Originally Posted by
Campag4life
OP...possible the 6 series has a higher modulus carbon and the bike is targeted more toward the performance rider compared to 4 series.
A higher mod carbon with the same geometry will be a stiffer bike. Tires and pressure make the biggest difference in any bike comparison.
Then there is fit to the bike which affects rider weight distribution.
The Domane is a great bike. Surprised you said nothing about the electronic shifting.
Yeah, that part....After filling out the paperwork and getting the pedals set up, it hadn't registered that the shifters weren't mechanical.
I jumped on the bike and started up the grade and as I tried to get to an easier gear, I found myself in a harder one. Kept trying to shift and it got worse! Only then did I realize the shifters weren't exactly the same setup. Pulled over and stopped before I found myself flat on the ground and looked over the necessary finger placement. Oh...now I get it! Played with the paddles/buttons and then was okay.
As expected, the shifts were clean and quick, despite my fumbling.
Would be nice to have but the added costs are way outside my budget for the moment.