DID TREK MAKE THE BEST ENDURANCE BIKE?! *DOMANE SLR*

[@GCPerformance18]

I really liked this bike in person, the redesign was going back to its roots, an endurance bike just having a taller headtube and shorter reach and making the seat post comfortable for the rider, I think these bikes are a great option for a 1 bike to rule them all features.

[@galenkehler]

Mounting the battery in the downtube has a number of advantages 1. Stiffer frame tube that's not going to flex and bend the battery, and the battery isn't going to interfere with the flex of the seatpost 2. Lower center of gravity feels better. 3. Ease of adjustment and less chance of breaking wires

[@leslie7922]

@@galenkehler I've had my battery in the seat post for years no issues 🤷‍♂️

[@gislasson]

gc i wanna ask did you could make a road test of this bike i mean would be awesome to know your opinion of this bike while you ride it and feel it and how the bike performs thanks man cheers from venezuela !

[@galenkehler]

@@leslie7922 your bike and seatpost probably don't have as much flex 🤷‍♂️

[@charlessantarpia7074]

GC Performance, have you seen any Gen 4 domanes coming back with rear iso-speed issues?

[@SprintTri57]

I have this exact bike in all black. Never spent so much money on a bike before. But the geometry is so good for my older body I could not pass it up. Riding many years on many brands. First bike to actually relive my neck pain while riding! The geometry works so well for my shorter arms and longer legs. Only gripe is that the Bontrager 32mm tubeless tires were problematic. After three months my rear tire started to develop a bulge on the sidewall. Trek shop warrantied them and admitted that I was no alone and this was clearly a factory defect. Anyway ended up going with the Conti5000 TR 32mm tires and to my surprise comfort and speed improved noticeably

[@drsus0]

jeeez. trek just makes the prettiest bikes, the paint the labeling, the details. i ride an Aethos so I'm not some fanboy, I just appreciate good craftsmanship.

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea I really do like the trek bikes. They look like a great bike

[@HolmsOnBikes]

The wheels on the SLR 7 are the Aeolus Pro, the SLR 9 gets the top of the line Aeolus RSL wheels.

[@GCPerformance18]

Your very right!! I need to make that correction. Thanks for that

[@universe-juice]

I have a gen 3 105 build. It's all you need trust me. Good bike. Takes abuse well. Cheapo rims are actually really good. It's all a normal person needs. And it's plenty fast!

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I mean any bike can be all u need but sometimes people want more

[@universe-juice]

Yeah, I agree. Should have worded that differently. It's all I need. I just use it to commute. If I had a super bike, it would be harder for me to take it out. I'm poor. If I scratched it, I would be devastated.

[@Ridewithjst]

I’ve been riding a 2017 Domane SL on everything from short and fast group rides to centuries and everything in between, also Olympic and sprint triathlons. It’s heavy, sure, but good all-arounder especially on crappy roads like we have in NYC, surprisingly good on gravel and dirt with road tires. I’d never buy the factory complete bike again though. Get the frame and components separately. Pick your wheels, seat, etc.

[@Se0what]

Imo this is the one bike for it all. I used mine for cross country touring, racing crits/gravel/grandfondos, and commuting on the nice days. Officially 38mm clears it but I've gone all the way to 40mm on single track. This model fixes almost all the negatives I had with the gen 3. Only thing is the proprietary seat post means no suspension seatpost.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea with these updates to it I believe soo too, this bike is like a swiss army knife, so many good to it

[@shamanand]

GC - The pricing is a psychological play on the consumer to fall for the higher rated groupset for an ex $500. There is also more profit per unit in the higher spec model.

[@NiohNiohYT]

Damn Trek bike that is not an advertisement with 85% of frame being logo! Looks actually good unlike other Trek pay-to-advertise road bikes.

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahaha I like this color a lot looks very pro!!

[@NiohNiohYT]

@@GCPerformance18 Agreed! One of the most beautiful Trek road bikes

[@markwright8030]

Hi GC performance What a gorgeous looking bike . Great all round endurance bike with a great spec & love the colour. 👍👍👍👍👍🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea I like it a lot, it’s an endurance bike I would mind recommending.

[@MBdrummer3288]

That is one sweet bike! I have the 2022 SL6 Etap and that thing weighs in at a whopping 23 lbs! That is no joke. That’s including peddles, carbon bottle cages, spares inside the frame and a Garmin mount. But 23 pounds??? Man, that is WAY too heave. Other than the weight I love it. The most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. But man do I WISH I had waited for this one! Nice vid GC. Love your content dude. Keep um coming 👍🏻

[@GCPerformance18]

Thanks so much, and yes they made huge difference from gen 3 to gen 4 to make them lighter. I like them much more

[@cmarnold78]

I think one of the massive differences here is the wheel spec. I have the SL5 and upgraded the Wheelset to Aeolus Pro 51s and it took about a pound off the weight. I think the spec in the video is the RSL 37s so that shaves off even more. The stock wheels were pretty heavy!

[@scottwatson7844]

That’s heavy for sure when the Pro Caliber 9.8 comes in at 22.62 pounds.

[@johannesmerg1157]

9:52 😂😂😂 I'm dying

[@GCPerformance18]

🤣🤣

[@killjoy8914]

These bikes make me appreciate my old bike more, specially when it comes to the cost.

[@gair1944]

PS: Your scale looks like it's 17.6lbs. The Trek Site says 17.41 lbs for the Di2 SLR. That's pretty sweet for a mortal who is a group/endurance/recreational rider. I don’t race but enjoy 30-50 mile rides. This is a great bike for us "mortals".

[@GCPerformance18]

yea the scale semed pretty spot on

[@tonyg3091]

No mere mortal will pay 10k euros for a bicycle let´s be honest here

[@vika0194]

The yellow details ruin everything.

[@TheKMov]

the headtube and cable guide of emonda should be look like this.

[@GCPerformance18]

I agree 100 percent, I tihnk they are working on that for next year

[@LOZUPONEJ]

Domane great all arounder if you only want one bike

[@GCPerformance18]

I think they did a great job with this build from last years to this years. It looks a little more classic and faster then the other domane

[@brody5211]

That colour combination is stunning

[@GCPerformance18]

yea this was htere team color, very nice indeed

[@josephdesales7791]

Might want to buy new bike because of your videos again!

[@GCPerformance18]

HA! glad I can be of service

[@mattheww1976]

Great video. Thinking of buying this in the UK but it's the sl6. What's the differences between this and the slr7?

[@LOZUPONEJ]

That’s heavy for 8 grand but thats disc brake life

[@coripierre-auguste6326]

You probably weigh 200lbs and tripping on this. All bikes are pretty much in that weight category and if you so concerned and racing, then go get a race geometry bike.

[@GCPerformance18]

this is what disc brake bikes have been

[@harryhuang7]

How has interest rate hikes and upcoming “recession” hit the bike industry? And can you give us some update?

[@GCPerformance18]

I mena it has for sure slowed down a lot of the spending when people had all this cash flow before but luckily stil we are in a area where there is a lot of money, but people are thinking twice before making any big purchases, also on our end in terms of finance processing, our interest rates have gone up as well for interest free financing so we have calmed down on that as well

[@prasetyoion3436]

Please review trek boone if it is possible

[@GCPerformance18]

I will try my best to find one around here

[@galenkehler]

Nice. Wish they'd shorten the head tube so they could keep the top tube flat, then it'd be perfect

[@lawrencefalk8714]

I like the bike, but I'd like it better if they had a non Iso Speed option. With 32 mm tires, I bet it would be plenty comfortable without the Iso Speed.

[@rolffuchs2737]

Then try the ALR 4 or 5. The alloy version is unbelievable comfy and you save a lot of money.

[@lawrencefalk8714]

@@rolffuchs2737 Thanks. Yes, looking at the alu frame, but the new Argon 18 Krypton has caught my attention - has all of the good features of the Domane without the bad (much lower price, too).

[@galenkehler]

The geometry on this bike is crazy short! The largest 62cm bike has only 393mm reach, which is like a 56cm in most bikes. 😆

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea it’s meant to make people look super pro lol. They can run a 140 stem and feel like a normal 56 bike hahha

[@stevetreinen3342]

I’ve had the Gen1 (great bike) and now the Gen 3, another great bike. My go to bike for longer rides. My Gen 3 Dura Ace mechanical just under 8kg. Great video as usual.

[@GCPerformance18]

Thanks so much, I really like the gen 4, I’m not the biggest fan of endurance bikes but this one remindns me of a faster version of them.

[@salsalawyer]

@@GCPerformance18 I just ordered the RSL version of this frame in this color way.

[@GlennRacing1]

Sorry, you’re wrong on the wheels. The SLR9 has the lighter 37RSL wheels. This bike has the lower Pro version.

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea I was wrong man. I’m sorry

[@Eflosd]

The rear Ultegra derailleur is around $400

[@GCPerformance18]

Yes I’m sorry I was thinking the dura ace

[@drucejnr]

Hey mate, would you recommend one of these or a Roubaix? We’re currently having stock issues of Roubaix’s here in Australia and according to most stores there won’t be seeing them for another 12 months but the Treks are very available - are these a good option compared to a Roubaix?

[@GCPerformance18]

yea roubaixs have been kind of put on hold for a while and we have not seen a lot of them in stock, maybe a re design but i have not heard or seen anything but that new domane is a really nice bike, the bike seems to be not only comfortable but still very competitive and not a bike will be a slow bike just because it is considered an endurance bike

[@drucejnr]

@@GCPerformance18 Sweet as mate! Yeah I'm done with competing/my cycling career and am now transitioning to just more endurance rides for fitness and enjoyment - not looking to be the fastest anymore, just putting in the miles these days but thanks for the recommendation! I'll be sure to check out my nearest Trek store for a test ride.

[@gislasson]

hi gc performance great video man the most beutiful bike ever dream bike elite bike as well as you correctly said congrats man great video great description epic bro epic congrats and cheers keep on pushing !

[@GCPerformance18]

Thanks man!!! Have a good weekend

[@RevelCris]

that shit so heavy the scale broke and said 8888 lmfao

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahhahahhah, that would be funny but no my scale broke lol

[@GNX157]

This is on my short list of possibles, along with the new Look that just came out, but for sure the price on the Trek will need to come down or I’m not buying it.

[@so-qx2uu]

Hello. Between the 105 and ultergra here is Canada is about 1500 with tax. Is there that much of a different to justify the jump?

[@GCPerformance18]

no just weight to be honest

[@gair1944]

This video was very well done and really helped me a lot. Looking at brochure pics, I disliked this Red Smoke to Blue Fade Team color bike. But seeing it in the sunlight in your video, I now think this bikes looks super cool and racey. Love the metalflake sparkle of the Red in the sun. Couldn't tell if the Blue also had a metal flake to it. I am just a little on the fence with the Yellow markings on the Bottom stays. I want to order a Di2 SLR and the one available in the shortest time frame is this one. I'd have to wait 120 days for the Red Smoke to Carbon Smoke color ...and get it with SRAM Force eTap. Not a horrible thing, but it's more money and Force is heavier than Ultegra. But man, this bike looked super cool in the sunshine shown in your video. What do you think of the color scheme with the yellow markings? Yay or nay?

[@GCPerformance18]

thats awesome thats exactly what I wanted to do these videos for, and yes I like the yellow a lot, its almost looks like a classic rally caar

[@gair1944]

@@GCPerformance18 Update! I received my 2023 Domane SLR 7 in this same color and it absolutely rocks!! The Red Metallic POPS brightly with a deep sparkle in broad daylight and the blue fade is deep and excellent! I actlually love the yellow accents after all. They make it nicely visible and racy. The bike rides like a dream, spins up fast, handles nimbly and is very comfortable! Thanks again for your video review. I never would have ordered this color had I not see your KZbin video first.

[@KimsFakeName]

@@gair1944 Congrats on your new bike. I just bought a 2023 Gen 4 SL6 with AXS. I got it in this same red, but its one color all over. It looks SO nice in the sun. I also ceramic coated mine and wow, it really shines and sparkles. Great bike.

[@gair1944]

@@KimsFakeName I love the all-red SL6 color! I got the team color SLR 7 because the delivery time for the other Red Carbon Smoke was 6 months or longer. As it turns out, I LOVE the team colors with the Yellow accents that add high visibility while being sporty. I never thought about ceramic coating. That's a great idea. Did you do it yourself? What product did you use?

[@SBX70]

Nice to see Trek move away from those “slammed” from the factory stems with no spacers.

[@marcinstyle85]

Do you know the new di2 ultegra model name for rim brake option ?

[@GCPerformance18]

I do not

[@marcinstyle85]

@@GCPerformance18 it is mean no rim brake version ?

[@liquidSpin]

Looks like this is a shop build vs. the one they sell on their website which costs a whopping $13k with top tier components.

[@GCPerformance18]

No so this is there slr 7 this is there 8500 dollar model. Top tier carbon with ultegra components. It’s like buying a sworks bike with mid tier components

[@salsalawyer]

If you go to the Trek site, this color way is an option. You just have to click through on the SLR 7 color options. It's the red/ blue circle, third or so over

[@liquidSpin]

@@GCPerformance18 I kinda wish Scott would do this. Often times their top level spec bike frame has the best pain job. The new Scott Genius' duo tone paint job is SOOOOOO SICK! but incredibly expensive.

[@julio_rm9233]

Is it bad that if the title doesn’t say Specialized or have a cover photo of one I don’t watch it but drops a like anyway?

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahaha no not bad at all, I appreciate that like man. It helps me out alotn

[@jolly_raider]

Too expensive, should be 4500$ max

[@GCPerformance18]

damm thats harsh

[@jongriffin2125]

$8K?! I would rather send my kids to college or buy a used car. Ridiculous amount of money for a bike

[@Quizmate1]

Can the home mechanic service the headset without having to disconnect the hydrolic brake lines?

[@unohoncho7727]

Colour scheme is a bit of a rip off of the 2021 Boardman 9.4 SLR... minus the yellow bits which look horrible. $8550 is ridiculous for just Ultegra Di2

[@ryansuchodolski68]

Tell us how you really feel! LOL

[@unohoncho7727]

@@ryansuchodolski68 - Mood has been low as of late, shitty weather gets me down, I've come to the conclusion I was born in the wrong country and would be happier with a Mediterranean climate

[@GCPerformance18]

Lmao speak!!!

[@GCPerformance18]

I mean that is what the industry standard is now for these bikes. If I came on aluminum bike it would be $4000

[@MrIanD1]

Is it that more comfortable than an emonda

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea better geometry and also added isospeed for the rear seatpost

[@MrIanD1]

@@GCPerformance18 what do you think about bianchi's CV?

[@mattheww1976]

Is this the red smoke blue fade model???

[@GCPerformance18]

I do not know the color to be honest

[@U.s.e.r.3493]

That's what I tell my wife 🤣🤣🤣

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahaha

[@Risayogi]

Watching this video with my wife, and now she wants the gen 4 Domane to replace her old bike. So much for my plan to upgrade my own bike. Tsk.

[@GCPerformance18]

Hahahahaa nooooooo I’m sorry!! Why no splurge and get both

[@Risayogi]

@@GCPerformance18 mmm, but that would be N+2, violating the Velominati Rule. LOL, JK. Good idea. Let me check my children’s education savings.

[@mister_ray]

One pound heavier than my 2015 Domane 6.9 Disc which also does not have front iso-speed.

[@GCPerformance18]

Yea this has more gears wider tires the storage box with the storage sleeve inside when weighed. This bike is a completely different bike then your 2015

[@mister_ray]

Yes my 2015 is of the generation when the Domane was a classics/monument race winning bike that Fabian Cancellara made popular. Where the new one is trying to be a do-it-all endurance/gravel bike.

[@JimUe1]

sound check?

[@GCPerformance18]

I forgot I am sorry, I am sure I am going to have some more bikes with these hubs down the rode, I have some madones coming in very soon

[@benhelder7525]

I guess for 8500 they will sell like cupcakes.

[@GCPerformance18]

easily lol

[@venom5809]

They should just go ahead and call that spec the Red Bull edition.

[@GCPerformance18]

hahahha

[@darrelmyer935]

I’m enjoying the bike so far kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.

[@tonyg3091]

Nobody rides Domane on TdF man. Nice bike tho, heavy and handles like a pig compared to Emonda but for one bike only-good.

[@GCPerformance18]

Of course not. No one rides any endurance bikes on the tour anymore. They are only brought out for the Paris ROUBAIX and that’s all lol

[@coripierre-auguste6326]

No one rides and Edmonds either so not sure where you got that from. That bike will be obsolete.

[@karelvandervelden8819]

500 euro for a secondhand rimbrake version. Same weight. Better fork.

[@GCPerformance18]

yea I mean that is a steal of a deal

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

Correction: 2021 Trek Madone. 😏

[@GCPerformance18]

lmao

[@marcelinocambeiro4268]

All looks good but.... I just wiiiiiish Trek can make a bike which doesn't creak and rattle... I have a 2021Trek Émonda SL 6 Disc which I am going to dump in the bin this winter (well... sell really), absolute hopeless bikes! no more Trek for me thanks!

[@GCPerformance18]

really??? u sure it is not the shop that can fix it, I know a bunch of customers who are riding them and they love them and they feel very sound, might just need a different shop to give it a once through and make sure everything is greased and also tighten down to torque

[@harrisr.7979]

I’ve been riding Trek carbon road bikes since 1997, whatever issues you have can be fixed by proper mechanics.

[@driliagor]

Just buy 2016 Madone H2 geometry. Here, I saved you 5k.

[@GCPerformance18]

nopeeeee

[@ariffau]

UNPOPULAR OPINION: there’s nothing revolutionary about this Domane. Endurance bike with hidden cables that doesn’t require technology like IsoSpeed but relies more on tyres? Well, Giant did that with their Defy many years ago. Domane triumphs the Defy only with the hidden compartment for that, I give them credit, Don’t get me wrong. I love Trek. But I think they are just getting lazy 🙁 step up, Trek!

[@GCPerformance18]

What else would you want it to do? At the end of the day it’s still a bike! And it’s always gonna be a sport where your on a thin seat for a long period of time putting out max effort. It’s meant to be a little bit uncomfortable. Your not suppose to be on a bike and feel like a lazy boy chair. And if they added way too much proprietary stuff people would shit brick and say it’s not needed and a gimmick.

[@ariffau]

@@GCPerformance18 yea but that’s not a very Trek thing to do. Trek has always had their own way of doing things. Let’s name a few recent ones 👇 BB90, seat mast, IsoSpeed, IsoFlow. That’s the ‘Trek way.’ Being different. You only get these from Trek for better or worse and this is the enjoyment of owning a Trek. Then comes this Domane which contradicts the Way of Trek if such a thing even exists. Get what I’m trying to get at? As I’ve mentioned in my previous comment. It’s another Defy but made by Trek 🙁

[@gair1944]

I rode a Defy yesterday and then went to the Trek store and rode the Gen 4 Domane SLR. The Trek rode way better ...and I was not predisposed to believe that since the Defy is a lot more affordable. Based on ride quality and everything else, I would choose the Gen 4 Domane SLR every time. For the record, I liked the Defy Pro a lot. I loved the Trek in back to back test rides ..in my size.

[@pavanatanaya]

$8,000 disposable toy, With Ultegra...LOL

[@GCPerformance18]

At least it says trek

[@the.communist]

No.

[@GCPerformance18]

it is a great option buut now that canyon endurance bike came out and it is super nice!!

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

No it’s a tank total crap