Endurance

Welcome to the long haul! Where kilometres count more than seconds and perseverance is more important than winning. This is where the endurance road bike shows its strengths. On weekend tours for hours, bike holidays lasting several days or challenging bike marathons. In short – every time when perseverance is rewarded with unique experiences. You don't have to cross the Alps or ride Paris-Brest-Paris right away – but it's good to know that you can do it with this bike.

The endurance bike's recipe for success is its balanced geometry, which is suitable for long distances. Compared to the race bike, you sit less stretched and can therefore ride for longer without tiring. The smooth riding facilitates handling and gives you control and safety. More tyre clearance also makes it possible to ride wider tyres, which increases damping, especially on paved or gravel sections. More comfort for less fatigue – that's the equation for marathon bikes.



Part of this equation are often comfort-orientated components such as wider handlebars or carbon seat posts, which generate more flex. The gears usually offer lighter compact gearing, which can also be used to cover long, strenuous tours with many metres of elevation gain. Because they are what make road cycling so special – and with the right endurance bike, you will learn to love them. The endurance bike in a nutshell Frame concept:

• Carbon or aluminium construction
• Increased tyre clearance
• Damping elements, e.g. carbon fork
• Partly mudguard mounts

Geometry:

• Balanced upright riding position
• Low centre of gravity
• Smooth riding behaviour

Components:

• Lightweight wheels, medium rim profile
• Tyre widths approx. 30–32 mm
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• 2-speed shifting systems, compact gearing
• Wider, slightly flared handlebars

Intended use:

• Training
• Tours
• Long-distance race

Weight, ride feel, durability and ultimately the price – all of these factors are significantly influenced by the frame material of a road bike. A simple calculation for the competition bike: When every gram and every second counts, there is no way around carbon. The endurance road bike offers you more choice here. If you are just starting out in road cycling or are looking for a fast bike for long tours without a racing character, you will also be happy with a light and robust aluminium frame.

The advantage of an endurance bike made of carbon is not only the low weight but also the higher stiffness of the material, which means more efficient power transfer, especially in the bottom bracket and steering head area. The plastic matrix is also better able to absorb micro-vibrations, which improves ride comfort and reduces fatigue. Aluminium, on the other hand, offers a lower price, good all-round properties and uncomplicated handling: Aluminium is considered less sensitive than carbon and damage can usually be seen with the naked eye.

If you decide in favour of a carbon endurance bike, you often have the choice between different carbon grades. The use of extremely stiff carbon fibres makes it possible to produce even lighter frames using complex production processes. Thanks to the targeted use of high-modulus carbon, a Reveal 06 frame saves another 100 grams compared to the Reveal 04 – without compromising on stiffness. Advanced or Pro level? You decide.

Advantages of aluminium

• Cheaper than carbon
• Lighter and stiffer than steel
• Robust material, less sensitive to pressure than carbon
• Good all-rounder without specific weaknesses
• Recyclable and more sustainable than carbon

Advantages of carbon

• Lighter than aluminium, steel or titanium
• Very high stiffness in relation to weight
• Absorbs micro-vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces
• Flexible construction for more riding comfort
• Almost unlimited aerodynamics

Touring You want to start riding a road bike or get back into it. You don't decide how and where you're going to ride. That's why you're looking for a bike that is fast and sporty, but doesn't demand too much from you or your wallet. And if it remains your only one, it should also work well in everyday life.

The Blend is therefore the perfect beginner bike for you. It is fast yet comfortable, gives you security and control, and for more flexibility you can also ride it with wide gravel tyres. It also features mounting points that can be used to fit mudguards and a kickstand. Blend

• Frame: Aluminium
• Weight: from 9.9 kg
• Gears: 20 (2x10)
• Shifting: mechanical

Sport You love long tours and are looking for a sporting challenge at the same time. Rides with friends, training sessions after work, maybe even a try a competition? Your road bike should cover all areas, be technically up to date, but not break the bank.

With the Reveal AL, you're opting for an entry-level road bike that doesn't feel like one and certainly doesn't look like one. The balanced and smooth-running geometry, a light and robust aluminium frame and modern components give you all the freedom you need to try out the road. Reveal AL

• Frame: Aluminium
• Weight: from 9.2 kg
• Gears: 24 (2x12)
• Shifting: mechanical or electronic

Performance You're looking for a road bike that you can do everything with, also keep up with faster groups and are only satisfied with the best. For you, road cycling is a sport, a balance and an experience. A hobby that you pursue ambitiously. A cycling marathon would be a dream, but your focus is on training rides and long, sporty tours.

With its endurance geometry, the Reveal ensures that even epically long tours don't turn into torture. It is fast, manoeuvrable and comfortable at the same time. The lightweight carbon frame dampens vibrations, while the flexing seat post absorbs harder impacts. In addition to first-class components, the Reveal also offers two carbon versions. Reveal

• Frame: Carbon or high modulus carbon
• Weight: from 7.3 kg
• Gears: 24 (2x12)
• Shifting: electronic