therh

Hello,

I have put road biking on the hold due to a number of health issues and am looking to getting back into it, and looking into getting a new bike.

I would like a light, more upright bike, but one that I can still get low should I want to to.

My question is, would the Trek Domane S5 be a nice choice? My previous bike was a 2011 Fuji Roubix.

Thanks,
RH

dvai

Yes, definitely a more relaxed geometry Vs. more traditional road bikes. You should also get a professional bike fit.

Not sure what health problem you had, but if you switch to 28mm tires, you will make it even more comfortable.
You can also get a more comfortable saddle.

McBTC

Generous head tube length, decent wheelbase, lax frame angles... looks pretty interesting.

SkepticalOne

It's a wonder full frame. I have two.

therh

I have had to take time off after learning to walk again from an aneurysm in November 2015 and severe headaches due to tension in my neck from severe stress. But I am not giving up.

therh

Sounds like the Domane S5 or the Domane series will be a good bike to go with. I want something I want to work on easily (no internal cabling). And a great all around bike and at least 105.

Dirt Farmer

I test rode one, and it felt wonderful!

(But I bought a 2017 Jamis Quest Elite, instead, as it was a better value, it was steel, and it was only .25 pounds heavier).

therh

I do not have a Jamis dealer near me. And my Trek dealer is less than five miles from me.

dvai

Go for it

SWorksRoubaix

Take a look at the new Specialized Roubaix as well

funbikerchick

When considering the Roubaix keep in mind the "lower" end versions do not have the road absorbing "suspension" built into the handlebars. I test road one that did. I loved it. I didn't buy it because they didn't have one in my size and price range that also had full hydraulic disc brakes (vs. mechanical actuated).

zymphad

Good luck. My experience with cycling, I get neck ache just because of position on the bike leaned over with head up. I hope tension in your neck won't be aggravated by cycling.

Test ride the Domane, get fitted. Last thing you want on the way home from a 3 hour ride is an aggravated neck. This should be resolved with plenty of spacers, and compact bar. Or maybe you won't need it. Have fun with it.

AJ58

Hi there from Victoria BC,


I love my 2 year old Domane 6 series. My rides last between 2 to 3 hours and I appreciate the isospeed when I hit the rough pavement or some local wooden bridges. I should report that I have my stem slammed and negative so I was able to get nice and low ..... if that is important to you down the road .... metaphorically speaking! Good luck with your health issues and enjoy your time on the road.

therh

I may look into the Specialized Roubaix, but something about the suspension front just seems odd to me. Is it more than just a gimmick
? And yes I will professional for sure as well.

DomaneS5

Go with the Trek Domane SLR 9.

The Domane S5 is a bike for Freds.

Red7

I'm in a similar boat as you and have spent the past couple weeks testing the Domane, Roubaix and others and went with the Domane. They are both nice bikes but I feel the isospeed is better personally. With the Roubaix I could easily pogo that front shock so I could tell it was moving/working but what I really loved about the isospeed is I absolutelety couldn't tell it was doing anything...........until I rode over the same cobble street with a very high-end Emonda equipped with carbon wheels. The Emonda was a solid bike but I was amazed at how much smoother the "low'end" Domane was in comparison. The isospeed is sneaky good to where you don't know it's ever doing anything, but it is!

sooni

I am interested in the Domane as well. I do bike packing/touring. Not sure how a heavy saddle pack would affect the Iso Speed Decoupler.

This is what I use: