The Aeroad CF was the most ridden Canyon model in the Katjuscha team in 2013. The pros particularly appreciate the geometry with the short head tube, which allows a race-like riding position. With low-set seat stays and a strongly tapered head tube, the frame clearly stands out from the competition in terms of design. An original but not absolutely necessary detail are the front dropouts, which allow fine adjustment of the fork trail in three stages. To be really fast, the frame needs fast wheels. In the last wind tunnel test, the aero performance was still mediocre; this time with fast 404 wheels, we managed to catch up with the top group. Riding stability isn't as high as you'd expect from Canyon, but it's not critical. On the other hand, the aero seatpost surprises with a high level of suspension comfort.
Price 4,299 Euro
Weight 6.7 kilos
Reference/Info www.canyon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,083/391/64 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/575/169 mm plus 19 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,005/58 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 573/407 mm/1.41
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Acros, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket SRAM Red 22 (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Reynolds Assault/Continental Grand Prix 4000S
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS Evo (ALU)/Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Canyon VCLS Aero (aero profile)
*The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; for a better overview, however, we indicate all grades with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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