
2017 DOMANE SLR SERVICE MANUAL

2016 DOMANE SLR
K Rear IsoSpeed cover, drive side
L Pivot bolt
M Bearing 19 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm
N Pivot locating washer
O Rear IsoSpeed cover, non-drive side
P Nut m5 x 0.8 mm x 24 mm
Q Flat washer m5 x 10 mm x 1.0 mm
R Button head screw m5 x 10 mm
S Curved washer m5 x 18 od x 1.5 thck x r11 mm
T Spring lock washer
U Cap screw m5 x .8 mm - 35 mm
V Bolt m5 x 12 mm
W Down tube cover
X BB cable guide
Y Button head screw m5 x 10 mm
Z Chain keeper washer
AA Chain keeper
BB Adjustable seat mast bumper
CC IsoSpeed seat mast pivot axle
DD Seat mast
EE Adjustable seat mast slider
FF Set screw m5 x 5 mm
GG Di2 dropout grommet

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A Front IsoSpeed lower cover
B Elliptical nut, m8 x 1.0 mm x 6 mm
C Front IsoSpeed decoupler
D Washer, 16 od x 10.10 id x 1.125 length
E Screw, m8 x 1.0 mm x 14 mm, 4 mm hex
F Pre-load spacer
G Headset bearing
H Headset compression ring
I Front IsoSpeed head tube cover
J Headset top cap

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
1. Adjustable Rear IsoSpeed 3
How it works 3
Installing the seatmast 4
Installing the adjustable seatmast slider
and securing the seatmast 6
Adjusting the ride 7
2. Front IsoSpeed 8
Installing the Front IsoSpeed system 8
3. Installing the fork 11
4. Installing the Di2 12
5. Installing the shift cables 13
Securing the rear derailleur 15
Securing the front derailleur 16
6. Installing mudguards 17
Securing the rear mudguard 17
Securing the front mudguard 19
7. Installing chain keeper 21
Securing the chain keeper 21
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A note from the
development team
Our goal as bicycle developers is simple:
we seek to improve the experience of riding.
Getting there can be a bit more complicated.
Trek’s IsoSpeed decoupler, for instance,
originally developed for the first generation
Domane, was the result of an extensive
18-month study of how a racing bike
performs over rough roads.
Since its introduction, IsoSpeed has
revolutionised race comfort technology,
bringing a new standard of compliance and
confidence in handling to road, cyclocross
and mountain bikes in Trek’s line-up.
But Trek never stops developing. With the
all-new Domane SLR, we set out to devise
a solution for customisable compliance and
greater efficiency and comfort at the front end.
In development, we went directly to the
source – researching and designing Adjustable
Rear IsoSpeed and Front IsoSpeed at the
Arenberg Forest with Fabian Cancellara and
Trek-Segafredo, then replicating a 100-metre
section in our Waterloo Performance Factory
for even more extensive testing.
Hundreds of people had a hand in making
the new Domane a reality, from engineers
to product developers to carbon techs on the
Waterloo factory floor. It wouldn’t be the bike
it is today without each of their contributions.
In the end, we knew we’d achieved something
remarkable. We hope you enjoy the magic.
Sincerely,
The Domane SLR Development Team
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1 ADJUSTABLE REAR ISOSPEED DECOUPLER AND SEATMAST
How it works
The Adjustable Rear IsoSpeed decoupler allows the seatmast to flex independently (decoupled) from the seat tube and top
tube. The decoupler provides saddle comfort over rough roads, while the frame maintains stiffness for quick acceleration and
increased pedalling efficiency. The new adjustable seatmast slider changes the amount of flex provided by the decoupler for
a truly tuned ride.
K Rear IsoSpeed cover, drive side
L Pivot bolt
M Bearing 19 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm
N Pivot locating washer
O Rear IsoSpeed cover, non-drive side
P Nut m5 x .8 mm x 24 mm
Q Flat washer m5 x 10 mm x 1.0 mm
R Button head screw m5 x 10 mm
S Curved washer m5 x 18 od x 1.5 thck x r11 mm
T Spring lock washer
U Cap screw m5 x .8 mm - 35 mm
BB Adjustable seatmast bumper
CC IsoSpeed axle
DD Seatmast
EE Adjustable seatmast slider
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 4 mm Allen key
• 5 mm Allen key
• 6 mm Allen key
• Torque wrench
• Grease
• Loctite 242
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(parts enlarged for clarity)
Higher position
As the adjustable seatmast slider is
moved up the seatmast, you will feel
the road surface and be more subject
to road vibration.
Lower position
The ride will be more comfortable
as the adjustable seatmast slider is
moved down the seatmast. You will
be more isolated from any vibration
caused by the road surface.
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INSTALLING THE ADJUSTABLE REAR ISOSPEED DECOUPLER AND SEATMAST
Installing the seatmast
1. Apply grease to the bore holes of the seatmast
and to the bore holes on the frame.
2. Insert the IsoSpeed axle into the seatmast
as shown.
3. Place a bearing and then a pivot locating washer
onto the pivot bolt. Repeat so you will have two
bolt assemblies. If you are reusing a bolt, clean
the threads and apply Loctite 242.
NOTE
The pivot locating washer is installed between the
IsoSpeed seatmast and the IsoSpeed bearing.
4. Align the bore holes in the seatmast with the
opening in the frame.
5. Pass one of the pivot bolt assemblies from Step 3
through the bore hole and thread it into the
IsoSpeed axle.
6. Insert a 6 mm Allen key into the non-drive side of
the IsoSpeed axle to hold it steady (6a). Insert a
5 mm Allen key into the pivot bolt and turn it to
engage the threads (6b). Do not fully tighten.
mm
5
mm
6
6a
6b
GREASE
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INSTALLING THE ADJUSTABLE REAR ISOSPEED DECOUPLER AND SEATMAST
7. On the non-drive side, insert the other pivot bolt
assembly from step 3 through the bore hole and
thread it into the IsoSpeed axle.
8. Insert 5 mm Allen keys into both pivot bolts and
slowly turn each clockwise. Turn only until snug.
Do not over-tighten.
mm
5
mm
5
9. Hold the non-driveside pivot bolt with the Allen
key (8a). Using a torque wrench, tighten the
driveside pivot bolt by turning it towards the
front of the bike to 8 Nm maximum (8b). Turn
until the wrench 'clicks' to ensure proper seating
and tightness.
8a
8b
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10. Repeat the tightening process with the torque
wrench on the non-drive side.
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11. Remove excess
grease with a
cloth. Align the
Rear IsoSpeed
cover, drive-side,
and snap into
place. Repeat
for the Rear
IsoSpeed cover,
non-drive-side.
NOTE
A correctly installed
seatmast moves freely.
If it does not, reinstall
and make sure that all
hardware is installed
correctly.
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INSTALLING THE ADJUSTABLE REAR ISOSPEED DECOUPLER AND SEATMAST
Installing the adjustable seatmast
slider and securing the seatmast.
1. Rotate the seatmast away from the frame.
2. Install the adjustable seatmast slider by fitting it
into the corresponding groove on the seatmast.
Slide it up past the hole at the bottom of the
seatmast. You will adjust its position later.
3. Rotate the seatmast so the adjustable seatmast
slider contacts the seat tube.
4. Insert the m5 nut into the hole on the seatmast,
making sure that the vertical alignment of the
head of the nut matches the vertical alignment
of the hole in the seatmast. If it is not aligned,
there is a crush risk.
5. Place the spring lock washer, the flat washer and
the curved washer onto the cap screw. The dome
of the spring lock washer is curved and fits against
the head of the cap screw.
TIP
Squeeze the seatmast and
seat tube together to hold
in place during these steps.
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INSTALLING THE ADJUSTABLE REAR ISOSPEED DECOUPLER AND SEATMAST
6. Place the curved washer onto the seat tube (6a)
and, holding the nut securely with a finger (6b),
insert the cap screw through the front of the
seat tube.
6b
6a
6c
IMPORTANT
Over-tightening
can cause damage.
7. Decide the location of the seatmast slider. The
closer the slider is towards the saddle, the stiffer
the ride. The closer the slider is towards the bottom
bracket, the less stiff the ride, as the seatmast
increases its flexibility.
MORE STIFF
LESS STIFF
ADJUSTABLE
SEATMAST
SLIDER
8. Once you have decided on the position of the
adjustable seatmast slider, tighten the cap screw
to a maximum of 3 Nm using a torque key set. To
change the position of the slider, loosen the cap
screw and repeat steps 7 and 8.
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Adjusting the ride
1. To change the position of the adjustable seatmast
slider, loosen the cap screw and move the slider
to the new position.
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2. Tighten the cap screw to 3 Nm using a torque key
or wrench.
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2 FRONT ISOSPEED
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 5 mm Allen key
• Torque wrench
• Grease
A Front IsoSpeed
lower cover
B Elliptical nut m8 x1.0 x 6 mm
C Front IsoSpeed
decoupler
D Washer 16 od x 10.10 id x 1.125 length
E Screw m8 x 1.0 x 14 mm, 4 mm hex
F Pre-load spacer
G Headset bearing
H Headset
compression ring
I Front IsoSpeed
head tube cover
J IsoSpeed top cap
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Installing the Front IsoSpeed system
1. Apply grease to the bore holes, as well as the
inside face and both sides of the head tube.
2. Place a washer over each bearing in the front
IsoSpeed decoupler.
GREASE
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INSTALLING THE FRONT ISOSPEED DECOUPLER
3. Pinch the Front IsoSpeed decoupler between two
fingers to hold the washers and carefully guide
it into the cavity in the head tube. Stop when the
holes in the decoupler are aligned with the bore
holes in the frame.
4. From inside the decoupler, insert a screw into the
driveside bore hole so the screw points to the
outside of the head tube.
5. Point the end of the elliptical nut with the chamfer
towards the bore hole.
CHAMFER
6. Place a finger inside the decoupler and push the
screw towards the outside of the head tube.
7. Hand thread the elliptical nut a few turns to the
LEFT to secure it for the next step.
IMPORTANT
Over-tightening can
cause damage.
8. The elliptical nut is an oval shape and matches the
oval shape of the bore hole in the head tube. When
the elliptical nut is hand tight, align the oval of the
nut with the style line of the head tube.
STYLE LINE
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INSTALLING THE FRONT ISOSPEED DECOUPLER
9. Place one hand on the opposite side of the head
tube (9a) and with the other, insert the torque key
into the nut and apply pressure with both hands
until the nut seats into the head tube (9b). Then
turn clockwise, with firm pressure (9c). This will
draw the screw inside the head tube towards the
nut. Turn until snug, do not fully tighten.
9c
9b
9a
10. Repeat the installation of the screw and elliptical
nut for the other side.
CHAMFER
11. Repeat the seating process for the other side.
12. To fully tighten, apply good pressure while
turning the torque key. This will prevent the
screw inside the decoupler from spinning
and will draw it towards the nut. Tighten
to a maximum of 5 Nm.
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13. Repeat for the other side.
NOTE
The decoupler should move
freely after installation. If it
does not, loosen and reinstall,
clean the connections and
apply grease.
14. Lower the pre-load spacer into the decoupler
so that the label ‘BEARING’ is on the top and
‘SPRING’ is pointed down. Also note that there
are flat sides; these line up with the screws on
either side of the decoupler.
BEARING
SPRING
FLAT
SIDES
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Fork
• Compression ring
• Lower bearing
• Headset bearing
• Compression plug
• IsoSpeed top cap
• IsoSpeed head tube cover
1. Install the Front IsoSpeed head tube cover. Make
sure that the Front IsoSpeed decoupler is aligned
with the cover.
2. Place the lower bearing over the steer tube (2a)
and pass the steer tube up through the head
tube (2b). Slide the headset bearing and then the
compression ring down onto the steer tube and
into the top of the decoupler (2c).
3. Slide the IsoSpeed top cap over the steer tube.
2a
2b
2c
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ISOSPEED TOP CAP
HEADSET
COMPRESSION
RING
HEADSET BEARING
DECOUPLER
HEAD TUBE
STEER TUBE
LOWER BEARING
4. Install the Front IsoSpeed lower cover by wrapping
it around the head tube, starting on the left side
and using your thumb to press it into place.
This gap will
close after
installation of
the spacers
and stem, and
compression of
the assembly.
5. Reinstall the spacers, stem and headset top cap.
Confirm that the compression plug is properly
installed in the steer tube and tightened to a
torque of 10 Nm (5a). Tighten the top cap
screw to 4 Nm (5b).
Finally, tighten the stem’s steer tube clamp screws
to the torque specified by the stem manufacturer.
5a
5b
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3 INSTALLING THE FORK
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4 INSTALLING THE Di2
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Torx screws (5)
• T8 Torx wrench
• m5 bolts (2)
• Down tube cover
1. Place the Di2 battery into the bracket.
2. Install four Torx screws by using a T8 Torx wrench.
Tighten to just snug. Do not strip the plastic.
IMPORTANT
Over-tightening
can cause damage.
3. Feed the connector into the down tube hole,
then feed in the wire.
4. Place the down tube cover over the hole. Screw
the two m5 flathead bolts and tighten to snug.
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5 INSTALLING THE SHIFT CABLES
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Shift cables
• Housing
• Housing end caps
• Dropout cable sleeve
• Inline barrel adjuster
• Housing cutters
• 4 mm Allen key
• Cable cutters
1. Pull the hood of the drive side cover back to reveal
the cable port. Open the grey access panel.
2. Pull the rear derailleur cable through the opening
of the shifter bracket, and seat the cable head
through the slot.
3. Install housing caps onto the cable housing. Insert
the cable housing into the shifter housing stop.
4. Guide the cable housing tightly along the
handlebar, stopping a few inches short of the stem.
5. With the handlebar rotated all the way to the
non-drive side, align the cable.
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INSTALLING THE SHIFT CABLES
6. Create the correct amount of slack in the cable
housing: do not make it too loose (A) or too
tight (B).
A B
TOO
TIGHT
TOO
LOOSE
7. The cable housing should have enough slack to
enable the handlebars to fully turn without pulling
out of the down tube cable housing stop.
8. Mark the point at which the cable housing enters
the down tube using your thumbnail or marker.
9. Cut the cable housing at this mark. Clean the cable
housing end and install a cable stop.
10. Thread a shift cable through the housing and
follow the shifter-specific instructions.
11. Repeat steps 1 - 10 to install the front derailleur
cable. During this task, install a front derailleur
inline barrel adjuster on the housing. Ensure
that it does not make contact with the frame.
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INSTALLING THE SHIFT CABLES
Securing the rear derailleur
1. Thread the cables through the liners in the down
tube until they exit the bottom bracket cable port
at the bottom of the bike.
TIP
Tape the cables
to the frame
to avoid mixing
up the front
and rear.
2. Install the cable guide by aligning the short end
with the rear derailleur cable. Make sure that the
plastic tails of the guide line up with the grooves
of the frame.
3. Install a housing end cap, and then thread the shift
cable through the housing.
4. Snap the frame housing stop into the frame.
Ensure that the dropout cable sleeve is inserted
in the frame.
5. Clean the ends of the cable housing. Create a
bend in the housing that allows the cable to slide
without binding. See the illustration for guidance.
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INSTALLING THE SHIFT CABLES
6. Thread the cable through the adjustment barrel
and finish installation according to the derailleur
manufacturer’s specifications.
Securing the front derailleur
1. Check the down tube opening to make sure that
the cables are not interfering with each other. Pull
on the front derailleur cable while viewing through
the down tube opening. Only the front derailleur
cable should move.
2. Guide the front derailleur cable over the long end
of the bottom bracket cable guide. Make sure that
the guide aligns with the grooves of the frame.
3. Install the cable to the front derailleur
manufacturer’s specifications.
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 4 mm Allen key
• 3 mm Allen key
• 8 mm open-ended
spanner
• Eye-bolt
• Hardware included
with mudguard
Securing the rear mudguard
1. Remove the rear wheel. Remove the hidden
mudguard mount set screws from the junction
of the chainstay and seatstay (1a). Install the
hidden mudguard mount eye-bolts with locking
nuts until they bottom out (1b).
1a
1b
2. Orient the eye-bolt parallel to the frame. Lock the
eye-bolt in place by tightening the nut with an
8 mm open-ended spanner.
8
mm
TIP
Disc-brake-equipped bikes require the use of a seatstay
bridge adapter. If there are two adapters, Domane uses
the larger one with the longer fasteners.
3. Pass the mudguard through the rear brake (1a)
and slide the bracket onto the mudguard until you
reach the brake arch or seatstay bridge adapter.
(1b) Secure the bracket with a screw (1c). Do not
fully tighten.
1a
1b
1c
4. Install the lower mounting struts of the mudguards
to the eye-bolts. Tighten to a maximum of 5.2 Nm.
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5. Install the front of the mudguard at the bottom of
the seat tube with the included fastener. Do not
fully tighten.
6. Attach the rear wheel. Adjust the struts to the
appropriate length (6a) so that the mudguard is
centred and has enough clearance over the tyre
to prevent rubbing (6b).
6a
6b
7. After finalising the position of the mudguard,
remove the rear wheel and tighten the brake arch
or seatstay bridge adapter fastener to a maximum
of 5.2 Nm.
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8. Tighten the struts to a maximum of 3 Nm.
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9. Finally, test the bike on the ground and loosen and
tighten the wheel closure system. Then check for
interference between the wheel and other parts
of the bike.
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INSTALLING MUDGUARDS
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Securing the front mudguard
1. Remove the front wheel. Remove the hidden
mudguard mount set screws from the fork legs.
(On a disc brake fork there will only be one set
screw, on the driveside fork leg.)
2. Install the hidden mudguard mount eye-bolts with
locking nuts on both fork legs until they bottom
out. Orient the eye-bolt so it is perpendicular to
the ground. Use the 8 mm open-ended spanner
to secure the locking nut.
8
mm
NOTE
Disc-brake-equipped bikes require the use of an angled
bracket adapter that mounts between the caliper bolt
head and the disc brake caliper. Position the eye-bolt
so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
3. Install the top of the mudguard to the rear of
the fork crown. Place the mudguard at its highest
possible setting. This will be adjusted later when
centring the wheel.
4. Install the lower mounting brackets of the
mudguards to the eye-bolts on the fork legs.
Torque the eye-bolt hardware to a maximum
of 5.2 Nm.
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5. Reinstall the front wheel. Adjust the mudguard at the
fork crown so that the mudguard is centred and there
is clearance between the mudguard and the tyre (5a).
Adjust the strut hardware so the back of the mudguard
is centred over the tyre and the mudguard does not
rub (5b).
5a
5b
6. Once the mudguard is adjusted, tighten the fork
crown screw to a maximum of 5.2 Nm (6a) and
the strut screw to a maximum of 3 Nm (6b).
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6a
6b
7. Test the bike on the ground and loosen and tighten
the wheel closure system. Then check for interference
between the wheel and other parts of the bike. Check
for toe overlap, especially on smaller frame sizes.
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INSTALLING MUDGUARDS
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Chain keeper
• Chain keeper washer
• 4 mm Allen key
• m5 button head screw
Securing the chain keeper
1. Place the chain keeper washer and chain keeper onto
the m5 button-head screw.
2. Note the curved surface on the frame and place the
chain keeper along this surface and tighten until snug
(2a). Tilt the chain keeper away from the bike until you
install the chain. When the chain has been installed,
make final adjustments (2b).
2a
2b
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