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2017 Trek

Domane ALR 3

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$1,149
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Domane ALR 3
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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 ALR 3

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size 56cm, Just right
  • 6'6", size 62cm, Just right
  • 5'9", size 54, Just right
  • 5'8", size 54cm, Just right
  • 6'0", size 56cm, Just right
  • 5'11", size 56, Just right
  • 6'2", size 58, Just right
  • 6'0", size 56cm, Just right
  • 5'1", size 47, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Trek Domane is an endurance road bike praised for its exceptional comfort and versatility, thanks to its IsoSpeed technology that effectively absorbs road vibrations and impacts. It offers stable handling and efficient power transfer, making it suitable for long rides and rough surfaces. While some reviewers note minor drawbacks like weight on climbs or limited adjustability on lower models, the overall performance is highly regarded.

Pros
  • Exceptional comfort from IsoSpeed technology

  • Stable handling and efficient power transfer

  • Versatile performance on various road surfaces

  • Adjustable rear IsoSpeed for customizable compliance

  • Lightweight and high-performance frame design

Cons
  • Can feel weighty on hillier sections

  • Limited adjustability on lower-end models

  • Some discomfort in feet or hands on rough surfaces

  • Braking performance issues with certain setups

  • Less spritely feel on out-of-saddle climbs

Key Quotes
The new Domane’s ride is more equal at the ends.
Bicycling
Considering my 'cobbles' are less like Paris-Roubaix and more like the incessant cracks and gaps of Tucson’s city roads, the Domane is equally adept at smoothing our daily 'classics'.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
When it comes to travelling quickly, the Domane SLR is as effective as any road bike available.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
"The stable bike allowed me to get some really good speed on what would have otherwise been a dodgy gravel descent."
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
If you’re after a bike that will put you at the front of races and keep you comfortable on six, seven, eight-hour rides, then the Trek Domane SLR is hard to beat.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly

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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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BikeRadar
Trek Domane ALR 3 review

Jan 2018 · Simon Withers

Great looks and superb long-distance comfort but a slight weight penalty. Buy if you value all-day comfort over low weight and all-out performance

Highs
  • Lovely-looking highly developed frame

  • Smooth and comfortable ride

  • Great 28mm tyres

Lows
  • Weightier than some comparable £1,000 bikes, 9-speed groupset

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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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Gran Fondo Magazine
Review: Trek Domane SLR 10 RSL

Jul 2017 · Benjamin Topf, Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt

Trek Domane SLR 10 RSL: Race Shop Limited – The American manufacturer doesn’t really do understatements, not even when it comes to the name of their bikes.

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VeloNews
Trek Domane SLR 7 Disc

May 2017 · William Tracy

Trek's Domane crushes cobbles, sure. But on smooth blacktop it’s just as capable.

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Cyclist
Trek Domane 4.3 Disc review

Mar 2017 · Andy Waterman

The Trek Domane 4.3 Disc is the future, and it only takes one ride for you to realise it

Highs
  • Geometry is perfect

Lows
  • It is not a lightweight set up and will quickly be superseded

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Trek Domane SLR 7 review

Feb 2017 · Matthew Pioro

The endurance bike gets smoother

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

200 Series Alpha Aluminum, IsoSpeed, Invisible Weld Technology, E2 tapered head tube, BB86.5, hidden fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Domane carbon, E2 tapered steerer, direct mount brakes

Bottom Bracket

Press Fit

Headset

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

Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts

Handlebar

Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Affinity Comp, chromoly rails

Seatpost

Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

TypeRigid

Grips

Bontrager gel cork tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Crank

Shimano Sora, 50/34 (compact)

Shifters

Shimano Sora, 9-speed

Cassette

Shimano Sora, 11-28, 9 speed

Brakes

Tektro T731

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Alloy

Rear Hub

Alloy

Tires

Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x28c

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