FamilyTree

Hi there everyone, I am new to the forum. I am wanting to get into riding quite a bit and have come across a 2017 Domane SLR6 Disc priced at $2500. I am trying to debate on if this is a decent deal on the bike or should I keep looking for a newer bike?

Can anyone tell me what the differences would be from a 2017 to a 2021 and and if the differences are significant enough to pass on the 2017?

thanks!

blakcloud

The 2021 will take a 38 mm tire where the 2017 can't. That may or may not be important to you. Second the 2021 has a threaded T47 bottom bracket vs pressed in. Third, the storage in the downtube is nifty and works well for a clean looking bike. Last the 2021 has Ultegra 8000 series vs the 6800 series. Not the end of the world as it all works well.

I don't know how much a new one is where you reside but when buying new you get a lifetime warranty on the frame (or something close) that you won't get on a used bike.

FamilyTree

I’ve blue booked the value of the 2017 SLR6 and its right around the $2500 value range. How accurate is the online blue book and would you consider $2500 a decent deal?

Outrider1

A couple of questions. Is the bike in excellent condition? Is the bike your size? If yes to both, that's a good deal, especially if you can barter a bit more. A 2021 Domane SLR 6 is around $6500.

biker128pedal

A 2021 SLR6 will be hard to find. There are 2021 SL6 and SL7 etaps out there. And it depends on the size.

Last with a new Trek there is a lifetime warranty on the frame. Just be sure you keep the receipt. I had mine for a Madone 5.0 and just used it. The rear right side aluminum drop out broke. Trek can fix that buuuut they found a crack in the carbon fiber under the paint at the front of the top tube. Hidden crack. I took credit for a trade up for a Domane SL6.

So depends on you situation and how long you want to wait.

guachi

Echo everything Blakcloud said. All of the differences are nice but considering the tight market and the price of the 2017 SL6 I don't think the differences are enough to pass. As long as the 2017 is in good shape and it fits then I'd get it.

Troul 

If the LLT Warranty is something you're after, be sure to plan ahead for being prepared to put a hefty chunk of money on top of a potential credit the OEM would issue you. I've not came across anyone that sent a frame in for a warranty claim to receive a zero dollar replacement frame. Always an incurred cost to the consumer.

jaxgtr

yep, yep, and yep. Just FYI, if you are looking for a 2021 SLR, be prepared to wait a while, unless you happen across one in a shop. The frames are not the issue these days, its the components. Shimano is so far behind as they keep shutting down the manufacturing in Malaysia. SRAM is in the same boat. I had a Domane SL7 on order and the ship date kept getting shifted back, so I bit the bullet and went Project One for a SLR7. I was lucky as when I ordered, they still had parts to build it and got mine in 10 days. Not long after that, the Project One bikes started getting ship dates further and further out. I think they are sitting at 10 -15 months at the moment based on what you are looking for. The Domane SL7 I had ordered in Aug of 2020, the shop decided they would just keep and sell, it was finally delivered in June 2021.

N2deep

I own a 15/16 Domane SLR6 with rim brakes and still smile every time I ride it, its a comfortable road bike. The 6800 groupset is spectacular and If the bike fits and is in good condition its worth the price. I installed the Absolute Black sub compact chain rings on crank to help with the hills. The only other mod I would consider is a nice set of wheel. The disk version will allow a wider tyre which is desirable for gravel races, standard rim brake versions will allow a 30 mm tyre.

have fun

biker128pedal

Warranty claim comment. I broken 5 Raleigh mount time frames. Lifetime warranty. Each time Raleigh provided replacement parts that would not transfer over. Like seat post. For Trek they offered a Elmonda frame with direct mount brakes. This was the only equal on hand with rim brakes. I think is was a 2109. Anyway. But I had to buy the brakes and the press fit BB90. With 25% off. Had to think hard on this as I’ve got rim brake Aeoles Pro 5 rim brake wheels. Wanted a Domane or Checkpoint with disk. Checkpoint was October and purple did not grow on me. Found a Domane so decision made. Next year or so I hope to find a frame for my parts and carbon wheels.

To the point of this thread. If the 2017 is clean and fits go for it. It should weigh less than a 2021 or 2022. Also if it does not have through axles that is a plus. I’m still getting used to them. The rear is more cumbersome.

Good luck and either way you will be astounded by the improved ride.

blakcloud

Blue Book values went out the door the day the pandemic hit. Prices are through the roof depending on where you live. Here in Toronto high end bikes are selling for close to what they were when new.

Add to that I always found Blue Book to be a little off in their calculations but is a good starting point when doing a search.

MikeEckhaus

I have, and a Domane at that. It was a 2014. Trek sent a new 2015 (same frame, different color) and the dealer transferred everything over for free. Of course if the new frame isn’t compatible with your old parts, then you would need to procure anything not compatible.

Troul 

I don't see that a proper replacement. Color & Design matching is proper. Others may have different expectations that differ from mine. ymmv

MikeEckhaus

In general I would agree with you, but once the model year changes, colors may just not be available. So there is no way for Trek (or many other companies) to meet that standard. Frankly, I liked the new color better, so no complaint from me.

Troul 

it would have to be called out in clear wording for the OEM to do such imo.

Badger6

It is. I've checked this. I've had frames replaced by Specialized and Trek, and in all 3 instances, I did not receive the same color, and in one I received a different model (newer, though equivalent level) because the model being replaced was no longer produced. Bigger issue, in my mind is the replacement of a frame that is incompatible with the components on the original frame, as sold.

jpescatore

I ride a 2017 Domane SL6 disc. What I lust for on the 2021 Domane SL6 is the storage compartment in the down tube and the 11 x 34 rear cassette compared to the 11x32 on mine.

I think the SLR comes with the Aeolus wheels, some lust there, too.

I don't really care what color bike I ride, but if I had a choice I'd pick the 2021 red over the 2017 black.

biker128pedal

All I saw was 2021 SL6s in black in black when I upgraded. But black goes with anything.

On the 11-34 cassette. It has some huge jumps. I have a 11-28 coming. Maybe I should have gotten an 11-25. Anyway I’ll save the 11-34 for the mountains.

jpescatore

The ratios on the 11x32 work well for me but I'd like that lower granny gear - most of my riding is in hills and I weigh 220lbs.

My other bike is a Jamis Escapade I use for light touring - it has a SRAM 1x with an 11 x 42 in the rear and I love it. The jumps aren't an issue for me on that bike.

Troul 

I really would prefer the storage compartment to be designed into all my bicycles. Other OEM's should take note of that & somehow make it better.

prj71

^^^What he said. Plus the cables are hidden away, iso speed decoupler, disc brakes.