Trek Domane SL5 vs Checkpoint SL5 vs New Cervelo Caledonia
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Trek Domane SL5 vs Checkpoint SL5 vs New Cervelo Caledonia
Looking at getting one bike to do both, road and gravel.
80% Road and 20% gravel.
Which bike would do the better overall Job!
80% Road and 20% gravel.
Which bike would do the better overall Job!
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I would never buy a bike with a pressfit bottom bracket. The Treks are threaded which is good. Cervelo is pressfit. I would avoid.
The Domane is more of a road bike btw.
The Domane is more of a road bike btw.
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I own a 2021 Trek SL6 Checkpoint it has the pressed in BB. I think the new Domane has the T47 threaded,but you will need to verify that.
I have had pressed in BB's on two of my bikes and haven't had issues.
I have had pressed in BB's on two of my bikes and haven't had issues.
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I don't think you can really go wrong with the Domane or Caledonia here, though I don't know the difference. The Domane is a dedicated road bike and the Caledonia is more of a road/light gravel but the Domane has larger tire clearance.
At 80% road, you don't need the checkpoint.
At 80% road, you don't need the checkpoint.
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I had asked myself the same question and had a good look at both Trek bikes.
Am riding almost exclusively on roads.
Especially the front Isospeed of the Domane caught my interest, however when I test rode it, I found that it is no way near as good as the Specialized FrontShock.
I felt more comfortable on the CP SL5. The geometry makes for a more supple ride.
Also the bar grip on the Domane is very thin, as I have big hands the thicker CP SL grip is much nicer for my hands to rest.
The GRX equipment had a much tighter feel to it when braking and shifting compared to the 105 of the Domane.
All in all I felt that the CP SL5 was the better deal as it feels comfortable and has great versatility.
I couldn’t imagine riding the Domane on gravel, to me it is still purely a road bike.
You won’t be disappointed with either choice, but I would recommend to sit on both to get a feel for them.
Am riding almost exclusively on roads.
Especially the front Isospeed of the Domane caught my interest, however when I test rode it, I found that it is no way near as good as the Specialized FrontShock.
I felt more comfortable on the CP SL5. The geometry makes for a more supple ride.
Also the bar grip on the Domane is very thin, as I have big hands the thicker CP SL grip is much nicer for my hands to rest.
The GRX equipment had a much tighter feel to it when braking and shifting compared to the 105 of the Domane.
All in all I felt that the CP SL5 was the better deal as it feels comfortable and has great versatility.
I couldn’t imagine riding the Domane on gravel, to me it is still purely a road bike.
You won’t be disappointed with either choice, but I would recommend to sit on both to get a feel for them.
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Try a Lauf Anywhere. Put a set of 28s on it and it will be great on the road. Go wider for gravel.
"The Anywhere is made of carbon and, of course, designed in-house at Lauf. On top of that, it's the chief of mixed-terrain. Whether it's hammering the pavement with a dash of gravel or heading into the wild loaded with bags - just going anywhere. The Anywhere eats vibrations from the road and smoothies the hits on the gravel - all thanks to the Lauf Smoothie handlebar we developed for the bike (patent pending, triple stamped it no erasies touch blue make it true) – just ride!"
https://www.laufcycling.com/product/lauf-anywhere
"The Anywhere is made of carbon and, of course, designed in-house at Lauf. On top of that, it's the chief of mixed-terrain. Whether it's hammering the pavement with a dash of gravel or heading into the wild loaded with bags - just going anywhere. The Anywhere eats vibrations from the road and smoothies the hits on the gravel - all thanks to the Lauf Smoothie handlebar we developed for the bike (patent pending, triple stamped it no erasies touch blue make it true) – just ride!"
https://www.laufcycling.com/product/lauf-anywhere
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Test ride the ones you are interested in, that will be the ultimate deciding factor. The Trek Checkpoint SL5 will have a slightly less aggressive geometry than a typical road bike if that is of importance to you. On the Checkpoint SL5 you can attach numerous water bottles also fenders and racks. It is more diverse if you think you will ever need that. If you ever thought about touring or bike packing the Checkpoint is your bike. I ride mine probably 60% road 40% gravel. IMO I classify the Checkpoint series as an all around bike, that's why I purchased it. Good Luck in your hunt.
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