looking to upgrade to a nice endurance bike for long rides out here in colorado but still be comfortable. Endurance seems right up my alley for the mountains.
Budget 3000ish. Anything between 2200-3500 almost seems to be the same but with a different name on it.
Giant Defy Advanced 2 (2800)
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/defy-advanced-2
Canyon Endurance CF 7 (2200)
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/endurance-bikes/endurace/cf/endurace-cf-7-disc/2855.html?dwvar_2855_pv_rahmenfarbe=RD
Cervelo Caledonia 105 (2400)
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/cervelo-caledonia-105-road-bike
Trek Domane SL5 (3500)
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-5-gen-4/p/36149/
Looking at the specs and gear…they’re all carbon fiber..105 gearset..hydraulic brakes…am i missing something? Is trek 700 dollars more for the secret drug compartment?
As of now i’m leaning Giant for name brand/warranty and the amber color looks legit.
thanks for any insight but i feel like this comes down to brand loyalty/color/maintenance rather than actual specs
by awbobsaget
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Most “high end” brands sell their carbon mechanical 105 level bikes at $3,200 or so. The Cervelo was put on 25% sale in the past week. Giant and Canyon are considered a bit more “budget” but they are all excellent bikes. Just pick the one that fits your geometry the best and then the best paint job.