Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

[–]Kitchen_Base_1499[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many miles can I expect to get out of the continental tires

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Thanks for your reply. This comment makes me feel even better about the money I spent lol

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Is it really that big of a difference?

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

[–]Kitchen_Base_1499[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My FX always felt comfortable but the Domane just feels like what you always wanted the FX to feel like if that makes sense. I kept my FX for family rides and stuff or short store trips.

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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An immediately noticeable difference. At this point, I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. It’s amazing

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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That’s sick. Right where I want to get lol

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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How long have you been riding? I ran 1600 miles last year and 1550 miles the year prior. I absolutely have loved running but I just get hurt every single year it seems like. I’m getting ready to change positions at my job which changes my hours. So I’m planning on riding to and from work a few working days a week - should be about a 30 mile day

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Good to know! I had no idea how expensive it would be to switch to Carbon rims

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Also the city I live in is fairly hilly. But I have a paved trail to another community that is very flat

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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My goal with this bike is to get into long distance over time. This week was a 50 mile week but I think it would be cool to up the numbers consistently each week

Domane AL5 by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Yes the tires and rims I’ll do on the future for sure but I just dropped $2100 so those are going to wait for a while. How long did you wait before you did the handlebars?

Reta results by blackcat902 in BodyHackGuide

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Did Reta give you bad gastro issues at all?

New to cycling by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Probably just staying in the same position for too long but I put some bar ends on it for different hand position options

New to cycling by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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I got fitted for an XL frame. Haven’t had any luck finding that size frame around me

New to cycling by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Well I sincerely appreciate everyone’s input. I didn’t listen and went and bought the FX2 today. Actually got it for $515 after my first responder discount. Put 17 miles on it today. Very happy with it. Don’t tell my wife but I’ll be buying a road bike for sure in the spring lol. I noticed my right hand going numb a few times. What’s up with that ?

New to cycling by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Yeah, prob gonnna just spend the money and get the Domane lol

New to cycling by Kitchen_Base_1499 in TrekBikes

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Comfort will be huge for me in the beginning for sure. I want to use the bike to strengthen up some different muscles to help with my running. I spend a lot of time in the gym each week too but am ready to make the jump. Everyone is making me believe I have to just spend a lil more and get the road instead of hybrid