The best endurance bikes need to fit well and ride smooth for very long rides. Is that possible when you can't change important fit components at purchase? Or when the task is made even harder when some proprietary s*** is needed that's out of stock? A frame-up build isn't always practical or a good value. This video looks at 3 types of endurance bikes and models best suited to ultra distance cycling:
1. Proprietary diva: it's got features, but pray you fit it out of the box and all the little parts needed are supported when it breaks in a few years
2. Vanilla: normal parts, easy fit changes and upgrade paths, but no choice in stock fit or gearing components
3. Semi-Custom: normal parts, full fit options, and component choices from the shop. Maybe even locally made and with color choices. Surprising value to boot, all things considered.
00:00 Intro
02:22 Giant Defy Adv Pro 0 and Advance 1
03:57 Giant Revolt Adv Pro 1
05:03 Trek Domane AL5/ SL6, Checkpoint ALR5
06:45 Specialized Roubaix SL8
07:45 Vanilla: Cervelo Caledonia/Aspero
08:25 Scott Addict/Speedster
09:11 Merida Scultura Endurance
10:00 Canyon Endurace
10:53 Lauf Uthald
11:31 Semi-Custom- Do it if you can
12:00 Lynskey R300
12:36 Litespeed Arenberg
12:53 Obed Baseline
13:04 Orbea Terra
13:32 Ribble
13:57 Top Picks
