Trek Domane SL5 Review - 6 Months Later (best first road bike?)

I bought the Trek Domane SL5 about 6 months ago to train for my Ironman 70.3.

It's my first 'proper' road bike - but did I make the right decision in choosing the Domane SL5 for my first bike?

In a word...yes! However, it doesn't come without its flaws.
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⚡️ Timestamps ⚡️
0:00 Why I bought a Trek Domane SL5
0:46 The first thing I noticed on day 1
1:01 Why I didn't buy the Trek Emonda or Madone
1:33 The best accessory upgrade I made
2:10 Frame storage! Why don't more bikes have this?
3:28 Trek Blendr System (expensive, but worth it)
4:11 Why I bought a Domane SL5 instead of SL6
5:48 Do I have any regrets?
6:00 The cons...
8:05 The upgrades I've made (links below)
10:25 Was the Trek Domane SL5 worth the money?
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🚴 Affiliate links of the Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4 upgrades I mention in this video:

EliteWheels ENT 2.0 Carbon Wheels:
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Topeak Water Bottle:
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Topeak Water Bottle Holder:
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Magicshine SEEMEE 200 v3:
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Magicshine Website: https://magicshine.com/?ref=TriathlonMike

Magicshine ALLTY 400:
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Magicshine Website: https://magicshine.com/?ref=TriathlonMike

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🎯 Training for my First Ironman playlist:
https://bit.ly/3Tcc9Dj

Watch my Ironman journey from day 1 - long before I bought my Trek Domane SL5 Gen 4.
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