Nick@Trek: "The Domane ALR Disc and ALR Gravel frames are actually identical. The only difference being that the "Gravel" bikes come standard with a larger, 700 x 35c tire."
I got my Domane gravel SL5, stock 20.54lbs, and a 40C tire will fit but that will be max. I am removing multiple parts and will try to get it around 17.5lbs.
Not sure I would have even considered the domane until this thread piqued my interest. I had narrowed my choices down the Niner RLT or a titanium ride, but the SL6 seems to be in the mix. Thanks! I know there are lots of reviews of the new domane out there, but anyone know of any reviews or have experience specific to the SL6 level kit? How do you like your new bike, soflorider?!
Man, my SL6 Disc is my main ride and here in DFW I would not consider riding it on our gravel rides. Would bang the heck out of the downtube. Our gravel is pretty loose and chunky, lots of shrapnel. Also mine came with Vision Metron Carbon wheels so i'd definitely change out wheelsets for gravel. The 2017 has a high gloss topcoat so it would get chipped real fast.
Now the newer aluminum models listed as gravel bikes....might have something there.
Soonerinfrisco wrote:Man, my SL6 Disc is my main ride and here in DFW I would not consider riding it on our gravel rides. Would bang the heck out of the downtube. Our gravel is pretty loose and chunky, lots of shrapnel. Also mine came with Vision Metron Carbon wheels so i'd definitely change out wheelsets for gravel. The 2017 has a high gloss topcoat so it would get chipped real fast.
Now the newer aluminum models listed as gravel bikes....might have something there.
Are you saying you wouldn't use any carbon bike on your local gravel roads or is there something specific about the SL6 that would cause you to not use it off pavement? Is it just the high gloss topcoat or something else about the build?
I plan to be 85% on paved rail-to-trails, but my area also has some unpaved rail-to-trails that is primarily hard packed chip. I do fine on those sections today with my Al Synapse with 32Cs shoehorned in - but I'm sure looking forward to shaving about 6 pounds with room for 35s on my next bike. SL6 would do the trick.
No I meant my bike! It's too pretty! Our gravel is tough on paint jobs and I expect my gloss topcoat would be toast. I love the Domane platform and expect it would make a great gravel bike. If I had not bought a Jari last year, i'd be all over an AL Domane. Good luck!
