Why I moved to the Trek Domane from the Ribble Endurance 

Bought the same bike about 2 weeks ago Russ loving it so far. Had pretty much given up on cycling due to a back injury but the Domane's geometry and isospeed have made a massive difference. 🙏

I also just got a new Domane about 3 months ago. I ended up splurging for the SLR 7 gen 4. I came from 7 years of riding a Cervelo S2 Ultegra. The fit for me is incredibly comfortable. I have shorter arms and longer legs making the Domane a near perfect geometry. I’m 5’8” and riding the 54mm. The only gripe I had with the bike were the garbage Bontrager tubeless tires. One tire started getting a bulge and Trek was kind enough to warranty them. Apparently there have been some factory defects lately. I now run 32mm GP 5000 tubeless and what an improvement! I really like the longer wheel base too compared to the Cervelo. It just handles so smoothly especially around corners. I don’t really feel or notice to much speed loss from riding 25mm tires for so long. But the ride comfort and lower pressure allows me to hit a little gravel too. Best of all, the upper left neck pain I always got on the Cervelo is mostly gone now with this slightly more relaxed geometry.

Great vid mate - loving the detail and you've given me ideas for my channel 🙂 I'll be watching intently form now on.

What a stunning bike! The red and black fade is incredible. Trek makes a very good, durable bike. Many years of safe riding!

Love the Domane, just got myself an AL version this year

Nice work, man!

Looks like a great bike - and your old Giant looked pretty nice too! Fun blast down Blackstone Edge! Wish they'd sort the road out at the bottom - although I suppose at least it slows us cyclists down coming into the build up area.

Trek do wonderful paint. I just got a SL6 Emonda. I hope you have great adventures on yours mate.

Local lad here m8, that's a fantastic descent, cars usually hold me up. Glad you're getting along with a new steed!

I've had my SL5 in the same colors since March of 22. Love it. Same experience as you on the sizing. Trek wanted to put me in a 54 based on my height, but the 52 just felt loads better as my inseam also suggested a 52. Couple of quality of life bits that I've done to mine- 3D printed a mount for my Varia radar that screws into the blendr mount holes on the back of the Versa seat. I swapped the front blendr mount to a duo with my computer living on the upper mount and the headlight (non-Trek) on the lower using some gopro extensions for clearance. The 32mm tires went away fairly quickly. They had an annoying tendency to find any bit of glass and take a nasty gash. Currently running a pair of 35mm Vittorias. There was a little trade off in watts/mph, but the increase in comfort and reliability have been more than worthwhile. No issues with the iso-speed creaking on mine. Trek did tell me to keep an eye on the torque setting on both isospeeds when I brought it in for a winter service (The local shop gave me a credit for one when I bought the bike). Just an item to check when you do your regular maintenance. Everything else has been an absolute joy.

You’ve made a great choice there Russ! 😜 She looks beautiful in that colourway. Just one bit of advice, protect the paintwork at all costs. It marks really easy, more so than any other bike I’ve owned. Particularly the crossbar. It’s worth investigating in some decent polish and silicone spray to keep her looking new. You don’t want to see a close up of mine, O can assure you. My paintwork doesn’t look too dissimilar to that road surface at the end!! I thought the roads around here were bad, but I’ve seen another cheese heaters!! 😂 Welcome to the Club!

Thanks for the video. I jumped from a mountain bike to the Trek FX3. Great for commuting and touring, it's comfortable enough to encourage longer rides, but the speed isn't what road bikes are, so I'm looking into the Domane, now.

Glad you had better luck than l did. Bought a new 2023 Trek SL5 and after 10 miles the bike started making a loud creaking sound from the Iso speed area. The dealer spent 2 hours trying to fix it and then told me Trek had a bulletin out regarding this problem. I was lucky there was a ten day refund policy I jumped at! The first 10 miles I loved the bike, but should have listened to others who have had this problem!

Thanks for the video Russ. Strangely enough I'm going through exactly the same thought processes as you did when looking for a bike. I've gone full circle, Trek Domane, then considered the Emonda, then Cannondale and Giant and now back to Domane. I want something fast, but comfortable for when I do longer rides. I'm also 185 cm and inseam 84cm and not getting any younger. Trek suggests 58cm is correct size for me, but seemed a little overstretched in the arms, however when I sat on a 56cm, it seemed a bit short especially when in an more aero position. It's a great bike and the colour of yours in superb. I guess I'll have to properly test ride both sizes and make a decision.

Looks nice bike mate, i considered one before getting my Dol

I literally had my heart set on building a custom 2019 Domane SLR. I found a website with older 2019 model year frames for a discounted rate. By the time I was ready to pull the trigger, the 52cm I needed was gone. I had to settle for a discounted 2019 Madone SLR frameset if you can believe it. I know it's world's different from the Domane, but I'm getting used to the lower front end, and with wider tires and IsoSpeed, it isn't as uncomfortable as my previous Fuji Gran Fondo Racey/endurance bike. It's no Domane SLR when it comes to comfort, but the Madone SLR is a hell of a bike to settle on.

If anyone reading this is considering buying a Ribble, I would recommend trying a size down from your normal. The combined reach of Ribble frames and the stock integrated bars are much longer than normal. Comparing my 52 ribble and 52 Tarmac, the Ribble turned out to be 15mm longer top tube reach. The original bar reach is also longer than normal and they’re integrated so changing them isn’t cheap or straight forward.

Bought a Gen 3 SL5 yesterday, had a giant for a few years and have struggled with comfort on longer rides… I’ve the same inseam is 80-81cm… ordered the 56cm after trying the size in a local store, the biggest selling point for me is the iso-speed front & back… not getting any younger so wanted something that will make those bumpier rides a little more tolerable… can’t wait for tomorrow to get my first try out. 👍🏻

thanks for this, Just totaled my Domane frame and have been told it'll be Dec. before I can get a replacement so I have been considering all of those mentioned including Ribble. Maybe I'll just have to sit it out :(

I'm 182cm and have always ridden a 58. I could go 56 but i worry id be cramped being an older bloke. Confort for me also is no.1.

Great review, comfort is everything. Did u try specialized roubix?

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I’ve got the same bike, can’t wait to just retire it to the turbo trainer. Had quite a few warranty issues and feels like a bus to ride. So many better endurance bikes on the market than this in my opinion.

Hi Russ - very nice bike. Which climb is it in this video? Would like to give it a go myself and couldn’t work it out from the signs. Cheers

What height are you Russ ? Looking at new bikes and the Ribble Endurance SL disc is on my list. I am 6ft and large is my size.

Trek Domane is the most comfortable bike i have ever ridden, but you have to take the price into consideration, then Ribble is the best choice, haha.

Pleased for you. What was your top speed. I drive there often and I hadnt realised how bad the road is there

The Ribble was "massively stretched out". That is your own fault. Never let someone else choose your bike size, that's just stupid. If you can't be bothered to look at the bike dimensions, then don't complain if it's the wrong size.

I got one and sold it two weeks later it rode like a tank

Where is this one made? China or Taiwan?