Just ordered a Trek Domane 4.0

[Kev ducky]

I haven't yet. Not sure that I would be confident in clip ins to start with, so may just go for straps

 

[vickster]

Ask them for the best strap pedals then. personally, clipless are far simpler than straps, especially the SPD type. Are you going to be riding in heavy traffic a lot?

 

[Kev ducky]

. Are you going to be riding in heavy traffic a lot?

Not if I can help it

 

[Andrew_P]

Thread hijack! Great choice on bike, I have a question for current Domane owners! Have any of you fitted standard mudguards using the hidden mudguard mounts on the Domane, and if yes was it a good standard fit?

 

[vickster]

If it's purely for leisure and nit commuting, I'd go clipless if they are offering pedals. The little shimano spd m520 or similar are a popular choice. Ask the shop if they can do a deal on some shoes too and fit the cleats and help you adjust

 

[Lee_M]

another vote for clipless.

Not sure why people worry, it took me about 5 minutes to get used to them, and I've only fallen off clipped in once and that was because I was so keen to get into the cafe for cake!

 

[Kev ducky]

Picked up my bike this afternoon. I was that excited, stopped the car on the way , got the bike out and went for a swim. Got about 500m. Bloody freezing. Got back quick. Will try tomoz when i am more prepared. I got the SPD pedals, had no choice they only had those

I bought a pair of the muddyfox rs300 from sportsdirect. I know they are cheapos but will do until i am sure what to buy

 

[Rob3rt]

Picked up my bike this afternoon. I was that excited, stopped the car on the way , got the bike out and went for a swim. Got about 500m. Bloody freezing. Got back quick. Will try tomoz when i am more prepared. I got the SPD pedals, had no choice they only had those

I bought a pair of the muddyfox rs300 from sportsdirect. I know they are cheapos but will do until i am sure what to buy

WTF? lol

 

[vickster]

Must have been raining?

 

[Cycleops]

Well done on the bike choice, its sold as an endurance bike but my average speed has picked up so im happy allround.

Forgive me for asking but what is an endurance bike? Something you can keep going on longer or a bike you have to endure?!

 

[Kev ducky]

I think its one that has a comfy seat and you can cycle further without your bum hurting

 

[Kev ducky]

WTF? lol

Drrr. Sorry, I had been swimming earlier. Did 500m there as well but it was a bit warmer

 

[Andy_G]

The riding position is a little more up right, and with the ISO bits and bobs its more comfortable to ride.
I know people will come along and say the ISO stuff is all a gimmick, but in my opinion it works and maybe other Domane owners will back me up.

 

[Kev ducky]

Took it out for 30 mins this morning. Well wrapped up but bloody freezing. My hands were a bit sore with probably leaning on the handle bars, but apart from that it was a lovely ride. Need to get use to the traffic though

 

[Lee_M]

I test rode a madone and a domane, on exactly the same roads on the same day,

the difference in comfort was chalk and cheese

I bought the domane!