First road bike - Trek Domane AL4 vs Rose Blend 105 Di2

Hey everyone,

I’m about to buy my first road bike and I’m stuck between two options. Would love some outside perspective since I’ve been going back and forth for a while.

Context: Running is my main sport and priority. Cycling will mainly be Zone 2 / active recovery, not training for races or performance. At least not yet.

Option 1: Trek Domane AL4 (1500 €)

•	Aluminum frame, carbon fork  
•	Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, mechanical  
•	Hydraulic disc brakes  
•	Classic endurance road geometry (71° head tube angle, stack/reach ratio \~1.54)

Option 2: Rose Blend Road 105 Di2 (2000 €)

•	Aluminum frame, carbon fork  
•	Shimano 105 Di2, 12-speed, electronic shifting  
•	Hydraulic disc brakes  
•	More relaxed “allroad” geometry (69.5° head tube angle, longer chainstays/wheelbase, up to 40mm tire clearance)

My dilemma: The Rose has objectively better tech for the price (electronic shifting at this price point is rare). But the Domane’s geometry feels closer to “what I picture a road bike to be” slightly quicker steering, more classic road bike feel, vs. the Blend’s more stable/relaxed handling (which honestly leans a bit gravel-bike-ish even though it’s marketed as road).

Since I’ll probably never ride gravel, is the Blend’s extra stability/tire clearance just wasted capability for me? Or is Di2 worth paying more for geometry I don’t fully need?

Would genuinely appreciate hearing from people who’ve owned either bike, or who made a similar first-bike decision. Thanks !