Domane vs Roubaix vs Synapse vs Endurace vs Defy 

Great video, thanks for making it. I'm looking to upgrade a 9 year old Decathlon bike and was struggling with the amount choices available. This video made that selection process a lot easier! Will be going for the Domane.

This video seemed really comprehensive compared to many others. I am buying the base model carbon Roubaix and this video made me feel confident in my purchase.

Great review. It covered the exact 5 endurance bikes I am considering.

fantastic review of exactly the bikes I am shopping for. Thank You!

Thanks for the video. I’m looking at the Domane for my next upgrade

Great vids man, just found your channel and read you bio. As a 40 odd year old tradie whose just given up the darts and running about 20kg over my playing weight you are a great inspiration. Keep up the good work

This video is fantastic! Thank you so much!!!

Some of you have commented that you would have liked me to give a solid opinion on which bike, well the reality is none of these bikes really gets me that excited and ticks all the boxes. Or perhaps it's just that deep down I would probably prefer a traditional sort of road bike. So I've given this more thought and this is my recommendation: If you want a full blown endurance bike, get the Trek Domane. If you want a simple light bike with some endurance concessions, get the Canyon Endurace. If you enjoyed the video and found it helpful, please hit the like button, subscribe to the channel and please share the video on all your social media.

Thank you for another outstanding video. Also kudos to you for being willing to clearly state your bottom-line opinion in the pinned comment.

Great review. The Synapse is the best for me... Greetings from Greece 🌞...

Great review!!!

Researching a 2021 Domane SL5 vs ‘19 Roubaix Sport. Thanks for this video

Great video JP. I own a 2017 Trek Domane SL 6 and it allows me to ride all day without getting beat up. If you prefer comfort over speed, I can’t think of a better bike. I also switched out the saddle to a Montrose Pro and could not be happier. Keep up the great work! 👍

I own the Canyon Endurace CF SL 7 featured in this video. I am very happy with it but I can also confirm the poor quality control during assembly. In my case the limiting screws of the front derailed weren't set at all and the chain dropped on the first shift (luckily in the bike stand). Also the bar tape was not wrapped very good. Canyon sent me a 80 € gift card after complaining about the issues. After 2 years and about 4500 km, I can say, that I am very happy with the bike. Everything works fine. I upgraded recently to a Zipp 303S tubeless whilst, which is a great addition to the bike.

Great video, Thank You for the info. Picked up my Domane yesterday and I totally enjoy it. Yes a bit pricy in comparison but in my subjective opinion, well worth it. Again Thank You for the video!

My favourites of the lot would be the Synapse and the Domane, followed by the Defy Advanced. 1. Trek Domane & Cannondale Synapse 2. Giant Defy Advanced 3. Canyon EnduRace 4. Specialized Roubaix

I have a 2018 Defy Advanced Pro 0 and love this bike.

Great informative review!

Great video. Thanks a lot!

Great video..thanks 👍🏾

This is a great video, I was thinking of getting a canyon Endurace. What did you hear about there quality issues?

I was looking recently in this category. I wanted the Synapse but none were available anywhere in Sydney and the wait was ~3 months. I also thought about the Scott Addict which had good kit and was well priced. However went for the Domane in the end. Liking it so far. One thing to note is a lot of Trek bikes RRP has just gone up for the 2021s. Eg the Domane SL5 now RRP at $4,499

I came across this 2 months late! But I bought the Defy at a lower price compared to the Endurace. Really happy with it!

Thanks for the video. Been looking at the new Domane for a few months now, seems like the right option. 105 is the best value IMO too.

Very good review. For your next equivalent video perhaps answer the question: "If I could have only one, it would be....."

Surprised to hear you don't like Defy's looks. To me, Defy and Synapse take the cake on looks. Oh well, to each his own. Cheers. Thanks for creating this video.

I got the 2016 synapse, it's been awesome.

Bought the defy advanced 1 with ultegra groupset and grx rear derailer..yet to pick it up and ride it but very pumped...

Wonderful content, well packed...

Very nice video. I wish the Roadmachine was thrown in too.

Could you please do a video showing the comfort or compliance differences between the Trek ISO Speed and the Specialized future shock?

I have 3 of these bikes. Trek Domane, Cannondale Synapse, and the Giant Defy. I would rate them in the order listed, with the Domane at the top.

I have the 2019 DEFY I LOVE it especially after I integrated the wires but im loving the 2021 Domane

Nice job! Thank you its help a loot. Regards

I recently just bought a Trek FX4 Sport Carbon because I was hesitant on the aggressive posture of drop handle road bikes. I never owned a road bike before. Would the Domane be the most comfortable road bike?

Nice review hitting my sweet spot of carbon 105 disc. Personally I like the look of the Bianchi Sprint,(not included here) however am I missing something, is it style over substance as there are few reviews?

I love my domane 😍

Final review, you left out the Roubaix.

Got the domane and have done two 200km rides on it. Comfortable as you like and you don’t really notice the extra weight. It’s almost 2kg heavier than my other bike but it climbs just as fast.

Nice start, but I was disappointed in several things. Bike weights are great, but I think most people concerned about it want comparisons on frame weights, not the entire bike which usually is dragged down by the variety cheap or mediocre wheels these manufacturers saddle the bike down with from the LBS. the groupos weight the same, but it’s the seatpost and wheels ( which many people immediately upgrade) which shave off lots of weight. I just picked up a Salsa Cutthroat GRX for instance, and despite it being almost $4k, the wheels weighed almost 2200 grams.

Any suggestions for a $2000-$3000 range endurance/gravel bike that runs on 105 or GRX? As nice as those options are, such as Domane and Defy, they just don't have many options when it comes to aluminum frames. Canyon Endurace 7 seems like the best option, being a 9.20kg aluminum bike that costs a compelling $2500 AUD.

Endurace AL 105 with threaded BB and rim brakes. Budget all-rounder, not comfortable but versatile, durable and cheap to own.

I’m having trouble finding a bike long legs small torso. Hard to find a bike that will put me in an relaxed endurance posture. Which bike will put me more upright on paper it seem like the Roubaix would? Having tested all these bikes which bike puts you at a more relaxed upright position? Thank you!

great video. Why you did not include BMC Roadmachine?

I'm making a shortlist for my next bike. I'm looking at: Domane, Defy, Endurace and Synapse. I keep flitting between them all..... My 'main' bike is a BMC Team Machine SLR02, so, I have my 'fast bike', however, I don't want a slow second bike.... I love the Domane, but reviews say it's at the sluggish end of the ride spectrum, and it appears to be crossing over onto gravel territory. The Canyon seems perfect, but it's not as smooth as the others. The Giant is edging it...but....it's a bit fugly around the head tube.The Synapse, seems fast and comfortable, but its just not appealing to me as much. The 'big brands' are so expensive compared to the likes of Canyon and Cube (I was also considering the Agree C2).

Just what I was looking for except it wasn’t the 2021 variants. Hopefully not much differences. My choice would be the defy advanced 1 tho being that it comes with ultegra components at $3300. 0 interest lol.

Defy comes in three colors on the website...

unfortunately in the current market, most bikes are sold out or have taken a price hike (low supply,, higher demand and fall in AUD) :( I was gonna get either the Trek Domane, Merida Scultura, or Canyon Endurace

Frame wall thickness will be thicker for durability and Joe Public's abuse. The race frames are thinner and lighter. It was 531 vs 753 in the seventies. The good 531 bikes of the seventies were about the same weight as these bikes, and had frame flex for comfort.

I vote for canyon :)

If I’m concerned about the height of the drop handle bars what geometric stat should I be concentrating on. Is it the stack?

Any thoughts about Merida Scultura Endurance 5000 / 6000 ? Just released last year.

Which do you recommend for a heavy rider (200lbs?). I worry about Trek’s iso speed with my weight long term.

Have the 2021 defy advanced 2 for almost 2months love it! Only once complaint it's much slower than my road bike . Guess you cant have it all

yo i am tore between getting Fuji SL 2.3 frame (lightweight) or going all out on Canyon Endurace CF SL??

Wow! Did the Domane really jump up $900 in the past 2 years? Looks like the prices of every model in this video increased by almost $1000.

how is Bianchi Infinito CV relax geometry compare to these bikes? I guess which one has the more relaxed geometry? thanks

The defy is the more balanced bike of them all. Today in 2022 Roubaix Paintjob is boring, trek is still heavy, Cannondale and Canyon have no endurance features, and giant has cool colours now! Só i think today is Giant and second trek.

Can you please rank Which one is more upright when riding?

Where is the Scott Addict?

I am switching from Synapse to Defy.

what is the difference between an endurance bike and traditional road bike. Sorry for my ignorance but all of them look the same to me.

Can I get this bike w/o stickers?

Nice review. However you haven’t mentioned a word about Roubaix in conclusion.

First!!!!

do you actually ride any of these bikes?

Why do you personally like the Domane over the Roubaix?

3:05 - When the Specialized Roubaix was introduced in 2004, it never had any wins at Robaix, so it does not get its name "from the 'impressive wins over' the cobbles of Roubaix", but simply for "the cobbles of Roubaix". And who at Trek came up with that silly in-frame storage compartment? It makes frame construction complicated and expensive, it provides many additional spots for frame failure, and wrapping up your stuff in that pouch so it sits inside the frame without rattling, is so much more inconvenient compared to just stuffing your things in your Jersey pockets. And, when almost every company uses its own BB measurement, how can you call it "standard"?

Im choosing Trek Domane hope i wont regrer it.

He claims that the Giant Defy Advanced 2 is the best all around bike of the lot but suffers because it is not the nicest looking? I would opt for best all around as opposed to best looking. Actually, I will buy the Defy advanced 1 as soon as one is available from my local bike dealer and I can go in and be fitted properly for it.

Wow the domane is soooo heavy!

What about Scott Addict 10

anyone selling an endurance road bike for around 1000 in Melbourne?

What is your thoughts about the 2021 trek domane Aluminum versions? Was looking at the AL 5, it has same groupset as SL 5. Going to be my first ;) Thanks

Tire clearance is king for me as a 215 pound rider but I don't trust the moving parts on the Domane and Roubaix. These will likely make annoying noises - maybe not in year one but down the road. Canyon does not ship to Canada so I am outta luck with them. I'm left with the Synapse and the Defy. Both have quality products, decent tire clearance and no gimmicks. I prefer the Defy for its look, reliability and durability.

GIANT DFY WINS

Why don't you talk about Scott they provide great value

That geometry table has 3 different sizes, you can't compare if they are not the same size

Why no Orbea AVANT?

Damn , I tried not to blink but I couldnt help it and missed all the bikes . We’re you having to pay royalty fees by the half second to be able to show them ? Perhaps it would have been more interesting when discussing the ways bikes were different , to have shown them a bit more rather than a palm tree ? It’s a very nice plant but not nicer than seeing some bikes

Can you do crit races on a endurance road bike?

I’m enjoying the bike so far ru-vid.comUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.

Make a newer vs

Defy has poor level wheels with SOFT spokes that lose tension. MUSH wheelset imo, we swapped those out pretty quickly, so add a wheelset to the Defy purchase price. Canyon DT Swiss wheels are DT Swiss predictable. The others are over priced and porkers imo.

10+ minutes of a robot talking is great.

Shame you couldn't come out with an opinion.

Defy gets attention only because of Giants marketing strategies and paid rewievs. But in reality, its an average bike with frame made of cheap carbon.

Great video, thanks!