TREK DOMANE REVIEW PART 1 - IS ONE BIKE ENOUGH FOR GRAVEL AND ROAD?

In this episode we discuss if one bike can do it all on the way too coffee.
#cycling #gravelbike #roadbikes #bikereview

[@3SportFitness]

Great review. I completely agree with your assessment of the Trek Domane. I own an SL6 and an SLR 9. I use the SL6 for road and gravel (the frame issue as you mentioned) and the SLR 9 for road. I just love this frame (I own the 2022 model). Like you because this frame offers up such great comfort, I find that over distance, I am as fast on these two bikes as I am my Trek Madone SLR 7. I see lots of riders who want a lighter bike or a snappier bike, but I find this can be addressed through better fitness and weight loss, much easier than through trying to shave off maybe a pound from the actual bike. IMO if you are looking for a road/light gravel bike, the Domane is one to consider.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Cool vid bro! Comfy and fast enough, I used to own a trek Madone and I enjoyed riding that bike for about 10 years. I then bought a Cervelo R3 and it was lighter and soo much faster fun times. I’ve been riding since I was 10 years old and still find soo much fun!!

[@its_just_me1378]

I rode this exact bike for a week and returned it, just felt way to sluggish. Picked up a Canyon Endurace and am in love with it - much more responsive and snappy feeling while still just slack enough to make it excellent for long rides and light gravel.

[@seryozhasteve]

Hmm. I’m trialling the new Canyon Endurace CF SLX 7 ETAP. As an older road dog it doesn’t quite give me the comfort level I need. The Domane looks more inviting. Is it really that sluggish? Or are you just a young flexi speed head?

[@JoalHarding]

Watching while zwiftimg after bike injury. Thank you 😊making my recovery so much more pleasant 🎉

[@benjaminlechappers]

Get well soon 👋🏾

[@elementsdesignco]

Going to pull the trigger on a Domane soon. Great to seeing you use it with gravel too. I have a mountain bike and did want a gravel bike as well so love the idea of two in one. I know it’s not a technical gravel bike but is good for some light gravel we have here in Florida

[@davidwarner6755]

Wogwon...great review! Going to watch the others now and dream about getting my own Domane. Currently on a Checkpoint and want something a little more 'roady'

[@benjaminlechappers]

Good choice!

[@williamsuechtingiii1743]

As a side note, I did put racers tape on my down tube and back of seat tube to prevent gravel chips . You might consider that

[@bashaz8559]

I'm EXACTLY the same mate I love my 5.9, and I've just set it up for gravel with 35cs to give it a try Only thing I don't like is the Bontrager underframe rear brake thingy Can't wait to see how it will perform on gravel but for me it's the most comfortable road bike I've ever been on Thanks for this review

[@craigwilson1604]

ive bought the domane al3 to commute on and i love it, all my bikes are giant but the trek with 32c tyres and the riding position is perfect for me, its the only bike ive rode all summer if you can call it a summer :)

[@thecyclingpablo]

Gorgeous bike! Love the colour. Don't fkn dare ruin that frame with gravel chips man!!! Aaarrghhhhhh!!!! 🙈🙈🙈🤯🤯🤯 I was only able to get the SL5 with my C2W scheme budget but the Grey and Red (Mercury) colour is amazing! Looking forward to speccing it up with Some di2 and carbon wheels v soon. Turn that SL5 into an SL7 boiiiii! Addictive as hell bikes and I hear you on the comfort👌

[@skiscHans]

Yeah, I've got a SL5 with the lithium grey/factory orange. Absolutely love it and apart from the little parts of gravel I stay on roads the most as Im afraid to damage the paint or worse crash it. Also having a MTB for the proper of road stuff I have not (yet) got another set of gravel wheels.

[@eziyac393]

recently bought the sl6. while very expensive (coming from a trek alpha 1.1) but the riding feels so so good. and i live the di2

[@haubitze]

Please, make a video on how you transported your bike to Malaysia! Pleezz

[@seryozhasteve]

Hi Ben, great rider experience centred review. Too much bike talk is about specs, latest trends, etc. But not here. At 62 I seek comfort first but not old enough to give up on performance. I am torn between the new Canyon Endurace CF SLX and the Domane which is now coming down in price. I’ll see how the Canyon goes when it’s delivered, but I just might order one of these Treks to see which is best. Anyway, you mentioned it was a 55cm I think, how did that fit? I’m 5 10 tall / 31 inseam. Oh, btw water bottles are even obligatory for going to the shops these days mate!

[@benjaminlechappers]

Cheers. Talk about what you know I suppose

[@dancelman]

Ben, could we possibly get a bike check video? I'd love to see footage of what the clearance is on your gravel setup. I'm in between the domane and emonda at the moment. Cheers!

[@benjaminlechappers]

Coming soon!

[@M3GRSD]

I don't ride gravel, but it's a nice bike for sure, I was going to build a Domane SLR, but opted instead for a Madone SLR instead.

[@hannawald2]

I have heard that it´s actually a great light gravel bike, I would like to know how it is as a road bike. From my own experience of this SLR model it rides really beautifully on flats and downhill but I don´t think it has the same snappiness going up as racing models. If you climb in a steady pace seating it is all ok but trying to accelerate from that state doesn´t do much. So not bad uphill but not among the best. Do you have the same experience? Thanks!

[@user-xw8yr2py7g]

Can't wait for P2. I know the recommended max tyre is 38'. You used a 40'. What do you think is the max tyre width the frame can take? How about 650b gravel wheels? Would be interesting to know about the 'real life' off-road experience with smaller wheels and big volume tyres. Cheers mate!

[@benjaminlechappers]

40 is definitely the max, feel nice. Best I’ve felt on gravel. 650b is a no.

[@user-xw8yr2py7g]

@@benjaminlechappers 40mm sounds good enough. One tip! To protect your frame use a helicopter tape or any mtb frame kits. Well worth the time and effort to protect the paint job

[@SL-xy9zi]

What tyres are you running the 40's? Been chopping between 38/40mm for a bike pack trip

[@thewattlife]

Glad youve put road bars on it Benny Boi

[@benjaminlechappers]

Definitely

[@smokeycanuck8058]

Brother do you still have that whip from when you were 8? That was badass. Great review thanks. Currently weighing a Domane vs. Check Point.

[@benjaminlechappers]

I don't no 🤣😂

[@mateuszwanczyk8608]

Hello B, great videos, I have a question, what is the length of the stem ? 100/110 ? Thank you for your answer

[@benjaminlechappers]

80 on this

[@retz79]

40c front and back? How much clearance does it still if it gets muddy?

[@benjaminlechappers]

Mud rubs abit

[@krisbowditch827]

No bottle, would recommend not wearing the gillet in warm weather, you’ll dehydrate quicker 🥵🍺👌 . Looks like a mint day to ride the bike 😁😎🚴🍺🍺🍺👍

[@GmailNexus]

Great Review! Music is a bit loud compared to your voice. Was listening to it with headphones and had to turn up the volume to understand all of your words. When the first Interlude hit, I had to rip them out of my ears 😅

[@benjaminlechappers]

Hey. Yes sorted the music out now. Was just getting my feet with editing

[@williamsuechtingiii1743]

What do you use for a camera mount when riding and filming ? Nice job on the video ! I have the same bike and love it . sL7 etap axs in gravel color . Keep up the good work .

[@benjaminlechappers]

Hey. I use Grill mount. Goes in your mouth

[@thatwebbloke]

Shoes are shoes up until you have that Bambi on Ice moment in your road shoes 😆

[@benjaminlechappers]

Very true

[@SLBee]

I can totally relate on liking a pretty bike, shoes and lycra and 'caring less' about the technicalities. #shameful

[@press1]

Wah gwan bread bins gets me every time 😂

[@benjaminlechappers]

😂

[@gleones1979]

Ben, did you mentioned that ur bike size is 53? May i know what is your height please. Thank you

[@benjaminlechappers]

Hey, 5’8

[@antonybark6685]

I ride up that area alot on my hardtail mtb , beamish woods , I've just bought the trek domane sl6 and was thinking of putting some 35mm tyers on to gravel it up abit are the bontrager gravel OK for abit of dirt track and light dirt riding for my domane? The domane is extremely comfortable like you say , thanks

[@RenardFiscus]

Great video. Just remember to bring water

[@benjaminlechappers]

Always!

[@alexSigns]

to much heavy for speed :( good for traininng SL6 need to change all aluminum parts to get better

[@alonzobattise952]

How does it handle a 300lb 60 yeatold man

[@h2obubbli]

Would you say this is the most comfortable bike you have ridden?

[@benjaminlechappers]

Definitely

[@SuperHydra95]

What pedals are you using with this bike?

[@Dan210871]

Interested in buying the Domane with 2 sets of wheels, as you did. You mentioned you bought a size 53 and I was wondering how tall you are, in order to calculate which size I should buy. Thanks!

[@benjaminlechappers]

Hey. I’m 5’9.

[@Dan210871]

@@benjaminlechappers Perfect. I'm the same height. Now I know which size to buy. Thank you so much for the answer and for the great videos.

[@jessezarate6571]

Hey cool video! Q- they make 52,54,56. Is this a 54 you mean?

[@lhnielsen]

@@benjaminlechappers 52 or ?

[@olivero.7521]

Hi Benjamin, got a new SL6 in Roadbike Setup and am very satisfied. Only when riding at high number of revolutions I feel that the flexible seat post starts to swing and that feels awful before changing to a higher gear. Any tips what I can do to prevent?

[@benjaminlechappers]

Swing which way?

[@matthiasschubert3394]

I've got the same issue. In my case the seatpost is used at max. extraction. So I will change to the larger (320mm) seatpost and hope that this will help.

[@olivero.7521]

Would be great if you can tell here the result. I can’t believe it helps ad the swing seems to come from the general mechanism applied. Let‘s see 😊

[@olivero.7521]

@@benjaminlechappersback and forth in riding direction - with pedaling a bit like a kick in the back. Wonder if saddle is possibly a bit too high or too low…?

[@tonigravelgrial]

What is the maximum tire size you have used?

[@benjaminlechappers]

40 👌🏾

[@fucktheworld1207]

Ben, what barnet protector is that 🤔

[@benjaminlechappers]

HJC……

[@janleins2224]

How many kg weighs your bike in the configuration?

[@benjaminlechappers]

8.3kg

[@Ztirf1022]

Hey thanks..how tall are you?

[@benjaminlechappers]

5.10

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

Bought one those had it a fortnight it was like riding a butchers bike sold it on

[@dreycastro]

Tire clearance up to?

[@benjaminlechappers]

40

[@sebastiancaicedowick8761]

Qué modelo es?

[@benjaminlechappers]

SL6

[@martinmcchesney315]

I bought the trek domane al2 disc, i found it absolutely horriffic bike i got the 52 but found it still too high front sided ,,, i should have bought the 50cm im 5'8