Less pressure, more kilometres

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Softer tyres help, but comfort starts with geometry, frame shape, seatpost, tyre clearance and the right size. Those choices decide how the bike feels after two hours.

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Put frame, geometry, groupset, comfort, speed, weight and price side by side before choosing.

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Canyon

Canyon Endurace CF 7

Choose this type if you want longer rides with more control and less pressure on hands and back.

Type
Endurance or all-round
Comfort
High
Speed
Balanced
Weight
8.4 kg
Editorial score8.7
Editorial budget range€2,400.00 - €3,200.00

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Trek

Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 4

Choose this type if you want longer rides with more control and less pressure on hands and back.

Type
Endurance or all-round
Comfort
High
Speed
Balanced
Weight
9.2 kg
Editorial score8.6
Editorial budget range€3,200.00 - €4,500.00

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Specialized

Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport 105

Choose this type if you want longer rides with more control and less pressure on hands and back.

Type
Endurance or all-round
Comfort
High
Speed
Balanced
Weight
8.9 kg
Editorial score8.7
Editorial budget range€3,300.00 - €4,800.00

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Trek

Trek Domane AL 5 Gen 4

Choose this type if you want longer rides with more control and less pressure on hands and back.

Type
Endurance comfort
Comfort
High
Speed
Balanced
Weight
10.2 kg
Editorial score8.3
Editorial budget range€1,700.00 - €2,400.00

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Cannondale

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L

Choose this type if you want longer rides with more control and less pressure on hands and back.

Type
Endurance or all-round
Comfort
High
Speed
Balanced
Weight
8.9 kg
Editorial score8.5
Editorial budget range€2,800.00 - €4,200.00

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Giant

Giant Defy Advanced 2

Choose this type if you want longer rides with more control and less pressure on hands and back.

Type
Endurance or all-round
Comfort
High
Speed
Balanced
Weight
8.7 kg
Editorial score8.5
Editorial budget range€2,600.00 - €3,600.00

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