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2017 Trek Domane SL vs 2015 Niner RLT 9

The 59 is the Niner RLT 9 size closest to your 58 Trek Domane SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Niner RLT 9

Compared with the Trek Domane SL in 58, the Niner RLT 9 in 59 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+18 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane SL 58Niner RLT 9 59Difference
Reach380398+18 mm
Stack611610−1 mm
Head tube angle72.0°not listed
Effective top tube567not listed
Chainstay length425not listed
Wheelbase1022not listed
BB drop78not listed
Standover796not listed
Seat tube length548not listed
Head tube length195not listed

Differences are the Niner RLT 9 minus the Trek Domane SL. Full charts: 2017 Trek Domane SL, 2015 Niner RLT 9.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane SLNiner RLT 9

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartTrek Domane SLSL 6Niner RLT 9RLT 9
FrameTrek OCLVNiner RLT 9
ForkTrek DomaneNiner Full Carbon Fork
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano 105
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano 105 GS
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
CranksetShimano UltegraShimano RS500
Bottom bracketTrek BB90Shimano
TireBontrager R2 Hard-Case LiteSchwalbe G-ONE Performance
BrakeBontrager StopSRAM BB7 R
HandlebarBontrager Lite IsoZonenot listed
SeatpostBontrager Tunednot listed
SaddleBontrager AffinityNiner Custom
Chainnot listedShimano 105
Chainringnot listedShimano RS500
Wheelsetnot listedNiner Alloy Wheel
Rotornot listedSRAM BB7
Stemnot listedNiner Alloy Stem

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