Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 3

The 2022 "Domane SL 5 Gen 3" model from Trek stands out thanks to a host of technical features that make it an outstanding road bike. Priced at 3249 EUR, this model offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and advanced technology.

The Domane SL 5’s frame is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and is fitted with front and rear IsoSpeed, ensuring a particularly comfortable ride. The frame also incorporates a handy storage compartment and features a tapered head tube and internal cable routing. Other features include the 3S chain guide, DuoTrap S compatibility, mudguard eyelets and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The thru-axle measures 142 x 12 mm. The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, with 160 mm diameter Shimano RT70 Centre Lock brake discs. The shift levers are also Shimano 105 R7025 models with a reduced grip width and offer 11-speed shifting. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105 R7000 in the brazed-on version.

The bike’s fork is a Domane SL made of carbon, featuring a tapered carbon steerer tube, internal brake cable routing, mudguard eyelets and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The front thru-axle measures 12 x 100 mm. The crankset is a Shimano 105 R7000 with a 50/34 (compact) gear ratio and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The bottom bracket is a threaded Praxis T47. The cassette is a Shimano 105 HG700-11 with an 11–34 tooth range for an 11-speed drivetrain.

The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Comp VR-S with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a reach of 81 mm, a drop of 118 mm and a width of 40 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 90 mm.

The tyres are Bontrager R3s in size 700 x 32, fitted to Bontrager Paradigm SL rims, which are tubeless-ready and have an internal width of 21 mm. The hubs are also by Bontrager and feature sealed bearings and Centre Lock disc mounts.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is an internal carbon seatpost from Bontrager with an integrated rear light mount and a 20 mm offset.

The dimensions of the packaging are 21 mm wide, 118 mm high and 190 mm long. The bike has a reach of 37 mm, a stack of 56 mm, a seat tube length of 48 mm and a top tube length of 53 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube length is 14 mm, the chainstay length is 42 mm, the standover height is 74 mm and the wheelbase is 100 mm in total.

In summary, the 2022 Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 3 offers high-quality components and a well-thought-out design for discerning riders who value comfort, performance and versatility.