Originally Posted by sh00k

I actually never got to test ride a domane but i want to hopefully this month... My old fx 7.7 had the isozone monostay which is similar to function of the domane's decoiupler(s) which is why i want a domane! my only requirements for a road bike were 1) entirely carbon frame and 2) ultegra or higher components. i had a full 105 group on my fx 7.7 and i loved how it felt while shifting.

I got an amazing deal on the emonda (main reason why i went emonda over domane) but haven't really put a lot of miles on it yet. From the 5-6 mile ride I did when i first got it, the bike is absolutely silent when riding and it is fairly smooth thanks to the carbon frame+fork. My only beef with the emonda is that i haven't owned a road bike in years and prefer the upright positioning of my fx. On the emonda, I have to really dial in the fit. I flipped the stem and that helped but something doesnt feel right... as of right now, I don't think i would be able to ride this thing 30 miles like i can my fx 7.4... my fx is a 22.5" size and the emonda is a 60 which is similar so i am sure it's just a matter of positioning the seat/drop bars just right... i also think that my gut from the added weight adds to the discomfort of riding on drop bars... lol

I agree with you on the 23s... I am 220lbs now and find that 25c is the sweet spot! i have 25c on my 7.4 fx and the bike flies now. i will most likely put on 25's on the emonda at the end of winter/before the spring. i am on a health kick now (trying to walk 15 miles a week and eat right) and my goal is to get back to my prewedding weight of 180lbs from 220 which i am currently. i bought the emonda as motivation. yes, i know, im a little crazy

lastly, the emonda was a couple thousand dollars less than the domane i wanted ( Domane SL 8 | Trek Bikes )... maybe if i maintain good health, i will get one of them for my 45th birthday a few years away