The unique selling point of the Trek Domane remains the IsoSpeed suspension, which has been completely redesigned on the more expensive SLR version. Unlike its predecessor, the leaf spring, which increases the vertical elasticity of the frame, is not supported on the seat tube but under the top tube. This allows you to individually adjust how much the frame should be sprung. On the more affordable Domane SL, the IsoSpeed system is based on the predecessor model. The seat tube and top tube are decoupled from each other by a ball bearing. There is no adjustability. A new feature of the Domane SLR and SL is that the seat post is clamped in the seat tube instead of above it.
New Trek Domane frame with storage compartment
Aerodynamically shaped tubes, internal cable routing and better integration should make the new Domane faster than the previous model. The new frame has an integrated storage compartment in the down tube, which offers space for a complete puncture repair kit.
Road bike models of the Trek Domane
All new Domane SLR and SL models are offered exclusively with disc brakes and are designed for tyres up to a maximum width of 38 millimetres. The bikes are all fitted with 32C tyres - with one exception. The top model Domane SLR 9 eTap rolls on 28C tyres ex works.
The new Domane models are now available from all Trek dealers.
Further information: www.trekbikes.com
Kristian Bauer
Editor
