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Carbon endurance road bike Trek Domane SL 6 AXS Rival buff beige 12-speed

Carbon endurance road bike Trek Domane SL 6 AXS: wireless SRAM Rival AXS, Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels, 8.64 kg

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Trek Domane SL 6 AXS: carbon endurance, wireless

The Trek Domane SL 6 AXS Gen 5 is an OCLV Series 500 carbon endurance road bike, equipped with the wireless SRAM Rival AXS 2x12 drivetrain and Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels, for a weight of 8.64 kg in size ML. A less aggressive position than a race bike, 35 mm tyres and clearance up to 40 mm: it is made for comfortably stringing together long rides, without giving up speed.

Technical specifications

Frame	OCLV Series 500 carbon, threaded T47 bottom bracket, tyres up to 40 mm (35 mm with mudguards)
Fork	Domane SL carbon, tapered steerer, mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle
Drivetrain	Wireless SRAM Rival AXS 2x12, 48/35 DUB chainset, XG-1250 10-36 cassette
Brakes	Flat Mount hydraulic discs, SRAM Paceline 160 mm Centerlock rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon / Kwaremont Pro 700x35 mm Tubeless Ready
Cockpit	Bontrager Comp Riser handlebar (20 mm rise), Trek RCS Pro -7° stem
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager RSL carbon 27.2 mm
Weight	8.64 kg in size ML (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant)
Max. weight	125 kg (rider, bike and kit)

At a glance

✓ OCLV 500 carbon, frame and fork	✓ Wireless SRAM Rival AXS 2x12
✓ Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels	✓ 35 mm tyres, 40 mm clearance
✓ Easy 48/35 and 10-36 gearing	✓ 8.64 kg in size ML

Who is it for?

For the sportive rider who often rides for more than three hours, the club rider preparing for a long-distance event, or someone returning to road cycling who wants an accessible position. Its wide tyres also let it tackle rough roads and some fast gravel tracks.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. Trek has been developing its OCLV carbon since 1992: the fibre layers are compacted under heat and pressure to drive out the micro-voids that weaken a frame. The series number indicates how optimised the layup is: the higher it is, the less material is needed to achieve the same stiffness and strength. OCLV carbon frames benefit from the 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

Put simply: OCLV 500 is not a "budget" carbon. It relies on the same manufacturing process, with a slightly heavier frame. With OCLV 900 you mainly pay for grams saved, which matters to a climber or racer, far less to an endurance sportive rider.

This Gen 5 drops IsoSpeed: comfort now comes from the 35 mm tyres and the round carbon seatpost that flexes over bumps. The frame is lighter and no longer has any moving parts to maintain. The threaded T47 bottom bracket is a real plus in the workshop: it doesn't creak and is easy to remove.

The 48/35 and 10-36 combination is easier than the classic 50/34 and 11-34: you can get over the cols of the hinterland and the steep walls of the Montagne Noire without going into the red. The 50 mm carbon wheels, rare at this level of the range, hold their speed on the flat; the only drawback is that they catch the tramontane a little in strong crosswinds.

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: compared with the SL 5, the SL 6 AXS brings wireless shifting and carbon wheels, and saves 200 g. To get under 8 kg, you need the OCLV 900 carbon of the SLR 7.

LVR sizing advice

Between two sizes: the smaller one for an upright position, the larger one if you have long legs. Cranks, handlebar and stem are matched to each 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

Built for racing?	Yes for sportives. For pure racing, the Madone offers a lower position.
Riding on tracks?	On fast tracks, yes, with 38 to 40 mm tyres. Beyond that, choose a Checkpoint gravel bike.
Mudguards for winter?	Yes, mounts provided; maximum tyre width then drops to 35 mm.
Charging the drivetrain?	Yes, now and then: SRAM AXS batteries come with their charger.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The most balanced Domane in the range: carbon frame, wireless shifting and 50 mm carbon wheels brought together on a single bike. The one we recommend to the sportive rider who wants a bike for several seasons without needing to upgrade it.

Pros
+ 50 mm carbon wheels at this level
+ Easy gearing in the mountains
+ Comfort of wide tyres

Cons
- 50 mm rims sensitive to wind
- 8.64 kg: not a featherweight
- Position too upright for racing

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we build and adjust every bike in our workshop before handover, offer bike fitting and look after the maintenance of your Domane. 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-5349707

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