Unveiling Trek's 2024 Domane AL Gen 4: First Impressions and Detailed Look

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We dive into the details of Trek's brand new 2024 Domane AL Gen 4, an entry-level disc brake endurance road bike that promises versatility on both road and gravel terrains. We'll walk you through its upgraded features, what sets it apart in Trek's road bike lineup, and even point out some features we wish it had.
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Timestamps:
00:00 All-New Trek Road Bike
00:43 2024 Trek Domane AL
01:46 AL vs ALR Aluminum Frames
03:06 Aluminum vs Carbon Frames
03:25 2024 Trek Domane AL Pricing
03:57 Domane AL Features
05:19 SRAM UDH My Favorite New Spec
06:56 What Trek Left Out
07:42 New Cockpit Componentry
08:56 Why not tubeless?
09:08 Trek Domane AL2 Rim Brake
09:47 2024 Trek Domane AL 4 Weight
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@harrygrimley4352 10 ай бұрын

Looks like a good bike. Thanks for sharing this with us

@harryprince8195 7 ай бұрын

I love the colors! Will get one some day!

@kimwarner6050 10 ай бұрын

James thanks to your review I ordered one of AL2. I actually think this can be a great bike. I haven't decided if it will 105 di2 or ltwoo erx. I believe I can get the bike down to at least 16 pounds. I estimate at will cost an additional 1500.

@XDNonstop 9 ай бұрын

Great video👍👍👍 thanks for the info

@kasu1033 10 ай бұрын

Among minor changes for improvement from Gen 3, I see a big change in a sense - slightly dropped seat stays! As far as I know this is the first attempt among TREK's entire road bike lineups. Curious to see what's coming next.

@kevinreynolds7125 10 ай бұрын

I actually just bought this bike three weeks ago based on your AL3 version review! Opted to go with the AL4 because of the upgrades it offers. Love it! Thanks!

@kiwi22207 26 күн бұрын

How is it holding up. What color you get

@mickhurley7305 4 ай бұрын

great info. you got a sub

@abenzon 2 ай бұрын

Got the AL 2 Gen 3 and love it. Really good bike for beginners, good geometri and ride quality. Glad i picked up the Gen 3 before the Gen 4 came out, because of the price increase. My Gen 3 is now specd with a full Shimano 105 11-speed R7000 Hydraulic setup (bought from a private, but hardware still in boxes) for more or less the same price as the Gen 4

@rocknroling6869 Ай бұрын

I am in a similar situation and I am debating upgrading my Claris to 105 or buying an AL4 or AL5. How easy was the groupset swap? Did you have to change your wheels? Anything you would have done differently now that it is all said and done?

@FredChagnon 10 ай бұрын

Today I learned the difference between AL and ALR. Until now all I knew was one costs more. Thanks for clarifying. (I ride the discontinued Checkpoint AL3)

@Jamesthebikeguy 10 ай бұрын

Fun fact the discontinued Checkpoint AL was an identical frame to the Gen3 Domane AL.

@ipaxton 22 күн бұрын

I'm looking at getting the AL 5 Gen 4 in the matte black this bike has all the features I'm looking at with fenders, a rear rack I could put on and the 105 group set.

@DanFraser1984 10 ай бұрын

Nice lookin’ ride.

@treyhorn5645 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of my posiden x. Own 2. This is better value for dollar for sure

@Mach400 10 ай бұрын

James, when do you find information on 2024 or colors for trek domane sl5? I went to buy one but was told October there is new colors or release or possibly 24 year model.

@elachichai 8 ай бұрын

On a Checkpoint, how much is the speed difference you might see between slick gravel and road slick?

@paulgeronimo4613 7 ай бұрын

Hi James, do you think this bike can be fitted with the new shimano 105 di2 12 speed? I'm planning on building an all road bike and I think I'll use the frame for the project. Thanks!

@markowsley4954 10 ай бұрын

I like the changes and it's good looking bike too. Wish it would be spec'd with lower gears. I would need to swap about the crank length anyway to a 170 so it would be easy to with grx 46/30. Even with making changes I feel the Domane would be a better value than an ALR checkpoint unless gravel is really your thing.

@e.con0210 7 ай бұрын

That’s my question. Geometry difference and strangely lighter tubing on the checkpoint vs Domane. I’m going to local bike Shop to see if fit of checkpoint is good. I’m getting older and less flexible but I don’t love the upright look, big head tube of the Domane. Still sometimes tuck down on long stretches; both can now go mild off-road. I’d run 28’s for road rides, then on another wheelset run 38’s. Gravelking SS, or pathfinder pros

@bebopman5 10 ай бұрын

Given the UDH and increase tire clearance, I’d be curious A) what the 650b tire clearance is (even if it’s not officially supported), and B) what a gravel build with thicker 650b tires and a sram transmission would look like. Maybe I’d have to do one myself 🤔

@johnciotoli840 10 ай бұрын

😮

@keithcevasco2827 2 ай бұрын

Whats your thoughts on Al4 Gen 3 vs Al4 Gen 4. I can get a used al4 Gen3 for a few hundred cheaper. Trying to decide if the extra cash is worth it for the gen4. Love the internal cable look.

@BeyondLumination 10 ай бұрын

So what’s the difference in Trek’s 200 Alpha Aluminum?

@carlosandmaya1067 10 ай бұрын

What do you think of the Domane + AL 5? Considering the Checkpoint SL6 but thought this Domane may make a fun gravel bike.

@jeremyboatright3479 6 ай бұрын

Really considering one of these. Have you ridden one?

@narakdk 5 ай бұрын

Would anyone know how this bike fit on a Tacx Neo 2T? Thinking about the disc brakes

@dct1 2 ай бұрын

I've currently got a checkpoint AL4 2020. Is this a similar bike in terms of geometry and would you say it's an upgrade of the CP?

@user-xx8no2yk8s 10 ай бұрын

Thanks James. Any word if this is going to come out in a Gen 4 AL 5 + version? My wife needs the electric pedal assist and they only make the GEN 3 AL5+ down to 49 cm. She’s 4 foot 11 so she needs a 47 cm frame.

@Jamesthebikeguy 10 ай бұрын

I think the integrated battery is the limitation in sizing on thee AL+. If I were you I would take a look at some of the options from LIV as they are the only main line bike brand that still produces bikes specifically for women

@jasonkatz8 10 ай бұрын

Looks awesome, id probably go for the 105 version, but I also dont see a need for the new 12 speed.

@the.communist 10 ай бұрын

Headset internal cable with mecanichal is not the best.

@beasz1974 10 ай бұрын

i am glad you did your review cause i see the cockpit is not slammed , which is a turn off for me as you cannot add what is removed. however the trek site shows EVERYTHING slammed .. so is it the LBS who cuts the stems to fit?

@MAGAIVER 10 ай бұрын

No bike comes slammed from the factory, they picture them slammed because it looks good. Ideally you'd get a bike fit before buying a bike a know exactly what you need and have it setup perfectly out of the box.

@beasz1974 10 ай бұрын

@MAGAIVER thanks. They need to stop this practice though. Had I not seen this review I would have wrote off the domane . I am not wanting to buy a new fork like I had to with my rei gravel bike because they slammed it . Not every one riding is a 6ft 140 lbs 22 year old

@juliusvdl2204 10 ай бұрын

I picked up a Domane AL 3 two months ago and I can confirm, the stems are still raised and it's up to the customer's preference what to do with it.

@beasz1974 10 ай бұрын

@@juliusvdl2204 bro much thanks , this is the news i wanted to hear/know!

@rxckyiskuul6829 10 ай бұрын

Hi James I'm abit confused on sizing. Would 56 be considered a M, M/L, or L frame in the mountain bike world?

@arfarzam 10 ай бұрын

56 is either M or ML depending on the brand. This Domane 56 is more like M.

@Uaeboravisma 10 ай бұрын

Completely diffrent geometry I recommend talking to a local bike shop

@Lil_Red_FA5 6 ай бұрын

Love mine

@kiwi22207 Ай бұрын

How is it after 5 months. Thinking of getting one

@Lil_Red_FA5 Ай бұрын

@@kiwi22207 get it Love it more every day

@FestiveOx 28 күн бұрын

I just bought the bike so of course it’s the best bike out there

@kiwi22207 26 күн бұрын

Me too what color did you get.

@Vivek11Shinde 15 күн бұрын

Why there is no gen 4 al 3?

@vednikam6745 8 ай бұрын

My height is 6'1 - 185cm. Which frame size should i buy?

@ichor20 7 ай бұрын

Kinda at the top of a 58cm, might come down to your reach, I'd take a spin on both to make sure

@user-gr9nu2mh5b 10 ай бұрын

Have a trek ver

@elachichai 8 ай бұрын

Does Tiagra give the same gear range as 105?

@ichor20 7 ай бұрын

Tiagra is 10spd, 105 is 12spd now

@JimS870 10 ай бұрын

Do you think the 100 series aluminum is "weaker" than the ALR? I have a Domane AL 5 Gen 3...do you think this is worth the upgrade? Or too close?

@trekkeruss 10 ай бұрын

If anything, with thicker tubes it is going to be “stronger,” as in less likely to get dents and dings. But thicker also means heavier and a less lively ride.

@e.con0210 7 ай бұрын

They have to build to cover a range of rider weights too. Whole point of Domane is it’s a comfortable bike that does most things for most people. The 100 series is very strong. They use a different aluminum blend that’s stronger to make a thinner wall and probably lighter bike for the R series. But it also comes with more aggressive geometry, for that person who is also racing. Less comfortable if you don’t have the flexibility to get into that more outstretched position. And you’ll really notice that on longer rides. Btw Cannondale does something very similar with their Topstone gravel bike vs their road racing caad12, caad13 bikes.

@Sangram-IND 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@thedownunderverse 10 ай бұрын

Everything great except the routing through headset. Why just why.

@Jamesthebikeguy 10 ай бұрын

It's the cool thing to do. Agreed that's the only real detractor, although I'd like frame bag mounts. Otherwise this is a winner IMO and those two things deff won't change my mind on it being a great bike.

@user-xx8no2yk8s 10 ай бұрын

What is the problem with routing through the headset?

@lkbfreak 10 ай бұрын

Just try to service the headset bearings yourself @@user-xx8no2yk8s

@yukiko_5051 10 ай бұрын

Consumer likes it

@FEboats 10 ай бұрын

That’s the only thing I like about the bike.

@ma7mgte 10 ай бұрын

Time to upgrade my Trek Alpha 1.5...

@tomasmanrique400 9 ай бұрын

I bought the previous gen of this bike. 2 things. Those tires are rubbish. And the wheels as well (I got a very strange rubbing on the bearings after 2000km). You will have to consider to change those further down the road.

@darinsteele7091 9 ай бұрын

Those tires are almost 1lb each too, I ordered this bike will change to tubeless maybe with gravelking slicks.

@sunnuntaipyorailija1662 8 ай бұрын

yeah, those are inferior to the bike, I swapped mine almost instantly, GP5000 (with latex tubes for example) makes a huge difference.

@andrsz3119 4 ай бұрын

I also swapped it to a set of DTSwiss ER1400

@mehulrajopadhye 15 күн бұрын

I always thought it was pronounced "Domain". Is it really "Domanee"?

@gurinderkular7209 10 ай бұрын

Crap low quality welding. Considering it's supposed to be integrated cabling there is a lot of visible cable. Bikes a tad on the heavy side. Apart from those niggles, not a bad bike and a good representation of bike inflation

@kiwi22207 Ай бұрын

I tried buying this three times and all had an issue. No thanks for 1699

@bobwershing3505 10 ай бұрын

Old Folks - Need much higher Handlebars ! ....thanks - but no thanks.

@pierremaggi8661 10 ай бұрын

Just flip the stem

@highanddryful 9 ай бұрын

get a hybrid flatbar mate

@bobwershing3505 9 ай бұрын

I did, but still need ah 3''to4'' rise on handlebars, on A dual sport Gen.,5, so then it will fit well on ah crippled-up old man , , puting off getting an electric wheelchair....