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Old 08-03-20, 08:33 PM
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GlennR
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Yes. I wouldn't worry about 190, but if you were my weight - 220 - I'd think twice about a really lightweight bike.
I'm 5'10" and 210#. I ride a 56cm with a 110mm stem and 42cm bars. I have a 10mm spacer under the stem and I can't touch the floor without ending my knees.

I prefer the Emonda over the Domane, but it's not a fair comparison. The Emonda is a SLR with Sram eTap and the Domane was a SL with Ultegra. Also the saddle was different so it's not apples to apples.

I did send me "fit" numbers to the shop i rented it at and they did set it up withe same specs. I also rented the same bike 3 years in a row and by the 3rd time it felt like a used bike. I also brought my spare saddle since I was putting 100+ miles on the bike over 2 rides in a 24 hour rental, so I feel I know how it rides.

Bottom line.. the Domane is the "safe" choice. So it depends on what you want.
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