
$2,500
Giant
Defy Advanced 2
~9 kg|Shimano 105|38 mm
Endurance
Carbon
D-Fuse compliance system; BikeRadar Bike of the Year
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Canyon
Wireless electronic shifting under $3K; VCLS 2.0 seatpost
A full carbon endurance frame with SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic shifting at a price where every other brand offers mechanical groups. The VCLS 2.0 carbon leaf-spring seatpost provides 20 mm of vertical deflection for comfort. If electronic shifting matters to you, no other option comes close at this price.

Giant
D-Fuse compliance system; BikeRadar Bike of the Year
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Merida
Disc brake cooling fins; mudguard compatible
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Giant
Endurance aluminum with 38mm clearance and 105 12-speed
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