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Domane AL 2 Gen 4
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,299| Weight | 23.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison4'11" – 5'1"
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
- 6'0", size 56, Just right
- 6'0", size 58cm, Just right
- 5'7", size 54cm, Just right
Summary
The Trek Domane is celebrated for its endurance-focused design, offering a blend of comfort, versatility, and performance. Reviews highlight its smooth ride quality, thanks to the IsoSpeed technology, and its adaptability for both road and light gravel use with tire clearance up to 38mm. The bike's practical features, like in-frame storage and hidden fender mounts, add to its appeal for long-distance riders. However, some critiques point to its weight and the proprietary nature of certain components as drawbacks.
Smooth ride quality with IsoSpeed technology
Versatile for road and light gravel use
Practical features like in-frame storage and hidden fender mounts
Improved aerodynamics and lighter frame than previous models
Comfortable endurance geometry
Proprietary components limit upgrade options
Some models are considered pricey for the spec
Weight can be a drawback for performance-focused riders
The new Domane is everything the gen-three Domane was, but better.Bicycling
The Domane AL 2 Gen 4 is the smoothest-riding contender of the 2024 Bike of the Year budget bike cohort, by a noticeable margin.
BikeRadarThe Domane SLR 9 is as close as I've come to that very feeling of judging the quality of a bike right from the first pedal stroke.
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May 2024 · Ashley Quinlan
The ideal first road bike?
Easy going handling
Entertaining when the effort goes in
Slick drivetrain
Lots of adaptability
Fully hydraulic disc brake upgrade will require full drivetrain swap out
Annoying saddle material
Feb 2024 · Dave Rome
Trek’s most budget road bike, revamped, and still with class-leading tyre clearance.
Room for 40 mm tyres has this one ready for the gravel-curious. Solid build kit and frame will shrug off loaded commuting and mixed surfaces. Ready for fenders and a rack. Welcoming geometry and comfortable touch points.
Disc brakes make for a heavy bike
And the mechanical disc brakes here aren’t stellar. Heavy wheels and tyres make the bike feel more sluggish than it wants to be. Through-headset cable routing makes no sense on a bike with mechanical gears and brakes. Ultimately cheap gearing and brakes for a bike that
While Trek’s entry-level
Isn’t as affordable as it should be.
Jan 2024 · Mat Brett
Find out about this endurance bike’s clever tech that smooths the road to keep you feeling fresh
Sep 2023 · Jordan Villella
Now on its fourth iteration, the Trek Domane AL is packed with updates, a lighter frame, and room for larger tires.
Sep 2023 · Calvin Zajac
Can the Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS Gen 4 prove to be the ultimate all-road bike and adventure buddy in our 2023 all-road group test?
Coherent and versatile concept
Very comfortable thanks to the inconspicuously integrated IsoSpeed system
Timeless look that you won’t get tired of looking at
Internally routed cables rattle loudly
Sep 2023 · Alvin Holbrook
Big tire clearance and lower weight give the new Trek Domane AL generation 4 all-road bike credibility both on road and on dirt.
Feb 2023 · James Huang
Trek’s latest iteration of its Domane all-roader packs more performance than ever, but there are also some big missteps that give me pause.
Superb rear-end ride quality, stiff and efficient-feeling under power, excellent handling, sleek aesthetics, competitively weight.
Ride quality still a little imbalanced, creaky IsoSpeed/seatpost area, exposed headset bearing, internal housing rub, disappointing tires.
Jan 2023 · Josh Croxton
Fewer Isospeeds means it's a little less comfortable, but the new Domane SLR 9 is fast, fun, and ready for an adventure
Easy to use storage compartment with neat & organising tool wrap
Simplified Isospeed vibration damping
38mm tyre clearance
Power meter included
Neat, low-maintenance integrated cockpit
Oh boy is it pricey
I would hope for top-spec tyres at this price
| Frame | 100 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Matte Lithium Grey; Crimson to Dark Carmine Fade |
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| Fork | Domane AL carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN30, 68mm, threaded cartridge, 110mm spindle |
| Stem | Size: 44, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: 44, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 36cm control width, 40cm drop width; Size: 44, 49, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8mm, 81mm reach, 118mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 49, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 38cm control width, 42cm drop width; Size: 52, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 40cm control width, 44cm drop width; Size: 52, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8mm, 81mm reach, 118mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 42cm control width, 46cm drop width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 44cm control width, 48cm drops width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width |
| Saddle | Verse Short, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: 44, 49, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris RD-R2000, long cage, 34T max cog |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2000, FD-R2000, 8-speed, 31.8mm clamp |
| Crank | Size: 44, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 49, 52, 54, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 56, 58, 61, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length |
| Shifters | Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Shimano Claris ST-R2000-R, 8 speed, right; Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Shimano Claris ST-R2000-L, 8 speed, left |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Sora HG71, 8 speed |
| Brakes | Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black |
| Front Hub | Formula RX-512 alloy, 6-bolt, 100x12mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Formula RX-142 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32mm |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro wave, 6-bolt, 160mm |
First added July 5
Last updated June 27
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