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2016 Trek

Domane 5.9 Compact

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.

FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Domane 5.9 Compact

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
50cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60cm

6'0" – 6'4"

62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

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Summary

The Trek Domane is an endurance road bike praised for its innovative IsoSpeed technology, which enhances comfort by absorbing vibrations and smoothing out rough roads without sacrificing power transfer. It offers adjustable rear IsoSpeed for personalized compliance and improved handling, making it versatile for various terrains. While some note minor handling quirks on smooth pavement, it's widely regarded as one of the most comfortable and capable endurance bikes available.

Pros
  • IsoSpeed technology for enhanced comfort and vibration absorption

  • Adjustable rear IsoSpeed for customizable ride compliance

  • Versatile performance on rough roads and cobbles

  • Excellent power transfer and efficient pedaling platform

  • Improved handling and stability from previous models

Cons
  • Some steering vagueness or flex in the front end

  • Limited availability in certain sizes or models

  • Higher cost due to advanced technology

  • Tires may be prone to cuts on rough surfaces

Key Quotes
If there is a better endurance road bike out there, I certainly haven't ridden it
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Trek may have made the most comfortable race bike on the market today
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This is a bike with a rear end that can be compliant to smooth out rough roads, or stiff for efficient power transfer when riding in the saddle.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
If you’re willing to dish out big bucks for a distinctive design and finance new feats of technology, then the Trek Domane SLR 7 is a real gem.
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"The Domane just got even better. It's smoother and more comfortable than the original, and fast and fun as well"
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road.cc
When rim brakes and mechanical shifting ruled Strade Bianche — Fabian Cancellara's Trek Domane that he rode to victory in 2016

Mar 2025

Spartacus' race-winning machine from 2016 was a world away from the bikes of the pro peloton in 2025, and even nine years ago mechanical shifting at this level was becoming a rarity

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Bikerumor
One Ride Review: Trek Domane SL7 endurance road bike

Dec 2017 · Tyler Benedict

The Trek Domane SL7 endurance road bike comes in a wide variety of specs, prices and with disc or rim brakes. But the real selling point is the IsoSpeed decouplers front and rear that reduce bumps and impact forces to improve long distance cycling comfort. Read our Trek Domane review for tech details & more!

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Velo
Trek Domane goes gravel specific

Nov 2017 · VeloNews.com

Trek Bikes now has a gravel-specific bike in their line-up, the Domane Gravel series.

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Cyclist
Trek Domane ALR4 Disc review

Jul 2017 · Marc Abbott

Solid, stable and comfortable, the Domane ALR4 Disc is a fun way to build your fitness in the saddle

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Cycling Weekly
Trek Domane SLR

Oct 2016 · Henry Robertshaw

Slider down the side of seat tube lets you alter the ride quality

Highs
  • Incredibly versatile

  • Comfortable on long rides

  • Great power transfer

  • Excellent wheels

Lows
  • Tyres cut easily

  • No adjustability on lower models

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Bicycling
Tested: Trek Domane SLR RSL

Oct 2016 · Mike Yozell

Channel your inner fan on a hard-charging race bike that's unapologetically pro

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Domane SLR 7 Review

Jul 2016 · Thomas Seidelmann, Robin Schmitt

While not immediately obvious, the Trek Domane boasts a list of technology as long as an Audax: IsoSpeed, IsoCore and IsoZone to name just three.

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VeloNews
Trek Domane SLR

Jun 2016 · William Tracy

After riding Trek’s newly redesigned Domane over the Flanders cobbles in the Spring of 2016 (far less artfully than Fabian Cancellara, who raced both Tour

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Specs
Build
Frame

500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, Ride Tuned seatmast, Power Transfer Construction, hidden fender mounts, E2 tapered head tube, BB90, performance cable routing, DuoTrap compatible, 3S chain keeper

BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Trek IsoSpeed full carbon, carbon E2 asymmetric steerer

Bottom Bracket

BB90, 90.5mm, press-fit

Headset

FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearings, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Stem

Bontrager Race X Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Handlebar

Bontrager Race Lite IsoZone, VR-CF, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Paradigm RL, hollow titanium rails

Seatpost

Bontrager Ride Tuned carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 (compact)

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11 speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11 speed

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Race Lite Tubeless Ready

Tires

Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, 120tpi, aramid bead, 700x25c

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