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bikes11 days ago•140 min saved

Trek Domane Gen 5 Abandons IsoSpeed for a lighter, tyre-friendly ride

Trek unveils the fifth-generation Domane, dropping the IsoSpeed comfort system to shave weight and simplify the frame. The new Domane uses bigger tyre clearance (up to 40mm), a lighter frame (SLR frames around 835g), and a new 27.2mm round seatpost plus a 20mm-rise handlebar to boost comfort and ride quality. Prices span from roughly $2,400 for the base Domane SL to $11,499 for top SRAM Red/XPLR builds, with Trek noting improved pedalling stiffness and reduced vibration. Early ride impressions describe the Gen 5 as light, responsive, and notably comfortable, while IsoSpeed remains serviceable on older bikes.

via Cyclingnews|

#bikes #domane #isospeed

technology13 days ago•4 min saved

Trek Domane Gen 5 returns to basics, trimming 305 g by dropping IsoSpeed

Trek’s Domane Gen 5 trims about 305 g by dropping IsoSpeed and in-frame storage, relying on a revised carbon layup, a round seatpost, and 40 mm tyre clearance to preserve comfort. The lighter frame and fork enable six sizes and builds from 900 Series to 500 Series, with top models around 6.63 kg, a 20 mm rise cockpit for a more upright endurance ride, and no in-frame storage but extra bag mounts; 35 mm tyres are supported, balancing aero and rolling resistance. Pricing spans the range from entry SL to high-end SLR models as Trek positions it as a lighter, more affordable all-road carbon option.

via BikeRadar|

#domane #endurance-bike #technology

road-bikes1 month ago•91 min saved

Orbea Orca Aero debuts with record tyre clearance and ultra-low BB ahead of Tour de France

Orbea has unveiled the updated Orca Aero just before the Tour de France, featuring a 78mm bottom bracket drop, 37mm tyre clearance (40mm in practice), and about 5.1W of drag reduction at 50km/h versus the previous model, thanks to a redesigned head tube/fork, keel under the BB, and other aero tweaks. The frame is around 900g, with a downtube aero storage box (potentially unused due to UCI rules), and it offers extensive customization from Shimano 105 to Dura-Ace/SRAM Red in six stock colours via MyO. It supports up to 40mm tyres (not for UCI events in that width) and provides up to 14W of additional savings on flat ground when combined with other changes, bringing potential total gains near 19–20W at 50km/h. Pricing ranges from €5,699 (105) to €10,999 (Top groupsets), with 13 cockpit options and crank-length adjustability to mitigate pedal-strike risk.

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#aero-bike #bottom-bracket-drop #orbea-orca-aero