Aero vs Endurance vs Lightweight Road Bikes Explained

We break down the differences between the three types of road bikes: Aero, lightweight and endurance.

To help highlight the differences in each bike, Trek provided us with the 2017 Madone 9.2, Emonda SLR 6, and Domane SLR 6 Disc. All are a 56cm frame and have a Shimano Ultegra mechanical groupset.

A more in-depth look is available on site.

[williamkeys]

A perfect illistration of the N+1 concept.

[gamerxxx]

Endurance for Long rides
Aero for Races and speed
Lightweight for climbing

[OttoVanluchene]

Also don't forget the riders weight. A light weight bike and an overweight rider defeats the purpose of the bike.
An endurance bike is better for the overweight rider he can ride longer and so burn more calories :)

[jnimmee]

I just realized that the name of those 3 bikes are anagrams of each other

[FroopieLoopies]

I ride my endurance bike 90% of the time. My aero bike isn't comfortable and my lightweight bike is "too light" for me. The aero and lightweight bike are both faster; however, I find myself fatiguing quicker on them. I can finish stronger on my endurance bike, which seemingly makes up for the weight differential.

[cookingconfessions]

I think most people would be better off getting two bikes. A good XC-hard tail 29" mountain bike and a good racing-bike. In combo you are covered all year round and on all roads and most styles of riding. The mountain bike can go mountain/forest riding AND with slick tires and locked suspension it can go pretty fast in a comfortable riding position and be your bike of choice during the winter months while your race bike can offer pure speed and road excitement. Actually for most people I would personally recommend a good XC mountain bike if you can only afford one bike.

[ADRIEL]

lol get the three of them lol. I thought these bikes cost at least $2, 000 and something but no, they are over $5, 000.... Insane!!!!

[jameslee-pevenhull]

Endurance bike. Add some weight ( 2 x 1 litre bottles ). F = mass x Accel. Once you are going, it takes more to slow you down.
When you are really light, it only takes a gentle breeze to blow you backwards.

[armandoperez]

Hahahahahahhahhahaha! I wish I could get all 3 I can't get one. :(

[piotrblachnicki]

The colour of the first, light Trek is awesome !

[helodriver]

"Best solution, just get all three" - love it

[kenny]

honestly i think much better explanation than gcn

[Unown_B]

"Just get all 3" Yeah sure dude... if you give me the money to buy them :D

[ReneeNme]

Man, I could transform that red Trek into a work of art. Sure, it's sweet as is, but it could be so much more.

[reggie]

get all four, the mountain bike as well. :)

[turtlebuster]

the color scheme on the 2016 trek domane!

[teuast]

>The best solution is to just get all three

Wow, thanks, I never would have thought of that. I'll just go out and do that with the maybe $800 I have saved.

Seriously, though, good video. It was very informative, detailed without being boring. I'm just salty about being broke.

[BikeItUK]

All three please ha ha, one for a day in the hill's a day on the flat and the commute to work. Never have enough bikes. Thanks for the video all the best Andy

[simonthepenguin]

it would be sweet ass to get all three xD i realy like your vidoes between, they are reealy well made :) greetings from switzerland

[Malficion]

Get all 12 <3
Endurance
Aero
Lightweight
Gravel
FullSus MTB
Hardtail MTB
E-Bike
Folding
Fixed Gear
Time Trial
Triathlon
Track/Velodrome

Reverse mortgage your house while you're at it, it'll be daijoubu.