Originally Posted by
robbyville
I also have the Domane (5 series), and love it. On your lively question, there's no doubt that on my last frame when I jumped on the pedals it felt like like it was springing into action. The whole bike had frankly more of an exhilarating feeling. The Domane felt smooth and solid, absolutely no difference in performance or feel of flex just more stable at speeds and acceleration but without the cool feeling of always being on the edge. I imagine its due to the longer chain stays. I'll never look back though, if the frame is comfortable and fits you properly whichever the model I'd jump on it.
Hi Robby,
A question please about your new Domane. I have read a lot about the bike and ridden with some guys that own new ones and they love the bike. In particular I am interested in the handlebar on your new Domane. The bar is quite unique in the industry and developed as a joint effort between Trek and Bontrager with a lot of pro input. Based upon my limited exposure, they seem to have nailed the shape as well as the comfort of the handlebar.
Have you unraveled your bar tape to have a look? Do you know on the 5 series Domane if Trek provides the carbon fiber version of the Isozone Bonty handlebar...or the alloy version which also has the imbedded closed cell pads but in the case of the less pricey alloy bar only along the top of the bar and not on the drops. You should also be able to determine handlebar material by looking near the stem without unraveling the tape. How do you like the handlebar?
I am seriously considering buying the carbon version of the Bonty Isozone bar and replacing the FSA Kwing compact I have on my Roubaix which is a very good handlebar but don't think it is quite in the same league as the new Bonty bar. Not only do I like the shape of the new Bonty bar but also subscribe to the concept of an integrated high density foam adding comfort and vibration reduction to the handlebar.
Thanks in advance for any input.