Brief Domane SLR7 Review
I had a 2014 Domane 4.3, the original V1 of the IsoSpeed. Was 105 DT and their heavier carbon frame. Probably weighed in around 19 pounds. Now, I wasn't unhappy with the 4.3. It rode very well and I didn't have a lot of complaints.
Gifted myself a 2019 white SLR 7 Disc recently. A pound lighter plus electronics and V2 dampening (now on the front, plus adjustable rear)
Holy cow...does this thing smoke! Ultegra Di2, better wheels. I can't even describe how smooth this bike rides and how utterly capable it is of producing a massive smile on my face! Frankly, it had better be that good at this price! What's amazing is that the geometry is identical to my 4.3.
The front end dives into corners where the 4.3 tended to track straight. With an 11-32, it climbs well and doesn't spin out at speed. The IsoSpeed is real; clean, unobtrusive and effective.
I didn't spend a lot of time testing riding other frames, pretty much know I wanted to make this jump without too much thinking. Did consider the Emonda, but happy with the decision to stick with the Domane.
Gifted myself a 2019 white SLR 7 Disc recently. A pound lighter plus electronics and V2 dampening (now on the front, plus adjustable rear)
Holy cow...does this thing smoke! Ultegra Di2, better wheels. I can't even describe how smooth this bike rides and how utterly capable it is of producing a massive smile on my face! Frankly, it had better be that good at this price! What's amazing is that the geometry is identical to my 4.3.
The front end dives into corners where the 4.3 tended to track straight. With an 11-32, it climbs well and doesn't spin out at speed. The IsoSpeed is real; clean, unobtrusive and effective.
I didn't spend a lot of time testing riding other frames, pretty much know I wanted to make this jump without too much thinking. Did consider the Emonda, but happy with the decision to stick with the Domane.