This isn’t correct for the test numbers shown… as they don’t test with a full dummy… In the real world, I agree that the position is the key factor.
I made a dumb assumption that the test was at about 30km/h based on the Watt numbers.
I dug up a Road Bike Stiffness Chart
The Canyon Endurace CF SLX and CF SL disc have really good comfort scores and significantly better than the CF SL. I think this could be due to their proprietary leaf spring seatpost which is identical to the Ergon seatpost which was tested here: Seatposts: Often Overlooked Yet Critical For Your Comfort (Lab Testing) - CYCLINGABOUT The CF SL has a different seatpost which might be partly responsible for the reduced deflection.
If you like the look of the Endurace and have the money, I’d suggest a model with the leaf spring seatpost and a non-integrated stem and if your hands are still hurting another possible upgrade is a suspension stem. The Redshift Shockstop has up to 20mm of travel; I bought one because I had the same problem of bad roads making my arms ache and it’a a huge improvement.
Beyond this you’re left with marginal gains of thick cork bartape, a comfortable chamoix and padded gloves.
Idc what they or anyone say, there is no 40 watt difference in any equally spec’d road bike. That’s just a damn joke. You’d have to design a bike to be that slow on purpose.
I didn’t know about this. Actually seems super intresting that the small suspension on the seat post could make much difference. I’m heavly leaning towards the Endurace now.