Pro bike: Fabian Cancellara’s Trek Domane 6-Series

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=410%2C533 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=410%2C533 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=410%2C533 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=410%2C533 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-197990 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383" width="295" height="383" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series for Sunday's Ronde van Vlaanderen" title="1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series for Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen James Huang/BikeRadar

Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) is looking for redemption at this year’s Ronde van Vlaanderen, and he isn’t taking any chances equipment-wise. ‘Spartacus’ will tackle the Flemish cobbles aboard his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series.

While most of his teammates opt for the uncannily smooth-riding Domane only for the Belgian classics – otherwise using Trek’s more aggressive Madone model for the majority of races – Cancellara is unique in that he prefers it year-round. As it’s barely heavier and supposedly just as efficient in terms of power transfer, though, it’s perhaps surprising that more teammates don’t follow suit – particularly given that Trek even produces a special geometry with a shorter head tube, too.

Here’s another one for the slamthatstem crowd: James Huang/BikeRadar Spartacus gets custom graphics — and a 140mm stem As we’ve noted in years past, Cancellara’s setup for RVV is only slightly different from his everyday race configuration with no changes aside from the 25mm-wide FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular tires instead of the usual Schwalbes. The rear derailleur is also equipped with Berner’s ultra-oversized carbon fiber cage and pulleys – which are claimed to reduce drivetrain friction – while the driveside dropout is a one-piece unit instead of having the bolt-on replaceable hanger of the consumer version.

Otherwise, Cancellara’s Domane uses a straightforward build, including a complete Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical group instead of the electronic one we showed you just a few days ago. The Swiss rider is said to prefer the cable-actuated lever’s longer throws over Di2 buttons when things get bumpy.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,1200&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,1092&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,834&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,532&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,510&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,480&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="1200" class="wp-image-198029 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The German-made Berner rear derailleur cage features enormous pulleys that are claimed to decrease drivetrain friction" title="1364570114983-7505uzhrl0fs-2bc59d6" data-source-name="James Huang/BikeRadar"> The swiss-made berner rear derailleur cage features enormous pulleys that are claimed to decrease drivetrain friction: James Huang/BikeRadar A Swiss-made Berner derailleur cage with huge pulley wheels that supposedly reduce friction

The Bontrager label is found on nearly everything else, including the 50mm-deep Aeolus 5 D3 carbon wheels, 140mm-long Race XXX Lite stem, Team Issue saddle, and 44cm-wide anatomic-bend aluminum Race Lite handlebar. Filling in the rest of the gaps are Nokon aluminum housing throughout, SwissStop’s latest Black Prince carbon-specific pads, titanium-spindled Speedplay Zero pedals, and a single wrap of standard Bontrager cork tape.

Actual weight as pictured is 7.5kg/16.53lb.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&lb=800,533&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,485&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,370&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,236&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,226&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,213&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="800" height="533" class="wp-image-197990 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series for Sunday's Ronde van Vlaanderen" title="1364569586858-1kwek7mc2wnq2-525628d" data-source-name="James Huang/BikeRadar"> Fabian cancellara (radioshack-leopard-trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true trek domane 6-series for sunday’s ronde van vlaanderen: James Huang/BikeRadar Complete bike specifications Frame Trek Domane 6-Series, 58cm ‘pro’ fit Fork Trek IsoSpeed full carbon Headset Cane Creek Forty, 1 1/8-to-1 1/2″ tapered Stem Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 140mm x -7° Handlebars Bontrager RL Anatomic, 44cm (center-to-center) Tape/grips Bontrager cork Front brake Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific pads Rear brake Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific pads Brake levers Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000 Front derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000 Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000 w/ Berner pulleys and cage Shift levers Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000 Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000, 11-25T Chain Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000 Crankset Shimano Dura-Ace FC-9000, 175mm, 53/39T Bottom bracket Trek BB90 integrated w/ Enduro XD-15 bearings Pedals Speedplay Zero Titanium Wheelset Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 tubular Front tire FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular, 25mm Rear tire FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular, 25mm Saddle Bontrager Team Issue Seat post Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast Bottle cages Trek BAT Cage (2) Computer SRM PowerControl 7 Other accessories Nokon cables and housing Critical measurements Rider’s height 1.86m (6′ 1″) Rider’s weight 82kg (181lb) Saddle height, from BB (c-t) 780mm Saddle setback 90mm Seat tube length, c-t 500mm Seat tube length, c-c 485mm Tip of saddle nose to C of bars 620mm Saddle-to-bar drop (vertical) 110mm Head tube length 150mm Top tube length 567mm Total bicycle weight 7.5kg/16.53lb w/o computer