Anything for less than $500?

Great video. I like this bike a lot. I'm seriously thinking about buying it. Unfortunately, I am exactly on the border between sizes 56 and 58. I tried both sizes and I felt better with size 56. But when I saw myself in the video and photos, I feel that it is small for me. I am 180.5 cm tall and my inseam is 85 cm. I should probably say I've only ridden a mountain bike so far. Could you tell me what size Trek Domane SL 5 wheel you have and how tall you are and what your inseam is? When I see you riding this bike, it looks great on you. Thank you for your reply

Could you please review caledonia 2024 Base version for entry level people? Most of the reviews focus on the Caledonia 5. Thanks!

Good test!

How tall are you? I got a size 56 as well and I am 5’11 with 81cm in-seam. You seem around 6’2 if I’m not mistaken. How would you say the frame sizes run?

Great Video, any idea if this frameset can handle mechanical shifting?

Same bike is 40% more expensive now 😅

Hey buddy, have news. Got a checkpoint sl5 yesterday. And am aggressively loving it! Gave up on the felt (for now). Just couldnt make it happen. Checkpoint, with my cadex slr2s is FIRE 🔥 😍

Thanks for your vids. I wanna buy my first road bike. The sl 5 is not available as of now so i thought about the al 4 or the bmc roadmachine three. So both bikes stand the test of time in your opinion?

You know something interesting, on the topic of power output and speed, I think some frames have a definite advantage over others in terms of power transfer and efficiency. Anecdotally, the Aethos has the most efficient power transfer of any bike I've ever ridden (albeit, I don't have much experience with really high-end bikes). It really stands out in terms of how easy it is to pedal. It seriously feels like there is an electric motor giving you a slight push. Diabetic Cycling on YT also noted that the Tarmac SL8, which inherited some design characteristics from the Aethos, is the easiest riding bike he's ever ridden (and he rides all the high-end bikes). He even measured the power output on the SL8 and found that he consistently saved a non-insignificant amount of power (I think 10W) for the same speed on other bikes.

I think people just need to except the fact that aero bike itself in compared to your body position is extremely marginal....I did an all out 6 mile effort recently on my 16lb rim brake venge on chip seal and a few rollers and maintained 22.2 mph then the next day under the exact same weather conditions including wind speed and direction , thought , well let me see what I can do the same ride on my OLD aluminum specialized allez 19 lb 2008 model and results were 21.9 mph.....I was expecting a much bigger diffrence

He decidido comprar una domane sl5 gracias a tu video y puesto que tengo una hernia discal busco comodidad total. Mi consulta es sobre el manillar: Hablas de un modelo arrow. Me podrías poner un enlace de compra o escribir exactamente el modelo y medidas que tu tienes. Yo mido 1’82 y 85 de entrepierna e imagino que tu misma talla me quedará con un guante. Gracias y saludos!!!

I got thks at 2499 yesterday plus the shop paid the sales tax. Cant wait to take it out.

i love your videos! I can't believe you forgot my birthday! I LOVE your technique and want to be on your channel. I want your channel to be called "Hiker Biker Omar and Ariella"

Smoother really is faster. Remember that Cancellara preferred racing on the O.G. Trek Domane' over the Madone, and he won some pretty important races onboard a Domane'. Trek claims that the Gen 4 Domane' is significantly more aerodynamic than Gen3.

Hey, great video! I too am a former racer. I raced for decades, and there were many great times, but my days of killing it in road races and crits are behind me now. I turned 60 this year, and I want a machine that I can make go as fast as I need on group rides and at the occasional sportive, but has a little bit less tightly sprung, less twitchy demeanor. I have a 2024/5 Domane SL5 Gen4 arriving tomorrow along with a set of the Aeolus Elite 37 carbon wheels. I will load some 700x32c Conti GP5000STR tires onto those Aeolus wheels. I do plan to also swap out the handlebar for an S-Works carbon Hover Bar. Yes, I know some think it's a sin to place a Brand S handlebar on a Trek, but it's a great way to maintain the smooth ride, reduce saddle-to-handlebar drop without installing a riser stem, and shave a lot of weight. Those stock IsoZone handlebars are not only too wide, but also HEAVY. The stock saddle will also go away, my lower chassis doesn't get along with short-nose saddles or saddles with big cutouts. I've found comfort with SQ-Labs saddles. Saddles and handlebars can be a bit like shoes and gloves. Sort of a personal fitting option. This looks like a great bike for me to enjoy for at least the next decade.

Really enjoy your videos. They are very level headed, real world for regular riders and well thought out. Keep up the good work sir. I am 61 and ride a 2022 SLR Domane. I removed some spacers, cut the steerer tube, added Aeolus Pro 37 TLR's, Pirelli P Zero Race TL R's in 30's and an ENVE Carbon AR Road bar. As much as I would like to try a dedicated race bike to experience the ride, I don't race anyone but myself lol so the Domane it is.

The concern for me is that the low gears are missing!

Hey buddy! Good to hear from you. I gave my domane to my brother. He really needed it. Point is, i miss it BAD. Anyone reading this, dont give away your domane!

Have you experienced any ISO speed creaking under seat

Great review , I was given an old Mavic which old Tiagra 3x8 , it had never been serviced or cleaned , I rode it and the gears snicked in despite years of crud on them , its also got rim brakes and they work great too , its a great groupset that should be around for some time (I think 105 mechanical is being phased out ?) .

I am pretty new in the cycling community but would like to get my first bike that will be my forever bike until it degrades.. i just put in an order for this FX SPORT 4 since there is a sale currently. Cant wait!😊

Great review. How tall are you?Riding size 56?

Wider tires roll faster. Believe:)

Just looking at the gearing it looks like mountain biking gearing. No way it keeps up with road bikes lol.

Why all endurance bikes and such narrow selection of brands. There are way more great bikes in each if those points

Such heavy disc brake bikes

A simple and clear review. But like you said. I believe the aerobike would've been faster on a longer rider. That's what the brands tells us. "This model is ...% faster on a ...km distance" 😂 Thanks for sharing. I'm at the verge of moving from an Bianchi 928L(climbing bike) to a Merida Reacto (Aero bike) 😁

Interesting real world comparison of these two bikes. I have a 2023 Domane SL 6 and it works for this 71 year old ! Race geometry is a thing of the past for me.

Great content 👌 👏 Question, wouldn't a wider tire be slower 🤔, the contact patch is larger so would require more effort to move it, why do you think the new Toyota prius has such skinny tires, to make it more fuel efficient, but you are using more of your energy on a wider tire...

I highly doubt the tires would make up even half of that difference. And tubes definitely only a few watts compared to tubeless if using butyl. I recently did a test of my Colnago C40 to my Dogma F10 with identical fitment, same wheels used and PM. The F10 is literally only .1 mph. That is Decimal Point( .1) mph faster. That is it! Sometimes having a higher front end is faster as it can reduce frontal area more, increased comfort.

Actually, it's tyres comparison :-)

Awsome video. I have same domane bike in 52 with 37 pro wheel set with 34mm tires. One recent thing I did is replace the 105 bushing pulley wheels with ultegra ball bearing, noticed a smoothness improvement in shifting and pedaling; also won't blow up after 750miles.

Good little test…the other variable that would provide more complete comparison is to change average speed. Wind resistance increases with square of speed. If rolling resistance is dominant at lower speed as you tested, you would see aero differences magnified as you increase average course speed. Would be interested to see your results from such a test. Same course, just different range of speeds above 18mph

Buying it next week

I'm getting the newer Domane SL5 gen 4 with the 12 speed drive train. Can't wait.

Do you know what your measurement is from center of bottom bracket to the center of saddle rails (to the top of saddle is a little more difficult to get an accurate measurement on)?

This was a size 58? Do you know your cycling inseam and your height? Was asking because I have the 61 but feel it is too big for me and wondered if the 58 would work.

Great topic I just got domane al 5 and not really happy with it Do not know what the reason behind, it’s not giving me the feeling that I was expecting

I'm on a Cervelo S5. I used to ride a canyon Aeroad. Bottom line, the S5 is worth it. Of course, it is better to ride the S5 if you have a flexible body. If you have a stiff body, you may regret buying the bike. I didn't buy the S5 because I'm rich, I bought it because I'm crazy about bikes. The S5 is just out of nowhere fast. Canyon Aeroad is showing me graphs and telling me theirs is the fastest. But when you ride it, it's different. Of course, there's a lot to think about when you buy an S5. Wheelsets, tires, and even chain oil. One thing's for sure, if the S5 is your dream bike, you'll be happy with it.

would it be possible to hide the cables somehow?

Noticed the Roadmachine 01 Four is on sale for a similar price. Would you suggest that or the Roadmachine Three given similar price point?

12:58 Squirell in the background <3

The claim for the V shape stem is when you ride it slammed the wind goes through en attaches to the top tube and that is faster

very dramatic

great video. thanks for the tips. i think i’ll be getting this bike. upgrading from a TREK FX2 and i’m just looking for better performance/ speed without losing the ability to do a little gravel riding.

Wondering if you tried a soloist?

Thanks for the review, great information! Curious as to your opinion on how the Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 would compare to BMC's Roadmachine Five?

Thank you thank you thank you. Instant like for not saying "spring has sprung".

I’m looking to get the slr 7 4th gen in trek segafredo paint job. It comes with sram force so that’s the only issue I have as have never used it. Never used electronic shifting before either.