Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 3

The 2023 "Domane AL 5 Gen 3" model from Trek is a high-quality road bike which, at a price of 2,299 EUR, is positioned in the mid-range price segment. The frame is made from 100 Series Alpha Aluminium and features a tapered head tube and internal cable routing. Other features of the frame include mudguard eyelets, DuoTrap S compatibility and a flat-mount disc brake mount with an axle width of 142 x 12 mm. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 10 kg.

The front and rear brakes are Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with Shimano RT70 brake discs, which are mounted via Centre Lock and have a diameter of 160 mm. The shift levers are also Shimano 105 R7020 and offer 11-speed shifting. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105 R7000 with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm.

The bike’s fork is a Domane AL carbon fork with a tapered aluminium steerer tube. It features internal brake routing, mudguard mounts and a flat-mount disc brake mount, as well as a 12x100 mm thru-axle. The crankset is a Shimano 105 R7000 with a compact 50/34 chainring set and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The bottom bracket is a Prowheel PW-BB73+ with a threaded design and a bearing width of 68/73 mm.

The cassette is a Shimano 105 HG700-11 with a range of 11–34 teeth and is also an 11-speed cassette. Power is transmitted via a Shimano HG601 chain. The handlebars are Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF made of aluminium with internal Di2 cable routing, a reach of 75 mm, a drop of 128 mm and a width of 38 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Elite with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, a 7-degree angle and a length of 80 mm.

The headset is an integrated FSA headset with sealed cartridge bearings, 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels, which are tubeless-ready and have an internal width of 21 mm as well as Presta valves. The hubs are made of aluminium with sealed bearings and Centre Lock disc mounts.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel rails and a width of 155 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Comp made from 6061 aluminium, with a diameter of 27.2 mm, an offset of 8 mm and a length of 250 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 24 mm wide, 77 mm high and 132 mm long. Further geometric data include a reach of 37 mm, a stack of 54 mm, a seat tube length of 44 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 12 mm, a chainstay length of 42 mm, a dropout height of 72 mm and a wheelbase of 100 mm.

In summary, the Domane AL 5 Gen 3 offers a balanced combination of performance and comfort, ideal for ambitious road cyclists.