![]() ![]() It doesn't feel like an upright position, though. I have to say, though, it isn't as refined as some of the newer alloy bikes in the marketplace like the Specialized Allez Comp, for instance, or the very good Fuji Roubaix 1.3 Disc. Here, I'd say Canyon has nailed the balance between feedback and cancelling out some of the high frequency road buzz, so it feels planted on the road.Įven with all of this stiffness the aluminium Endurace still offers a comfortable ride, helped by the carbon fibre fork up front and the amount of seatpost exposed thanks to the compact, sloping top tube frame design. You feel everything that is going on between the tiny contact patch of the tyre and the road, allowing you to react instantly.Įngagement between bike and rider is a great thing, but too much going on can detract from the ride and ruin the enjoyment. That buzziness you get from an alloy frame is often criticised, but as long as it is controlled – damped to leave just enough via tube diameters and wall thicknesses – it can create a machine that really speaks to the rider. (Disclosure: My commuter bike has disc brakes and I wouldn’t have it any other way while my Canyon Endurace has rim brakes and I find they stop me plenty fast enough.It's engaging in a way that makes you really feel part of the bike if you want to get a move on. A warm jacket, a cycling computer, fancy eyewear? Add to that anything else you might need. These will easily cost 400 € which is the difference between disc and rim brakes. You’ll also need a pump, tools, spares, etc. More often than not a bike is not enough for cycling – depending on your goals you might want clipless pedals, cycling shoes and bib shorts at least. Rim brakes are simple but require more frequent attention. The more you ride in rain or mud, the more frequent long technical descents there’ll be (think longer than 2 km twisty downhills) then discs will start to make more and more sense.ĭisc brake maintenance has a steeper learning curve with bleedings and such but it’s nothing you can’t learn by watching some youtube videos. If you mainly cycle in fair weather and flat terrain, then the 105 rim brakes will be more than adequate. Compatibility with higher-end groupsets will allow you to use, say a Dura-Ace chain should you so choose.Īs for rim brakes vs discs I think it depends on your riding environment. I would recommend going for 105 – having 11 speeds alone is reason enough. The only reason I would go back to disc is I wanted the lightest possible climbing bike but even then at least in the USA Canyon has stopped offering rim brake versions on most of their bikes. Personally if you can afford it, go for disc brakes since I think they offer superior performance. Some people swear by rim brakes since the bike tends to be lighter, cheaper, overall maintenance is less of a hassle and cost wise is a fraction of the price, HOWEVER most disc brake bikes (Canyon included) use thru axles on their disc bikes which I personally adore and not only are disc brakes better in the wet, they also have a more powerful modular feel, no worries about tightening or fraying cables, carbon bikes have gotten much lighter so the difference between disc and rim brake bikes weight is now marginal, and carbon wheels are more optimal for disc brakes. Frankly Dura Ace performance wise is marginally better than 105 yet costs a ton more and if you blind tested both group sets you probably wouldn't notice besides maybe on the brifters feel. So simply you are getting a ton of bang for the buck while being cheaper than Ultegra or Dura Ace. The 105 group set overall is basically Ultegra but weighs more and doesn't use "exotic" materials. Tiagra 4700 I believe is only 10 speed still, which isn't bad but going 11 speed means that you can mix and max 11 speed parts. To sum up, which bike would you recommend to me to start my first year in biking? Or do you guys recommend something completely different?Ĭanyon AL 6.0 with Tiagra 4700 & no disc brake: 999€Ĭanyon AL 6.0 with Tiagra 4700 & with disc brake: 1299€Ĭanyon AL 7.0 with Shimano 105 R7000 & no disc brake: 1199€Ĭanyon AL 7.0 with Shimano 105 R7000 & with disc brake: 1599€ Now my question to you experts, is the difference between the Shimano Tiagra 4700 and the Shimano 105 R7000 the surcharge of 200€ worth it? Furthermore, is it worth paying 300-400€ extra for a disc brake? I think I will choose between the Endurance AL 6.0 or 7.0 with or without a disc brake. Now I have to decide how much money I should spend as a beginner. After my first research, I think the best to start with, is a Canyon Endurance Bike. I plan to ride once or twice a week small tours on the road but also want to ride for a short city visit on a cobbled street. I am new to road/racing bikes and want to buy my first bike to get into this amazing world. ![]()
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