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The Trek Domane SLR 9 Gen 5 is the most refined Shimano Domane: OCLV Series 900 frame, Dura-Ace Di2 2x12, Aeolus RSL 51 carbon wheels and 7.34 kg in size ML. It takes on the roads race bikes avoid: worn surfaces, patched-up country roads, stretches of gravel track. The Matte Deep Smoke colourway dresses it in a very dark smoky grey with a matt finish, discreet and easy to live with day to day.
| Frame | OCLV Series 900 carbon, internal cable routing, bag and mudguard mounts, UDH, threaded T47, tyres up to 40 mm (35 mm with mudguards) |
| Fork | Domane SLR carbon, tapered steerer, carbon dropouts, mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 2x12, R9200 50/34 chainset, 11-34 cassette, BT-DN300 battery |
| Brakes | Flat Mount hydraulic discs, Shimano CL900 160 mm Centerlock rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 carbon / Kwaremont RSL 700x35 mm Tubeless Ready, 320 tpi |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Pro Riser carbon handlebar (20 mm rise, 70 mm reach), Trek RCS Pro -7° stem, dimensions depend on size |
| Saddle / seatpost | Verse Short Pro carbon rails 145 mm / Bontrager RSL carbon 27.2 mm, 5 mm offset |
| Weight | 7.34 kg in size ML (Trek figure, with inner tubes) |
| Max. weight | 125 kg (rider, bike and kit) |
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At a glance
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For the cyclist who prefers the small roads of the hinterland to the main routes and doesn't want to pick their routes according to the state of the tarmac. It will appeal to the rider who rides all year round, with mudguards in winter, and is looking for a single high-end bike that can do everything on the road.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. The OCLV principle hasn't changed since its beginnings in 1992: compact the carbon layers under heat and pressure to eliminate micro-voids, the weak points of a frame. What evolves is the level of refinement. The OCLV 900 of the SLR 9 is made by rigid 3D moulding, with fewer overlap zones: the Domane frame thus loses about 220 g compared with OCLV 500 and gains up to 20 % in strength over the previous OCLV 800, a welcome toughness when the road is rough. With an equal frame, the 320 g saved over the SLR 7 come from the RSL wheels and Dura-Ace.
| OCLV 900 (Domane SLR) | OCLV 500 (Domane SL) | |
| Level | Trek's most advanced carbon | Entry-level carbon of the road range |
| Construction | Rigid 3D moulding, reduced fibre overlaps | More generous layup with more material |
| Gen 5 Domane frame | approx. 835 g (unpainted, size ML) | approx. 1,055 g |
| What it means | About 220 g less on the frame; up to 20 % stronger than the previous OCLV 800 | Same process, heavier and more affordable frame |
On the battered roads of the Haut-Languedoc, this frame without IsoSpeed relies on the round 27.2 mm carbon post, which flexes over every bump, and on 35 mm tyres. There is room up to 40 mm without mudguards: enough to move to a wider tyre for mixed rides, keeping the same drivetrain.
Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 keeps a 50/34 and an 11-34 cassette, classic sportive gearing, with crisp shifts even under load. At every service, our workshop updates the Di2 system; the threaded T47 bottom bracket makes bearing replacement simple.
| Model | Carbon | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (ML) |
| Domane SLR 7 | OCLV 900 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 | Aeolus Pro 51 | 7.66 kg |
| Domane SLR 9 | OCLV 900 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 | Aeolus RSL 51 | 7.34 kg |
| Domane SLR 9 AXS | OCLV 900 | SRAM RED AXS 2x12 + power meter | Aeolus RSL 51 | 7.29 kg |
| Domane SLR 9 AXS 1x | OCLV 900 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS 1x13 + power meter | Aeolus RSL 37 | 6.63 kg |
| Domane SLR 9 AXS No. 76 | OCLV 900 | SRAM RED AXS 2x12 + power meter | Aeolus RSL 37 | 7.19 kg |
Our take: with an identical frame, the SLR 9 weighs 320 g less than the SLR 7 (7.34 against 7.66 kg) thanks to Dura-Ace and RSL wheels. The SLR 9 AXS saves only 50 g more, but adds a power meter and a 48/35 that is easier on climbs.
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LVR sizing advice Between two sizes: the smaller one if you lack flexibility, the larger one if you have a long torso. Handlebar, stem and cranks follow the size.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Riding on tracks? | On fast tracks, yes; up to 40 mm tyres without mudguards. |
| Is matt paint delicate? | Clean it with soapy water, without wax or polishing products. |
| Mudguards for winter? | Yes, mounts provided; maximum tyre width then drops to 35 mm. |
| No more IsoSpeed? | No: the round 27.2 mm post and wide tyres provide the comfort. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The top Shimano model of the Domane family, versatile enough to leave smooth roads without losing its finesse. The one we recommend to the cyclist who rides everywhere, in all weathers, with a single bike.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, our mechanics build the bike, check cockpit torque and the drivetrain, then follow up on its maintenance season after season.
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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