Thank you so much for watching, and for your generous comment! Upgrade video coming soon! :)

Thank you for sharing! Glad you like it!

You are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching!

Thank you! Congrats on the purchase! You’ll love it

Thank you so much for watching Angela!!! Your support means so much!

You are most welcome, thanks so much for watching!

You are most welcome! Thank you so much for watching, and enjoy your new bike! You'll absolutely love it.

You are so welcome, thank you so much for your support!! 🙏

Thanks so much for sharing! So happy it worked out for you.

Thank you so much for watching! You’re gonna love it!

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments!

You are most welcome! Happy to help any time!

Thanks does the suggestion! I appreciate the feedback.

I think you’ll love it! Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you so much!

Thank you! You’ll love it!

You’ll love it!!

You are so welcome, thank you for the comment! It’s really an awesome bike, you’ll love it!!

Thanks Scott! If you haven’t already, you could consider purchasing a longer stem. Not sure if that would help?

Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for sharing! I absolutely appreciate your insight.

Thank you!

Emonda ALR is an awesome bike!

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Thanks for sharing!!

You are most welcome, thank you for watching! This was a size 58.

It’s incredible the amount of difference the tires can make! Checkpoint is also an excellent bike. I’ll have a review coming in that one soon!

which tires do you recommend?

I absolutely love the continental GP 5000 tires. Best tires I have ever used.

@@hikerbikeromar I'm unsure about the Domane Al5 or the Specialized Diverge E5? Do you have a preference and why?

@@svennoppe That's a good question. For me personally, I'd definitely go for the Domane. It's going to have a bit more of a relaxed geometry and the componentry on the AL5 will be higher end than the Diverge E5. But I believe the AL5 costs a few hundred more, so if that is a concern, then that's something to think about. But overall, I think if you grab the Domane, it could last your whole cycling life, and would be a great investment. Of course, I recommend going into a shop and trying them both out if possible, since things like comfort can be subjective.

Thanks! It was this one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039TE2US/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's a great question! I totally agree with wearing sneakers and using flat pedals. In fact, back when I used to do competitive time trialing, my fasest ride ever recorded was actually while wearing slippers and flat pedals! I couldn't believe it. Any flat pedals will do, but my personal favorite are the Catalyst flat pedals. They are much wider than regular flat pedals, so you get more foot support and therefore more general stabiity and comfort while riding: pedalinginnovations.com/buy-your-pedals/

I have the same problem in my Marlin 5

I am fairly close to your measurements actually. I am 6'1" with a 35 inch inseam, and the 58 fits me perfectly. It is very natural feeling. I definitely think a size 58 would fit you very well. Of course, if you are able to get in a shop and try 58 vs 56, that would be best, but I've tried a 56 on multiple occasions and it has definitely felt too small for me. That's just my two cents. Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much for watching! I think that is awesome you and your friend are looking to grab this bike. It's an awesome option and you will for sure love it. For your and your friends height, a size 52 would almost certainly be best. If you are able to, I still recommend trying it out in a shop to make sure, but otherwise, I'd say size 52. Feel free to check out my upgrade video as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsyhhJVh3KupgmQ.html

@@hikerbikeromar thank u so much sir 🚴‍♂️

Hey man, thanks for the compliment! Both bikes are very similar, but with the Canyon, you are getting a better value since it’s going to ship with a Shimano 105 drivetrain, vs the Tiagra on the Trek. Both have a very similar geometry, so should be nearly identical comfort wise. I’d say, if you are able to find a good deal on the Trek (as in $1600 or less), I’d say go with the Trek. Otherwise, since they are both the same price, I’d say the Canyon is absolutely the better deal.

@@hikerbikeromar thank you so much Omar I’ll wait to see if I can find a better deal with trek if not I’ll go with canyon ! Tnx again and keep the videos coming 😎😎😎

Sounds great man!

It definitely helps to make the bike feel sporty and faster! If comfort is your main goal, keeping the spacers is the better choice. But removing them definitely livens up the performance. I made a video where I slammed the stem and talked about the resulting ride quality. Feel free to watch it at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsyhhJVh3KupgmQ.html

It actually wasn’t. They don’t include that in their AL version bikes. Only the SL and SLR

Definitely, a size 58 would be perfect for you. I've got lots of experience sizing people on the Domane as it's my favorite bike to recommend, and definitely a perfect 1st bike. Thanks for watching!

@@hikerbikeromar Perfect. I'm waiting for the new version of the AL 4 to be listed on the Trek site but I notices the AL 2 Disc in on sale for $1099. It's very tempting. Would you recommend the Al 2? Or should I wait for the Al 4?

@@rsx101 Good question! Personally I would wait for the AL4. I am not sure when they will announce it, I've only heard rumors they were going to announce it this month. Although if that were the case, you'd think those current ones would be on sale too. But either way, I would definitely recommend the AL 4 over the AL 2, 100% of the time.

AL5 is an awesome bike!

@@hikerbikeromar super excited! Still gotta wait a couple days before pick up!

Good question! A lot of it comes down to personal preference. I personally don't like the flat bar bikes for anything other than commuting. For road biking as a sport, I think the Domane is a much better fit, and the Domane in general is one of my favorite bikes ever made. It has comfort like I've never seen on any bike, and it is so versatile. You can put some wider tires on there for winter or gravel riding, or you can keep the tires smaller for pure road riding. Out of all the bikes available, the AL 4 is very easy to recommend, and I like it more than the dual sport by a long shot. The only other bike worth considering in this price range would be the Scott Speedster (www.scott-sports.com/us/en/product/scott-speedster-20-bike?article=290372061), but I think the Trek is the best option personally!

@@hikerbikeromar thank you for the quick reply. That speedster one is pretty nice too i was also looking at the orbea avant h40. Idk ill have to think about it leaning pretty heavily toward the al 4 though i do really like it. Thank you again.

Yes of course, I am 6’1 and ride a size 58. It fits me perfectly. What kind of trouble are you having?

Agreed

If you ride on mostly flat ground, such as in a place like Florida or Kansas, you can probably do 20mph average. Otherwise it's a combination of weight and components that will hold you back. The bearings for example are not the highest end, so there will be a bit more friction there. The integrity of the frame is also not going to be as solid as a carbon fiber bike, so the power transfer will not be as efficient. The lower end components add up the weight, which will of course slow you down a bit. Then there's the overall geometry of this thing being a more upright bike with fatter tubing, so it won't cut through the wind as seemlessly as an aero bike for example. Having said that, it's still a really fun bike to ride, and frankly, I enjoy riding this more than my super high end $7k Carbon race bike. At the end of the day, fitness matters more than anything. You could do 20mph average with this, but a bike built for speed will get you to that goal quicker.

I have a SL6. I like it overall, but it's not the fastest, due IMHO to: wider tires (32), wide down tube and not the lightest. The speed a rider can average is dependent on their fitness. I've noticed that it doesn't trail off, when on group rides everybody coasts, I don't fall back but have to tap brakes. So I imagine it's not that slow.

Hey man, thanks for the message! Great questions. This is just my personal opinion, but I think the Domane will be the better first bike for sure. The Diverge sport is actually fairly aggressive, at least compared to the Domane, and is mostly at home on gravel, whereas the Domane is a multi purpose bike. It can be used on road just as easily as gravel, and I think is a much better allrounder. The Domane really is my favorite bike for that reason, and it's always been the bike I recommend for new riders. Given your sizing, I believe a size 58 would fit you perfectly. Of course, take it with a grain of salt since I am just going by two measurements, but from all the people I have helped with sizing, I can pretty confidently say a 58 would be perfect for you. Good luck!

@@hikerbikeromarThanks for the reply. Interesting... I was looking at the stack to reach ratio and both were similar however I guess there is more to it then that. I did notice the top tube is significantly longer on the Diverge. Just curious, are you saying the Domane is more versatile due to the gearing?

@@nohandle641 Yep, my main reasoning was because of the reach and gearing, but also the general beafy nature of the Diverge vs the more nimble frame of the Domane. The stack is similar to the Domane but in my experience, having such a long reach like the diverge has I think will make the bike a bit uncomfortable long term. Then the gearing on the diverge I think will be a bit more clunky since it's a 1x, so the increments I don't think will feel as natural as the 2x on the Domane. Then the issue of overall weight and clunkiness, which I think will be better on the Domane. I'm afraid the Diverge will feel a bit beafy on the road given the wider fork and bigger tires, where as the Domane will probably cruise quicker and with less effort. But if you do decide to go on gravel, you could easily swap out the tires for something wider and set it up as an excellent gravel option. On the other hand, if you plan on doing mostly gravel, then the Diverge would of course be better. But I think the Domane will win in most categories for general use. Of course, this is just my two cents!

Thank you very much. This was very helpful. @@hikerbikeromar

I think it climbs perfectly fine! Unless you are in the mountains, I don't think the extra gear will make much difference.

@@hikerbikeromar Is weight the biggest factor for making a bike a good climbing bike?

Weight, gear ratios, and geometry are what matter most. For example, a super aero aggressive frame with gearing meant for sprints on flat roads will not put you in a position to climb well. A bike like the Domane AL 4 however, is an excellent all rounder for everything.

This video was made with stock tires. I did however make an upgrade video where I changed the tires on this bike: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsyhhJVh3KupgmQ.html&ab_channel=HikerBikerOmar It's an awesome bike!

Yes absolutely, 100%! I can easily say that the Domane AL4 and AL5 are hands down the most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden.

@@hikerbikeromar Thank you very much!! Ordering soon then!!

Thank you! I am 6”1’ with a 34 inseam and ride a size 58. I tried a size 56 and it was noticeably too small, but the 58 fits me perfectly. I think you be spot on for a size 58!

@@hikerbikeromar 6’3, I should go with a 61 right?

Yes absolutely!

@@hikerbikeromar Thank You HBO!! Ended up going with an AL 5 in a 56. Thanks again!

You are so welcome. Enjoy the new ride!

Of course. I am 6’1 (185 cm), with a 86.5cm inseam, and the bike size is a 58.

Canyon is excellent! They are extremely competitively priced and specked very nicely. I’ve never ridden a Canyon bike that I didn’t think was amazing.

Thanks for the comment! Sounds like a cool ride you’ve got planned. I think both the Domane AL 4 and Canyon Endurace 8 are going to be excellent options. The Emonda on the other hand I don’t think is the right choice for your use case. The Endurace 8 will probably be your best bet since it’s got Shimano 105 components, otherwise, the Domane AL 4 will an excellent choice too. Both are highly customizable and can fit all different kinds of riding styles.

@@hikerbikeromar awesome thank you so much

@@hikerbikeromar my only worry with the domane is the weight, it seems like it’s meant for longer flat rides conspired to giant climbs which I end up doing a lot as I live near mountains. Is the weight that noticeable while climbing with it?

@@Hyflicks That's a great question, I never felt the weight was very noticeable. With the right tires and innertubes, I was able to get mine to 22.7 lbs. You could easily get it lighter with additional upgrades, such as a lighter saddle, carbon fibrer seatpost, and more importantly, a set of carbon fiber wheels. The Emonda ALR 5 is a good bike too, but with the Domane, you'll be able to put up to 38mm tires, which I think will help you with Cyclocross and gravel.

@@hikerbikeromar I plan on doing the mods you do plus a new seat post. One last question, is the al 5 worth the extra price over the al 4 disc?

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I think it would really come down to what type of riding you do most, road or gravel? I will say, the Domane can be a very formidable gravel bike too, however. I’d only go for the checkpoint if you were doing pretty much gravel exclusively.

@Hiker Biker Omar And another final comment! I just saw the FX Sport 4 2023 comes with 40c gravel tires now and a mtb drive train. How would this compare with the Domane in terms of riding style, speed and comfort?

That’s a great question! I used to own an FX Sport 4 (2022 version), and I really was not a fan. For me, the flat handlebars were significantly more uncomfortable, especially on longer rides, it was downright painful. Drop bars are so much better in my opinion since you can change your position up. In terms of speed, the Domane was faster in my testing, most likely due to aerodynamics. The FX Sport forces you in a much more upright position. It’s great for commuting since you get better visibility, but I didn’t like it for my type of riding. This is just my opinion!

10 speed rear casette, and 2x front chainring. So 20 speed alltogether.

@@hikerbikeromar thank you!

This was actually a 58

​@@hikerbikeromarhmm... looks like 56 in most manufacturers. i am 6 feet tall. i guess i am 56cm size for this bike

56 would most likely be perfect for you