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Marathon bike / Endurance road bike

- The fifth generation of the Trek Domane does not feature IsoSpeed suspension; instead, it relies on wide 35 mm tyres and a comfortable, upright riding position.  
- Simple frame, heavy overall build weighing in at almost 9 kg, but well-equipped with SRAM Rival AXS and Bontrager carbon wheels.  
- Versatile thanks to threaded mounts for panniers and mudguards, and clearance for tyres up to 40 mm; low-maintenance, robust components, and a lifetime frame warranty.

Simple and durable: the Trek Domane SL 6 AXS put to the test

- GIANT has updated the Contend AR with a modernised look, wider tyres (up to 43 mm), a UDH derailleur hanger and higher prices (€1,600–2,000).
- An aluminium frame, carbon fork, disc brakes and 32 mm tyres position the bike between an entry-level road bike and a sporty all-road bike, but below gravel bike level.
- Three models featuring Shimano 105 (2x12) or Cues (1x11, 2x10) differ primarily in terms of gearing; the Liv BeLiv AR is the ergonomically adapted women’s version.

The new Giant Contend AR: an entry-level road bike with all-road capabilities

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- Liv positions the BeLiv AR as an affordable, comfort-focused all-road endurance road bike for women, designed for tarmac, rough roads and light gravel.
- Women’s-specific geometry, sizes ranging from XXS to L, and tailored components such as saddles, shorter cranks and narrower handlebars set it apart from the GIANT Contend AR.
- Two models: the BeLiv AR 0 with Shimano 105 (2x12, more versatile, more expensive) and the BeLiv AR 1 with Shimano Cues (1x11, simpler, larger gear ratios, €300 cheaper).

A minimalist all-road road bike for women: the Liv BeLiv AR aims to make getting started easier

- The Shave Rival is positioned as a sporty endurance racer with a more relaxed riding position and tyre clearance limited to 36 millimetres.  
- The redesigned rear triangle, with a stiffness of 118 N/mm, now offers significantly more comfort, though it still lags behind GIANT and Scott’s models designed specifically for comfort.  
- Its strengths include precise, responsive handling and the reliable SRAM Rival AXS; its weaknesses are heavy wheelsets with potential for weight optimisation.

A popular long-distance road bike: the Rose Shave Rival AXS put to the test

- Aluminium endurance road bike with a modern look, comfort-oriented geometry and higher-spec components than classic entry-level bikes.  
- Comfort is ensured by slim seat stays, a full-carbon fork, up to 33 mm tyre clearance and practical mounting points for bags, ideal for long-distance riders.  
- Comes complete with Shimano 105 2x12, hydraulic disc brakes, Newmen R.32 wheelsets and 32 mm Continental Grand Prix tyres; RRP €1,299, weight 9.9 kg.

An affordable endurance road bike: a review of the Cube Attain HPA SLX

- At Bespoked, editor Jan Timmermann has selected three exceptional, hand-built road bikes as the highlights of the show.  
- Avalanche wins ‘Best Road Bike in Show’ with a titanium endurance bike featuring a comfort fork, dynamo lights and numerous special titanium components.  
- Vapour showcases a seat-tube-less aero carbon bike from its living-room workshop, whilst Forma combines CNC-machined aluminium parts and bonded carbon tubes to create bespoke frames.

The 3 most exciting road bikes: custom road bikes from the Bespoked trade fair

- A comfort-oriented endurance bike featuring Future Shock, a pavé stem, wide tyres and a relaxed geometry suitable for long distances.  
- Highly versatile thanks to 40 mm tyre clearance, mounting points for mudguards, a top tube bag and three bottle cages, but not a full-fledged gravel bike.  
- A solid FACT-10r frame with mechanical Shimano 105 and robust wheelsets results in a weight of 9.2 kg and a practical, well-thought-out spec for 3,299 euros.

Comfort over weight: the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport

- Blade EDR: a minimalist endurance road bike featuring a modern UDH derailleur hanger and a fully integrated cockpit, with no storage compartment or luggage options
- A high-quality cockpit, lightweight AX-Lightness wheels and wide 35 mm Conti tyres ensure comfort, safety and a low overall weight
- Responsive handling at low speeds, with a rather long and high riding position; frame stiffness is only moderate, but the spec and price are considered well-balanced

A long-distance road bike from Duderstadt: the Benotti Blade EDR put to the test

- The Endurace CF SLX combines an aero design with an upright riding position, generous tyre clearance and touring-friendly features such as a storage compartment and the option of mudguards.
- Responsive, stable handling, low weight and high-quality components, including DT Swiss carbon wheels and Shimano Ultegra Di2 with a power metre.
- Significantly stiffer ride than previous Endurace models; additional damping is only available via wider tyres or by switching to more affordable CF variants with a comfort seatpost.

A popular long-distance road bike: the Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 put to the test

- 2027 Cube Attain C:62 SLT: an evolutionary update featuring a modernised cockpit, wider tyres, a new carbon saddle and improvements to the finer details.  
- Ultegra Di2 2x12, Ultegra cassette and chain, Newmen Advanced A.50 carbon wheels, Conti GP 5000 S-TR, weight 7.8 kg, RRP €2,999.  
- Designed for ambitious long-distance cyclists: a balance of speed and comfort, a more upright geometry, tyre clearance up to 36 mm.

Lighter and more comfortable: the Cube Attain C:62 SLT has been improved

- Pinarello’s new X is a comfort-oriented all-road road bike with up to 40 mm of tyre clearance and a tool compartment in the down tube.
- Five model variants, ranging from the X1 to the X9, cost between 3,200 and 11,000 euros and differ in terms of groupset, wheelsets and carbon lay-up.
- X-Stays 2.0, a new flexible seatpost and internally routed cables (except on the X1) are designed to enhance comfort and suitability for everyday use on rough terrain.

The new Pinarello X: an Italian endurance racer with plenty of tyre clearance and storage space

- Fifth-generation Domane: significantly lighter OCLV carbon frame; the SLR frame is 305 g lighter, whilst the top-of-the-range model is just under 1,000 g lighter than its predecessor.  
- Comfort now without IsoSpeed: new seatpost, wide tyres and riser handlebars for a more upright position, comfort levels similar to the previous model.  
- Up to 40 mm tyre clearance, mounting points for bags/mudguards, ten models ranging from the SL 5 (€2,499) to the SLR 9 AXS No. 76 ICON (€12,999).

Trek Domane Carbon Gen 5: Lighter, more comfortable & up to 40 mm tyre clearance

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Marathon bike / Endurance road bike

Simple and durable
The Trek Domane SL 6 AXS put to the test

The new Giant Contend AR
An entry-level road bike with all-road capabilities

A minimalist all-road road bike for women
The Liv BeLiv AR aims to make getting started easier

A popular long-distance road bike
The Rose Shave Rival AXS put to the test

An affordable endurance road bike
A review of the Cube Attain HPA SLX

The 3 most exciting road bikes
Custom road bikes from the Bespoked trade fair

Comfort over weight
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport

A long-distance road bike from Duderstadt
The Benotti Blade EDR put to the test

A popular long-distance road bike
The Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 put to the test

Lighter and more comfortable
The Cube Attain C:62 SLT has been improved

The new Pinarello X
An Italian endurance racer with plenty of tyre clearance and storage space

Trek Domane Carbon Gen 5
Lighter, more comfortable & up to 40 mm tyre clearance

Marathon bike / Endurance road bike

Simple and durableThe Trek Domane SL 6 AXS put to the test

The new Giant Contend ARAn entry-level road bike with all-road capabilities

A minimalist all-road road bike for womenThe Liv BeLiv AR aims to make getting started easier

A popular long-distance road bikeThe Rose Shave Rival AXS put to the test

An affordable endurance road bikeA review of the Cube Attain HPA SLX

The 3 most exciting road bikesCustom road bikes from the Bespoked trade fair

Comfort over weightThe Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport

A long-distance road bike from DuderstadtThe Benotti Blade EDR put to the test

A popular long-distance road bikeThe Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 put to the test

Lighter and more comfortableThe Cube Attain C:62 SLT has been improved

The new Pinarello XAn Italian endurance racer with plenty of tyre clearance and storage space

Trek Domane Carbon Gen 5Lighter, more comfortable & up to 40 mm tyre clearance

Simple and durable
The Trek Domane SL 6 AXS put to the test

The new Giant Contend AR
An entry-level road bike with all-road capabilities

A minimalist all-road road bike for women
The Liv BeLiv AR aims to make getting started easier

A popular long-distance road bike
The Rose Shave Rival AXS put to the test

An affordable endurance road bike
A review of the Cube Attain HPA SLX

The 3 most exciting road bikes
Custom road bikes from the Bespoked trade fair

Comfort over weight
The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport

A long-distance road bike from Duderstadt
The Benotti Blade EDR put to the test

A popular long-distance road bike
The Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 put to the test

Lighter and more comfortable
The Cube Attain C:62 SLT has been improved

The new Pinarello X
An Italian endurance racer with plenty of tyre clearance and storage space

Trek Domane Carbon Gen 5
Lighter, more comfortable & up to 40 mm tyre clearance