Shimano Sora HG71 chain.

The bike’s cockpit consists of a Bontrager Comp VR-C aluminium handlebar with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a reach of 100 mm, a drop of 124 mm and a width of 40 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Elite model with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, an angle of 7 degrees and a length of 80 mm. The headset is an integrated FSA headset with sealed cartridge bearings and a diameter of 1 1/8".

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Tubeless Ready rims with 24 holes and an internal width of 17 mm. The front hub is an aluminium Formula TK-31 with a 5 x 100 mm quick-release axle, whilst the rear hub is a Formula TK-32 with a Shimano 8/9/10 freehub and a 5 x 130 mm quick-release axle.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel rails and a width of 155 mm. The seatpost is made of aluminium, has a diameter of 27.2 mm, a 12 mm offset and a length of 330 mm.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 22 mm wide, 74 mm high and 130 mm long. Key geometry specifications include a reach of 37 mm, a stack of 55 mm, a seat tube length of 45 mm, a top tube length of 52 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 13 mm, a chainstay length of 42 mm, a standover height of 72 mm and a wheelbase of 100 mm.

The Trek Domane AL 2 Rim is therefore a well-equipped road bike for beginners, which impresses with its high-quality build and well-thought-out features.