Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest

Keep in mind that a lot of people speak their opinions as facts. Also keep in mind that both endurance and racing bikes are broad categories, and different companies have different takes on them.



Handling is one of the most important things to me about a bike, it's most of how I choose. I ride a Cervelo C3, it's a gazelle, as nimble as any bike I've been on. A lot of people would find it too twitchy, and want something more ponderous. There are a lot of things that influence that, like the distance between the wheels, how the fork is angled. Tastes vary, there are a lot of bikes out there and one to cover any want. But as a general rule, endurance bikes slow the handling down just a little, to make them feel more stable.