What's the most comfortable endurance bike?

[potsy]

Not necessarily. A 'comfort' bike is anything that's comfortable, regardless of geometry.

Well I certainly feel more comfortable being a bit more upright

 

[Arrowfoot]

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Endurance over speed, thus the need to bend over like normal race bike to reduce drag is not as important as lasting the long ride comfortably. Being upright is the natural posture of a human being, not the crouched position. Sportive bikes for endurance race is a compromise as they are more upright.

 

[Citius]

Endurance over speed, thus the need to bend over like normal race bike to reduce drag is not as important as lasting the long ride comfortably. Being upright is the natural posture of a human being, not the crouched position. Sportive bikes for endurance race is a compromise as they are more upright.

Except that professional riders (and a huge number of amateur riders) routinely ride 'race geometry' bikes over long distances (ie endurance distances) in tour stages, spring classics, autumn classics - and indeed any other type of race - without any issue whatsoever.

Which brings me back to my original point - it depends who is riding it and what is comfortable for them.

 

[PK99]

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I find my van nic yukon titanium on 25mm tyres a far more comfortable ride than my tricross on 32's. Key factor is the soaking up of road-buzz.

My wife is finding the same with her new Enigma Etape titanium cf her tricross.

 

[Scoosh]

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Please stop arguing and help the OP !
Thank you.

 

[potsy]

Blimey if you think my posts were 'arguing'

I'm outta here

 

[Citius]

Blimey if you think my posts were 'arguing'

I'm outta here

Sadly, there was no arguing. Gotta love preemptive moderating. I am also 'outta here'...

 

[Crackle]

What is it about the Caad10 that doesn't fit the bill then? I mean if you look at two of the most recent well known endurance riders, Steve Abrahams and Kurt Searvogel, they both rode entirely different bikes, so it's probably as well to say what it is about yours which doesn't suit.

 

[Funkweasel]

Mostly I feel every single little bump betwixt my cheeks, and I can't really go to 25mm tyres this time of year due to mudguards (SKS Raceblade Long v2) and lack of clearance thereof.
But the frame just doesn't seem to absorb anything. It's great when you feel the need to stamp one the pedals. The response is immediate and it just flies... but I'm never going to race on it or be in any particular kind of hurry to get anywhere.

 

[vickster]

Have to tried letting a little air out of the tyres assuming you are running >100 psi?

And some Assos shorts?

I'd look at steel or titanium frames. Go to Evans for a testride on a Genesis equilibrium with 100psi in the tyres

 

[Crackle]

Mostly I feel every single little bump betwixt my cheeks, and I can't really go to 25mm tyres this time of year due to mudguards (SKS Raceblade Long v2) and lack of clearance thereof.
But the frame just doesn't seem to absorb anything. It's great when you feel the need to stamp one the pedals. The response is immediate and it just flies... but I'm never going to race on it or be in any particular kind of hurry to get anywhere.

What about the fit, is that right or are you arse up head down on it?

 

[Doyleyburger]

Take a look at the Felt Z85. Sadly had to sell mine last summer but that was an incredibly comfy bike. Reasonably priced too

 

[Kestevan]

The Trek Domane is superbly comfortable, and if I had to pick a new purely road-based bike would probably be my choice.

If you want something more "all-purpose" have a look at the GT Grade carbon. Fitted with 28mm tyres it simply feels to float over poor tarmac, and has massive clearance for guards and much bigger tyres if needed..

 

[Kajjal]

The Trek Domane is superbly comfortable, and if I had to pick a new purely road-based bike would probably be my choice.

If you want something more "all-purpose" have a look at the GT Grade carbon. Fitted with 28mm tyres it simply feels to float over poor tarmac, and has massive clearance for guards and much bigger tyres if needed..

I bought a diverge for this reason. Very smooth, fast downhill, same on the flat and a little slower uphill than a full on road bike. I use it for long rides and it is very comfortable.

 

[HLaB]

OP, Sit on some then you might find the one thats most comfortable to you. Everyone is different but generally the bike that's let you sit most relaxed is the most comfortable. As a guide usually a bike with a taller headtube is more comfortable and the material makes a difference too.