blk

I'm thinking of retiring my Scott Addict for something a little more comfortable on endurance rides - I do centuries and doubles a lot more than crits. So far the only bikes I can think of are the Roubaix, the new Volagi stuff, and maybe the Scott CR1. Any others I should look at? I strongly prefer carbon frames.

abstractform20

Fuji Gran Fondo line

StanSeven

Take a look at the current issue of Velo. They do a comparison of endurance bikes - Look 675, Volagi, Trek Domane, and Specialized S-Works SL4. IMO, some of the best ones out there and they picked the Specialized. Not cheap at $8,000

Campag4life

I too prefer carbon To me, the Roubaix SL4 is the king...I own a SL3...amazing bike. But...any of the name brand endurance bikes will be fine...Giant Defy...Synapse...there are many out there and all name brand bikes are good. Get a warranty as with any carbon frame bike.

WhyFi

Most of the prominent ones have already been mentioned. The Jamis Xenith Endura can be added to the list, too.

cyclezen

maybe try a 2nd set of wheels... Hed C2 23 rims with some 25 tires, aired to more comfort...
did that with my tarmac - made it an all-day ride - at 167 lbs I ride them at 85/95 for a hammerfest and drop another 5 psi for a longer/rougher road ride. a set of light, supple tires are actually faster at the slightly lower psi...
added some ovalized regular bars (not compact...)
done
my roubaix is going on the block in May...

then you can have a crit bike and a 'comfort' bike

nastystang

Felt Z series are a comfort geometry.

Campag4life

Well...there is a reason why Specialized makes both bikes...Roubaix and Tarmac. One isn't better than the other and in the eye or seat of the beholder.
Roubaix or Tarmac is as much about riding position and geometry as it is about ride quality and handling. For example, I prefer both geometry and position of the Roubaix...and ride quality of longer wheelbase and more laid out angles which also affect handling. You obviously choose the Tarmac. The Tarmac is a great bike and maybe the geometry works for you for riding a century, but the mfr. offers both bikes because they are clearly different.

Afdica

Don't overlook the Cervelo R3 or R5. A phenomenal climber, and incredibly stable on steep descends. The perfect balance between a smooth and responsive ride. One of the best all around bikes with a life-time warranty on the frame. For me, it covered all the bases.

mikefez

I just got a Fuji Gran Fondo 2.0 and like it a lot. Had to switch to a more upright position due to lower back issues and haven't had any problems. Seems to be a pretty good value for the price.

Seattle Forrest

Cervelo RS. With 27 mm tires.

cyclezen

totally agree
I was just offering another way to look at 'comfort'...
it's all good when more options are available...

Edit: OR , one could go the other way - get a more endurance oriented machine and wheels and rubber to turn it into more road racer...
your comment about position, which in turn greatly determines 'comfort' is really a deciding factor. What I or anyone rides is really inconsequential, its what the person who WILL ride the bike determines.
Not arguing, just noting that the rubber,tubes,wheels you ride at whatever pressures can have as much or more affect as the bike frame. I've certainly found that with the newer 23mm cross-sections I have (HED and Velocity A23). And certainly, they may not be for everyone.
Sometimes we may just want something new - new bike, new wheels, new saddle... and sometimes we're interested only in the result... options

enjoi07

Roubaix is a beautiful ride.

Machka 

Marinoni
Rivendell
Waterford
Seven

Machka 

Have a look at the Century Bikes thread and see what people are riding long distances on:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tury-bicycle(s)

fadi

Specialized Roubaix

bigfred 

Bmc gf01?

TheRedWolf

Nearly all manufacturers have some version of an endurance bike in their line up. Some are more race oriented, others less so. Differences include geometry such as heat tube length but also many harder to quantify attributes such as carbon lay up.

There are many options out there. I am about to pull the trigger on a Wilier Gran Turismo, I've ridden many bikes and researched more, the GT is the best balance of speed, style, and comfort that I've found.

StanSeven

I've got two of the four - Waterford and Seven. But this is a good point about comfort and fit. If you're doing double centuries, you need to be sure fit and comfort is there. Custom might be exactly what you need and steel is the way to get both.

mag63

trek domane 6
bianchi infinito

squatchy

Cyclezen has got it right. I own both Tarmac and Roubaix. I can put my cush Hed Belgiums on my Tarmac and make it much more plush and if I put my Kysriums on my Roubaix I can almost forget it's a Roubaix. There is some difference in the frame for sure but the bigger difference is in the wheelset under the frame.

mag63

well, the question was about the frame but of course many other bike parts are involved when talking of comfort
wheels, carbon stem, carbon saddle holder (don't know the right name, the tube holding the saddle), tube diameter, pressure, ...

Mike F

May as well try the CR1

TANC

Roubaix or Cannondale Synapse.

Biscayne05

https://www.bmc-racing.com/us-en/bike...rm=Mehr%20dazu