Canyon Endurace v Trek Domane

[andrew-6xade]

After a few years away, I'm looking at getting a new bike on the Cycle2Work scheme for winter duties

Either Canyon Endurace CFSLX 7 or Trek Domane (105, Di2)

Looks as though the Trek can take full mudguards but it's unclear on the Canyon.
I've had various Trek models before and my favourite ever bike is a Trek Emonda so I do like the brand.

Any thoughts on either - I've been out of the cycling scene for a few years but keen to get going again.

The bike would be mainly wet weather / winter use as I've got a really nice Orbea Orca OMX for summer..

Thanks all

[Tim Cognito]

Factors I'd be considering:

Which one comes with better components? Are they both equally easy to service? Cables routed through headsets/press fit BB etc.

[jesusbuiltmycar]

Tim Cognito said:

Factors I'd be considering:

Which one comes with better components? Are they both equally easy to service? Cables routed through headsets/press fit BB etc.

This...

Consider what (if anything) you would like upgraded on both bikes. When I bought a Canyon Ultimate CF-SLX in 2019 it came with a carbon aero handlebars, Reynolds AR carbon wheels fitted with Continelay GP5000 tyres and a carbon seatpost - all other brands I considered at similar price came with basic handlebars, wheels, tyres etc. so would have needed at least £1500 of upgrades to match the spec of the Canyon.

[PomBstard]

As well components, which one fits better, or needs the least tweaking to be comfortable? I had a Trek Domane (and a few others) on my list a couple of years ago, but for the money, its spec and fit was outdone by Giant. So that’s what I bought.

[oddball1313]

Was was riding my Canyon Endurace yesterday with my cycling buddy who also has one and we over took a group one of whom was riding a Trek Domane.

From this detailed analysis we can assume the Canyon is clearly the faster bike.

[andrew-6xade]

That's the analysis I like....

Domane is edging it at the moment due to mudguard eyelets.

[oddball1313]

Mudguards just make your bike heavier and us Canyon riders enjoy getting covered in st anyway, part of our natural manliness.

[jamm13dodger]

Where will you be riding? if looking for a winter bike maybe a gravel bike on the racier end of the scale would be more suitable? If you arent worried about speed go full gravel and expand what you can ride on. Winter on the roads can be quite miserable whereas your local trails and bridleways will be mucky but much safer and fun.