Originally Posted by
PeteHski
I haven't ridden a BMC endurance bike (Roadmachine I think), but pretty much every review I've read of them marks them down for being a bit of a harsh ride compared to their direct competition. To be honest, being a Canyon fan you might as well just get the Endurace. Or how about an OPEN MIN.D, which is basically your UP with slightly narrower tyres and endurance road geo.
Good recommendations - I think this is the direction I am moving in. What I'd REALLY like to try out is the new Scott Gravel Tuned bike and the Cervelo Aspero 5, but I cannot find any dealer in north america with these bikes in stock.