Pro Bikes Devolders Domane Classics And Domane Koppenberg

Like the Classics Domane sizes will be limited to those that the team uses. After a couple cobble sectors one thing that stood out was an imbalance between the front and rear of the bike.

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The precise timeline of how this bike came to be is a little fuzzy in my mind but I believe Trek debuted the pro version of the Domane at the 2013 Classics before offering it to regular punters.

Pro bikes devolders domane classics and domane koppenberg. Cancellara raced the Domane Koppenberg and for our money its not only the best Domane for the racer its the best race bike Trek makes. This is the Domane the Trek Factory Racing choose for stage races and parcours that dont require the wider tyres of races like Paris-Roubaix. The Race Shop Limited Koppenberg frameset is the pro version of the Domane Treks cobble crushing Classics machine.

Going up in price from there youll find 5 series carbon Domane bikes starting at 2500 and 6 series models starting at 3600. Ride the same frameset Trek pros use when conquering the spring Classics and Monuments -- the Race Shop Limited Domane Koppenberg Edition Frameset by Trek. Right down to the frame sizing the Trek Domane Classics edition is the same frame that was under the mighty Cancellara as he tackled the cobbles.

Unlike the Domane Classics which features Pro Fit geometry with a shorter head tube and longer top tube and increased tyre clearance the Domane Koppenberg uses the same H1 geometry as the Emonda SLR. The pro-edition fork offers plenty of agility up front but there is no mistaking the. Instead of the Pro Endurance geometry of the Classics edition the Koppenberg uses Treks H1 fit and the same geometry of the Emonda SLR.

The initial Domane debuted ISO Speed the unique de-coupler that allows incredible in-the-saddle compliance and was a true. All contact points pedals shoes and saddle can be changed and altered for personal preference performance and comfort. Trek will offer the Domane Koppenberg only as a frameset and solely in Trek Factory Racing livery in 56 58 60 and 62cm sizes which not surprisingly are the same sizes used by the team.

Dan McConnells Trek Domane Koppenberg Pro bikes. Devolders Domane Classics and Domane Koppenberg Every occasion we get to ride Treks Domane were astonished anew by its capabilities. The Koppenberg is one of the more famous climbs of Flanders and it turned out to be a good test of the Domanes ability to help get the power to the pedals over rough roads.

The Domane Classics at rear sits a full centimenter lower than the Domane Koppenberg. As it turns out not that I needed any reminding but I am not a pro. Ad MyZone Offers a Full Range of Training Solutions to Suit Any Budget.

Ad MyZone Offers a Full Range of Training Solutions to Suit Any Budget. This race-winning frameset blends all-out performance and surprising comfort thanks to the. Devolders position is identical on both bikes Image credit.

The Domane Koppenberg is the first short wheelbase road bike to feature the IsoSpeed de-coupler design. With aggressive H1 geometry the Koppenberg has a shorter wheelbase than a regular Domane for faster more responsive handling. The 2015 Domane range starts at 900 for the aluminium-framed Trek Domane 20 with carbon framed models starting at 1500 for the Domane 40 Disc.

Devolders position is identical on both bikes Image credit. Jason Sumner Image 12 of 29. The Domane Classics at rear sits a full centimenter lower than the Domane Koppenberg.

Looking nearly identical to the Domane Classics edition the Koppenberg is essentially the same frame just with different geometry. Just as is the case with the Domane Classics Edition the Domane Koppenberg is a Team Issue version and comes in a very limited size run of 56 58 60 and 62cm. The Domane Koppenberg frameset will be available from September in Trek Factory Racing team colours only in sizes 56cm 58cm 60cm and 62cm for 2600.

While race bikes traditionally are tight and jumpy like cats the Domane Classics Edition is more like a lion. Devolders Domane Classics and Domane Koppenberg. Identical rider geometry on two very different Domane IsoSpeed Decoupler bikes.

The tailoring of any bike is an important step in the long term enjoyment of riding and it can take time to adjust to the fit of a new bike. As far as Im aware this is the first time Ive ever been sent a bike for review that was originally purpose built for a pro race team. The Details The Domane has been an incredibly versatile platform for Trek.

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