Contact us for a personalized quote [email protected]

EU companies: VAT-free purchase available [email protected]

Need advice before your purchase? [email protected]

Carbon endurance road bike Trek Domane SL 5 105 matte nightshade 12-speed

Carbon endurance road bike Trek Domane SL 5 matt mauve: 105 with 50/34 and 11-34, 35 mm tyres, 8.84 kg

£2,083.96 Incl. Tax

Color

Purple

Size

Size charts

LVR Cycles low price guarantee

If you find a lower price elsewhere, contact us.

Montage complet offert

Our bike technicians at your service.

Trade-in of your bicycle (free estimate)

Finance this purchase with your used bike.

Quantity

Currently unavailable

Domane SL 5 nightshade: gearing for the cols of the South

Dressed in Matte Nightshade, a dark matt mauve, the Trek Domane SL 5 is aimed at the rider who loves to gain altitude. Its OCLV Series 500 carbon frame carries a mechanical Shimano 105 2x12 groupset whose lowest gear, 34x34, lets you climb seated and steady. The whole bike weighs 8.84 kg in size ML.

Technical specifications

Frame	OCLV Series 500 carbon, internal cable routing, threaded T47 bottom bracket, UDH hanger, mudguard and bag mounts, tyres up to 40 mm (35 mm with mudguards)
Fork	Domane SL carbon, carbon tapered steerer, mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle
Drivetrain	Mechanical Shimano 105 2x12, R7100 50/34 chainset, 105 11-34 cassette
Brakes	Flat Mount discs, Shimano CL700 160 mm Centerlock rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager alloy hubs, Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready 24-hole rims / Kwaremont Pro 700x35 mm Tubeless Ready
Cockpit	Bontrager Comp Riser aluminium handlebar (20 mm rise), Trek RCS Pro -7° stem, dimensions depend on size
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager carbon 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset
Weight	8.84 kg in size ML (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant)
Max. weight	125 kg (rider, bike and kit)

At a glance

✓ 34x34 lowest gear	✓ Cable-operated Shimano 105 2x12
✓ OCLV 500 carbon, matt mauve	✓ 20 mm riser handlebar
✓ 160 mm Centerlock rotors	✓ 8.84 kg in size ML

Who is it for?

For the cyclist who heads off to climb the Pic de Nore, the Col de Fontfroide or the roads of the Caroux at the weekend, the rider preparing a hilly sportive, or the heavier rider who appreciates a bail-out gear. It suits an occasional climber as well as a cyclist discovering the mountains.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. Behind the OCLV acronym lies an in-house process launched by Trek in 1992: each part is put under pressure and then cured to drive out the air trapped between the plies, the main source of weakness in carbon. The number that goes with the name (500, 900) tells you how refined the layup is; the higher it goes, the fewer fibres the frame needs for equivalent stiffness. These frames are covered by a Trek lifetime warranty.

	OCLV 500 (Domane SL)	OCLV 900 (Domane SLR)
Level	Entry-level carbon of the road range	Trek's most advanced carbon
Construction	Robust layup, slightly more material	Rigid 3D moulding, fewer fibre overlaps
Gen 5 Domane frame	approx. 1,055 g	approx. 835 g (unpainted, size ML)
What it means	Tough, comfortable frame, more affordable price	About 220 g less on the frame; up to 20 % stronger than the previous OCLV 800

On a climb, what matters most is not the kilo of difference with a top-end bike but the ability to turn your legs without forcing. Trek's entry-level carbon already offers a frame that is stiff under pedalling.

The 34x34 gives a one-to-one ratio: for every turn of the pedals, the wheel turns once. That is what lets you keep a decent cadence on 8 or 10 % sections. At the top end, the 50x11 is still enough to pick up speed on the descents.

On long descents, the 160 mm Shimano rotors prevent hand fatigue, and the upright position helps you keep your eyes far ahead. After a summer of cols, we recommend a pad and chain check in the workshop.

Which Domane should you choose?

Model	Carbon	Drivetrain	Wheels	Weight (ML)
Domane SL 5	OCLV 500	Shimano 105 mechanical	Aluminium	8.84 kg
Domane SL 6 AXS	OCLV 500	SRAM Rival AXS wireless	Carbon 50 mm	8.64 kg
Domane SL 7 AXS 1x	OCLV 500	SRAM Force XPLR 1x13 + power meter	Carbon 51 mm	8.14 kg
Domane SLR 7	OCLV 900	Shimano Ultegra Di2	Carbon 51 mm	7.66 kg

Our take: in the mountains, the SL 5 is 200 g heavier than the SL 6 AXS and 1.18 kg heavier than the SLR 7. If you mainly climb for pleasure, its 34x34 matters more than those grams.

LVR sizing advice

For climbing, the ideal size lets you stand up out of the saddle without your knees touching the bar. If in doubt, come and try it. Cranks, handlebar and stem follow the size.

Size	XS	S	M	ML	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	143-158	158-162	162-173	173-179	179-188	188-199
Inseam (cm)	67-74	74-76	76-81	81-84	84-88	88-100
Cranks	160	160	165	165	170	170
Handlebar / stem	36 / 80	38 / 90	40 / 100	40 / 110	42 / 110	42 / 120

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Enough gears for the mountains?	Yes, the 34x34 gets you over most of the region's cols without forcing.
Lighter with other wheels?	Yes, carbon wheels save weight; we fit them in the workshop.
Safe braking on descents?	Yes, 160 mm Shimano rotors; remember to check the pads regularly.
For a sportive?	Yes, especially for long, hilly routes.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A carbon Domane that won't let you down on the cols thanks to its 34x34 and disc brakes. For climbing for pleasure rather than chasing a time, it is a sensible choice.

Pros
+ Reassuring 34x34 gear
+ Fade-resistant disc braking
+ Distinctive matt mauve

Cons
- 8.84 kg, noticeable on long climbs
- No electronic drivetrain

Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop builds and adjusts your Domane SL 5 before handing it over, offers bike fitting and looks after its maintenance season after season. In-store collection available.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.

Reference TRK-5347971

Data sheet