Real suspension comfort on the saddle, paired with a relaxed riding position: a ball-bearing joint connects the top tube and seat tube of the Domane (pronounced: Domanieh). The seat tube therefore flexes over its entire length - visibly! The effect is amazing, noticeable from the very first metre and qualifies the bike as the perfect long-distance racer. Also because the frame offers the option of mounting mudguards (frame and fork have discreetly integrated threads). The wheelbase is relatively long and the steering is well-balanced, so the handling is unagitated. The riding stability is sufficient for most situations. The equipment is largely based on parts from Trek's own brand Bontrager and appears unspectacular but solid. The Ultegra Di2 drivetrain is neatly integrated into the surprisingly light frame and is known to work perfectly.
Price 4,599 Euro
Weight 7.4 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.trekbikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,032/383/57 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 52 ,54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 630/555/176 mm plus 17 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/58 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 592/379 mm/1.56
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultregra Di2 (50/34 t., BB90)
Wheels/tyres Bontrager Race Lite/Bontrager R3 Plus 25
Handlebar/stem Bontrager Race Lite/Bontrager Race X Lite
Saddle/post Bontrager Affinity/Bontrager Ride Tuned
* The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. 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): 1.4-1.5 means a sporty riding position, below that a racing position, above that a comfortable position.
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