TOUR 12/2019Marathon racers put to the test - The most popular marathon bikes in a comparison test

TOUR 12/2019: Marathon racers put to the test - The most popular marathon bikes in a comparison testPhoto: Markus Greber

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Marathon bikes are the most versatile road bikes of all. We have extensively tested the models of Germany's most popular bike brands.

Ten marathon racers between 2,000 and 6,000 euros are shown in our test in TOUR 12/2019. All models are the bestsellers in their respective ranges. Surprisingly, despite the enormous price range, the bikes are quite close together in terms of the scores. Only Specialized and Canyon stand out a little; the former because it is by far the most expensive bike in the test, the latter because of the price advantage Canyon has as a mail order company. Below you will find an overview of the exciting test field. The detailed individual critique can be found in TOUR 12/19 or below as a download for a fee.

All bikes in the Marathon test

  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra
  • Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2
  • Cube Attain GTC SL
  • Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2
  • Rose Team GF Four Disc Ultegra
  • Scott Addict 10 Disc
  • Simplon Kiaro Disc Ultegra
  • Specialised Roubaix Expert
  • Stevens Ventoux Disc Custom
  • Trek Domane SL6
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra
Photo: Kerstin Leicht/TOUR Magazin

The TOUR test procedure

TOUR tests all bikes and most of the components in its own Laboratorywhose beginnings date back to 1993. The measured values of many thousands of bikes of all categories form the backbone of the tests, which we are constantly developing further together with the Zedler Institute for Bicycle Technology and Safety. More about the extensive TOUR tests.

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