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I bought a £700 second hand Trek Domane and upgraded it to see how good it could really get.
The final total came in just under £900… but was it actually worth it?
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Parts used
Spedao Cassette https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EjyzxX6
ZTTO Skewer https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EwtAFzA
Ryet Saddle https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Eu4WKak
Tyres https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Goodyear-Eagle-F1-SuperSport-R-Tubeless-Road-Bike-Tyre_263804.htm?variations=colour:Black,option:700%2520x%252028c%2520%257C%252028-622%2520%257C%2520255g&sku=952684
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Timestamps
0:00 — The £700 Bike Recap
1:05 — The Plan
3:00 — Cockpit Upgrades
4:00 — Tubeless Setup
5:50 — Drivetrain Changes
7:28 — Finishing Touches
7:58 — How Does It Ride?
9:18 — Final Weight
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Bike part mentions in this video
RYET Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Racing Bike Full Carbon Bike Seating Saddles Road Sports Cushion Cycling Accessories
ZTTO MTB Eccentric QR Titanium Alloy Skewers TI Ultralight 9mm 5mm Quick Release 100 135 Hub 52g Lightweight Axle 9x100 10x135
Ultralight SPEDAO SLR2 Road Cassette 11 Speed 11-25/28/32/34T Bicycle Freewheel CNC K7 11V HG Sprocket For R9100 Bike Parts
SaddleRYET Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Racing Bike Full Carbon Bike Seating Saddles Road Sports Cushion Cycling Accessories
Created: February 16, 2026The reviewer mentions swapping the stock saddle for a 'Riot saddle'. They state they could not use a super light carbon saddle due to the bike's clamping mechanism not supporting oval carbon rails, so they had to use a steel-railed saddle instead. They describe it as 'a bit heavy' but found it 'really comfortable riding'.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The reviewer found it really comfortable for riding.
Cons
- The saddle is described as 'a bit heavy'.
- The reviewer could not use a super light carbon saddle as intended because the bike's clamping mechanism does not support oval carbon rails, forcing them to use a steel-railed version.
Key Points
- It is a steel-railed saddle.
- It replaced a stock saddle the reviewer disliked.
- The bike's clamping mechanism prevented the use of a lighter carbon saddle with oval rails.
Hubs & AxlesZTTO MTB Eccentric QR Titanium Alloy Skewers TI Ultralight 9mm 5mm Quick Release 100 135 Hub 52g Lightweight Axle 9x100 10x135
Created: February 16, 2026The reviewer mentions the ZTTO skewers only once, briefly. They state they are swapping the bike's original heavy, rusty skewers for these 'nice lightweight titanium AliExpress ones.' They note these are the same skewers they had just taken off their hill climb bike to replace with even lighter ones, and they decided to install them on the Trek bike because they were lying around in their parts bin.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Lightweight
- Titanium construction
Cons
- Not the lightest option available (they were replaced on another bike for lighter ones)
Key Points
- Brand is ZTTO
- Source is AliExpress
- Material is titanium
- They are lightweight
- They were previously used on the reviewer's hill climb bike
CassetteUltralight SPEDAO SLR2 Road Cassette 11 Speed 11-25/28/32/34T Bicycle Freewheel CNC K7 11V HG Sprocket For R9100 Bike Parts
Created: June 23, 2025The reviewer discusses swapping the original Altegra cassette for a SpeedOW monolock cassette purchased from AliExpress. They praise it as one of their favorite AliExpress products, highlighting its single-piece steel construction for durability and its light weight. They note it is significantly lighter than even a Dura-Ace cassette and is very affordable.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super durable due to single-piece steel construction
- Really light (weighs about 180 grams)
- Significantly lighter than a Dura-Ace cassette
- Costs about 45 quid (affordable)
- One of the reviewer's favorite AliExpress products of all time
Cons
- The reviewer mentions having had loads of issues with AliExpress cassettes in the past, but clarifies these were mostly the hybrid aluminium type, not this specific model.
Key Points
- Made from a single piece of steel
- Weighs about 180 grams
- Cost about 45 quid
- Replaced an Altegra cassette