Just getting back into cycling after decades. Perfect bike. Been training in doors using the wahoo kickr and Zwift.

I have been riding Trek mountain and hybrid bikes for over 20 years. Decided purchase my first Road bike and got the Domane AL 3 Disc. What a fantastic ride for the money. Bike is solid, fast and nimble. So may people get hung up on the weight and components, but this Bike is an amazing deal for the money. The Sora components are smooth and function extremely well. I average 20-30 mile rides on the weekends and the bike is very comfortable and so much fun to ride. The only issue I had were the stock R1 32 tires with a max pressure of 75 psi. Bike initially rode similar to my Trek Hybrid FX. I upgraded to the R2 28s . What a huge difference! Now preforms like a real road bike.

I was looking for a change from riding my Mountainbike everywhere (and had previously sold my Avanti road bike to a mate) so thought a drop bar road/gravel would be the way to go. With bikes in short supply during the pandemic I had to compromise on the choice of bikes and also what dealers had in stock in the Newcastle region. Luckily the (new) local TREK dealer still hade some stock and this Domane AL3 really caught my eye in the showroom. After a test ride I was pretty much sold, and also knowing that I had not seen anything remotely similar to this in my size or type I decided to jump in. The bike rides great, as I thought it would, and even after reading few negative reviews pre-purchase I find them a little nitpicky - but hey we all have different expectations and levels of performance on our bikes so Que sera. The slight rattle of the shifting and brake cables inside the down tubes is noticeable but easily fixed with a "small hack" - inserting a cable tie (or 2) into the top of cable entry point fixed it, and now I also have a couple of spare cable ties for emergencies ;) When I get time I will put in some foam tubing that I have seen online, and maybe Trek could add some rubber grommets to their build plan for new bikes at this level (a cheap option I would have thought). Disc brakes are good, and have worn in nicely, but maybe an upgrade to hydraulic could be on the cards. Other upgrade to meet my gravel needs will tyres (to 35mm or higher - but will experiment with sizes and clearance) and maybe some small paniers to carry some gear.

The Trek Domane AL3 disc has made in me in love with cycling. I found it so perfect to me and provide a versitile of uses due to its conpatability to various grounds.

I just recently bought the Domane AL 3 and am thrilled with it's geometry, ride quality and comfort. It's a great all-round road bike to put in some miles with each day.

A very versatile bike that can take on the road and gravel very comfortably even with the 32mm stock wheels. Looks beautiful in the living room, sharing the looks and geometry with the pricier carbon models. The endurance geometry is very comfortable on long rides and even the wheels and tyres are nice and smooth. The Sora groupset is way better than what I was expecting - the shifting is amazingly precise. Cons: The cable disc brake. Was thinking about whether to spend ~50% of the price just to get the hydraulic disc brakes but decided to settle for the AL3. The problem is with the rear brake where water enters the cable housing and gets collected in it (due to the slope of the chainstay). In winter, when the temperature dropped below freezing, the brake got completely frozen leading to dangerous situations if one is not careful. Although the front brake works fine since it doesn't collect water. You would expect such a reputed company to not have overlooked such a big security issue. Just adding a rubber cap would have helped to prevent waterlogging. Anyway, the cable is quite rusty now in just 3 months and much less responsive. Will be replacing it with a sealed system. That said, I still love the bike and how it rides, just not how it stops. If I were to recommend it to a friend who would ride it in all weather conditions, I'd recommend the Al4.

I started riding 2 years ago. My first bike was a used K2 Seaside that I bought at a LBS. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that I might not stick with. Needless to say I loved riding and bought my second bike about 2 months & 200 miles after that. My Specialized Sirrus V Brake was also bought used at a LBS, a much more comfortable and more enjoyable ride. I have put about 1600 miles on that in the last year. I had been thinking about getting a new bike but didn't want to spend the money yet. I thought I would wait until next spring when people who bought bikes during lockdown decided to sell them if they weren't riding and I could get a bargain on a lot more bike than I might otherwise. Plus, I couldn't find any new bikes since I am an "average" size and those were all sold out. I had never been to the Trek store in Omaha, but decided to stop in since I was looking to get some cooler weather gear. I walked in, saw this bike and loved the color (I know, I know, that's just the reason to buy a bike!). It had been put together the day before and had been out on the display floor for about 30 minutes. It was destiny because I had also just found out that the hospital I work for was giving all staff a "Covid Bonus" based on length of service. Mine was going to be about $2000. The Domane AL3 Disc is about $1300, so that left me with a little money to get some of the new gear I was coveting. This bike (being about 15lb lighter than my previous bike) made me feel like I was flying (even though I am still not very fast)! I was leery of the dropbars, but decided to give them a try. I will probably never go back to flat bars now. I will never be a rider who races or trains like I'm a racer, but this bike has taken my enjoyment of riding and multiplied it! My husband and I even did a century ride for our 28th anniversary! For the money, this has been a great value and a great investment for me. My only problem is the seatpost slipping. Minor stuff though.

Bought to replace an old (early 1990s) steel framed road bike with terrible brakes and "suicide" shifters on the down tube. This bike is a revelation - it is light (at least it is for me!), the brakes actually work, I don't take my life in my hands when I change gear. Huge range of gears perfect for the hilly Derbyshire Peak District. I was fortunate to get my hands on one of the few AL3s available thanks to the super-helpful staff at Trek Sheffield (thanks Chloe!!). In summary, I think its great!!!

After doing months of research and watching videos about cycling and bikes I finally found the one that I wanted. Bought my Domane 2 days ago and just took my first ride today (About 5 miles). It was great. Not only do I love the look of the bike, the decision to go with the Domane AL 3 was based upon it's potential to be more than just a road bike and used on other terrains given it's ability to take a larger wheel-set than traditional road bikes. I have no plans on becoming a professional cyclist and I haven't owned a bike in 25 years. Just really looking to expand my fitness options outside of running and improve my leg strength and cardio. The legs will definitely be sore tomorrow but i'm also already looking forward to my next ride. Only con would be that the seat was not the most comfortable for me, so may look to upgrade it at some point. Otherwise, I'm happy with my decision.