Trek Domane AL2 rim brake Claris r2000
Purchased fb mp 8/16/24
Broken parts
Front chainring bent 50t along with the chain
Redshift suspension seatpost , 2 days ago I sheered one of the 4 pivot screws ,
Lots of upgrades , also done by me which might account for some of the issues , I’m just wondering if road bikes are just not designed for abuse , curb hopping , crashing , general mayhem?
With both water bottles filled and no large lock just a small one. It comes in at 32 pounds.
by Glittering-Word-161
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Forgot to add I’ve put 1807 miles on it so far
It’s a 56cm and I’m 190lb
No they are not made for abuse. They are finely made speed machines (good ones).
Sounds like you need a mountain bike and maybe research more about bike maintenance.
I beat the absolute piss out of my bikes, but wheels and bearings (hub bearings, headset, bottom bracket) are always the first thing to go. Not really the stuff you mentioned. I recommend getting a cheap torque wrench from Amazon and making sure everything is at the proper torque, especially if is uses aluminum hardware. Stuff does not need to be nearly as tight as most people would think.
For the chainring, only a direct impact would bend it, as in an actual strike to the ring. Whether that was you or the previous owner I can’t say but loading up the bike with gear wouldn’t cause that
Source: Bike shop tech for 3+ years
I sympathize. But, heavy use will strain. Rule of thumb: Replace once. If it breaks again, think twice about repair.
The complaints you’re mentioning kinda signify some torque issues, not parts quality. That being said, no you should not jump your road bike. Of all the bikes, it’s the least designed for abuse. Maybe consider selling it while you can and buying a gravel bike or touring bike instead?
this chainring cut too much material for ‘lightweight’, just buy a shimano or sram big brand one.
and the suspension seatpost isn’t a thing for “abuse curb hopping crashing” it’s for the comfort on the paved road.
it’s your problem.
Hey I remember you. I see in your 2nd photo you went with the Tiagra 4700 levers paired with the 105 R7000 rear derailleur like I suggested. Hope you like the way it shifts! 🙂
Entry-level stuff isn’t good if you wanna thrash it.. those cranks are basically disposable. Throw on a nice crankset and they’ll last.
Lmfao, this thing is wild man.
Looks like you are getting some good advice here. I don’t have much to add. Do get a torque wrench and follow torque specs. That is for sure.
I guess, if I have anything to add, it would be this: the bike here, is not meant for loaded riding. Meaning, its probably not rated to have much more than a few pounds of cargo on the front or back of the bike. Something to keep in mind. If you dig a little you can find what its rated for on trek’s website.
You know, never mind… here:
>This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).
So, you are 190, the bike is 32. You’ve got 53 pounds of headroom. I’d recommend not approaching that too close. Also, the front of the bike is not rated for cargo at all.