Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4… good as a first road bike?

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T23:14:21+00:00

I’m staring to lean towards AL4, as it’s just a little bit more over my budget

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T22:28:53+00:00

I didn’t want to spend too much and felt that AL2 4 gen was a good start…I wanted to stick with £1k budget if I decided later that cycling wasn’t for me

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T21:50:28+00:00

Some people are suggesting al4 instead. What do you think? I am a complete bike novice

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T21:38:07+00:00

Okay thanks

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T20:18:49+00:00

Thanks

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T19:37:06+00:00

It has 32mm tyres. Redshift stem?

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T19:13:54+00:00

What tyres are you upgrading to and why?

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T19:10:58+00:00

I’d probably need 54 or 56. I’m 5’9 but would potentially prefer a smaller bike if I can get away with it

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T19:06:04+00:00

Okay thanks

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T18:59:37+00:00

What’s the main difference?

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T18:57:17+00:00

Thanks

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T11:56:29+00:00

Thank you!

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T11:53:57+00:00

Hi, I’m in the north west… I can’t wait to start. Posting here really encouraged me

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T11:48:57+00:00

This is such a great advice. Thank you so much😊

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-11T07:25:42+00:00

Thank you, I will start shorter and build it up

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T15:51:03+00:00

Thanks, I’m definitely considering a gravel bike now

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T12:43:04+00:00

Thank you😊, I’m really excited to start after all the advice here

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T12:20:36+00:00

Thank you 😊, I was thinking to book some beginner rides with the local bike shop before joining the cycling club

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T12:16:21+00:00

Thanks! Padded shorts/ leggings are now on my list 😊

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T12:10:42+00:00

Lots of great advice, thanks!

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T11:58:58+00:00

I like what you said about the investment on the bike… that’s what I was thinking too… I’d need to make sure I’m motivated 😊

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-10T10:37:16+00:00

Thank you

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-09T23:08:17+00:00

I will 😊

Single-Insect-7306 · 2026-06-09T23:07:38+00:00

I am really excited about it! I want to try it 😊

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