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The Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4 gives riders who already own a carbon bike a second bike that is up to the job: Alpha Series 100 aluminium frame, carbon fork, Shimano 105 2x12 and 9.80 kg in size 56. With its mudguard mounts, it takes over as soon as the road gets wet, with a feel close to a summer bike. In Matte Dark Star Black, an elegant matt black, it has the look of a serious training bike.
| 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) |
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At a glance
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For the experienced cyclist who owns a carbon bike and wants to spare it the winter, the racer who wants the same shifting in training as in races, or the rider who piles on the kilometres from November to March. It also suits cyclists who want a single bike all year round.
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.
Keeping the same groupset as your main bike is a real comfort: the 12-speed 105 gives you the same feel as a carbon bike equipped with 105 or Ultegra. The sealed-bearing hubs and Centerlock rotors stand up to water and mud better than cup-and-cone hubs, which reduces trips to the workshop.
Chilly mornings on the road to Lamalou-les-Bains or midweek rides in the tramontane call for a stable, reliable bike: with mudguards and 32 mm tyres, the Domane AL 5 holds the road. We recommend checking the pads more often in winter and cleaning the drivetrain after every wet ride.
| 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: as a winter bike, the AL 5 keeps the 105 of your main bike for 300 g less than the AL 4; the lighter Émonda ALR 5 has no provision for mudguards and doesn't accept tyres beyond 28 mm.
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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.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| A stand-in for my carbon bike? | Yes, the same 12-speed 105 groupset, so the same feel day to day. |
| Mudguards and 32 mm tyres? | Yes, the frame has the mounts for use with the stock tyres. |
| Winter maintenance? | Sealed bearings and Centerlock limit workshop visits; keep the chain clean. |
| Integrated lighting? | The Blendr stem lets you mount a light and computer neatly. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The ideal winter bike for those who refuse to downgrade their drivetrain. Its matt black gives it a sober, professional look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? We turn your Domane AL 5 into a complete winter bike in our Béziers workshop: mudguards, lights and fine-tuning of the 105 included in the preparation.
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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