Trek delivers an innovative frame concept in the form of the Domane. The hinge at the seat pivot allows the entire seat tube to flex and gives the saddle plenty of suspension. This results in a sensational level of comfort, which is also noticeable on the road: rough tarmac is literally ironed out, bumps feel softer than on other bikes. Thanks to the long wheelbase, the bike runs in a straight line. The frame skilfully conceals the rather upright riding position. Despite the comparatively low price, the equipment doesn't have to hide; the handlebars flattened at the top and the wide tyres and rims are logical. The barely visible mudguard eyelets in the frame and fork and the speedometer sensor integrated in the chainstay are evidence of attention to detail.
Price 2,999 Euro
Weight 7.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.trekbikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,099/380/78 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 630/555/175 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/57 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 594/380 mm/1.56
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., BB90)
Wheels/tyres Bontrager Race/Bontrager R3 25C
Handlebar/ stem Bontrager RL Iso/Bontrager RXL
Saddle/post Bontrager Affinity RXL/Bontrager Ride Tuned (integrated)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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