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    Thinking about a used Trek Domane AL 5 — advice?

    Hey everyone,

    I'm looking at a used Trek Domane AL 5 for $1,300. It's ~2 years old, used for a half-Ironman, has some scratches/scuffs, and hasn't had maintenance since the race except pre-race tune-ups.

    A little about me: I'm 23 & very fit but l'm relatively new to endurance training. I'm training for my first sprint triathlon and eventually might go longer. I care a lot about quality and longevity when making purchases.

    I'd love thoughts on:
    – Is this deal worth it?
    – Any red flags I should check before buying?- – Would you take this over a new AL 4 or AL5?
    – Also, I'm open to recommendations if I should consider a race-oriented geometry bike or a different model – I'm all about buy once, cry once.

    Photos attached — thanks in advance!

    by keintu

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    1. Mountain-Candidate-6 on

      I personally don’t love the Domane (I know a lot of people do) and would look for an Emonda instead. The new and used bike market is filled with amazing deals right now. Seems like this might be a little high to me at the current moment. If you get it though it’s a quality bike with all kinds of life less. I’m sure you’d love it.

    3. Glittering-Word-161 on

      Personally, I would buy it. I’ve got the rim break version and wish I had disc.

    4. Apprehensive-Ad5846 on

      A Domane is not going to the best choice for a triathlon. It’s very endurance oriented geometry with an upright position that won’t do you any favors in a race environment. Although it’ll be super comfortable, your body will be a sail, slowing you down. A Madone or even Emonda would both be better suited to triathlon duty. $1300 seems a bit high for an AL framed endurance bike with 105 mechanical and stock wheels. I’d try to find a used aero bike that’s not too beat up and where the previous owner may have added some tasty upgrades.

    6. ojuarapaul on

      They’ve already said it all. I own a Domane AL5 as well, great bike but not triathlon-oriented by any means. There are plenty of bikes better suited for what you want to do. I don’t think the price is too far off, though. But if I were you, I’d pass.

    7. Same_Exchange_1274 on

      I have the AL5 and love it! But it is not a race bike. Super comfy and fast, but not super fast.

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