Originally Posted by
eduskator
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Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 (Ultegra DI2) - can handle up to 35mm tires and it's an endurance beast!
Electronic groupset, CF rims & dual sided PM for 6000$ is a steal.
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I ride a Defy Pro myself, but with the simple 105 groupset (2019 Adv Pro 2). It's a nice bike, very comfortable and has tons of tyre clearance. I run 32 mm tyres (Pirelli Cinturato Velo tubeless) for 100 mile mixed road rides. No trouble mixing it with race bikes over that distance, especially if the roads are crappy. It was great value in the sales at the end of 2019.
But I do still lust after a Cervelo Caledonia 5! That would probably be my pick if I was looking for something a little more special.