Trek 2020 Domane as an all purpose ride?
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Not looking for a heavy duty gravel bike. The trails I would use are probably smoother and in better condition than many roads. I have ridden them many times with 32's and have seen others with much smaller tires having no issues. As msu2001la stated I am just looking for a comfortable ride, 32's are probably as big as I will go. This will be used as a road bike for all intentions. Recently the road has just started to become a little rougher for me, old age, road conditions, who knows. This bike just caught my eye and everything I can find on reviews seem to be quite positive ,especially the smooth ride quality . Lynskey Ti was my only other consideration, I have a 2000 Tuscany with Campy that I really enjoyed but it just sits collecting dust. The roads and needs have changed I have thought about trying something new like the Sportive. Have always feared carbon fiber as delicate and it still worries me but maybe it's time for me to take a leap of faith. This bike, the Domane, just seems to have so much to offer for my needs. CORB52 thanks for the heads up on the dealer. Went to a local dealer and it was a bit sad. Treks were being touted as merely adequate but the Specialized Diverge was being pushed six ways to Sunday by them. They seemed to be clueless on the 2020 Domane changes. Was not impressed. May have to take the wife to Ikea for a shopping trip
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Just had to do it.
Took awhile but I finally managed to take one for a test ride. The 54 was nice but the seat post was a tad short. I could have tried a longer post but opted for the 56 instead. Being 5'9" I was between sizes. The 56 seems a bit large but not bad yet the 54 seat post a bit short so I opted to go larger. Hope I made the right decision. Went with the SL5 in rage red, quite a stunning look with the black top tube. The bike definitely takes the edge off of rougher pavement. Just ordered new pedals, computer and a few other tid bits to accessorize.Just wanted to update you all and to let you know where this thread ended for myself and to thank you all for your input. Thanks again for all the help
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Took awhile but I finally managed to take one for a test ride. The 54 was nice but the seat post was a tad short. I could have tried a longer post but opted for the 56 instead. Being 5'9" I was between sizes. The 56 seems a bit large but not bad yet the 54 seat post a bit short so I opted to go larger. Hope I made the right decision. Went with the SL5 in rage red, quite a stunning look with the black top tube. The bike definitely takes the edge off of rougher pavement. Just ordered new pedals, computer and a few other tid bits to accessorize.Just wanted to update you all and to let you know where this thread ended for myself and to thank you all for your input. Thanks again for all the help
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Took awhile but I finally managed to take one for a test ride. The 54 was nice but the seat post was a tad short. I could have tried a longer post but opted for the 56 instead. Being 5'9" I was between sizes. The 56 seems a bit large but not bad yet the 54 seat post a bit short so I opted to go larger. Hope I made the right decision. Went with the SL5 in rage red, quite a stunning look with the black top tube. The bike definitely takes the edge off of rougher pavement. Just ordered new pedals, computer and a few other tid bits to accessorize.Just wanted to update you all and to let you know where this thread ended for myself and to thank you all for your input. Thanks again for all the help
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Speaking of seatmast, there is also a 0 offset version. The standard is perhaps 20 mil offset. I special ordered my frame set with 0 offset after careful measuring.