6 Of The BEST Endurance Bikes In 2023 | Fast And Comfy! 

Jack's review of the Endurace is live now check it out here 👉 www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/canyon-endurace-cfr-etap-review/ The price of the Canyon Endurace CFR eTap is actually £8,999, not as stated in the video 💵

I have a 2018 synapse hi-mod and it’s bloody brilliant! 7.4kg with the stock wheels, power meter and 11 speed etap - fits 35mm tyres for gravel and I have taken it everywhere and it’s plenty fast enough for a KOM on strava! The current model is a major step down for me, absolutely too fussy and unnecessary.

Venon all the way for me. Best value and interesting frame geometry bringing the best of endurance and race angles and measurements. It’s on the shortlist for a purchase soon!

1stpick, vitus,2ndsynapse,3rdDomane,4thCaledonia,5thcanyon,6thMerida. I'm looking for an endurance bike by the end of the year. thanks for sharing.

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4. All the goodness without anything integrated. Upgraded to carbon wheels, and 2X GRX groupset making it great for light gravel as well.

I went with the Synapse. I liked the idea of the integrated lights and radar. The bike rides great and still feels racy.

I'll stick with my 2015 canyon cf endurance with kyrsim sl's rim brake bike that weighs 7.7kg and is an absolute rocket. I had a 2020 giant defy 105 disc and it was a nice bike but boring to ride. I also had a few issues with the disc brakes and needed a replacement back wheel. Sold it and bought the 5 year older canyon and the canyon is nearly 2kg lighter, faster and way more fun to ride. They have over complicated bikes now and made them heavier yet much more expensive so I'll stick to my canyon.

Fully integrated and proprietary this, that and the other. Turning me into a bloomin' Luddite.

I previously owned and loved a Cannondale Synapse, but their integrated tech is a turn-off to me. I'd much rather have third-party lights, etc., that can more easily be replaced after a couple of years. I love the looks of the new Canyon Endurace, which seems to hit the sweet spot of blending weight, aero, and comfort considerations. But I'd much rather have mounts for a top tube bag instead of that tiny storage compartment that looks like it would be very fiddly to try to open and close while riding. Maybe they could release an accessory replacement cover with mounts built in so you get the best of both.

Went Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4. All the good without the lights, radar and battery fussiness. Added a nice set of carbon wheels and its a winner in my eyes.

I have det old Synapse, from 2015. So I will want with the new version of Synapse. It is a great bike.

handling and responsiveness are more important to me than outright speed, in which aero has zero impact on non-pros

I think the Cannondale front light and cabling looks clunky

You missed my favorite, Salsa Warroad.

GT grade carbon elite. I run a 11 36 cassette. Affordable carbon bars with gel inserts. MKS urban pedals with Zefal nylon quarter clips. SKS speedrocker. I suspect its more versatile and more affordable than most of the above. Final mention is Maxxis receptor / rambler / ravager and spare front wheel.

Scott Addict. But the Defy and Synapse would make my short list.

I am totally happy with my Look optimum 765

I have ridden the new Domane. It is racy and unbelievable comfy. For me the one bike you can nearly do anything.

Yes with Cannondale.

I'd have easily thrown the Cube Agree c:62 in here, best endurance bike I've ridden.

I have a Dolan e'tape carbon frame with Campag record 9 speed transmission,.Zonda wheels with 25mm Vittoria tyres. I love it.

Missed out the cool, semi bespoke, beautiful Mason Definition (I’m biased though)

The Scott Addict RC

Too bad Cannondale does not have a hi-mod Synapse without the mandatory light/radar system. Also, does the Domane really need the rear suspension with the current trend of wider tubeless tires? The new Endurace looked interesing, but if riding can't help but think of the battery cover of my remote when looking at the downtube (which is frequent). The Endurace is also heavier than the prior iteration. If only Specialized would offer an Aethos with endurance geometry!

Scott Addict worth a look

About the Merida multi tool on the saddle. Its nice at first, then u realise it limits saddlebag choices and cannot be removed.

Weights and prices?

Comfort is mostly dependent on tires, wheelset, saddle and bar tape. Every aero bike with a "too stiff" frame I've had instantaneously became "comfortable" with a nice wheelset and top tier tubeless tires. If that's not enough, adding mid-tier carbon saddle and more cushy bar tape would complete the transformation. An endurance bike doesn't necessarily mean it's more comfortable. In fact, endurance bikes actually come with subpar wheelset, tires and saddle. Just going from alloy wheelset and saddle to carbon already makes a big difference. But the star of the show are good tubeless tires. Most aero bikes can be made to fit a person the same as an race/endurance/endurace bike: shorter/longer stem, smaller/larger frame. Screw these categories that bike manufacturers make. They mostly use the same carbon material on the entire line and put it to a "traditional" shape and consumers fall for it. Most race and aero bikes have literally the EXACT same geometry. Most endurance bikes are just race frames in a different size. The dampers/shocks/springs like the ones found in the Roubaix are the only things that could potentially help with long distance comfort. If you're riding 100km on average, what I said earlier is enough. Source: I'm on my 101th bike and it's a 2021 Systemsix EF Rapha Ed., tubeless 28mm gp5000 TT tires, Drive 65D wheelset, Primavera Saddle, Supacaz bar tape and it's significantly more comfortable than my Cervelo R3's, S3's, Giant Defy, TCR, Propel, Cube Agree, Spec. Tarmac, Roubaix and more.

Argon 18 Krypton

BMC Roadmachine??

Would have loved to see the new Argon 18 Krypton Pro.

Thanks! I'll have the 4:56. Simple!

Correction guys. The bike used in the Paris Roubaix is not the SLR, it’s the Domane RSL. It’s faster than the SLR and more aero.

Love my trusty upgraded old Wilier GTR SL but it's time for a newer bike so I've been waiting for Vitus to get the Venon back in stock in my size with the spec I want here in the US. I think it looks great and the value is hard to beat - just wish you could choose your color independent of the parts spec. On a side note, the front light and cables on the Cannondale just look messy.

Why would you list the Domane SLR rather than the SL. The SLR is ridiculously expensive and the minor added weight savings would be irrelevant for someone who prioritizes comfort.

Cervelo all the way!

Oh how I would love the Vitus, but alas, as of Jan 1 you can’t get it outside the UK:-( Likely to go with Canyon, as the test ride was a delight.

Where is Scott Addict?

As an owner of the Specialized Roubaix, I wonder why it didn't make the list. No hard feelings, just curious.

My close friend just bought the Cannondale and it had a defective front fork. He did a warranty claim and they sent him a used fork that didn't even fit his bike. He let it go and went and bought the fork he wanted for his setup. I don't think I would just let it go after what he paid for the bike.

Whats about a ROSE REVEAL 6. Most of the bikes here have a weight over 8kg and touch the 9kg.

Opinion on orbea avant h30.

I am from India....pls suggest the best available gravel bike in India in XS frame size coz my full body height is 151 cm

Can you tour on any of these bikes ?

Definitely looking forward to seeing the new Giant Defy in October 🤔🤪🤩

Regular (endurance) Scott Addict 10 beats them al.

Giant Defy ??? 😀💪🦵🚴🚴‍♂️

I like my Specialized roubaix sport It's not the top of the line, for me more then enough.

No Specialized Roubaix? I guess they didn't pay up huh?

IsoSpeed is a POS. I bought a Trek Domane SL6 2023, and within a week it was busted. Techs at shop I purchased mentioned they had a very high return rate with IsoSpeed and had to change most of the IsoSpeed modules. Trek is allegedly aware of the issue. I am surprised this has not been reported as widely as it should be. Sorry, but a bike already in the shop after a week being purchased? money back please.

Having not ridden them, I'm going with the Vitus and the Cervélo purely based on looks.

no review on scott addict?

Open Min.D

Any loose cables hanging around 2023 road bicycle= no bicycle for me

Hang on…this is supposed to be a list of comfy endurance bikes and you didn’t mention any steel frame?

That storage hatch on the Canyon is such a deal breaker… could that be any in your face uglier?!

7 watts at 45 km/h mostly coming from the new handlebars…. Did anyone say snake oil

Clearly forgot the Time adhx

Oh no, no Defy

Hmm🤔🤨? No-No-No! There is a compromise of giving up comfort for speed. Ask the Pros! You said it earlier --->> "you need a crash-course in YOGA . . ."

clown review... no critical thinking. Did you get the script from the product sales pamphlet?