2015 Canyon Aeroad CF SLX thoughts?

silver campaign · 01-09-2014 03:17PM #1

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/series/aeroad-cf-slx.html

Fairly sweet looking bike if you ask me. What are peoples thoughts on all these Aero road bikes? A good few more launched at eurobike last week, Argon 18 Nitrogen and Ridley Noah etc.

I'm just wondering why exactly you would buy one of these, what sort or riding racing are they designed for? Apart from looks, and being more Aero in a wind tunnel, what is the great advantage of one of these over say the canyon ultimate CF SLX?

AmberGold · 01-09-2014 06:44PM

If you have to ask you don't need one.

silver campaign · 01-09-2014 07:14PM

AmberGold wrote: »

If you have to ask you don't need one.

Thanks for your help. You just saved me over e3k. Although, I may not 'need' one, I'm still curious as to what peoples thoughts are.

Which one of these two canyon bikes would you buy and why?

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3614

http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3516

Similar spec, similar price one Aero frame, one non-Aero, but both high quality used in the pro peleton.

AmberGold · 01-09-2014 07:31PM

I'd go for the Aero as there seems to be little penalty re stiffness or weight. On the pecking order of changes you can make to get more aero the frameset is near last.

This quote sums it up...

"2. Everyone will realise that aero bikes barely make a difference to your speed in real conditions in a year or two - uphill speed is limited by fitness, downhill by vision and braveness, and on the flat the real trick is never to get your nose in the wind"

martin.mcevoy · 01-09-2014 07:58PM

Aero all the way!!!

Reason: Just look at it!!!!

silver campaign · 01-09-2014 09:17PM

If it was just based on looks, I'd also go for the Aero frame.

But the skeptic in me feels like these are frames dreamed up by marketing departments, and offer no major advantage in reality especially for the average A4-A2 rider. Maybe they'll give a triathlete 10-15 seconds over a 20KM TT?

The quote above, wherever it came from, seems to back up that theory.

harringtonp · 02-09-2014 12:05PM

AmberGold wrote: »

I'd go for the Aero as there seems to be little penalty re stiffness or weight. On the pecking order of changes you can make to get more aero the frameset is near last.

This quote sums it up...

"2. Everyone will realise that aero bikes barely make a difference to your speed in real conditions in a year or two - uphill speed is limited by fitness, downhill by vision and braveness, and on the flat the real trick is never to get your nose in the wind"

Great quote

bbolger · 10-12-2014 02:02PM

Scores pretty high on the first full review I've seen of it:

http://road.cc/content/review/137827-canyon-aeroad-cf-slx-70-di2

Ole Rodrigo · 10-12-2014 02:19PM

Aero bikes are ugly.

Bambaata · 10-12-2014 02:28PM

Seriously tempted by the Aeroad CF SLX 8.0 Di2 which is €3,899 instead of €4,199 through their "sponsoring" program. Only difference is the new integrated handlebar stem and wheels/tyres

Lumen · 10-12-2014 02:48PM

ror_74 wrote: »

Aero bikes are ugly.

I think it looks "purposeful".

Ole Rodrigo · 10-12-2014 02:54PM

Lumen wrote: »

I think it looks "purposeful".

If its purpose is to look like a butchered Picasso, I'd agree.

MugMugs · 10-12-2014 03:11PM

Nice bike. I've always lusted after a Canyon but I am struggling to financially justify a Planet X.

You'd imagine for that kind of price tag though that you'd be getting a Dura-Ace groupset. For the bang on the buck, Ultegra wouldn't really be cutting the grade for me.

I'd still ride her though.

mickydcork · 10-12-2014 03:12PM

I personally think Aero bikes are ugly too.

But I think on all but the steepest of climbs, then an Aero bike is going to save a serious racer watts.

Which means faster times.

disco1 · 10-12-2014 04:15PM

The canyon ultimate cf Slx May be a better bike.

Bambaata · 10-12-2014 07:10PM

does anyone here have experience with either of the wheels on these models? The Reynolds Strike Carbon Clinchers or Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLE WTS Exalith 2?

jimm · 10-12-2014 10:13PM

Lumen wrote: »

I think it looks "purposeful".

Forgive my ignorance, but why are there 3 bottle cage bosses?

iwillhtfu · 10-12-2014 10:20PM

I'm guessing one of the bolts is for di2 battery..

Daroxtar · 10-12-2014 10:26PM

Rider position is bound to play a bigger part in saving watts than an Aero frame.

Unknown Soldier · 10-12-2014 10:32PM

They have some AEROAD CF Di2 bargains too

https://www.canyon.com/en/outlet/list.html?type=race&serie=Aeroad+CF&size=&state=&sort=new

bazzamac · 10-12-2014 10:58PM

I have an Aeroad 7.0 di2 . beautiful bike to ride and look at and also excellent value for money.

Bambaata · 10-12-2014 11:50PM

bazzamac do you mind me asking about your height and size you went for? Did you use their measurement guide to check or did you come to some other way of checking? Reason i ask is I seem to be between the 56 and 58! Also im slightly concerned the Reynolds wheels being 62 deep and that these might be a bit deep for racing (although im 80kg so plenty of load on them!), do you race yours and if so are you using the wheels provided (presume they were the slightly smaller mavics?)

bazzamac · 11-12-2014 12:00AM

Im 511'.went for the medium frame (2013).mine came with ksyrium elite s wheels which I've sinced changed.if your in south dublin you're more than welcome to try for size.

Bambaata · 11-12-2014 12:21AM

Just after i posted i went and checked the outlet and saw they had different wheels previously. I'm just over 6 foot at 184cm so very close to you so if a quick sit on yours was possible id really appreciate it. Ill pm you on that

harringtonp · 11-12-2014 06:08PM

bbolger wrote: »

Scores pretty high on the first full review I've seen of it:

http://road.cc/content/review/137827-canyon-aeroad-cf-slx-70-di2

Is 7.4KG not a tad on the heavy side for a bike of that spec and cost ?

Other canyon bikes are touching on just a little over 6kg

Koobcam · 12-12-2014 12:28PM

I have one of the previous Aeroad bikes. I reckon the main thing to note with this (and the newer model) is the fit. Basically, the top tube is a bit longer than on the Ultimate CF and the head tube is also a bit shorter (with limited options for fitting spacers-don't think this is customisable). You're not going to enjoy this bike unless you are comfortable with a 'racy' position. Personally, I love my Aeroad. I'm fairly flexible (in the sense of being able to touch my toes, etc) and I find it to be actually quote a comfortable bike on sh*tty Irish roads. I believe the newer Aeroad is significantly stiffer, so this is also something to consider-I really don't think super-stiff bikes are the way to go in Ireland. Hard to tell tough what a bike will feel like until you actually try it out. The front forks look to be the same and they do a good job of dampening road buzz so it might be ok comfort wise. So, basically in summary, I'd say the main thing is to look at the fit and make sure it works for your body type.

bbolger · 13-12-2014 11:22AM

jimm wrote: »

Forgive my ignorance, but why are there 3 bottle cage bosses?

I read somewhere that the Canyon engineers put them in for aero gains.
You need to use the higher 2 on the down tube if carrying 2 bottles.

If only carrying one they recommend putting it on the lower 2, rather than just putting your only bottle on the seat tube.

bbolger · 13-12-2014 11:28AM

harringtonp wrote: »

Is 7.4KG not a tad on the heavy side for a bike of that spec and cost ?

Other canyon bikes are touching on just a little over 6kg

My current aluminium "race" bike weighs 9.5kg, so 7.4kg sounds good to me ;-)

I'll eat a few less mince pies over the crimbo to make the other 1kg difference.

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