New Domane in the Wild!
06-28-16, 01:57 AM
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New Domane in the Wild!
No pics, but a guy in our bike club showed up for our ride tonight with his brand spanking new Trek Domane with isocoupler stuff and Ultegra DI2 groupset.
The thing that was very noticeable is that when he was going hard, his saddle was moving up and down as that rear separated seat post did it's thing. By comparison, other riders saddles appeared to just stay put.
His testimony is that it really makes a difference in removing back pain on long rides. I believe it!
The thing that was very noticeable is that when he was going hard, his saddle was moving up and down as that rear separated seat post did it's thing. By comparison, other riders saddles appeared to just stay put.
His testimony is that it really makes a difference in removing back pain on long rides. I believe it!
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Wonder what that does to your pedalling motion?
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06-28-16, 08:43 AM
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06-28-16, 10:49 AM
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We've got a few of the new SLRs at the shop and it's definitely a fun bike to ride. The new Domane SLs also look great, I think they'll be real popular.
06-28-16, 11:12 AM
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...Also, Pretty Bike....
...Also, ugly pedals.
06-28-16, 11:51 AM
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Yeah, seemed overkill to strap on my pedals and shoes for a 5 minute ride in the parking lot after work.
06-28-16, 01:29 PM
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I'm convinced the best solve for this is the Canyon/Ergon split post.
Comparisons here:
Best soft-riding rigid seatposts for road, dirt, and gravel - BikeRadar USA
Chinese knockoffs are around $40. You don't need a fancy frame.
Comparisons here:
Best soft-riding rigid seatposts for road, dirt, and gravel - BikeRadar USA
Chinese knockoffs are around $40. You don't need a fancy frame.
What I'm saying is that I'm too fat.
Was looking at suspension seatpost stuff for my gravel bike project.
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Saw one of these at Ride the Rockies two weeks ago. Owner said he liked it.
The seatpost on my 2014 Domane sways as well, according to those riding behind me. I can't feel it moving. I suppose it's doing it's job. I don't have to pedal any differently.
I'm not sold on the steerer tube damping, though, on the new one. Not sure I want anything taking away steering feel.
The seatpost on my 2014 Domane sways as well, according to those riding behind me. I can't feel it moving. I suppose it's doing it's job. I don't have to pedal any differently.
I'm not sold on the steerer tube damping, though, on the new one. Not sure I want anything taking away steering feel.
06-28-16, 02:32 PM
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Saw one of these at Ride the Rockies two weeks ago. Owner said he liked it.
The seatpost on my 2014 Domane sways as well, according to those riding behind me. I can't feel it moving. I suppose it's doing it's job. I don't have to pedal any differently.
I'm not sold on the steerer tube damping, though, on the new one. Not sure I want anything taking away steering feel.
The seatpost on my 2014 Domane sways as well, according to those riding behind me. I can't feel it moving. I suppose it's doing it's job. I don't have to pedal any differently.
I'm not sold on the steerer tube damping, though, on the new one. Not sure I want anything taking away steering feel.
06-28-16, 02:40 PM
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Steering is unchanged. The flex in the top stem area is significantly less than what the seat post does. If it anything it feels more like a loose headset (in terms of play/movement).
I haven't taken tried to whip the bike around on crappy surfaces but on parking lot chip seal I felt no more/less connected to the road versus the previous iteration.
I haven't taken tried to whip the bike around on crappy surfaces but on parking lot chip seal I felt no more/less connected to the road versus the previous iteration.
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No pics, but a guy in our bike club showed up for our ride tonight with his brand spanking new Trek Domane with isocoupler stuff and Ultegra DI2 groupset.
The thing that was very noticeable is that when he was going hard, his saddle was moving up and down as that rear separated seat post did it's thing. By comparison, other riders saddles appeared to just stay put.
His testimony is that it really makes a difference in removing back pain on long rides. I believe it!
The thing that was very noticeable is that when he was going hard, his saddle was moving up and down as that rear separated seat post did it's thing. By comparison, other riders saddles appeared to just stay put.
His testimony is that it really makes a difference in removing back pain on long rides. I believe it!
They've definitely kept the handling on the slower (not twitchy) side in my opinion. Nothing "wrong" with that except it's not my personal preference for a bike that expensive.
06-28-16, 03:03 PM
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Steering is unchanged. The flex in the top stem area is significantly less than what the seat post does. If it anything it feels more like a loose headset (in terms of play/movement).
I haven't taken tried to whip the bike around on crappy surfaces but on parking lot chip seal I felt no more/less connected to the road versus the previous iteration.
I haven't taken tried to whip the bike around on crappy surfaces but on parking lot chip seal I felt no more/less connected to the road versus the previous iteration.
06-28-16, 03:28 PM
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I very briefly test rode one of these the other day (the $5,000 version), and to be clear the amount of movement you get in the back is actually adjustable with an allen wrench. You can adjust it to not move it all, or to move quite a bit. Just fyi for anyone thinking they wouldn't want to risk it.
They've definitely kept the handling on the slower (not twitchy) side in my opinion. Nothing "wrong" with that except it's not my personal preference for a bike that expensive.
They've definitely kept the handling on the slower (not twitchy) side in my opinion. Nothing "wrong" with that except it's not my personal preference for a bike that expensive.
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