Bike Fitter RANKS Endurance Bikes Worst to Best

Endurance bikes are often a great choice for cyclists who want a bike that fits. James Thomas ranks the big brands offerings from worst to best.
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[@BradleyHansonPhotography]

I will watch anything with James ranting. I can't quite describe why I enjoy him being an enjoyable curmudgeon.

[@gearhunter]

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[@ReganFreeman]

Love my Canyon Endurace. Grabbed the AL model back in 2020. Best value imho, mine came with Shimano 105 and it’s done everything I need it to do. Highly recommend 15,000 miles later

[@quincywalker4441]

In trek’s defense they took out the front iso speed, while keeping the only one that matters which is the rear one.

[@TriathlonDan]

LOVE my Endurace. Had it 7 years and it's the one bike I can ride all day.

[@Fabeman1]

I have a Specialized Roubaix and I actually think the future shock 2.0 is a real plus in terms of comfort. Haven’t had any issues with it and really glad I have it every time I hit the Belgian cobble stones. It’s also easy to lock whenever I don’t need it and since I’m not looking to shave off every gram on the bike, the whatever extra weight is fine with me.

[@vermilionink]

Thank you for continuing to beat the drum for shorter riders! 5'3" is in fact the AVERAGE height for women in both the UK and the US. As a 5'3" rider I am in fact very normal, but the bike industry largely treats me as a distant outlier. With cycling jerseys I can kind of get used to my pockets dragging down below my butt and letting overlong bibs just bunch up a little on my thighs so they don't cover my knees (though I won't ever love it!!), but finding a frame that fits is a much more serious and limited story. And it shouldn't have to be! Because my height is, again, completely average. There are a lot of us out here and we all have a damn shoulder ache.

[@gabrielcarlothomas]

I have a future shock 2.0 on my 21 Diverge and have had zero complaints with it.

[@DavidtheDoom]

I've had the Triban RC520 for the last 3 years or so. Absolute great ALU-bike. I've done a 200 miles/320 km trip in one go but also a bunch of centurians on it (162 km or so). Smack a bunch of wide tyres on it and it is really comfortable. The saddle is a bit so so out of the box, but for the price easy to replace with bills still in the wallet! 😁

[@andyzeigler6092]

The Trek Domane was dinged because they said it has a suspension in the front. Fact check: that was removed in Gen4. The Domane pictured does not have a front shock/damper.

[@stuartguy4479]

Excellent video, having sat in on my son having his bike fit done by James a couple of years ago I can say it was so insightful and even as a ‘spectator’ I learned so much

[@andrewengland781]

I bought my Canyon Endurace CF 7 disc back in late 2021. It was my first real road bike and my first carbon framed bike. It's still looking like new except for the worn bar tape and tires, but it's done a lot of +12hr rides.

[@matthewshaw3747]

It’s good to hear James talk about shorter riders. My wife is 160cm and most bikes “in her size” are seriously compromised. Toe overlap for days, 2 cm of seat post sticking out etc etc etc. It’s crazy to me how many bikes get made that suit riders that are 190cm+ and how few suit 160cm or less. There are so many more people that are that shirt rather than that tall. Huge market just left with very few options.

[@AdrianWells]

Was hoping to see the BMC Road Machine and Look 765 Optimum+ in this list (mostly because they seem to match my fit well).

[@rodman1971]

I picked up an Endurace this year and cannot be happier! Made sure to pick up some spare parts just in case when I ordered it so that if little things fail I have the spares ready to go. As an FYI, I chatted with my LBS before buying to see they could find a similar specced bike at a similar cost, they could not unfortunately. I do love my LBS so while I didn’t buy this bike with them they have all my other N + 1 business 😅

[@1969Rake]

Really enjoyed this, as I do most of your stuff. While I know it's mostly out of your range I'd like to see you and Jimmy review some touring bikes. Such as the Kona Sutra and Fuji Touring as well as others. You could even include your favorite favorite, Decathlon Rivrside 520!

[@brookes79]

I totally agree about the Ribble Endurance SL, i own the Endurance SL e ( amazing injury recovery tool btw) & i had to flip the stem & ride a size smaller than i would usually & now i can ride on it all day with no issues what so ever.

[@cb6866]

Thanks Francis and James....I hope you are both well .

[@TheTurnerturner]

Love my Domane Gen 4, ride is amazing. Very smooth on gravel as well. No sore issues after a 5 hour ride.

[@dmoore4520]

I purchased a Cervelo Caledonia w/105 as my road bike last year and I absolutely love it. Hydraulic discs, 105 w/ bigger cassette stock and 52/36 front, non integrated headset to help my mechanic. It was between that and the defy and really came down to the deal i got!