Ribble Endurance SL Disc vs Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 Disc

[Dinu198]

Hi Guys,
I finally managed to save £2500 for a new road bike. Currently riding a 2012 Specialized Allez and been wanting an upgrade of years. As the money was being saved, I was sure I wanted a Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 Disc, but with the recent canyon price hikes and Brexit plus the cost of delivery I just kept seeing the price going higher and higher (£2,455.98). So I thought to have a look around to see if I could get anything better for the price and came across the Ribble Endurance SL Disc.

Ribble Endurance SL Disc. 105 Group set starting at £1899 which I upgraded with a Level 5 Carbon Integrated Road Bar & Stem (£300) Plus delivery (£40)= Total: £2239.00. Wheelset: Mavic Aksium Dsc 700c Wheelset. Weight Medium 8.6 KG

Canyon Ultimate CF Sl 7 Disc: Total Cost: £2,455.98. Weight: 7.90KG. 105 Group set. Wheelset: DT Swiss P 1850 Spline db.

I am really torn between these two choices. Feel like the canyon comes with a slightly better wheelset and is lighter but the Ribble comes with the integrated carbon cockpit. Moreover, the Ribble is £216.98 cheaper.
Would really appreciate your thoughts. This bike needs to last me for the next 5 years plus.

 

[King Boonen]

I don't see the point of integrated cockpits unless you're a pro sprinter looking for any tiny aero advantage, I'd stick the extra money into wheels or upgrading the groupset to Ultegra. Personally I'd upgrade to Ultegra and then get some wheels built at a later date. The Aksium's are fine for general riding and as a winter set when you get something nicer made. For example:

Race 30 Road & Disc | wheelsmith

This is an entry-level "aero" rim brake or disc wheel set.Options:Alloy Tubeless/Clincher. 24mm wide. Internal width is 19mmAlloy Tubeless/Clincher full disc specific asymmetric. 24mm wide. Internal width is 19mm All hubs available - choose Disc hub axle spec in options box.The new wider rim is...

www.wheelsmith.co.uk

You'll struggle to find a 1650g disc wheelset for much cheaper and you'll not run into issues with getting hold of parts anywhere near as much as you can with branded factory built wheels. Those wheels and an Ultegra group will bring the weights pretty close too.


All that said, the Canyon is a nice bike and I know a lot of people who ride them and really like them. I think you'd be happy with either. Either of those bikes should last 5 years, as long as they're looked after and not damaged in a crash. If you want real longevity then steel is the way to go as it can be repaired more easily.