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2018 Trek

Domane AL 3

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

Manufacturer Price

$919
Weight21.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Domane AL 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 AL 3

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
47cm

4'11" – 5'3"

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 designed for comfort and versatility, featuring IsoSpeed technology that effectively smooths out rough roads and cobbles. It offers a stable, planted ride with excellent power transfer, making it capable on long rides and climbs. While some models may feel weighty on hills, the Domane consistently delivers a balanced blend of compliance and efficiency.

Pros
  • IsoSpeed technology for enhanced comfort and vibration damping

  • Excellent power transfer and climbing efficiency

  • Stable handling and confident cornering

  • Versatile performance on various road surfaces

  • Comfortable for long-distance rides

Cons
  • Can feel weighty on hilly sections

  • Limited adjustability on lower-end models

  • Some models have cable routing issues

  • Less spritely feel on out-of-saddle efforts

  • Front IsoSpeed may not match full suspension systems

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
Trek has accomplished the Holy Grail of endurance bikes with the Domane, demonstrating both compliance and power transfer in the frame and phenomenal climbing to boot.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
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
Trek accomplished exactly what we’ve been asking for in the endurance category: a comfortable race bike that actually feels like a race bike, not a cruiser’s cousin.
VeloNews logoVeloNews

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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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Cycling Weekly
Trek Domane SL 6

Dec 2019 · Richard Windsor

The versatile and comfortable Trek Domane SL 6 put to the test

Highs
  • Versatile

  • Comfortable

  • Great spec

Lows
  • Slightly sluggish on steep hills

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Domane SLR 9 eTap in Review

Nov 2019 · Benjamin Topf

The Trek Domane SLR 9 eTap wants to combine endurance race performance, high levels of comfort and all-round riding characteristics. Does the platform, which has already had wins at the Roubaix and Flanders races, have a chance at success in our gravel group test? Click here for an overview of the best gravel bike 2020 […]

Highs
  • Good stability

  • High comfort without a negative impact on efficiency

  • Confidence-inspiring at speed

  • Innovative

Lows
  • Cable routing around the cockpit

  • Limited in technical terrain

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Bicycling
Trek’s Best Road Bike Ever Is the Third-Generation Domane SLR

Jul 2019

Smooth, fast, and smart: The new Domane is everything a modern road bike should be.

Highs
  • A stunning blend of speed, comfort, and versatility

  • Huge model range

Lows
  • A little heavy

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
New Trek Domane expands on all-road versatility

Jul 2019 · Philippe Tremblay

New aerodynamic tubing and 38 mm tire clearance extends capabilities of endurance road bike

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Velo
First Ride Review: Trek’s third-generation Domane

Jul 2019 · Dan Cavallari

Trek introduces the third generation of its endurance bike, the Domane, and gets a lot of things right. Dan Cavallari went to Italy to ride it.

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BikeRadar
Trek Domane AL 3 review

Feb 2018 · Nick Legan

Save your money for travel and good food. This is all the road bike you really need to enjoy cycling. Buy if you're looking for a way to take on big miles without a big payout

Highs
  • A ride reminiscent of Trek’s carbon Domane model, fantastic value, luxurious touches, good looks

Lows
  • Stopping power let down by sub-par brake pads

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

100 Series Alpha Aluminum, DuoTrap S compatible, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts

Fork

Domane carbon, hidden fender mounts

Bottom Bracket

Sealed cartridge

Headset

Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝

Stem

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

Handlebar

Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bontrager Montrose Comp, chromoly rails

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage, toe clip & strap

Grips

Bontrager 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

Chain

Shimano Sora

Brakes

Alloy dual-pivot

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Bontrager Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Alloy

Rear Hub

Alloy

Tires

Bontrager T2, 700x28c

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