![]() There's also a new carbon frame with clearance for 35mm tyres, better aerodynamics and mounts for mudguards and a top tube bag. The headline-grabbing new feature is the integration of SmartSense lighting and a radar to let you know what's coming up behind you. It's been significantly updated for 2022 and we haven't yet had the opportunity to fully review the latest models, although you can read our first impressions of the Synapse Carbon 2 RL. The Cannondale Synapse is renowned for offering a comfortable ride, without cancelling out the quality handling and frame reactiveness that you want from a road bike. SmartSense not offered across the entire range Take a look at our reviews of the Specialized Roubaix Comp.įor more info, read our explainer of the Specialized bike range or our full review of the Specialized Roubaix Sport. We reckon that the higher specced models of the Roubaix are a better bet than the entry-level Sport spec, as they give you features like a lockable Future Shock, which helps if you're riding hard. There are also Expert and Pro builds as well as the top-tier S-Works bike that comes with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed and has an RRP of £12,600. The entry level Roubaix Sport comes with a Shimano 105 hydraulic groupset (with a Praxis chainset), while the Comp model is offered with an electronic SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset (£5,000). The 2023 Roubaix comes in a number of models with wide ranging specs. There's a good quality range of finishing kit, although we found the Praxis Alba chainset didn't shift as smoothly as an in-series Shimano 105 unit. The bar shape does mean that there's less room to mount lights and other accessories though.Īt the rear the carbon S-Works Pave seatpost is clamped below the top of the frame, adding some extra flex and compliance and there's clearance for 33mm tyres, although no mudguard mounts. The Future Shock suspension does a great job of improving comfort on really rough surfaces, and also helps to improve handling, as the tyre spends more time in contact with the tarmac around bumpy surfaces. The suspension built into the steerer tube provides 20mm of damping between the Hover handlebars, with their slight raise, and the frame. The Specialized Roubaix saw a major overhaul in 2017 with the addition of the 'Future Shock' front suspension, and 2019 saw another update, with adjustable suspension added to the top models. You can read more about the Ribble Endurance SL Disc here. There are a wide range of wheelset options, heading up to some very expensive raceworthy hoops and you can choose the groupset spec that suits your budget, including the new Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed. While they are certainly dependable and robust, in pure performance terms they do hold back the bike a little from its full potential.įortunately, Ribble allows you to swap out components with its Bikebuilder app. The Mavic Aksium wheels our bike came with are not the lightest, nor the most aerodynamic. With discrete eyelets for mudguards and confidence-inspiring handling, long winter miles aren’t a problem for this bike. The quality of the frame does not disappoint, with the carbon doing a lot to absorb the road buzz. With aerodynamically optimized tube shapes and a 2x11 hydraulic disc brake groupset, this offering from Ribble represents extremely good value. Not the lightest in its class (although different build options can improve this) We have a full explainer of all the bikes in the Giant Defy range or you can read our full review of the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 here. There's also an Advanced 0 which utilises SRAM's Rival eTap AXS electronic groupset. The Advanced 2 features Shimano 105 while the Advanced 1 boasts an Ultegra groupset. The Giant Defy Advanced range starts with a model equipped with a Shimano Tiagra groupset (not available in the US). The top-tier Advanced Pro 0 uses SRAM Red eTap AXS while the Advanced Pro 3 is equipped with Shimano 105. However for 2023 the 11-speed mechanical Ultegra groupset is now offered on the Defy Advanced Pro 2, which features Giant's SLR-2 carbon wheelset, while the Advanced Pro 1 is offered with both 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 and SRAM Force eTap AXS. ![]() The reviewed model comes with a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain. The Overdrive 2 steerer promises excellent handling and front end stiffness thanks to oversized headset bearings. The brand has also lengthened the wheelbase slightly to add a comfortable level of stability. Now both the seatpost and handlebar will dampen the bumps on the road. It has taken its D-Fuse seatpost concept and applied it to the handlebars. Giant tweaked its best selling bike in 2020. ![]() With a relaxed position and stable ride, those long miles will be eaten with ease aboard any of the Defy models. ![]()
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