New Trek Domane Gen 5 review: simpler and more efficient?

by | 13 August 2026

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The new Trek Domane Gen 5 is here. A full presentation and a ride test on the roads of Wisconsin, a stone’s throw from Trek’s Waterloo headquarters, on both the Domane SL and the Domane SLR. What’s new Specs, pricing and changes from the previous generation: 35 mm tyres, cockpit flex, a 305 g weight […]
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New Trek Domane Gen 5 review: simpler and more efficient?

The new Trek Domane Gen 5 is here. A full presentation and a ride test on the roads of Wisconsin, a stone’s throw from Trek’s Waterloo headquarters, on both the Domane SL and the Domane SLR.

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By Antoine Taillefer··▶ Video · 21 min · in French

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What’s new

Specs, pricing and changes from the previous generation: 35 mm tyres, cockpit flex, a 305 g weight saving on the SLR, wind tunnel data… A complete look at an endurance bike built to go long and far.

On the road

Antoine rides both versions on roads and gravel paths before giving his verdict.

Video in French.

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