I'm new to the site and just as new to road bikes. All mt bike history for me. I picked up a CX (Santa Crux Stigmata) for training and now I'm liking the road enough to be in the market for a dedicated road bike. My first pick is Trek Domane 6. I'd go Emonda Disc as well. It's a hefty price tag. I'm familiar with Trek and while I do not enjoy the price tag, I do enjoy the quality. I have 2 Trek mtb's I built up (1 al and 1 CF). I also trust the Bontrager line.

I do see a Domane frame offered in AL but it's not disc. A few items I am pretty much set on is disc brakes (blame the mtb for that) and Shimano Ultegra or SRAM Red or Force 1 groupset. Checking out comparable Cannondale and Specialized I see what looks to be some really good bikes BUT I don't have that same trust in the OE parts. Price wise same boat situation.

I find the Domane really intriguing and compare it to the Roubaix. Not sure if I trust the head shock on it. I also see a lot of them for sale online and fewer Domane's for sale. I don't mean to put it down as I don't know it. Just my observations.

I have some time before I'll choose. What else should I be looking at? Specs I'd like:

Disc Brakes
Thru Axles
CF preferred but good quality AL can be a ok as well.
Shimano Ultegra or SRAM Red or Force 1.
I'd like to have room for wider than 28 tires as well.

Looking forward to hearing your advice. And of course, test ride and fir it essential.