Trek Domane - The Best Bike For Climbing Hills

[@shughy1]

I ordered one on the back of your other videos, sounds like one of the best for relaxed geometry so that's for me 😀 thanks

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Hope you're enjoying it as much as I do. Im now riding the Madone but still got the Domane.

[@alessandrofirmalli4194]

Thanks for the video. I am also a "heavyweight" weight, my weight is 105 kg. and I'm considering purchasing the Trek Domane SL6. What can I say, you convinced me to take the big step towards carbon. My current bicycle is an aluminum Trek 2000, it has now had its day, giving me great satisfaction. Thank you, the lands of Tuscany are waiting for me with the new Trek.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Glad I helped you buddy 😉 enjoy the roads on your new steed. Sorry for the late reply but I’ve been to busy for the KZbin in my personal life. Hoping to be creating more videos again soon

[@junomaxzoey5146]

Great video. The Trek Domane "RSL" gen 4 is the most aggressive Domane, and is only available as a frame set. The RSL model is a better climbing bike than an SL and SLR Domane. It is the frame of choice of the Trek-Segafredo pros and has won the Paris-Roubaix. I have a Madone Gen 7, and am about to buy a Domane. I am still saving up. Congrats on your new Domane.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’ve seen some of them look aggressive on the SLR but those bikes are aimed at the pro’s. Honestly I’m loving mine. I’ve got a 100 mile ride next weekend to really put it through its paces.

[@DigitalCity-sj4es]

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[@k801dave5]

Great video Russ, just subscribed. I bought the Domane Al5 Gen 3 as a winter bike. I wanted the 105 disc and it came in quite cheap end of season at £1600. My first thoughts were it is a smidge heavy at 10.1k, my gravel bike is about the same. The geometry is really nice. Much more up right. It's a good chose for all day in the saddle. My other ride is a tarmac which is almost 3 kg lighter but will probably move it on next year. Might look for the Domane SL with a better groupset. Great bike, thanks for the review. 🚴🏼🚴🏿‍♀️👍

[@CyclingwithRuss]

There great bikes mate. I truly enjoy riding mine. I wish my budget permitted a better group set than the 105 just for bling purposes 🙈 I’ve recently bought a major upgrade for mine that I’ll reveal to once it’s arrived but looking at a few weeks till it/they arrive 😂🤫

[@nodbag6301]

Great content. You are a natural in front of the camera.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers matey ❤️

[@seryozhasteve]

Great vid Russ and an inspiration to keep pressing on those hills! Your Domane reviews helped me decide to buy my SL 7 Gen4 and lije you, I love it. Agree, whilst comfortable, tge tyres feel sluggish, though i dont want to reduce comfort so still looking for alternatives. Yes, the stock saddle is a good shape but numbing on longer rides due to its thick foam. I think Trek expect people to swap it out so out a basic one on it. I went fir the Ergon ST all road and its a brilliant match. Also found the same with the handlebar, not really ergonomic enough. I swapped this for a Pro PLT Carbon and some better tape. All in all it’s a great set up and i’m not sacrificing too much compared to my old aggressive Bianchi racer. But is it worth the money Trek ask - well prices have come down as there’s a worldwide surplus of bikes. Its the only way i could afford one!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Sorry for the late reply my life’s been really busy for the tube! Sounds like a great set up, would love to see it. I upgraded the saddle to the same one but more premium and seems to be a lot better. I’ve been debating about some carbon bars and wheels but that maybe next year now. Glad my videos helped you buddy

[@richardbrighton3381]

Enjoyed your video, like the honesty of it, the fact that you're blowing out your a**e on your ride.......!! Although I am looking at the SL6 to replace my 6 year old Defy Advanced, you have another subscriber!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I always try to be honest in my videos mate, no point in using BS and being fake. The giants are good bikes I had a giant contend as my 1st road bike and I’ve got a giant trance mtb as well. I love the trek it’s an amazing bike, I’m sure you’ll be happy with an SL6. Had my budget permitted I’d have got one as well. Are you looking at the gen 3 or 4 ? Thank you for the sub 😉❤️

[@richardbrighton3381]

@@CyclingwithRuss when you watch reviews by the likes of cycling weekly, GCN etc.... they are all positive, rarely show any negative points as they get the bikes for free, are sponsored etc... so its in their interest to write up a good review. Looking at the Gen 4 so it only has the ISO at the back. Will probably wait until next spring and put the Giant through another Welsh winter rather than a new ride!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

There’s a group on Facebook that’s probably worth looking at in regards to the seat post problems the Gen 4 has. Trek issued new seat clamp wedge for them. Ask them for the version 4 wedge. There’s a number printed on them I believe. I agree with you as well about reviews, I’ve been asked to review a couple of things before but they said they want the video first and also my footage. I said no as this is a hobbie and I’m not earning enough to leave my full time job

[@johnrichardson7785]

Another enjoyable video 👍

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Glad you enjoyed it 👌

[@onemorecyclist]

Great video, Russ. And Kudos for starting that climb and managing to talk at the same time as it's a beast. No doubt you've done it the other way - that descent is wicked and the road surface being really good makes it all the more enjoyable.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers mate! Yeah I’ve done it the other way and the descent is mega. I wanted to tackle that hill as it’s a good one to test the legs. I did consider doing church lane but still not light enough for that, although I have rode/walked it a few times 😩

[@CyclingwithRuss]

It was hard talking and doing an effort 🙈

[@cameronhampton1315]

My new Domane coming this weekend. So excited!!!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

What did you go for ? Enjoy it buddy ❤️

[@cameronhampton1315]

Thanks a bunch. Ending up landing on Domane SL6 Gen4 Axis Rival. Coming from a Claris specialize for the past 10 years, excited for the mid tier leap and gathering those miles in the hills. Really enjoy your channel. Good stuff!! Keeps me motivated!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@cameronhampton1315 that’s a proper bling bike 😍 thank you.

[@anglefire1965]

Picking up my SL 5 Gen 4 on Wednesday- really looking forward to it - coming from a Specialised Allez Sport so I am hoping it will be more comfortable so I can ride longer.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

It’s a super comfy bike as long as you’ve got the right size. The trek charts said I should have had a 58 but felt more comfortable on a 56. Enjoy your new bike day 😍

[@anglefire1965]

@@CyclingwithRuss thanks Russ - I sat on both the 56 and the 58 and the 58 felt better. The guy I saw the first time suggested 58 and a different guy in the same shop second time suggested the 56 - both just by looking at me. My measurements suggest the 58, but to be fair either would work, but I preferred the fell of the bigger bike.

[@cyclingmod]

Another great vid mate 💪🏼💪🏼🚴🏼‍♀🚴🏼‍♀

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers mate 😉 hopefully more to come

[@paulleeFLOW]

Nice editing mate - top vid

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers mate

[@darrmoran444]

Great vid Russ well done. 👌

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers matey 😉 was a tough climb doing that pace 🙈

[@MG-js7cd]

New subscriber, new potential cycler doing all kinds of research to learn more and seriously considering the Domane. You mentioned different handle bars to reduce reach. I noticed the stem looked quite long. Is a shorter stem also an option to reduce reach? Be curious on your thoughts….and a test to see if some of what I am researching is sinking in!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Cheers mate. I’ve found in the past when I reduced the stem it made the handling very twitchy. The bars I put on reduced where you put your hands on the hood shorter by 50mm. When my hands were on the tops when climbing is perfect to there’s no need to reduce the stem for me. I hope this helps 😀

[@MG-js7cd]

@@CyclingwithRuss very helpful and thank you. Love your videos and way you explain things to help newbies.

[@johnthebiker300]

Have you changed the gearing yet.? On the hills in your area I would have thought a gravel group set would be beneficial.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Im not ridding this anymore matey. I had it on a 11-34 with 34-50. It’s enough for me but could do with bigger on the steeper hills. I’m ridding a Madone now with 11-36

[@jamesplegg]

Great video, especially from someone who has also just got a Trek Domane! Really interested to hear from you how much better your changed wheels were compared to the originals? For someone used to 25mm tyres, the 32mm standard do feel a bit sluggish

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’m going to cover it but struggling to get what I want to say out at the moment. I’m still unsure if it was the tyres or the wheel set as my custom wheels are similar in weight but roll a hell of a lot better. I’m going to contact the wheel builder to get some info off him.

[@jamesplegg]

Cheers for the response Russ. Am thinking that my first upgrade will be, like you, to get some lighter carbon wheels with 28mm tyres

[@ashleyfinn7392]

Hi Russ,im in a similar boat to you.Ive had a ribble slr endurance for some time.But as i get older im looking for something more relaxed.Did you notice much difference in the performance between the domane and ribble.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Hi mate! This question is a video in its self but in a nutshell yes! I will address this question in my next video as there’s a bit to unpack. Stay tuned as I’ll make sure to talk about this. I’m just waiting on a new camera to arrive

[@narakdk]

What is the weight of a Trek Domane AL 5 2024? You have two Trek's on the video so perhaps you know this one too. I cannot seem to find the weight other places.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

A size 56 is 9.85kg or 21.72 lb. It would be easy though to get that weight down with the right upgrades. I wouldn’t worry too much about much though about that as it’s probably easier to lose weight off your self

[@narakdk]

@@CyclingwithRuss Thanks. I already have the bike, but its way heavier than my much cheaper old Fuji bike. So Im still driving the same speed even the Trek is better. I also added some heavier wheels so I can drive on gravel, but I think it is the bike itself that is heavy. Going to the pyrenees next month, so will see how heavy it really is there : )

[@johnmarkpadillo3374]

Cover the wheel setup please.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Consider it done 👍🏻 will hopefully have it out soon but it will be a 2 and a bit years review of them

[@johnmarkpadillo3374]

@CyclingwithRuss thank you in advance.

[@JitinMisra]

I have the trek fx 3 and recently bought a second 2021 trek fx sport 4 carbon. I could never get comfortable on the drop bars , I rented a domane , but I had rented a 56 , maybe 58 would have been better (6 feet, 33 inch inseam)

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’m 6ft 2 and the 56 is perfect for me. The 58 was to far on the reach. I should have got a 58 and even possibly a 60. I’m happy though with my size after covering nearly a 1000 mile

[@outtherenback4x411]

I'm 6ft 3 and the 58 is perfect for me. The most comfortable bike I have ever ridden and I've done almost 5000km on it since I bought it last December.@@CyclingwithRuss

[@bikeman123]

Larger frame has a higher stack so more comfortable. At 6ft 2in a 58 or 60 with shorter stem would be better than a 56.

[@JitinMisra]

@@bikeman123 I said i'm 6 feet, not 6 ft 2', just 6 feet even.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’ve just had a bike fit and the bike fitter said that it’s the perfect size for and he prefers people on smaller frames as it’s much easier to make it a bigger bike than making it a smaller bike. I’m happy with my bike ❤️

[@mitchhughes5998]

Mate is this bike worth the buy. I've got a scott addict rc pro di2. And 60 mm mavic comete pro carbon wheels. But was told these r comfortable to ride

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I’d say yes. I’ve just completed the fred whitton on the bike

[@mitchhughes5998]

I'm here again sorry mate. I tex on the massive slope hill. How many miles per week or mins per day u doin. I go on my home spin bike more. But on my scott addict rc pro 60 mill cosmic compete Pro Carbon wheel. The only downside is 25c tires esp with the roads nowadays. That's y l might get what uve got or scott addict 10 or 20.witch is endurance bikes like your mate. But u do inspire me to work harder. And I'm now young young myself. 43 now

[@mitchhughes5998]

Sorry mate l also wantin to add well done on your weightloss journey. How much have u dropped so far then. How many weeks or month u been on the diet plan

[@sergiofrias6021]

Nice video. Regards

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Thanks Sergio

[@oldschool7812]

Hi from canada ok i'll subscribe

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Thank you 🤩

[@carlxc70]

Mega effort!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

It was a graft mate

[@douglasthornton9968]

is this e bike or just tuff cycle only

[@CyclingwithRuss]

I wish it was a e-bike. Not it’s just my legs as the engine and the bike

[@douglasthornton9968]

@@CyclingwithRuss brill !!

[@tonyg3091]

If you build it with GRX 46/30 to 40t cassette it will climb up any hill.😂

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Honestly I’ve debated getting that gesring for some years now. On the really steep stuff I could do with it 🙈

[@tonyg3091]

@@CyclingwithRuss It’s a godsend, seriously. For people who live in a hilly country and are built a bit differently from Tadej Pogacar, a bit heavier, this combination is absolute money.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

You’ve just described me there buddy 😂 I might get the crank set next year as that alone will help me up the climbs. I’m on a 50-34 on the front and 11-34 on the rear

[@tonyg3091]

@@CyclingwithRuss Yeah, that makes two of us. Close to 90 kilos here and hate climbing. On my road bike where I use the same combination of 50/34 to 11-34 cassette. On particularly nasty sections this simply doesn’t cut it. On my gravel bike with the mentioned GRX I just don’t care-spin for the win.😂

[@CyclingwithRuss]

115 kg me 🙈 I can hold my own up to 12-15% but beyond that it’s a struggle. My FTP is decent but w/kg isn’t so good. See how my winter zwift training along with running I’m going to start next month goes. Oh and diet of course 😂

[@joelj2855]

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[@CyclingwithRuss]

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