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The Trek Domane SL 5 in Matte Deep Smoke, a very understated matt smoky black, is designed to be ridden a lot and often. Under its OCLV Series 500 carbon frame, you'll find components chosen to last: mechanical Shimano 105 2x12, Paradigm Tubeless Ready alloy rims and Centerlock rotors. It weighs 8.84 kg in size ML.
| 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) |
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At a glance
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For the cyclist who trains several times a week and wants a reliable bike, the racer looking for a winter bike alongside their race bike, or anyone who rides in all weathers. Its alloy wheels and cable drivetrain cope well with repeated rides.
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 |
For a training bike, OCLV 500 is a logical choice: slightly more material, so a frame that is more tolerant of the small knocks of everyday use, without giving up the stiffness of carbon.
The UDH derailleur hanger is a detail that matters: after a crash, the replacement part is standard and easy to find. The threaded T47 bottom bracket and internal cable routing also make the workshop's job easier at service time.
The 23 mm wide Paradigm rims pair well with the 35 mm tyres: stable, easy to maintain and tubeless compatible. On the coarse roads around Béziers, they soak up the winter miles well.
| 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: for training, the SL 5 and its 8.84 kg are more than enough; the SL 7 AXS 1x weighs 700 g less and adds a power meter, useful for tracking your progress precisely.
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LVR sizing advice For training, choose the size in which you can stay on the hoods for a long time; the stem can still be adjusted afterwards. Cranks, handlebar and stem follow each size.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Tough enough for intensive use? | Yes: OCLV 500 frame, alloy wheels and cable drivetrain handle the miles well. |
| Can it be a winter bike? | Yes, with mudguards; tyre width is then limited to 35 mm. |
| Are parts easy to find? | Yes: UDH hanger, threaded T47 and Shimano 105 are widespread standards. |
| Adding a power meter? | Yes, several solutions exist; we can advise you in the workshop. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The Domane for riding without counting the miles: reliable, simple to maintain and comfortable enough for long sessions. For intensive use, we readily prefer it to a lighter but more fragile bike.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? Before handover, every bike goes through the hands of our mechanics in Béziers for building and adjustment; we also offer bike fitting and ongoing maintenance. 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.
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