I got an Endurace CF 8 and it’s actually sick . Endless fun . More fun than running .
You should like a ChatGPT not Canyon is used to spam message boards because sales of bicycles are way down after COVID, causing huge losses.
Oh, and the Canyon Endurance CF 8 sucks because it still uses old press for bottom brackets that are known to creak and very expensive for the end user:
I have ridden Cannondale for 20+ years. I think I still have 4 of them and they are great. I purchased a Canyon Aero Road 18 months ago and it is honestly, the best road bike I have ever ridden. I have electronic shifters and they work perfectly. Yes, you have to charge them occasionally but they work great. At my age, I buy speed (I'm too old to train for speed) and it was well worth the $8K. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. Best bike I've ever owned. You don't need all the stuff on the upper end models (mine is an upper end model) but wheels are important so if you upgrade, make sure you get a nice wheel set.
I have ridden Cannondale for 20+ years. I think I still have 4 of them and they are great. I purchased a Canyon Aero Road 18 months ago and it is honestly, the best road bike I have ever ridden. I have electronic shifters and they work perfectly. Yes, you have to charge them occasionally but they work great. At my age, I buy speed (I'm too old to train for speed) and it was well worth the $8K. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. Best bike I've ever owned. You don't need all the stuff on the upper end models (mine is an upper end model) but wheels are important so if you upgrade, make sure you get a nice wheel set.
I have ridden Cannondale for 20+ years. I think I still have 4 of them and they are great. I purchased a Canyon Aero Road 18 months ago and it is honestly, the best road bike I have ever ridden. I have electronic shifters and they work perfectly. Yes, you have to charge them occasionally but they work great. At my age, I buy speed (I'm too old to train for speed) and it was well worth the $8K. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. Best bike I've ever owned. You don't need all the stuff on the upper end models (mine is an upper end model) but wheels are important so if you upgrade, make sure you get a nice wheel set.
Canyon bikes seems similar to Bikes Direct. Years ago I almost bought one of their bikes, seemed like an outstanding deal. Another that seems cut from that mold is Lyndley bikes. They sell some nice looking Ti hard tails (I'm still a HT fan) and they are always having them in 25% discount.
Canyon Endurace is kinda odd. It's supposed to be an endurance bike but the geometry isn't that much different than their climbing or aero offerings.
It still has press fit which Trek and Specialized have moved away from.
The CF 8 is 11speed Ultegra. Nothing wrong with it. Tried and true. Not sure if I'd spec a 52 chainring on an endurance bike (90% would probably be better off with a 50 ring).
Wheels are basic but that is expected at this price range. Most will swap them anyway.
I did a decent amount of bike studying before purchasing my Specialized Diverge Comp E5 this winter. I'd say that if you get a major brand, which you did, you will probably be OK. Similar to buying a pair of Asics/ Saucony/ Brooks/ Nike, its mostly personal preference and fit rather than quality.
I was close to getting the Canyon gravel bike but since I'm a newer rider I decided on purchasing the diverge (20% off) from my LBS. Since I'm mostly a runner I couldn't rationalize paying much more than I did (2k). I also chose gravel since I have an old but passable road bike and I live near a lot of gravel trails, plus the local roads are not as nice. I looked for used but I needed a 61cm frame which are not as common.
I'll still do the occasional triathlon on my road bike but might hop in a gravel or cyclocross race. Wanted to give my thought process to any potential new riders. and you should 100% switch to clip shoes/pedals.