Originally Posted by
aabb
i have looked at the Trek Domane SL 5. It’s marketed as an endurance bike but can fit tires up to 38. I have read about this bike, and people keep bringing up the large weight as a downside. I’m wondering how big of an issue this actually is and if there are any other downsides to the bike.
I'm not that knowledgeable about gravel bikes but I don't know where the weight issue is coming from regarding the Domane SL 5. It is my understanding that in general, a gravel bike is heavier than a road bike. (Have I been misinformed?) So, given the Domane is a quality road bike that has the ability to run up to 38mm tires I'm curious about where the "weight issue" is coming from.