1/23/2024 0 Comments Entry level endurance road bikeOpen claims that it’s both stiffer and more compliant than the standard frame as well as 75g lighter. Developed by Gerard Vroomen, half the original team behind Cervélo, the Open Min.D California that we tested weighed just 6.4kg for the complete bike. The California version of Open’s endurance bike gets 32mm tyre clearance and a frame that weighs just 775g. Super-lightweight and stiff for easy climbing.Read our full Specialized S-Works Roubaix review.We’d suggest looking further down the range for better value, as cheaper models ride just as well but simply weigh slightly more. It’s an expensive proposition though when we tested the bike it cost £9,500, but a few years later that’s risen to £13,000. In S-Works guise, the Roubaix weighs just 7.3kg. The other half is the Pavé aero seatpost, that’s clamped low down in the bike’s frame for extra flex. Part of that’s down to the Future Shock 2.0 headset that gives 20mm of switchable travel that soaks up even large hits, as well as road buzz, reducing fatigue and increasing control, which is what endurance bikes are all about. The S-Works Roubaix combines aerodynamics that make it almost as fast as the S-Works Tarmac SL7 with light weight and the comfort to handle abysmal road surfaces or even, in the case of Philippe Gilbert, a race-winning ride in Paris-Roubaix. Read our full Specialized Allez Sport review.This leads to assured handling, although the wheels and/or tyres would merit an upgrade to bring out more of the frame’s potential. The swap to disc brakes has allowed Specialized to increase the tyre clearance to 35mm, which gives a lot more rubber on the road for increased grip and comfort. The base model Allez is equipped with 8-speed Shimano Claris and mechanical disc brakes. Specialized’s 2023 upgrade of the Allez sees it replace rim brakes with disc brakes, with the Allez Sport getting the hydraulic braking that comes with Shimano’s Tiagra 10-speed groupset. Wide tyre clearance and hydraulic disc brakes. Shop the Endurance AL Disc range at Ribble (from £799).Read our full Ribble Endurance AL Disc 105 review.The Ribble still offers excellent value, even if the price has increased since we reviewed it. It’s a lively bike, helped by the specced Shimano 105 groupset, which gives smooth shifting and plenty of range for hillier rides.Īgain, it’s an option you can swap out for something higher up the food chain or with different gear ratios if you want. As with all Ribble’s bikes, you can alter the spec we reckon a carbon seatpost in place of the standard alloy would be high on our list. The Ribble Endurance AL got a comprehensive overhaul in 2020 which added disc brakes, a carbon fork, internal cabling, a lighter frame and 28mm tyre clearance. Good spec that’s upgradeable via the Ribble bike builder.Keep scrolling for full details of these top performing endurance road bikes. Open Min.D California: Buy now from Open for €3,900 (frame only).Specialized S-Works Roubaix: Buy Now from Specialized for £13,000.Trek Domane SLR: Buy Now from Trek for £9,700.Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 RLE: Buy Now from Tredz for £9,000.J.Laverack J.Ack III Di2: Buy Now from J.Laverack for £4,145.Lapierre Xelius SL 9.0: Buy Now from Lapierre for £7,399 / nearly new available from Tredz for £6,199.BMC Roadmachine 01 Three: Buy Now from Tredz for £6,475.Cube Agree C:62 SLT: Buy Now from Tredz for £4,999.Vitus Venon Evo RS Ultegra Di2: Buy now from Chain Reaction Cycles £4,099.99.Mason Resolution: Buy Now from Mason for £3,265.Canyon Endurace CF 7 eTap: Buy Now Canyon for £2,899.All City Zig Zag: Buy Now from Swinnerton Cycles for £3,299.Giant Defy Advanced 2: Buy Now from Tredz for £2,499.Specialized Allez Sport: Buy Now from Tredz for £1,600.
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