Trek Domane SLR 7 Gen 4

The 2023 "Domane SLR 7 Gen 4" model from Trek is a high-quality road bike that stands out for its advanced technology and outstanding performance. Priced at €10,499, it is aimed at ambitious cyclists and enthusiasts who value quality and innovation.

The frame of the Domane SLR 7 Gen 4 is made from 800 Series OCLV Carbon and features IsoSpeed technology, which provides improved shock absorption. The frame also features an integrated storage compartment, a tapered head tube, internal cable routing, a 3S chain guide, mudguard eyelets and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The thru-axle measures 142 x 12 mm, providing additional stability and stiffness. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

Both the front and rear brakes are Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes (BR-R8170) with flat-mount calipers and resin pads featuring cooling fins. The brake discs are Shimano CL800 Centre Lock with a diameter of 160 mm. Shifting is controlled via Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 shift levers with a 12-speed drivetrain. The front derailleur is a Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 in the brazed-on version with a down-swing design.

The bike’s fork is also made of carbon (Domane SLR carbon) and features a tapered carbon steerer tube, internal brake cable routing, mudguard mounts, a flat-mount disc brake mount and carbon dropouts with a 12x100 mm thru-axle. The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra R8100 with an 11–34 gear ratio and 12 speeds. The drivetrain is provided by a combination of Shimano Ultegra and XT M8100 components.

The Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF handlebars, which are 40 cm wide, have been chosen. The stem is a Trek RCS Pro with a -7-degree angle and a length of 80 mm. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 wheels made from OCLV carbon, which are tubeless-ready and have a rim height of 37 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 Short Elite with stainless steel seat stays and a width of 155 mm. The seatpost is a Domane Carbon seatpost with a KVF profile, a 20 mm offset and a length of 280 mm.

The bike has the following dimensions: Reach is 37 mm, stack 55 mm, seat tube length 45 mm, top tube length 52 mm, head tube angle 71 degrees, seat tube angle 75 degrees, head tube length 13 mm, chainstay length 42 mm, drop height of 72 mm and a wheelbase of 100 mm.

Overall, the Trek Domane SLR 7 Gen 4 offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and comfort, making it an ideal companion for long rides and demanding racing conditions.