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Aluminium endurance road bike Trek Domane AL 5 105 gloss supernova 12-speed

Aluminium endurance road bike Trek Domane AL 5: Shimano 105 2x12, carbon fork, sealed hubs, 9.80 kg in 56

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Trek Domane AL 5: Shimano 105 on an aluminium frame

The Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4 is the most refined of the aluminium Domane bikes: Alpha Series 100 frame, carbon fork and 12-speed Shimano 105, for 9.80 kg in size 56. It offers the benchmark drivetrain of mid-range carbon bikes while keeping the toughness and versatility of aluminium. The Gloss Supernova colourway, a glossy brown edged with black, nicely highlights the lines of the frame.

Technical specifications

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	Mechanical Shimano 105 R7100 2x12, 50/34 chainset, 11-34 cassette, 12-speed chain
Brakes	Flat Mount disc brakes, Shimano CL700 Centerlock 160 mm rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager sealed-bearing hubs, 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	9.80 kg in size 56 (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ Alpha 100 alloy frame, carbon fork	✓ Shimano 105 2x12
✓ Sealed-bearing hubs	✓ 32 mm tyres, Tubeless Ready rims
✓ Mudguard mounts	✓ 9.80 kg in size 56

Who is it for?

For the cyclist preparing for their first sportive who wants precise shifting without moving to carbon, the athlete who already rides regularly and is looking for a durable bike, or the rider who wants a single bike for summer and winter. It is for those who want the right groupset first, and a light frame later.

The LVR workshop view

Alpha aluminium, Trek's expertise. The Domane AL 5 frame is the same Alpha Series 100 as on the AL 2 and AL 4: the equipment makes the difference, with 550 g less than the AL 2 in size 56. Trek has paid attention to what makes life easier: cable housing integrated into the frame, full-carbon fork, mudguard eyelets front and rear and a UDH hanger. Together they form a sound base you keep for a long time, simply upgrading wheels and tyres.

	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 5: 9.80 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

Key point: the Alpha 300 of the Émonda ALR isn't aimed at the same use; it sacrifices versatility for 630 g less in size 56. The OCLV 500 carbon of the Domane SL 5 drops to 8.84 kg in size ML with the same 105 groupset: it is up to you to judge whether the difference justifies the jump.

The 12-speed Shimano 105 R7100 offers an 11-34 range with no gaps in the gearing: you keep the right cadence on the flat as on the climbs. The Bontrager sealed-bearing hubs and CL700 Centerlock rotors are also a real step up from the AL 2 and AL 4: less maintenance and easier removal.

On a regional sportive route, between the climbs of the Montagne Noire and the long windswept stretches of the Minervois, this Domane offers the right compromise between comfort and precision. In the workshop, 105 is easy to adjust and its parts are available everywhere, which guarantees maintenance with no nasty surprises.

Which road bike should you choose?

Model	Material	Drivetrain	Wheels	Weight (size)
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)
Émonda ALR 5	Alpha 300	Shimano 105 2x12 mechanical	n/a	9.17 kg (56)
Domane SL 5 Gen 5	OCLV 500 carbon	Shimano 105 mechanical	Aluminium	8.84 kg (ML)

Our take: the AL 5 weighs 300 g less than the AL 4 and moves to 12-speed 105; the Émonda ALR 5 saves another 630 g with the same groupset but gives up mudguards, and the carbon Domane SL 5 drops to 8.84 kg in size ML.

LVR sizing advice

The 105 and its 160 to 170 mm cranks follow your build; between two sizes, the larger one suits you if you are aiming for long distances with a more stretched-out position.

Size	44	49	52	54	56	58	61
Rider height (cm)	150-153	156-163	163-168	168-174	174-180	180-185	185-191
Inseam (cm)	71-73	74-77	76-79	78-82	81-85	84-87	86-90
Cranks (mm)	160	160	165	165	165	170	170
Handlebar / stem	36 / 70	38 / 80	38 / 90	40 / 90	40 / 100	40 / 100	42 / 110

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

Your questions

Ready for a sportive?	Yes, the 12-speed 105 and the endurance position are well suited to it.
Why not carbon?	With the same groupset, the Domane SL 5 is lighter but considerably more expensive.
More durable hubs?	Yes, sealed bearings stand up better to rain and dust.
Mechanical or electronic 105?	Mechanical here: simple adjustment, no battery to charge.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The alloy Domane that makes almost no compromise on the drivetrain. The one we recommend to the cyclist who wants 105 without exceeding their budget.

Pros
+ 12-speed Shimano 105
+ Sealed-bearing hubs
+ Versatile, tough frame

Cons
- 9.80 kg in size 56
- Fairly basic stock alloy wheels

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we build your Domane AL 5 with care, adjust the 105 to the millimetre and support you all the way to your first sportive.

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-5350783

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