u/DarknessFalls21

Looking to get my first trek bike and my wife is pushing for me to get one with drop handles over a flat bar. I feel more comfortable on the checkpoint vs the domane both from the seat position/geometry but especially the wider tires (willing to sacrifice speed here).

I'm debating between the ALR4 & SL5. Biggest question is how much difference does carbon make comfort wise for the ride. Sales person said it absorbs a bit more, which is something of big deal for me as one of my concerns is how much gets felt in the wrist (have sensitivity from prior injuries there)

Of course not the same game cost wise, but looking for some advice on if it's worth investing here on the diff between the two.