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2026 Trek

Domane SL 5 Gen 4

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,799
Weight20.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Domane SL 5 Gen 4
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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 SL 5 Gen 4

39 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
44cm

4'11" – 5'1"

47cm

4'11" – 5'3"

50cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'8" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60cm

6'0" – 6'4"

62cm

6'2" – 6'5"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size 56, Just right
  • 6'0", size 58cm, Just right
  • 5'7", size 54cm, Just right
Price History
Reviews

Summary

The Trek Domane is celebrated for its endurance geometry, offering a comfortable and stable ride suitable for long distances and newer riders. Its versatility is highlighted by the ability to accommodate larger tires up to 38mm, making it a contender for light gravel use. Reviews praise its smooth ride quality, thanks to the IsoSpeed technology, and its sleek design with internal cable routing. However, some note the bike's performance can be hindered by stock components, and the price point for higher-end models is a point of contention.

Pros
  • Endurance geometry suitable for long rides and newer riders

  • Versatile with room for larger tires up to 38mm

  • Smooth ride quality due to IsoSpeed technology

  • Sleek design with internal cable routing

  • Lightweight frame compared to previous models

Cons
  • Performance can be limited by stock components

  • Higher-end models are considered pricey

  • Some models have reported issues with seatpost slipping and internal cable routing

Key Quotes
The Domane AL is Trek’s entry-level do-it-all road bike boasts the most versatility in its lineup.
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IsoSpeed works just as it’s claimed to, and the extent of its effectiveness is something that can only be fully appreciated in person.
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The new Domane is lighter, faster, more in tune with the road, and seriously fun to ride, but it's still comfortable, and can head off-road if you want it to.
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BikeRadar
Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 review | Budget Road Bike of the Year winner

May 2024 · Ashley Quinlan

The ideal first road bike?

Highs
  • Easy going handling

  • Entertaining when the effort goes in

  • Slick drivetrain

  • Lots of adaptability

Lows
  • Fully hydraulic disc brake upgrade will require full drivetrain swap out

  • Annoying saddle material

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Escape Collective
2024 Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4 review: Budget all-road - Escape Collective

Feb 2024 · Dave Rome

Trek’s most budget road bike, revamped, and still with class-leading tyre clearance.

Highs
  • 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.

Lows
  • 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.

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road.cc
Is this the ultimate smooth ride? Check out the Trek Domane SL 6

Jan 2024 · Mat Brett

Find out about this endurance bike’s clever tech that smooths the road to keep you feeling fresh

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Velo
Review: Trek Domane SL Road Bike – Quick, Comfortable, & Easy to Recommend

Dec 2023 · Alvin Holbrook

It's easy to see why the Trek Domane SL all-road bike is so popular, even if it rubbed me the wrong way at times.

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Bikerumor
The All-New Trek Domane AL Gen 4 Gets a Half-Pound Lighter with More Room for Tires

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.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
The Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS Gen 4 in review – Head-to-head in our all-road group test

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?

Highs
  • Coherent and versatile concept

  • Very comfortable thanks to the inconspicuously integrated IsoSpeed system

  • Timeless look that you won’t get tired of looking at

Lows
  • Internally routed cables rattle loudly

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Cycling Tips
2023 Trek Domane SLR review: A tauter ride, but some curious loose threads - CyclingTips

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.

Highs
  • Superb rear-end ride quality, stiff and efficient-feeling under power, excellent handling, sleek aesthetics, competitively weight.

Lows
  • Ride quality still a little imbalanced, creaky IsoSpeed/seatpost area, exposed headset bearing, internal housing rub, disappointing tires.

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Cycling News
Trek Domane SLR 9 review: Can a £13k+ bike ever warrant such a price?

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

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Oh boy is it pricey

  • I would hope for top-spec tyres at this price

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

BB StandardT47, Threaded

Tire Clearance38c

ColorsDark Star to Bronze Age Fade; Ivy Smoke; Era White / Glowstick/coral Fade

Fork

Domane SL carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Bottom Bracket

Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Stem

Bontrager RCS Pro, -7 degree, 60mm length - 44: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 60mm length; 47: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 70mm length; 50: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 80mm length; 52, 54: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 90mm length; 56, 58: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 100mm length; 60, 62: Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 110mm length

Handlebar

Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 36cm control width, 40cm drops width - 44, 47: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 36cm control width, 40cm drop width; 50, 52: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 38cm control width, 42cm drop width; 54, 56, 58: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 40cm control width, 44cm drop width; 60, 62: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 80mm reach, 121mm drop, 42cm control width, 46cm drop width

Saddle

Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

Seatpost

Domane carbon seatpost, KVF2 shaping, 20mm offset, 280mm length - 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56: KVF aero carbon seatpost, 20mm offset, 280mm length; 58, 60, 62: KVF aero carbon seatpost, 20mm offset, 320mm length

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7100, 36T max cog

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7100, braze-on, down swing

Crank

Shimano 105 Crankset. Item Number: FC-R7100, 2x, 12-Speed, 50-34T, 165mm, HollowTech 2 (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views) - 44, 47, 50: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 165mm length; 52, 54, 56: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 170mm length; 58, 60, 62: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34, 172.5mm length

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7120, 12 speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12 speed

Chain

Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount

TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 23mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 23mm rim width, Shimano 11/12-speed freehub, 142x12 thru axle

Spokes

14 g stainless steel, black

Front Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

Rear Hub

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

Tires

Bontrager Kwaremont Pro TLR, tubeless ready, folding bead, Race Dual-Compound, 120 tpi, 700x32mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano 105 Rotor. Item Number: SM-RT70-S, 160mm, Center Lock. (Visit si.shimano.com for compatibility, manuals and exploded views) Shimano PN KSMRT70S - 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58: Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm; 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62: Shimano CL700, centerlock, 160mm

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First added August 9

Last updated June 13