hey guys, im in the market for a new bike and am having difficulty choosing between the endurace and ultimate. im looking at the Endurace CF7 and the Ultimate CF SL 7 DISC

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My rides are usually 50-120 km, and involve around 500-1500m of climbing.

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I am conflicted because:

• I like the matte black color of the endurace
• I do like the fact that the endurace comes with an 11-34 and a compact chainring, which should help me out in climbs (though I am currently on a semi compact on my current giant contend)
• I like that the ultimate is a bit lighter
• I think that the ultimate looks ever so slightly cooler because of its geometry (but upon checking the chart, there's very little difference between the endurace and the ultimate so I don't know if it's just a mental thing)
• I also like that people say the endurace is comfier ride (though the cf7 doesn't have the vcls seat post so I don't know if it's much more different than an ultimate)

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Given all these, should I just go for the Endurace because I like the color more and it is a little cheaper? What am I missing out on, or gaining by going Endurace vs Ultimate? Is it pretty much the same either way?

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I currently ride a rim brake Giant Contend 1 with a Shimano 105 GS and would like to upgrade to carbon. Also exploring disc because from what I've read online, people are HUGE advocates of disc and it seems manufacturers are leaning toward that trend.

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I am leaning more toward the Endurace and it was my original choice, but I'd just like to ensure I don't get any buyers remorse once I get it when it's back in stock.