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With its OCLV Series 500 carbon frame with rear IsoSpeed and its Shimano 105 Di2 2x12 drivetrain, the Trek Domane SL 6 Gen 4 weighs 8.89 kg in size 56 and rolls on Aeolus Elite 35 carbon wheels. The Ivy Smoke paint, a dark ivy green with smoky highlights, gives it an elegant, understated look. It targets the sportive rider who loves the mountains and wants a precise bike on long climbs.
| Frame | OCLV Series 500 carbon, rear IsoSpeed, Kammtail tubes, threaded T47 bottom bracket, tyres up to 38 mm (35 mm with mudguards) |
| Fork | Domane SL carbon, tapered steerer, internal hose routing, mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Drivetrain | Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 2x12, R7100 50/34 chainset (crank length depends on size), 11-34 cassette, BT-DN300 battery |
| Brakes | Flat Mount discs, Shimano 160 mm Centerlock rotors (CL700 or RT70 depending on build) |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 carbon / Kwaremont Pro 700x32 mm Tubeless Ready |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Comp alloy handlebar (width depends on size), Trek RCS Pro -7° stem (length depends on size) |
| Saddle / seatpost | Verse Short Comp 145 mm / KVF aero carbon post, 20 mm offset (length depends on size) |
| Integration | Down tube storage, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper |
| Weight | 8.89 kg in size 56 (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant) |
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At a glance
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For the weekend climber preparing for a mountain sportive, the cyclist who often rides alone on long loops and wants consistently clean shifts, or anyone looking for electronics without going as far as Ultegra. This colour is available here in 54 and 56, for riders from 168 to 180 cm.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. Behind the OCLV acronym, for Optimum Compaction Low Void, lies a moulding process in which the carbon sheets are pressed at high temperature until the microscopic bubbles are driven out. Trek has been refining this method since 1992, and the series printed on the tube shows how far it has been taken: for equal strength, a higher series needs fewer fibres. All OCLV frames benefit from the brand's lifetime warranty.
| OCLV 500 (Domane SL) | OCLV 900 (Domane SLR) | |
| Range | The carbon of the Domane SL, including this SL 6 | The carbon of the Domane SLR |
| Moulding | Full OCLV process, slightly more fibre | Rigid 3D mould, fewer overlaps |
| Benchmark (Gen 5 frame, ML) | approx. 1,055 g | approx. 835 g unpainted |
| Real difference | Tough, comfortable, more affordable | About 220 g less; up to 20 % stronger than OCLV 800 |
On the climbs, Di2 proves its worth: you change sprocket under full load without any crunching, with a simple press, even when your hands are tired after the third col of the Caroux. The 50/34 paired with the 11-34 leaves a bail-out gear for the steepest sections, and the KVF post flexes just enough when you stay seated for a long time.
On the descents, the 160 mm rotors and the carbon fork with thru axle give stable braking down towards Lamalou-les-Bains, while the Kammtail tubes reduce wind drag on the long fast stretches of the Minervois. In the workshop, we check the Di2 battery and firmware at every service, as well as the pads after a season of cols.
| Model | Frame | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| Domane SL 5 Gen 4 | OCLV 500, IsoSpeed, 38 mm max. | Shimano 105 mechanical | Aluminium | 9.09 kg (56) |
| Domane SL 6 Gen 4 | OCLV 500, IsoSpeed, 38 mm max. | Shimano 105 Di2 | Carbon 35 mm | 8.89 kg (56) |
| Domane SL 7 Gen 4 | OCLV 500, IsoSpeed, 38 mm max. | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Carbon 51 mm | 8.42 kg (56) |
| Domane SL 6 AXS (Gen 5) | OCLV 500, no IsoSpeed, 40 mm max. | SRAM Rival AXS wireless | Carbon 50 mm | 8.64 kg (ML) |
Our take: the SL 6 Gen 4 keeps IsoSpeed, integrated storage and Shimano Di2, while the Gen 5 SL 6 AXS switches to SRAM, weighs 8.64 kg in ML against 8.89 kg in 56 here and takes 40 mm tyres. If every gram counts, the SL 7 Gen 4 drops to 8.42 kg in 56.
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LVR sizing advice Available in 54 and 56. The 54 suits 168 to 174 cm, the 56 174 to 180 cm; at the boundary, your inseam decides.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| A good bike for the mountains? | Yes: 8.89 kg in 56, 50/34 and 11-34 to keep a gear in reserve. |
| Di2 in the rain? | No problem, it is designed to be ridden in all weathers. |
| Where do I carry my kit? | In the down tube compartment, designed for the repair kit. |
| Wider tyres? | Up to 38 mm without mudguards and 35 mm with, for rough mountain roads. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict An electronic Domane that makes life easier in the mountains, with a reasonable weight and a frame that filters out vibration. We recommend it to the sportive rider who ticks off the cols and wants flawless shifting.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As the Trek retailer in Béziers, LVR Cycles builds your Domane SL 6 Gen 4, programmes the Di2 to suit your habits, dials in your position and takes care of servicing between seasons in the mountains.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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