r/DomaneCrew

Never did a full groupset swap before. Honestly, hadn’t wrenched on a bike since the 00’s. QUITE a lot has changed! I donated the removed Claris groupset, which had about 500mi on it, to a local bicycle co-op. Well technically I traded it for a bottom bracket tool. Anyway, the build was quite doable aside from some dicey cable routing around the bottom bracket and out the drainage holes (see last photo). Mid way through the build I thought I was cooked since the frame is not routed for Di2. In hindsight I may go back and route the Di2 wires from the seat tube, down to the BB, up the downtube and then down the outside of the BB where the original cables ran. Either way the wires will have to contour the BB which is pretty tight. I didn’t do nearly enough research ahead of time as far as how the Di2 system worked. I had no idea there were any wires at all. I assumed it was wireless bc that’s kinda how it’s marketed and talked about (in my mind). I was surprised to see a battery! I thought each component had their own battery within. Anyone else do this build? How was your experience?

Paid 937 EUR for it! What do you think? Happy to join the club!

Setup is in a good spot: ent 2.0's, gp5000as, blendr seat & handlebar mount, black seat clamp, almsthr saddle bag, west biking top tube bag. Have some SPD-SL pedals I need to mount. Happy with how she looks + rides but i'm itching to pull the trigger on a carbon frame. Great bike, 1st road bike.

Trying to dial in the setup of my bike. I am pretty content with saddle setup (height, level, a touch to the front) but the bike/cockpit feels (too) big. Started with a 100mm stem and experimented with 90 and 80mm in both directions. Nothing feels 100% right. Last thing that crossed my mind: should I look for a size 54? I am 1.80m (5ft11) with relatively larger torso than legs. Or is it a matter of getting used to a road bike? I am m51 and just got my bike half a year ago. On 165mm cranks, and short reach (75mm) 38cm bar.

Sl7 2022 di2 ultegra

Got this today! Big upgrade from my aluminum. I'm really excited to put some miles on it! Would you consider these normal marks for a new bike? The top tube ones I can't feel with my fingernailvbut the steerer tube is almost like chipped.

Cheers!

Was looking for a somewhat clean setup that would allow me to have my phone, light, and GoPro on the limited handlebar space. Finally ended up with the following:

• Quad Lock for phone. Will probably print a Quad Lock/Garmin adapter once I get a bike computer.
• Bontrager XXX/Pro/Elite Stem Blendr Duo Base to hold the bike light and GoPro.
• Outbound Lighting Detour bike light with the Action Camera Quick Release Mount.
• GoPro Hero11, with an extension arm mount, connected to an external battery.

Not sure what this barrel type thing is for? I'm guessing either brake caliper or gear barrel adjuster. But I already have those on the brake and derailluer respectively.

Trek domane AL

Negotiated down and paid $2300 total to include shipping and taxes from Bicycle Blue Book on eBay. I’m a shorter rider so finding a bike on the used market was difficult… but I was so happy to find this one from a notable seller, and for those familiar with the scoring used by bicycle blue book, all components scored a perfect 5/5, so truly “like new” condition.

I’m just starting to take biking more seriously and I know I’m going to love the hobby and it stick with it, so I decided to get something I’m going to love riding for the next 5-8 years.

Did a lot of research and love this bike on paper but wondering what your experiences are with this model and would you have purchased it at the price I paid?