Which Trek do I choose ?

[Skipton2014]

I have received a lot of helpful advice and having been into my local bike shop I now have the dilemma of deciding which model to choose.
http://www.chevincycles.com/bikes/road-bicycles/road-race-bikes/trek-2014-domane-2-0.php
http://www.chevincycles.com/bikes/road-bicycles/road-race-bikes/trek-2014-madone-2-27.php
Looking for a bike suitable for fitness/leisure/comfort that will assist in getting me up the hills of the Yorkshire Dales.
I have tried both bikes, they are the same price so its now down to getting the opinion of experienced riders as to which would be the better option.

 

[Wafer]

Madone keywords: light, aero, fast.
The Madone is best suited for riders looking for the lightest, most aerodynamic option and grand tour performance.
Domane keywords: powerful, stable, comfortable.
The Domane is best suited for riders looking for the most stable, comfortable endurance option for long rides over varying road conditions
- See more at: http://www.primera-sports.com/feeds...one-and-domane-faqs.aspx#sthash.dWikBM08.dpuf

Based on that and the colour I'd go Domane though looks like the Madone has a slightly better spec (bit more 105 gear compared to Tiagra).
Overall I'd still go Domane I think but it's going to be personal preference as much as anything between the 2.

 

[Cyclist33]

Which did you prefer? That is easily the most important criterion.

I will persist with recommending the Domane, if only coz I think the Madone is a bit dull! Looks nicer in the flesh than the pics though, I admit that.

 

[Skipton2014]

I prefer the graphics of the Domane - Black/Red but is the spec on the Madone better ?

 

[Wafer]

The main difference I noticed was the Domane seemed to be all Tiagra while the Madone had bits of 105. 105 is 1 up from Tiagra and the wires from the shifters are neater apparently. I ended up spending an extra £100 for a bike with 105 instead of Tiagra but not convinced I'd do that again now!

 

[cosmicbike]

By the sounds of your proposed riding, the Domane is the way to go. I have one on my wish list, just waiting for the price to drop. Currently ride a 1.2, which whilst lower end and ally, has the same geometry as the Madone (H2 fit). Comfy enough for me up to 45 miles so far, but I seek the comfort that the Domane brings.
How long did you test ride them for, and did you try a rough/smooth route?

 

[Skipton2014]

Looks like the Domane ! Now I need to find something suitable for my wife ! Thanks for your help !

 

[videoman]

I purchased a Trek Domane 2 triple three months ago and I am very pleased with it so far finding it very comfortable after riding steel framed Dawes touring bike and a steel framed Giant mountain bike for the last few years.

Mines in the faster white/black colour scheme, its just a pity about the overweight old rider though!

 

[Kbrook]

I guess you want a triple, if so the gearing is the same on them both in terms of ratios. Like the look of the Domane, the Madone is a bit boring looking and you have the Isospeed decoupler on the Domane and more relaxed geometry. Go for that imo.

 

[samsbike]

Domane, everyone who has one seems to love them

 

[Skipton2014]

Yes I agree the graphics on the Madone are very plain ! Its good to see that most are favouring the Domane. There is currently an exceptional deal for this colour - Trek White/Starry Night Black/Fastback Orange !