Genesis Croix de Fer 20 vs Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4
Both are close enough that people cross-shop them at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4 comes out ahead (73% against 69%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
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Domane AL 5 Gen 4
73% for a typical rider
£1,560 at Tredz
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What actually separates them
- Weight
- The Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4 is 1.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Genesis Croix de Fer 20 takes 45mm tyres against 38mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Climbing gear
- The Genesis Croix de Fer 20 has the easier bottom gear (23 gear inches against 26), which matters more than weight on anything genuinely steep.
Side by side
| Spec | Croix de Fer 20 | Domane AL 5 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,600 | £1,600 |
| Weight | 11.4 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Frame | steel | alloy |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX 400 mechanical | Shimano 105 R7100 12-speed mechanical |
| Stack / reach | 1.58 | 1.58 |
| Tyre clearance | 45 mm | 38 mm |
| Lowest gear | 23 in | 26 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 89 | 74 |
| Speed | 9 | 29 |
| Climbing | 44 | 52 |
| Value | 14 | 30 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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