Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4

The 2024 "Domane SL 5 Gen 4" model from Trek is a high-quality road bike that stands out for its advanced technology and precision craftsmanship. Priced at 3099 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of features that appeal to both ambitious amateur cyclists and professionals.

The frame is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and is fitted with IsoSpeed technology, which provides increased compliance and thus greater comfort over long distances. The frame also features internal storage, a tapered head tube and internal cable routing, giving the bike a clean and tidy overall appearance. With a maximum load capacity of 125 kg and a weight of just 8 kg, the Domane SL 5 Gen 4 is both lightweight and robust.

The braking system consists of Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, each fitted with 160 mm diameter Shimano RT70 brake discs. These ensure reliable braking performance in a wide variety of conditions.

The rear derailleur and shift levers are also from Shimano 105, ensuring precise and smooth gear changes. The front derailleur is a brazed-on, down-swing type. The fork is made of carbon and features a tapered carbon steerer tube, as well as internal brake cable routing and mudguard eyelets.

The crankset is a Shimano 105 R7100 with a gear ratio of 50/34 teeth and a crank arm length of 165 mm. The cassette is a Shimano 105 7101 with a range of 11–34 teeth and 12 speeds. The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano SLX M7100, also with 12 speeds.

The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF with a width of 36 cm, a reach of 75 mm and a drop of 128 mm. The stem is a Trek RCS Pro with a -7-degree angle and a length of 70 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels, which are tubeless-ready and have an inner width of 21 mm. The front hub has a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear hub has a 142 x 12 mm thru-axle.

The saddle is a Verse Short Comp with steel rails and a width of 155 mm. The seatpost is a Domane carbon seatpost with a KVF profile, offering 20 mm of offset and a length of 280 mm.

The frame geometry has the following dimensions: A reach of 36 mm, a stack of 53 mm, a seat tube length of 42 mm, a top tube length of 51 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 11 mm, a chainstay length of 42 mm, a stack height of 69 mm and a wheelbase of 99 mm.

Overall, the Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4 offers a balanced combination of comfort, performance and versatility, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of riding conditions.