{"id":2091590,"date":"2026-08-13T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2091590"},"modified":"2026-08-13T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:00:00","slug":"isospeed-decoupled-trek-bins-off-comfort-enhancing-tech-with-all-new-domane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2091590","title":{"rendered":"IsoSpeed decoupled: Trek bins off comfort-enhancing tech with all-new Domane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pSxPzakkgfpiC7zJ2TU26V-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPAyJ7cWSmtRPjmVoVHK5D-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, 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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nBikes\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad Bikes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>IsoSpeed decoupled: Trek bins off comfort-enhancing tech with all-new Domane<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div 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system was made adjustable and also added to the front ends of bikes at the headset to further boost comfort. Disc brake bikes arrived en masse, tyre sizes grew, and the Domane has developed with that technology over the last 14-odd years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This latest incarnation is the fifth generation of the bike. Over the years, the Domane has been produced with various comfort-boosting features and has long been considered one of the best endurance road bikes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now it seems the time has come for Trek to strip things back with this latest release and discontinue the IsoSpeed system.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hz3k3WCbHscfQWQSYFnqk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hz3k3WCbHscfQWQSYFnqk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">New Specialized Crux goes all in on aero gravel, with a 15-watt improvement, new geometry, and lighter builds <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WBh896HsfYtpkexwv3kegf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WBh896HsfYtpkexwv3kegf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Winspace M6 review: An excellent all rounder that easily competes against bigger and more established brands<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">That&#8217;s right, as far as we can tell, this is the end for IsoSpeed. Trek hasn&#8217;t employed it on the new Domane, instead relying on the vibration-damping performance from bigger volume tyres and a new seatpost design wrapped up in a lighter overall package.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We have the technical details below, as well as my first thoughts on the Gen 5 Domane after my first ride with the bike.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ac08c030-96fd-11f1-968a-f925bb346fbe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the range topping Project One ICON Domane <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek Domane)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-10f35c04-9644-11f1-a416-bb0dca321d6b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I could attempt to sum up the overall design direction of the Domane by saying Trek has dropped the added weight and mechanical complexity of the IsoSpeed system and instead relied on comfort from bigger tyres to do much of the heavy lifting when it comes to smoothing things out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, there&#8217;s a little more to the story than that; this new incarnation of the Domane is interesting and refreshing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new frame is lighter and simplified. The IsoSpeed mechanism is gone, as is the storage door in the downtube that the previous gen bike had. Trek says Domane SLR framesets are 305 grams lighter than the previous gen; that&#8217;s a healthy chunk. Quoted weights for an unpainted frame in M\/L size are 835g and 367g for an unpainted fork.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel bikes wind tunnel tested: How does the new Specialized Crux stack up against the Argon 18 Anti Matter, Wilier Rave, Lauf Seigla, and more?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">SLR 1x machines are 2.1lbs or just under a kilo lighter than the &#8216;lightest previous generation build&#8217;; that is considerable. Where else are we seeing a whole kilo chopped off a new bike compared to the outgoing model?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also a new 27.2 round seatpost, designed to flex and damp out vibrations, which is the second piece in the comfort puzzle alongside the bigger tyre clearance of 40mm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a result of frame construction, bigger tyres and the new seatpost, Trek says the Domane is within 5% of the previous bike&#8217;s &#8216;vibrational energy performance&#8217; metric when using spec tyres; that&#8217;s comparing a 32mm tyre on the previous bike wth IsoSpeed and a 35mm tyre on the new frame.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bikes will come with 35mm tyres, but the frame will have clearance for up to 40mm rubber, an increase over the previous bike&#8217;s 38mm clearance.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also a new 20mm riser handlebar to go with the frame; this may not be so welcome in certain quarters, but for some it might make an already comfy bike even more so, and cleaner-looking if you can drop a headset spacer. There are still full-length fender mounts, and mounting points for top tube and a frame bag.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The carbon-framed Domane SL starts at $2,399.99; 10 models will be available with Shimano and SRAM equipment, rising up to $11,499 for the top-spec SRAM Red \/ XPLR builds. Trek also claims a very light weight of 6.63kg for the SLR 9 SRAM 1x model with 28mm tyres.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Custom Project One options will also be available, including 124 Project One ICON No. 76 bikes to celebrate the brand&#8217;s 50th anniversary; that bike comes in at a cool $14,999.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-7e620d9c-96ff-11f1-a963-7f0c61f32269\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is the fifth generation of the Domane.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike has a 20mm riser bar to increase comfort.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The rear IsoSpeed is gone.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s a sleek looking frame overall.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View 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class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-2391-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-b3d58fb2-9655-11f1-a1d8-a7bfe51a94fb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek says the Domane will stay the same and features Trek&#8217;s &#8216;road endurance&#8217; geo. Comparing new geo between Gen 4 and 5 bikes, there do seem to have been some small changes in stack and reach numbers across some sizes, possibly for that new riser bar, and an XS-XL size range has been adopted instead of the Gen 4 47-58cm sizing guide.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new riser bar also adds 20mm of rise at the hood and has a slight back sweep.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek has also specced shorter cranks, like the new Cube road bikes that launched this week. XS\/S bikes will have 160mm cranks, M-M\/L bikes will have 165mm cranks, and L\/XL machines will have 170mm cranks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Domane frame has a T47 bottom bracket, is UDH-friendly, electronic groupset only, and has a removable front derailleur mount.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also asked the brand about what would happen regarding continued support for existing IsoSpeed-equipped machines, and it told me that &#8216;IsoSpeed will still be serviced.&#8217;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f7e13e6e-963b-11f1-8ff6-797655c3c3d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the full Domane geo chart <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e77e14d2-965b-11f1-aefd-15ab0b6cbb7a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the test graph from the Domane white paper <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-7aa6b9b4-965a-11f1-9043-d316d731fb67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek also provided a white paper on the road to dropping the IsoSpeed tech, saying that increasing tyre volume has &#8216;opened the door&#8217; to create a lighter and less complex bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand&#8217;s concern for this bike was to reduce weight, improve pedalling stiffness and limit vibration power to the rider. Trek defines Vibrational power as the energy transmitted to the rider over rough ground; let&#8217;s take that to mean &#8216;feedback&#8217; or &#8216;vibrations&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand says the 35mm was 0.9 watts slower in terms of aero, but 1.5watts faster in rolling resistance, assuming compared to a 32mm. We found a similar trade-off in our own CN Labs rolling resistance testing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Frame layup has been changed; the brand quotes a 6% increase according to the Tour Magazine pedalling stiffness test. This apparently places the bike between the Gen 4 Domane and Gen 8 Madone, with &#8216;notably improved&#8217; power transfer versus the outgoing bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek tested the Domane with a force-sensing saddle and bar to compare the Gen 4 and 5 bikes head to head on a rough surface and at speeds from 7- 20 mph. Tyre pressures were set using the Wolf Tooth calculator.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Gen 5 Domane tests within 5% of the vibrational power of the outgoing bike. In short, based on Trek&#8217;s testing, the bike is now lighter with an improved frame layup and, with 35mm tyres, transmits a small amount more energy to the rider.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-ride-impressions-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First ride impressions <\/h2>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-f54b5b80-96f9-11f1-98b2-71c2ca65819d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s nice to see some un dropped seat stays in 2026.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s what the new seat\/top tube junction looks like now that the IsoSpeed is gone.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a side on shot<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s that newly designed 27.2 seatpost.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p 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show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f9509dce-9642-11f1-9e16-9b2ebf2d5a72\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek sent me a Domane SLR 7 AXS in a size M, so I got it prepped and headed out for a ride before the bike launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The SLR 7 AXS retails at $8,499 \/ \u20ac7,499 and arrived with a 2x SRAM Force groupset, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels with 35mm Bontrager Kwaremont RSL tyres that were set up tubeless; I just added a little extra sealant as they were a bit low.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rolling out, the first thing that struck me about the bike was that it felt short, and in a medium \/ 54 equivalent, the Domane has one of, if not the shortest, reach numbers I have seen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stack and reach numbers for the bike are 575mm and 374mm. Coupled with the 90mm stem, 40\/44cm riser bar and a few spacers under the stem, the bike felt super comfortable.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you want comfort, the Domane geometry will undoubtedly look after you. I like the fact that when it comes to road machines, Trek just offers the Madone, the pure race bike, and the Domane, the endurance bike with very comfortable geometry. Not an endurance bike trying to be as close as possible to the race bike. On my machine, the two-piece bar and stem also means stem swaps would be simple, and I probably would go for a 100mm stem long term.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What the Domane didn&#8217;t feel was boring and sluggish; it felt light and responsive out of the saddle, and it felt direct climbing at slow speed. I liked the ride quality; it was a lot more engaging and pleasant to ride than the Cannondale Synapse I tested at the start of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-0546afc8-96fd-11f1-aa7a-a9e8b82c9764\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">40mm clearance gives plenty of options.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">No more down tube storage.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s that backward sweep bar<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div 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class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The handlebar didn&#8217;t bother me at all, which went against my preconceived idea of how it would feel.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" 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class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f54b5da6-96f9-11f1-b875-617ef73a2539\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The handling is good, confident, not razor sharp, and I detected a slightly calmer response around a 50kph corner I&#8217;ve ridden my whole life, but it&#8217;s not slow or sluggish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On paper, a wider bar with a backward sweep and 20mm rise would not be for me, but it&#8217;s been executed well by Trek. It works and felt narrower than it was; the rise is also subtle both fit-wise and visually, and I adapted to it very quickly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the heart of the Gen 5 Madone, I feel there is quite a zippy, responsive frame. I could also still tuck in and get aero and ended up pondering aero positions and how shorter and taller positions affect them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Bontrager Kwaremont RSL tyres aren&#8217;t a model I&#8217;m familiar with, but they use a cotton casing and 320 TPI construction; they felt good. Not dead and boring, which is critical for me on a bike like this. They rolled along nicely and absolutely contributed to smoothing things out; I half found myself imagining how nice they would be in the depths of winter (perish the thought)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the fact that the IsoSpeed is now gone, I&#8217;m totally on board. More than once have I groaned at a corroded, knackered IsoSpeed assembly when working as a mechanic; I like the simplified angle of attack. There&#8217;s less weight, less to go wrong, and less expense for customers.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bigger tyres and that more flexible post will be enough, I think, and the ability to tune tyre pressure will bring a lot to the table when it comes to adding comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel bikes wind tunnel tested: How does the new Specialized Crux stack up against the Argon 18 Anti Matter, Wilier Rave, Lauf Seigla, and more?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Road Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPAyJ7cWSmtRPjmVoVHK5D-769-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPAyJ7cWSmtRPjmVoVHK5D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPAyJ7cWSmtRPjmVoVHK5D-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPAyJ7cWSmtRPjmVoVHK5D-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kPAyJ7cWSmtRPjmVoVHK5D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The new Cube Litening C:68X could be the most competitively priced race bike on the market<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PujLT23HpeTkatbWjpvwLk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PujLT23HpeTkatbWjpvwLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PujLT23HpeTkatbWjpvwLk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PujLT23HpeTkatbWjpvwLk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PujLT23HpeTkatbWjpvwLk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Early access: Cyclingnews subscribers can watch our Factor One review before anyone else<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What experienced cyclists notice first about a high-performance road bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Carbon road bikes explained: What really matters when choosing a performance frame from the Halfords range<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bpkzGDuSa89n2ZwaqCKgiP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bpkzGDuSa89n2ZwaqCKgiP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bpkzGDuSa89n2ZwaqCKgiP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bpkzGDuSa89n2ZwaqCKgiP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bpkzGDuSa89n2ZwaqCKgiP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Early Access: Watch our Van Rysel RCR-F review before it goes live on YouTube<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftMV5A6itK5gn9kVKeYAxZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftMV5A6itK5gn9kVKeYAxZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftMV5A6itK5gn9kVKeYAxZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftMV5A6itK5gn9kVKeYAxZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftMV5A6itK5gn9kVKeYAxZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think the gap is that wide&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini already thinking about battling Vollering and Niewiadoma-Phinney at 2027 Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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system was made adjustable and also added to the front ends of bikes at the headset to further boost comfort. Disc brake bikes arrived en masse, tyre sizes grew, and the Domane has developed with that technology over the last 14-odd years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This latest incarnation is the fifth generation of the bike. Over the years, the Domane has been produced with various comfort-boosting features and has long been considered one of the best endurance road bikes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now it seems the time has come for Trek to strip things back with this latest release and discontinue the IsoSpeed system.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hz3k3WCbHscfQWQSYFnqk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hz3k3WCbHscfQWQSYFnqk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">New Specialized Crux goes all in on aero gravel, with a 15-watt improvement, new geometry, and lighter builds <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WBh896HsfYtpkexwv3kegf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WBh896HsfYtpkexwv3kegf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Winspace M6 review: An excellent all rounder that easily competes against bigger and more established brands<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">That&#8217;s right, as far as we can tell, this is the end for IsoSpeed. Trek hasn&#8217;t employed it on the new Domane, instead relying on the vibration-damping performance from bigger volume tyres and a new seatpost design wrapped up in a lighter overall package.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We have the technical details below, as well as my first thoughts on the Gen 5 Domane after my first ride with the bike.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ac08c030-96fd-11f1-968a-f925bb346fbe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the range topping Project One ICON Domane <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek Domane)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-10f35c04-9644-11f1-a416-bb0dca321d6b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I could attempt to sum up the overall design direction of the Domane by saying Trek has dropped the added weight and mechanical complexity of the IsoSpeed system and instead relied on comfort from bigger tyres to do much of the heavy lifting when it comes to smoothing things out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, there&#8217;s a little more to the story than that; this new incarnation of the Domane is interesting and refreshing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new frame is lighter and simplified. The IsoSpeed mechanism is gone, as is the storage door in the downtube that the previous gen bike had. Trek says Domane SLR framesets are 305 grams lighter than the previous gen; that&#8217;s a healthy chunk. Quoted weights for an unpainted frame in M\/L size are 835g and 367g for an unpainted fork.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel bikes wind tunnel tested: How does the new Specialized Crux stack up against the Argon 18 Anti Matter, Wilier Rave, Lauf Seigla, and more?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">SLR 1x machines are 2.1lbs or just under a kilo lighter than the &#8216;lightest previous generation build&#8217;; that is considerable. Where else are we seeing a whole kilo chopped off a new bike compared to the outgoing model?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also a new 27.2 round seatpost, designed to flex and damp out vibrations, which is the second piece in the comfort puzzle alongside the bigger tyre clearance of 40mm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a result of frame construction, bigger tyres and the new seatpost, Trek says the Domane is within 5% of the previous bike&#8217;s &#8216;vibrational energy performance&#8217; metric when using spec tyres; that&#8217;s comparing a 32mm tyre on the previous bike wth IsoSpeed and a 35mm tyre on the new frame.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bikes will come with 35mm tyres, but the frame will have clearance for up to 40mm rubber, an increase over the previous bike&#8217;s 38mm clearance.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also a new 20mm riser handlebar to go with the frame; this may not be so welcome in certain quarters, but for some it might make an already comfy bike even more so, and cleaner-looking if you can drop a headset spacer. There are still full-length fender mounts, and mounting points for top tube and a frame bag.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The carbon-framed Domane SL starts at $2,399.99; 10 models will be available with Shimano and SRAM equipment, rising up to $11,499 for the top-spec SRAM Red \/ XPLR builds. Trek also claims a very light weight of 6.63kg for the SLR 9 SRAM 1x model with 28mm tyres.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Custom Project One options will also be available, including 124 Project One ICON No. 76 bikes to celebrate the brand&#8217;s 50th anniversary; that bike comes in at a cool $14,999.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-7e620d9c-96ff-11f1-a963-7f0c61f32269\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div 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calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is the fifth generation of the Domane.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike has a 20mm riser bar to increase comfort.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The rear IsoSpeed is gone.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s a sleek looking frame overall.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-2391-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-b3d58fb2-9655-11f1-a1d8-a7bfe51a94fb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek says the Domane will stay the same and features Trek&#8217;s &#8216;road endurance&#8217; geo. Comparing new geo between Gen 4 and 5 bikes, there do seem to have been some small changes in stack and reach numbers across some sizes, possibly for that new riser bar, and an XS-XL size range has been adopted instead of the Gen 4 47-58cm sizing guide.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new riser bar also adds 20mm of rise at the hood and has a slight back sweep.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek has also specced shorter cranks, like the new Cube road bikes that launched this week. XS\/S bikes will have 160mm cranks, M-M\/L bikes will have 165mm cranks, and L\/XL machines will have 170mm cranks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Domane frame has a T47 bottom bracket, is UDH-friendly, electronic groupset only, and has a removable front derailleur mount.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also asked the brand about what would happen regarding continued support for existing IsoSpeed-equipped machines, and it told me that &#8216;IsoSpeed will still be serviced.&#8217;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f7e13e6e-963b-11f1-8ff6-797655c3c3d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the full Domane geo chart <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e77e14d2-965b-11f1-aefd-15ab0b6cbb7a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the test graph from the Domane white paper <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-7aa6b9b4-965a-11f1-9043-d316d731fb67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek also provided a white paper on the road to dropping the IsoSpeed tech, saying that increasing tyre volume has &#8216;opened the door&#8217; to create a lighter and less complex bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand&#8217;s concern for this bike was to reduce weight, improve pedalling stiffness and limit vibration power to the rider. Trek defines Vibrational power as the energy transmitted to the rider over rough ground; let&#8217;s take that to mean &#8216;feedback&#8217; or &#8216;vibrations&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand says the 35mm was 0.9 watts slower in terms of aero, but 1.5watts faster in rolling resistance, assuming compared to a 32mm. We found a similar trade-off in our own CN Labs rolling resistance testing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Frame layup has been changed; the brand quotes a 6% increase according to the Tour Magazine pedalling stiffness test. This apparently places the bike between the Gen 4 Domane and Gen 8 Madone, with &#8216;notably improved&#8217; power transfer versus the outgoing bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek tested the Domane with a force-sensing saddle and bar to compare the Gen 4 and 5 bikes head to head on a rough surface and at speeds from 7- 20 mph. Tyre pressures were set using the Wolf Tooth calculator.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Gen 5 Domane tests within 5% of the vibrational power of the outgoing bike. In short, based on Trek&#8217;s testing, the bike is now lighter with an improved frame layup and, with 35mm tyres, transmits a small amount more energy to the rider.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-ride-impressions-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First ride impressions <\/h2>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-f54b5b80-96f9-11f1-98b2-71c2ca65819d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s nice to see some un dropped seat stays in 2026.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s what the new seat\/top tube junction looks like now that the IsoSpeed is gone.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a side on shot<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s that newly designed 27.2 seatpost.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f9509dce-9642-11f1-9e16-9b2ebf2d5a72\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek sent me a Domane SLR 7 AXS in a size M, so I got it prepped and headed out for a ride before the bike launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The SLR 7 AXS retails at $8,499 \/ \u20ac7,499 and arrived with a 2x SRAM Force groupset, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels with 35mm Bontrager Kwaremont RSL tyres that were set up tubeless; I just added a little extra sealant as they were a bit low.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rolling out, the first thing that struck me about the bike was that it felt short, and in a medium \/ 54 equivalent, the Domane has one of, if not the shortest, reach numbers I have seen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stack and reach numbers for the bike are 575mm and 374mm. Coupled with the 90mm stem, 40\/44cm riser bar and a few spacers under the stem, the bike felt super comfortable.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you want comfort, the Domane geometry will undoubtedly look after you. I like the fact that when it comes to road machines, Trek just offers the Madone, the pure race bike, and the Domane, the endurance bike with very comfortable geometry. Not an endurance bike trying to be as close as possible to the race bike. On my machine, the two-piece bar and stem also means stem swaps would be simple, and I probably would go for a 100mm stem long term.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What the Domane didn&#8217;t feel was boring and sluggish; it felt light and responsive out of the saddle, and it felt direct climbing at slow speed. I liked the ride quality; it was a lot more engaging and pleasant to ride than the Cannondale Synapse I tested at the start of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-0546afc8-96fd-11f1-aa7a-a9e8b82c9764\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">40mm clearance gives plenty of options.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">No more down tube storage.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s that backward sweep bar<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div 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class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The handlebar didn&#8217;t bother me at all, which went against my preconceived idea of how it would feel.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" 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class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f54b5da6-96f9-11f1-b875-617ef73a2539\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The handling is good, confident, not razor sharp, and I detected a slightly calmer response around a 50kph corner I&#8217;ve ridden my whole life, but it&#8217;s not slow or sluggish.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On paper, a wider bar with a backward sweep and 20mm rise would not be for me, but it&#8217;s been executed well by Trek. It works and felt narrower than it was; the rise is also subtle both fit-wise and visually, and I adapted to it very quickly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the heart of the Gen 5 Madone, I feel there is quite a zippy, responsive frame. I could also still tuck in and get aero and ended up pondering aero positions and how shorter and taller positions affect them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Bontrager Kwaremont RSL tyres aren&#8217;t a model I&#8217;m familiar with, but they use a cotton casing and 320 TPI construction; they felt good. Not dead and boring, which is critical for me on a bike like this. They rolled along nicely and absolutely contributed to smoothing things out; I half found myself imagining how nice they would be in the depths of winter (perish the thought)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the fact that the IsoSpeed is now gone, I&#8217;m totally on board. More than once have I groaned at a corroded, knackered IsoSpeed assembly when working as a mechanic; I like the simplified angle of attack. There&#8217;s less weight, less to go wrong, and less expense for customers.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bigger tyres and that more flexible post will be enough, I think, and the ability to tune tyre pressure will bring a lot to the table when it comes to adding comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think the gap is that wide&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini already thinking about battling Vollering and Niewiadoma-Phinney at 2027 Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WjeoZtNrykoWtSvLRav7Wf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A declaration of a shared future, ambition\u00a0and trust&#8217; \u2013 Re-emerging German talent Marco Brenner signs one of the longest contracts in cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3MEaXh6Srayj98D849K6fk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3MEaXh6Srayj98D849K6fk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3MEaXh6Srayj98D849K6fk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3MEaXh6Srayj98D849K6fk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3MEaXh6Srayj98D849K6fk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Still far from reaching his full potential&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe snap up Georg Steinhauser from EF Education-EasyPost<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diuRNAzua2qpYv8MF4xsEQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diuRNAzua2qpYv8MF4xsEQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diuRNAzua2qpYv8MF4xsEQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diuRNAzua2qpYv8MF4xsEQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diuRNAzua2qpYv8MF4xsEQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Where are all the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a sprinters? 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Disc brake bikes arrived en masse, tyre sizes grew, and the Domane has developed with that technology over the last 14-odd years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This latest incarnation is the fifth generation of the bike. Over the years, the Domane has been produced with various comfort-boosting features and has long been considered one of the best endurance road bikes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now it seems the time has come for Trek to strip things back with this latest release and discontinue the IsoSpeed system.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hz3k3WCbHscfQWQSYFnqk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hz3k3WCbHscfQWQSYFnqk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">New Specialized Crux goes all in on aero gravel, with a 15-watt improvement, new geometry, and lighter builds <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WBh896HsfYtpkexwv3kegf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WBh896HsfYtpkexwv3kegf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Winspace M6 review: An excellent all rounder that easily competes against bigger and more established brands<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">That&#8217;s right, as far as we can tell, this is the end for IsoSpeed. Trek hasn&#8217;t employed it on the new Domane, instead relying on the vibration-damping performance from bigger volume tyres and a new seatpost design wrapped up in a lighter overall package.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We have the technical details below, as well as my first thoughts on the Gen 5 Domane after my first ride with the bike.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ChwFkziZ8aDwYZSNfcH2PX slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ac08c030-96fd-11f1-968a-f925bb346fbe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XW4FBWXEX4QNKFEs5zMe7Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the range topping Project One ICON Domane <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek Domane)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-10f35c04-9644-11f1-a416-bb0dca321d6b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I could attempt to sum up the overall design direction of the Domane by saying Trek has dropped the added weight and mechanical complexity of the IsoSpeed system and instead relied on comfort from bigger tyres to do much of the heavy lifting when it comes to smoothing things out.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, there&#8217;s a little more to the story than that; this new incarnation of the Domane is interesting and refreshing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new frame is lighter and simplified. The IsoSpeed mechanism is gone, as is the storage door in the downtube that the previous gen bike had. Trek says Domane SLR framesets are 305 grams lighter than the previous gen; that&#8217;s a healthy chunk. Quoted weights for an unpainted frame in M\/L size are 835g and 367g for an unpainted fork.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGuJ4p6pajYHAuJgUyfcWJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4MFzoANygwUUjnvNj3NCV-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel bikes wind tunnel tested: How does the new Specialized Crux stack up against the Argon 18 Anti Matter, Wilier Rave, Lauf Seigla, and more?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">SLR 1x machines are 2.1lbs or just under a kilo lighter than the &#8216;lightest previous generation build&#8217;; that is considerable. Where else are we seeing a whole kilo chopped off a new bike compared to the outgoing model?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also a new 27.2 round seatpost, designed to flex and damp out vibrations, which is the second piece in the comfort puzzle alongside the bigger tyre clearance of 40mm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a result of frame construction, bigger tyres and the new seatpost, Trek says the Domane is within 5% of the previous bike&#8217;s &#8216;vibrational energy performance&#8217; metric when using spec tyres; that&#8217;s comparing a 32mm tyre on the previous bike wth IsoSpeed and a 35mm tyre on the new frame.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bikes will come with 35mm tyres, but the frame will have clearance for up to 40mm rubber, an increase over the previous bike&#8217;s 38mm clearance.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also a new 20mm riser handlebar to go with the frame; this may not be so welcome in certain quarters, but for some it might make an already comfy bike even more so, and cleaner-looking if you can drop a headset spacer. There are still full-length fender mounts, and mounting points for top tube and a frame bag.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The carbon-framed Domane SL starts at $2,399.99; 10 models will be available with Shimano and SRAM equipment, rising up to $11,499 for the top-spec SRAM Red \/ XPLR builds. Trek also claims a very light weight of 6.63kg for the SLR 9 SRAM 1x model with 28mm tyres.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Custom Project One options will also be available, including 124 Project One ICON No. 76 bikes to celebrate the brand&#8217;s 50th anniversary; that bike comes in at a cool $14,999.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-7e620d9c-96ff-11f1-a963-7f0c61f32269\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div 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calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is the fifth generation of the Domane.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike has a 20mm riser bar to increase comfort.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The rear IsoSpeed is gone.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s a sleek looking frame overall.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Trek)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZVZRXGvSsek6mdogFbcCi-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SQ9JtWMHXXeaQGpfqVQvPm-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-2391-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QkvkFebL36hoAw2PjojHLJ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-2560-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1920-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1600-80.png.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-768-80.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sreAA8wZEsyuQG89GaoedP-415-80.png.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-b3d58fb2-9655-11f1-a1d8-a7bfe51a94fb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek says the Domane will stay the same and features Trek&#8217;s &#8216;road endurance&#8217; geo. Comparing new geo between Gen 4 and 5 bikes, there do seem to have been some small changes in stack and reach numbers across some sizes, possibly for that new riser bar, and an XS-XL size range has been adopted instead of the Gen 4 47-58cm sizing guide.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new riser bar also adds 20mm of rise at the hood and has a slight back sweep.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek has also specced shorter cranks, like the new Cube road bikes that launched this week. XS\/S bikes will have 160mm cranks, M-M\/L bikes will have 165mm cranks, and L\/XL machines will have 170mm cranks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Domane frame has a T47 bottom bracket, is UDH-friendly, electronic groupset only, and has a removable front derailleur mount.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also asked the brand about what would happen regarding continued support for existing IsoSpeed-equipped machines, and it told me that &#8216;IsoSpeed will still be serviced.&#8217;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f7e13e6e-963b-11f1-8ff6-797655c3c3d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yffhnT3nYNDSfHQRVpEqKm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the full Domane geo chart <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e77e14d2-965b-11f1-aefd-15ab0b6cbb7a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-948-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ywNxzQjdQHAnD2aK5knbPi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the test graph from the Domane white paper <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Trek)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-7aa6b9b4-965a-11f1-9043-d316d731fb67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek also provided a white paper on the road to dropping the IsoSpeed tech, saying that increasing tyre volume has &#8216;opened the door&#8217; to create a lighter and less complex bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand&#8217;s concern for this bike was to reduce weight, improve pedalling stiffness and limit vibration power to the rider. Trek defines Vibrational power as the energy transmitted to the rider over rough ground; let&#8217;s take that to mean &#8216;feedback&#8217; or &#8216;vibrations&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand says the 35mm was 0.9 watts slower in terms of aero, but 1.5watts faster in rolling resistance, assuming compared to a 32mm. We found a similar trade-off in our own CN Labs rolling resistance testing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Frame layup has been changed; the brand quotes a 6% increase according to the Tour Magazine pedalling stiffness test. This apparently places the bike between the Gen 4 Domane and Gen 8 Madone, with &#8216;notably improved&#8217; power transfer versus the outgoing bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek tested the Domane with a force-sensing saddle and bar to compare the Gen 4 and 5 bikes head to head on a rough surface and at speeds from 7- 20 mph. Tyre pressures were set using the Wolf Tooth calculator.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Gen 5 Domane tests within 5% of the vibrational power of the outgoing bike. In short, based on Trek&#8217;s testing, the bike is now lighter with an improved frame layup and, with 35mm tyres, transmits a small amount more energy to the rider.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-ride-impressions-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First ride impressions <\/h2>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-f54b5b80-96f9-11f1-98b2-71c2ca65819d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s nice to see some un dropped seat stays in 2026.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s what the new seat\/top tube junction looks like now that the IsoSpeed is gone.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a side on shot<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s that newly designed 27.2 seatpost.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLcipthU3LYGYibxFNPAdZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bstu3fWNqRRVEdELFbzg8Y-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YM2bjCaXPPxJeXbF9PjjpY-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2JfbTQj2GzURTXPNpB5DZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f9509dce-9642-11f1-9e16-9b2ebf2d5a72\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Trek sent me a Domane SLR 7 AXS in a size M, so I got it prepped and headed out for a ride before the bike launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The SLR 7 AXS retails at $8,499 \/ \u20ac7,499 and arrived with a 2x SRAM Force groupset, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels with 35mm Bontrager Kwaremont RSL tyres that were set up tubeless; I just added a little extra sealant as they were a bit low.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rolling out, the first thing that struck me about the bike was that it felt short, and in a medium \/ 54 equivalent, the Domane has one of, if not the shortest, reach numbers I have seen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stack and reach numbers for the bike are 575mm and 374mm. Coupled with the 90mm stem, 40\/44cm riser bar and a few spacers under the stem, the bike felt super comfortable.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you want comfort, the Domane geometry will undoubtedly look after you. I like the fact that when it comes to road machines, Trek just offers the Madone, the pure race bike, and the Domane, the endurance bike with very comfortable geometry. Not an endurance bike trying to be as close as possible to the race bike. On my machine, the two-piece bar and stem also means stem swaps would be simple, and I probably would go for a 100mm stem long term.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What the Domane didn&#8217;t feel was boring and sluggish; it felt light and responsive out of the saddle, and it felt direct climbing at slow speed. I liked the ride quality; it was a lot more engaging and pleasant to ride than the Cannondale Synapse I tested at the start of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-0546afc8-96fd-11f1-aa7a-a9e8b82c9764\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cm3fKvTfnUY6XBoMwYFpzY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">40mm clearance gives plenty of options.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZK249jET4Y45ouYEjtpVuY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">No more down tube storage.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PXB7jAeykMVvgf8Fb7E75Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s that backward sweep bar<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FxKMtgRttAaMHhwSMRc4Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The handlebar didn&#8217;t bother me at all, which went against my preconceived idea of how it would feel.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" 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It works and felt narrower than it was; the rise is also subtle both fit-wise and visually, and I adapted to it very quickly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At the heart of the Gen 5 Madone, I feel there is quite a zippy, responsive frame. I could also still tuck in and get aero and ended up pondering aero positions and how shorter and taller positions affect them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Bontrager Kwaremont RSL tyres aren&#8217;t a model I&#8217;m familiar with, but they use a cotton casing and 320 TPI construction; they felt good. Not dead and boring, which is critical for me on a bike like this. They rolled along nicely and absolutely contributed to smoothing things out; I half found myself imagining how nice they would be in the depths of winter (perish the thought)<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the fact that the IsoSpeed is now gone, I&#8217;m totally on board. 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