I know these bikes are for different use cases, but I’m looking for the bike with hands down the best comfort. I have back and neck pain so I need the most comfortable, upright ride. The Endurace has a higher stack/reach ratio but the Topstone feels more comfy, but i don’t understand why. To me the Topstone seems to be the winner in this category can anyone else second?
Also, I’m aware the Topstone has a propietary kingpin which may be hard to replace down the road and I’m also concerned about the front lefty fork needing replacement. If comfort is my primary concern is this a big issue. I plan to do 25% light trail riding but mostly bumpy city streets, 75%. (If I get the canyons I’d switch to tubeless tires)
https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/road/gravel/topstone-carbon/topstone-carbon-2-lefty
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/endurance-bikes/endurace/cf/endurace-cf-8-disc/2856.html?dwvar_2856_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK%2FBK
by Lumpy-Commission-789