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The Trek Domane AL 4 Gen 4 is the range's solid training base: Alpha Series 100 aluminium frame, carbon fork, Shimano Tiagra 2x11 and 10.10 kg in size 56. Its mudguard mounts let you ride all year round without taking the race bike out in doubtful weather. In Matte Dark Star Black, a deep matt black, it keeps a low profile and quickly hides road grime.
| Frame | Alpha Series 100 aluminium, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, mudguard mounts, UDH hanger, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Fork | Domane AL full carbon (carbon tapered steerer), mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Tiagra R4000 2x11, 50/34 chainset, Shimano RS400 11-36 cassette, LG500 chain |
| Brakes | Flat Mount disc brakes, Shimano RT66 160 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Formula hubs, Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims / Kwaremont Comp Hard-Case Lite 700x32 mm |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Comp alloy handlebar, width depends on size; Bontrager Elite 7° stem, Blendr compatible |
| Saddle / seatpost | Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager Comp alloy 27.2 mm, length depends on size |
| Weight | 10.10 kg in size 56 (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the club rider who wants a winter bike with a proper drivetrain, the racer who spares their carbon bike during the wet months, or anyone who rides alone several times a week whatever the weather. It remains lively enough for spring rides.
Alpha aluminium, Trek's expertise. Under the Domane AL 4, Trek uses its Alpha Series 100 alloy, chosen to withstand everyday use and accept mudguards, a top tube bag or wider tyres. The fork is carbon, steerer included, which softens the steering on rough surfaces. Universal UDH derailleur hanger and thru axles: spare parts are easy to find, a detail that matters on the day of a crash.
| Alpha 100 (Domane AL) | Alpha 300 (Émonda ALR) | OCLV 500 carbon (Domane SL) | |
| Level | The Domane AL aluminium | Trek's lightest aluminium | Entry-level road carbon |
| Construction | Welded tubes, carbon fork, plenty of mounts | Invisible Weld technology, the look of a carbon frame | Layers compacted under heat and pressure |
| Reference bike | Domane AL 4: 10.10 kg (size 56) | Émonda ALR 5: 9.17 kg (size 56) | Domane SL 5 Gen 5: 8.84 kg (size ML) |
| What it means | Mudguards possible, versatility, sensible budget | Livelier and lighter, 28 mm tyres max | Lighter still, Trek lifetime warranty on the frame |
The key point: at this level of the range, the weight difference with Alpha 300 comes down to tube design and mounts, not to a difference in quality. In return, Alpha 100 accepts winter equipment, which the Émonda ALR doesn't cater for.
A training bike has to soak up the miles without demanding attention: the Tiagra 2x11 is precise and consistent, and the LG500 chain copes well with intensive use. The thru axles keep the rotors perfectly aligned, which prevents pad rub once the wheel is refitted.
With mudguards, the AL 4 takes midweek rides on the road to Murviel-lès-Béziers or intervals on the long straights of the Orb plain in its stride, even into the sea wind. We recommend a drivetrain clean at the end of winter and regular pad checks in wet weather.
| Model | Material | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| Domane AL 2 | Alpha 100 | Shimano Claris 2x8 | Paradigm 23 alloy | 10.35 kg (56) |
| Domane AL 4 | Alpha 100 | Shimano Tiagra 2x11 | Paradigm 23 alloy | 10.10 kg (56) |
| Domane AL 5 | Alpha 100 | Shimano 105 2x12 mechanical | Paradigm 23 alloy | 9.80 kg (56) |
| Domane SL 5 Gen 5 | OCLV 500 carbon | Shimano 105 mechanical | Aluminium | 8.84 kg (ML) |
Our take: as a training bike, the AL 4 has the edge over the AL 2 thanks to its 11 speeds and 250 g less; the AL 5, at 9.80 kg in size 56, is only justified if you also want to race on the same bike.
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LVR sizing advice If you are unsure, the smaller size gives livelier steering, the larger one more stability on long descents. Cranks, handlebar and stem follow the size.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| A winter bike for a racer? | Yes, mudguards possible and a precise drivetrain for training. |
| Does it stand up to salt and mud? | Aluminium copes well; dry and lube the chain after every ride. |
| Fitting a computer and lights? | Yes, the Elite stem is Blendr compatible for mounting a computer and lights. |
| Does matt black show dirt? | It hides dust well; a gentle cleaner is all you need. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A reliable training bike that just wants to be ridden, fair weather or foul. Its matt black goes with all your winter kit.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop fits mudguards, lights and a Blendr mount on your Domane AL 4, and offers a service package suited to winter mileage.
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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