Top 10 Entry Level Endurance Road Bikes for 2023

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Join me to count down my picks for the best entry level endurance road bikes of this year! Which is your favorite or what would you change about our list? Let us know and safe riding!
10. Fuji Sportif 2.3
9. Decathalon Triban RC500
8. Trek Domane AL2
7. Cannondale Synapse 3
6. Wilier Montegrappa
5. Bianchi Via Nirone 7
4. Giant Contend AR3
3. Specialized Allez
2. Canyon Endurace 6
1. Ribble R872 Disc Sport
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@CodySoape Год назад

Great video dude!

@stevenfreeman7798 2 месяца назад

Great list apart from the Ribble as the geometry is no different from a full on race bike!!!.

@king1203M 7 месяцев назад

I have a giant defy 2. Bought it for under 1000 euro used. I am happy with it.

@hmartz 10 месяцев назад

Awesome video. Thanks for all the insights. Unfortunately in some countries for Ribble and Canyon brands the shipping, handling and import fees can increase the price a lot. Thank you!!!

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

I actually checked with a buddy who owns a Ribble and to get it to Texas from England was only an extra $262! Which was honestly kind of shocking to me, that's really not bad at all. Now that can vary WILDLY where you are in the world but I think overall the savings on being direct to consumer makes up for the difference of the import fees and then some. Ribble has been catching my eye a little more again lately...

@hmartz 8 месяцев назад

@@dobbscycleworks I'm currently torn between the Ribble, Canyon, and considering a Boardman as well. Planning to buy next year during my trip to the States and bring the bike back with me to Colombia as luggage. Regards!

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

@@hmartz all great choices! Good luck with picking one because I would personally love any of those in my garage.

@jbandt Год назад

Great video. I find myself looking for a bike in this category. Between canyon endurace, trek domane and the giant contend ar which do you think has the most compliant ride. Leaning towards the giant contend for the value.

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

my personal choice would probably be the canyon, but close behind is the giant contend. The contend will definitely be a solid workhorse of a bike that will be reliable and fun and you may get some better support with it due to canyon not retailing in stores.

@mwdunlap1 Год назад

I bought the Ribble R872 disc a couple of years ago and it is a great bike! Came in 'Teal' (more of a light blue) then and is beautiful. When buying one you have to factor in shipping and possible import fees. Regardless, it is a best buy for a carbon frame bike.

@DrunkDrynasty 6 месяцев назад

Question, does it run a bit large? According to the website I am a solid medium in Ribble’s aluminum Endurance bike; but between a small and medium in the R872 frame. Just wondering.

@mwdunlap1 6 месяцев назад

@@DrunkDrynastyI am a little under 5'9" and got the medium. Fits me fine.

@arch417powersports 7 месяцев назад

The Specialized Allez is a great beginner bike. I would opt for the Elite trim.

@dobbscycleworks 7 месяцев назад

Agreed. I've always said spending a little bit more upfront is not a bad thing at all because either you do end up loving the sport and you have an amazing bike that's not a total wimp, or you sell it and it held its value better than some cheapo one so you can get more of your money back. I'd honestly get an elite myself just to have a good little Alu bike in the stable.

@borregoexpiatorio Год назад

So glad I came across your video, I'm looking at the RIbble but noticed the disc sport is not available but the rim break option is. Besides the Disc breaks and wheels are there any other differences? Is the rim break option of the R872 still a good deal in your book?

@dobbscycleworks Год назад

I think the rim brake would be a fantastic buy. Same Tiagra 4700 drive train, same carbon frame, just rim instead of disc. Which for most of us I think rim brake is still a perfectly viable option. I even have another video posted about rim brake carbon wheels so you could check that out a see a great upgrade option for the R872 if you decide to get it.

@poijupoij 5 месяцев назад

Finally reasonably priced bikes. And reviewed well.

@hippo71124 Год назад

Thanks for the in-depth intro and overview man! Just got my first bike last year, the Giant Cross City. Itching to look at a upgrade, and the endurance category just seem like the perfect fit

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

Endurance bikes are truly what I believe most of us should be riding. More relaxed geometry that doesn't require daily yoga to be comfortable lol. Nothing against higher end race bikes but a fair majority of them require a certain level of flexibility.

@Gma7788 7 месяцев назад

Only if you're annoyed with sideways wobble when you ride. Do you even choose a line on the road for your bike to follow? Are you sick of changing lines midway through a corner? Do you ever point 👉 your bike to hit a line round corners? If you have no clue what sideways wobble is, then don't buy into bikes that are designed to reduce sideways wobble. Endurance bikes do throw riders off the seat midway through corners.

@Gma7788 7 месяцев назад

@dobbscycleworks Totally wrong. You can't change your mind midway round a corner on an endurance racing bike. If you try to change lines mid corner on an endurance bike, you'll be thrown out of the seat. The gyroscopic forces are great and you're not able to stop yourself being launched off to saddle. In a straight line, the bike grabs the road with so much force, you can also get shoved off the seat as well. Once you choose a line around a corner, you're committed. Those bikes will hold that 1 line all way round the corners. They won't let you change your mind. You won't be able to change to another line during a corner. The forces on the rider is maximum pressure. Standard race bikes allow for changes mid corner and in straight roads.

@hippo71124 7 месяцев назад

@@Gma7788 that sounds like one heck of a stable railway like bike, I’ll be damned

@Lou-zo9ul 11 месяцев назад

Really great video man. Subscribed! Also, do you recommend (as a first road bike) to buy a used one or a cheaper but new one? Thx

@dobbscycleworks 11 месяцев назад

Great question and that is actually going to be a topic of a video coming soon. Ultimately buying a used bike can be a fantastic option, I bought my current Tarmac second hand, but there are some major things to look for when checking out a used bike. If you know what you're looking for or even are comfortable with some minor repair work then absolutely go used and you can get some more distance from your money. But if you're a little hesitant on that an intro level or even mid level bike brand new might be the best way to go.

@Lou-zo9ul 11 месяцев назад

@@dobbscycleworks I feel like i'm gonna go with the Decathlon rc500 bc as a first bike i want to spend the least possible and i also don't want to get scammed by buying a used bike since i could not identify problems on it since i'm really unexperienced. A new but cheaper bike sounds like a better choice for someone who wants to approach this hobby with no previous experience. Thanks! have a good one. Also, cant wait for the next video.

@dobbscycleworks 11 месяцев назад

@@Lou-zo9ul awesome choice! good luck and let me know if you have any other questions, maybe I can address them in upcoming videos!

@Lou-zo9ul 11 месяцев назад

@@dobbscycleworks actually my local bike shop is selling a new Scott Speedster at 779€. The RC 500 is listed at about the same price. Which one should i go for?

@dobbscycleworks 11 месяцев назад

@@Lou-zo9ul I'd actually probably go with the Speedster

@pinoyeh 7 месяцев назад

I still have my Red 2011 Specialized Allez 8 speed, I upgraded most of its OEM parts. I now have 5 sets of wheel sets with 28C tires. If I may add to your list, how about CUBE bikes.

@hoguelikewoah Год назад

Ohhh that red Specialized seems amazing. I’ve had a Jamis road bike for years now, but it just feels clunky and heavier than I would prefer. It’s really helpful to know what options are out there for an amateur like me. The full carbon frame on the Ribble sounds like a great deal too. Thanks for sharing this, Dobbs! Keep ‘em comin’

@Gma7788 7 месяцев назад

Be ashamed of yourself. Manufacturers use weight to enhance the performance. Weight can be added or subtracted. You should really educate yourself about POTENTIAL ENERGY. LIGHTWEIGHT BIKES have almost ZERO potential energy for you to use.

@gummybear41283 6 месяцев назад

What bikes do you recommend

@chrisnumnuts8671 10 месяцев назад

rc520 good bike got 1 myself

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

It seems like such a solid little work horse. maybe its not the prettiest or the fastests, but it does its job well and it does it reliably which for a lot of riders makes it a perfect bike.

@millermiller75 8 месяцев назад

Why is the Ribble carbon frame better than Canyon aluminum frame? Thx.

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

it's going to be a little bit lighter while stiffer which for power transfer is a major bonus. It's hard for me to say definitively which is better since I haven't personally ridden them but these are just my choices based on what I would buy. Hope that helps!

@millermiller75 8 месяцев назад

@@dobbscycleworks thx.

@owensnicholas 7 месяцев назад

An important distinction with both the Canyon and Ribble is that they are the only two in your list with hydraulic disc brakes. Personally, I don’t think mechanical disc brakes are worth it. They don’t feel appreciably different from rim brakes, and I find them much harder to tune brake rub out of. Great video, though. Thanks. :)

@DrunkDrynasty 6 месяцев назад

Some mechanical disk brakes are worse than others. Unfortunately most budget disk brakes are Tektro single-piston calipers paired with cheap spiral-wound brake cable housing. The spiral-wound brake cable housing stretches compared to better linear threaded cable housing (like Jagwire Pro). Also the single-piston brake caliper only engages the brake rotor from one side. Together this makes for difficult to actuate, mushy, awful, brakes. Luckily there are easy ways to upgrade these issues. I’ve upgraded these types of budget mechanical brakes to run like full hydraulic brakes with practically zero maintenance and spending anywhere from $30-$300, depending on how good ya want em.

@kukublof5057 11 месяцев назад

You forgot to factor in to the Ribble cost the $320 shipping & handling, and possibly port fees

@dobbscycleworks 8 месяцев назад

yes this will definitely take the price up but I do still feel that overall the package you get is still by far the best value on this list even with those charges.

@FUUUUU1111 4 месяца назад

please make your voice mono next time :)

@Mykhailol 9 месяцев назад

MUSIC ARE SO LOUD

@heyjohna 7 месяцев назад

To the editor: Make the music louder. I can still hear that guy talking.

@borisgurevich5504 7 месяцев назад

The music is so annoying I have to switch off sorry

@heyjohna 7 месяцев назад

I know!

@lucabusch6093 Месяц назад

Music good 🤌🏼

@Mr.JoeBangles 2 месяца назад

aluminum sucks

@dobbscycleworks 2 месяца назад

While it’s not my favorite frame material there are some really fantastic bikes out there with aluminum frames. Especially being budget friendly for newer riders looking for a more affordable brand new bike.

@Mr.JoeBangles 2 месяца назад

@@dobbscycleworks I'm getting older (47) so when I ride my focus isn't on racing or being a weight watching weenie. I'm all about maximizing comfort and reducing stress/trauma to my body. I understand that there are many other ways to do this aside from the frame material alone but steel does flex and absorb more than aluminum; that's a fact. Also, in my opinion steel is just plain sexy. I love the classic look of steel tubing. I find aluminum frames ugly. I just wish more bike companies and frame builders were offering quality steel bikes at more affordable prices. I live less than an hour away in NH from Independent Fabrications, which for those that do not know is one of the top steel bike frame builders in the world. They make some of the world's best steel bike frames but it aint cheap. I couldn't afford one of their custom builds so I ended up purchasing a Ribble 725 Endurance as my last and forever road bike.

@dobbscycleworks 2 месяца назад

@@Mr.JoeBangles oh for sure, there really is nothing like the ride quality of a great steel bike and I’m with you, I wish there were a lot more options for great steel frames out there. There are some great modern ones, but I’d like to see even more

@Gma7788 7 месяцев назад

We've had to report you to the authorities for this wrong advice information video. Endurance Racing Bicycles are NOT beginners bikes and DON'T HAVE entry level components. You can't see the forest cause you're looking at the bark on trees. Endurance bikes reduce riding wobble by 50%. The rider of an endurance bicycle must choose the perfect line around corners and be able to ride a stiff riding bike. The bike stays on the chosen path and that can throw the rider off the saddle at times. Endurance Road Bikes don't tolerate poor riding techniques. The Endurance tyres grab the road 50% more than standard racing tyres. You need to throw away your concepts of endurance bikes and start learning from the beginning. Endurance Road Bikes reduce sideways wobble by 50% when compared with the regular racing bikes. Once you choose a line on the road for the bike to follow, the endurance bike locks 🔒 you onto that line and you're not able to change lines once you're going. It's irresponsible to give one of these bikes to an unsuspecting beginner to ride.

@rexradar9297 2 месяца назад

I've seen your reservations on endurance bikes and their ability (or lack thereof) corner maneuvers on a few comments. And I have to ask if an endurance bike hurt you once in the past? Cause all you have to do is tuck in/down to lower your cg if you plan on making these types of evasive maneuvers. This is coming from the wobbliest rider in Canada. I've never been thrown off the saddle because I had to change my line. More likely because I didn't change. But I can confirm that was 100% pilot error and not the bikes. Maybe the tires once (way too knobby for high-speed asphalt DH), but definitely not the bikes. And if your going for a weekend race, jack up the seat and temporarily switch to a longer stem extension for the handlebars. You will now have 95% race posture while maintaining some stand over clearance.