Domane AL2 Shimano Crankset or Not?
05-17-23, 08:00 AM
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Domane AL2 Shimano Crankset or Not?
Hi…. Just re entered biking upon retirement, and purchased a Domane AL 2 from a Trek dealer to get started. As the bike is 58 cm, it required a special order. After a month or so of riding, I noticed that the pedals do not have the Shimano logo and the crankset has no Shimano manufacturer stamping. It is my understanding that the Shimano Claris set comes with this bike as factory fill. Since I am a new to the forum, I cannot post the photo. I have written to Trek on this matter, but no reply. If anyone has any comment or advise, I would appreciate hearing it. Thanks!
05-17-23, 08:23 AM
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This is not unusual and if you look at the description of any bike online you will see a disclaimer that parts may be substituted. Supplies are still suffering from COVID. I ordered a Cannondale a couple of months ago, was supposed to come with a GRX crank. Showed up with an FSA. I was a little disappointed but what the heck, they do the best they can.
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On the current version of the Domane AL 2 they spec Wellgo R199 pedals. So give them a break on the pedals. Frankly I'm surprised the Domane of any version came with pedals.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...0733_f30933a81
Till you get your 10 posts and a day, you can upload pics to the gallery here and just tell us they are there. Someone will find them and post them for you. Though I don't think pics necessary for this issue... yet.
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...0733_f30933a81
Till you get your 10 posts and a day, you can upload pics to the gallery here and just tell us they are there. Someone will find them and post them for you. Though I don't think pics necessary for this issue... yet.
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05-17-23, 08:33 AM
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This is not unusual and if you look at the description of any bike online you will see a disclaimer that parts may be substituted. Supplies are still suffering from COVID. I ordered a Cannondale a couple of months ago, was supposed to come with a GRX crank. Showed up with an FSA. I was a little disappointed but what the heck, they do the best they can.
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The pedals are no biggie but I would be a bit upset too about getting a non-Shimano crankset on a bike that is spec'ed with a full Shimano drivetrain.
05-17-23, 12:33 PM
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Meant to say crank arms, not the foot pedals. Trek just confirmed crankset not Shimano. Thanks & FYI.
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I wouldn't worry about it. Sometimes they have to change specs and with Claris it is their lower end road group so it is nothing to fret about. The other crankset could even be a minor upgrade or is most likely just a grade. I would ride the bike and save up towards the bike of your dreams once you figure out what you like and don't like with this one. It is a place to start and get back into it
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If it's this bike-
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...-al-2/p/33037/
It doesn't have Shimao hubs/wheels or pedals either.
Just a few Claris drivetrain/shifting parts.
Claris is somewhat low on the Shimano "road" food chain, so an "off brand" crank may be doing you a favor.
Besides, It's probably more about how good of a Bottom Bracket you have, rather then crank when it comes to longevity.
Would you be happier with this crank and associated price jump?
https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-Dura-...A36CSOLF9Y1DF1
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...-al-2/p/33037/
It doesn't have Shimao hubs/wheels or pedals either.
Just a few Claris drivetrain/shifting parts.
Claris is somewhat low on the Shimano "road" food chain, so an "off brand" crank may be doing you a favor.
Besides, It's probably more about how good of a Bottom Bracket you have, rather then crank when it comes to longevity.
Would you be happier with this crank and associated price jump?
https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-Dura-...A36CSOLF9Y1DF1
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But today's situation is better than in the past. During the 1970s two bike booms many brands had a hard time keeping up with production/supply. At the Raleigh shop I worked at we would place bike orders and hope we received close enough to what we told customers we were expecting (and on that point I remember being told to not presell any bike not actually on hand). We would open a boxed Grand Prix (one of the more popular 10 speeds at that time) and see what brakes or ders it came with this time. Thankfully the interweb was still a dream in Big Al's mind and customers were far less expectant than today's. Andy
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...or perhaps parts cannibalization occurs at wholesale or retail levels after a product leaves an OEM.
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