Canyon Ultimate vs Endurace (Ultegra vs 105)
iamraymond
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My current bike is a Felt F4130 (Colombus tubing w/ 105 components) which I am using as an all-arounder. I use it for weekend rides (2+ hours), shorter evening rides (~1 hour), and my daily commute. I'm not the fittest person and I've only got into cycling this year where I road 1500+kms (excluding my commute).
I'm currently in the market for a new bicycle which would be primarily used for my evening/weekend rides. So far I've narrowed it down to the Canyon brand which I'm drawn to by it's value for dollar.
For my budget, my choices are the Ultimate CF SL 7.0 with 105 for 1499CHF or the Endurace CF SL 7.0 with Ultegra for 1599CHF. Reviews state that the comfort and ride of both bicycles is pretty much the same and both bikes are similarly specced. The only real difference is the groupset. The Endurace has the Ultegra 6800 groupset with a Compact 50/34 + 11-32t cassette which is my preference as there are a lot of mountains where I live. I'm also used to running a compact crankset on my Felt. The Ultimate comes with a semi-compact 52/36 crankset which I'd change to a 50/34. Buying new rings directly from Canyon will cost around 65CHF. In the end, the total initial cost of both two bikes is roughly the same.
I plan to keep the bicycle for a while so upgrades are definitely in the future, starting with the wheels... Is the slightly lighter frame of the Utlimate (100g less) worth the compromise of a lower groupset? I imagine that as parts wear out, I would replace 105 with Ultegra components anyway.
What are your thoughts?
I'm currently in the market for a new bicycle which would be primarily used for my evening/weekend rides. So far I've narrowed it down to the Canyon brand which I'm drawn to by it's value for dollar.
For my budget, my choices are the Ultimate CF SL 7.0 with 105 for 1499CHF or the Endurace CF SL 7.0 with Ultegra for 1599CHF. Reviews state that the comfort and ride of both bicycles is pretty much the same and both bikes are similarly specced. The only real difference is the groupset. The Endurace has the Ultegra 6800 groupset with a Compact 50/34 + 11-32t cassette which is my preference as there are a lot of mountains where I live. I'm also used to running a compact crankset on my Felt. The Ultimate comes with a semi-compact 52/36 crankset which I'd change to a 50/34. Buying new rings directly from Canyon will cost around 65CHF. In the end, the total initial cost of both two bikes is roughly the same.
I plan to keep the bicycle for a while so upgrades are definitely in the future, starting with the wheels... Is the slightly lighter frame of the Utlimate (100g less) worth the compromise of a lower groupset? I imagine that as parts wear out, I would replace 105 with Ultegra components anyway.
What are your thoughts?
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Link to the Ultimate: https://www.purecycling.ch/fr/road/ulti ... l-7-0.html
Link to the Endurace: https://www.purecycling.ch/fr/road/endu ... -0-sl.html0 -
The Ultimate is more race orientated, Sport Pro is how Canyon describe it I think, the Endurace is certainly aiming more between race and comfort. I'd go with whichever suits your style. I have the Ultimate SL 9, there is no doubting is race orientated and is a great bike.Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
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Supermurph09 wrote:The Ultimate is more race orientated, Sport Pro is how Canyon describe it I think, the Endurace is certainly aiming more between race and comfort. I'd go with whichever suits your style. I have the Ultimate SL 9, there is no doubting is race orientated and is a great bike.
How is the comfort of the Ultimate after a few hours on the saddle?0 -
Don't go based on style of riding, go for which has the geometry and size which gives you your fit.0
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[/quote]How is the comfort of the Ultimate after a few hours on the saddle?[/quote]
I have the Ultimate and the comfort level is fine for me after a few hours riding. Opinions seem to be that there is little between 105 and Ultegra apart from a slight weight difference.0 -
I got an Aeroad in the summer. I can't believe how comfortable it is. Good for 5 hours+ I'm really missing it now the winter has arrived. They do seem to be really excellent bikes. I'd definitely consider buying another one.0
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Ultimate v comfortable for melooking into the +10
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iamraymond wrote:Supermurph09 wrote:The Ultimate is more race orientated, Sport Pro is how Canyon describe it I think, the Endurace is certainly aiming more between race and comfort. I'd go with whichever suits your style. I have the Ultimate SL 9, there is no doubting is race orientated and is a great bike.
How is the comfort of the Ultimate after a few hours on the saddle?
Most of my rides are between 1 and 2 hours but I did 4 hours (50 miles, 9000ft climbing) with no issues. I have done 60 and 70 without any issue so it's not exactly uncomfortable.Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://supermurphtt2015.wordpress.com/
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I got myself an early Christmas gift and ordered the Canyon Endurace CF 9.0. There's an awesome promotion on Canyon's swiss website (purecycling.ch) which I could not pass up. The CF 9.0 is spec'd similiarly to the Endurace build I mentioned in the original post...a full Ultegra groupset, but with better wheels (DT Swiss RR21 vs Mavic Aksiums) and a different, presumably more comfortable, seat post.
With the sale, it was cheaper than the Endurace CF SL 7.0.0
