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Bicycle riders: what should I look for in my next road bike purchase?

Looking at a carbon fiber frame with a treaded bottom bracket. Probably with a 105 group.

I was initially leaning towards a flat bar bike, but after several recommendations, decided to just stick with a traditional set of handlebars with multiple hand positions.

Leaning towards a Trek IsoSpeed frame bikes for vibration reduction because I felt physically beat up when I rode the 600+ miles last July. I didn't get back on my old bike for at least 6 weeks afterwards, and I didn't ride much the rest of the year.

Leaning towards the Domane SL 5. It's not the lightest or the fastest bike in that category, but it's probably one of the most comfortable with both front and rear IsoSpeed decouplers. I want a bike that I can ride for several hours at a clip, and feel that I could jump on the next day and do it again...and again.

Thoughts?

Posted: 06/11/2020 at 08:23AM

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Bicycle riders: what should I look for in my next road bike purchase? -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 08:23AM

Tires and a seat ** -- Baltimore Hokie 06/11/2020 2:27PM

Found my bike rack -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 2:03PM

I don’t know much other than I really like my trek emonda -- MrBayAreaHokie 06/11/2020 09:46AM

A little more expensive, but with the same components -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:22PM

You can compare the frame "reach" and "stack" in geometry. -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 1:03PM

Good points. I prefer a more upright riding position for comfort. -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 1:28PM

I test rode a Domane a couple years ago, and didn't like it. -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 09:45AM

I definitely intend to ride one, even if it's a little larger or smaller... -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:04PM

Not sure I understand your concern about removing wheels? -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 12:13PM

What tool is required to remove the front wheel? ** -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:23PM

Your hands. No other tools needed. ** -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 12:26PM

Thanks! I didn't see a "quick release" on the axle. ** -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:43PM

Look on the left (non-drivetrain) side. -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 12:50PM

Not easy to see: -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 1:30PM

Interesting. I looked at the Domane reviews on trekbikes dot com. -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 1:52PM

Definitely worth asking about! ** -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 3:59PM

Look thru some of the other reviews on there. Same review mentioned -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 4:05PM

I saw that. Doubt I'll use it. I don't use water bottles now, but wear... -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 4:11PM

I do that on my mountain bike. But it gets too hot on my road bike. ** -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 4:16PM

If you are really going to spend some money... -- arlingtonhokie 06/11/2020 09:23AM

Beats me, that sure looks fun though -- `lag 06/11/2020 09:10AM

Have been on the fence for well over a year about buying a new bike. -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 09:55AM

OK, you're agreeing with me agreeing with you... -- `lag 06/11/2020 10:14AM

If I'm going to spend the money, want to get exactly what I want. -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:42PM

Bingo! ;^) ** -- `lag 06/11/2020 1:01PM

Since I have a road bike that was built in 1989, and a mountain bike... -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 1:23PM

My steel bike with the -- `lag 06/11/2020 1:28PM

Thought I had the oldest bike in the area, but when I brought my wheels... -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 1:34PM

Looks awesome and checks almost every box. I got a Trek Checkpoint SL5 -- FSIHokie 06/11/2020 08:55AM

I sort of like the "Rage Red" frame, probably because it was the first... -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 09:16AM

Not on that bike. A deal might be realistic now if you're a regular. -- FSIHokie 06/11/2020 11:52AM

Cool. Glad they're doing well, pre-pandemic as well as now. -- `lag 06/11/2020 1:33PM

That's what I thought. I do want to ride one before ordering one. -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:46PM

I have Trek Domane 5.2 -- Vippie1 06/11/2020 08:47AM

Thanks! Those were great points! -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 08:56AM

Thanks -- Vippie1 06/11/2020 09:06AM

A upgraded saddle is definitely on my "buy list" -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 10:01AM

"Liner shorts" is the preferred term, not "padded underwear". "Padded -- Hokie360 06/11/2020 11:40AM

LOL! Good points! I actually wear mountain biking shorts because... -- EDGEMAN 06/11/2020 12:44PM

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