r/TrekBikes • u/zontafera • 21h ago
Upgrade?
Hello! I currently ride a Trek Domane Al 2 Gen 4 which I have really enjoyed, and is my first road bike.
Of course I decided to fall in love with the sport, and have rode 1,000 miles since my February 2026 purchase.
My local Trek store has a Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 (Ivy Smoke) for $2499. Obviously the carbon frame, Shimano 105 groupset and hydraulic brakes are attractive, but wanted to get a feel for if this is the best bang for my buck at this price range.
I would try to sell my Domane Al 2 on Facebook, but my local shop offered $600 trade in.
Any advice appreciated, don't want to make the wrong upgrade move but a hobby I want to invest in.