Trek Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 3

The 2022 "Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 3" model from Trek is a high-quality road bike renowned for its advanced features and excellent handling. Priced at 4699 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features suitable for both ambitious amateur cyclists and professionals.

The frame of the Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is made from 500 Series OCLV Carbon and features front and rear IsoSpeed, which ensures enhanced riding stability and comfort. The integrated storage compartment, tapered head tube and internal cable routing all contribute to a clean, uncluttered appearance. In addition, the frame is DuoTrap S-compatible and fitted with mudguard eyelets, which enhances the bike’s versatility. The flat-mount disc brake mounts and the 142 x 12 mm thru-axle round off the overall package.

With a maximum load capacity of 125 kg and a kerb weight of just 9 kg, the Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is both robust and lightweight. This makes it ideal for long rides and challenging routes.

The front and rear brakes are SRAM Paceline with Centre Lock disc mounts and 160 mm rounded discs, which ensure reliable braking performance. Shifting is handled by the SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12-speed system, which is used for both the shift levers and the front derailleur. This enables precise and rapid gear changes.

The fork is also made of carbon and features a tapered carbon steerer tube, internal brake cable routing and mudguard eyelets. The flat-mount disc brake mount and the 12 x 100 mm thru-axle provide additional stability and control.

The crankset is a SRAM Rival with 46/33 teeth and a crank arm length of 165 mm. The bottom bracket is a threaded SRAM DUB, T47, with an internal bearing. The cassette is an SRAM XG-1250 with a 10–36 tooth range and 12 speeds.

The handlebars are Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF made of aluminium with internal Di2 cable routing, a reach of 75 mm and a drop of 128 mm, with a width of 36 cm. The stem is a Bontrager Pro with a diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, a 7-degree angle and a length of 60 mm.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 wheels, which are tubeless-ready and have an inner width of 25 mm. The thru-axles measure 100 x 12 mm at the front and 142 x 12 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel rails and a width of 155 mm. The seatpost is an internal carbon seatpost from Bontrager with an integrated rear light mount and a 20 mm offset.

The packaging dimensions are compact, with a width of 23 mm, a height of 110 mm and a length of 190 mm. The reach is 36 mm, the stack 51 mm, the seat tube length 39 mm and the top tube length 50 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, the seat tube angle is 75 degrees and the head tube length is 10 mm. The chainstay length is 42 mm, the standover height is 66 mm and the wheelbase is 98 mm.

Overall, the Trek Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 3 offers an outstanding combination of performance, comfort and versatility, which impresses both on the road and on longer rides.