Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 Disc eTap

£4,949 Aerodynamics and ride quality combined

Weight 8.32kg (58cm) Frame Carbon Gears SRAM Rival 12-speed Brakes SRAM Rival hydraulic disc Wheels DT Swiss ARC 1600 carbon Finishing kit Continental GP 5000s 28c tyres, Canyon CP0018 Aero carbon cockpit and SP0046 Aero seatpost, Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow S saddle I HAVE TO CONFESS that while I admire the tech behind aero bikes and like having a fast-blast session on one, I don’t want to have to live with one day-to-day. The usual compromises for unabashed aero are increased weight, less comfort due to the torsional rigidity of the frame, and integrated cables that can make the bike complex to maintain and travel with. Then there’s the ride position, which is very low, long and uncompromised. However, with this new Aeroad, Canyon has confronted these issues. Take weight: the…

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