The frame of the cheapest Aeroad is largely identical to the top model. The main difference is the integrated cable guides for mechanical shifting systems, while the expensive Aeroad is only designed for the electric Di2. Unusual details shared by all Aeroad variants are two bottle cage positions on the down tube and the option to customise the steering geometry to your own preferences using rotating inserts in the dropouts. The direct mount brakes of the Ultegra groupset sit on special mounts on the frame and fork and appear even stiffer than the standard Ultegra calipers. The Mavic wheels look great and are also really fast. Investing in Swiss-Side wheels would add another 3 watts. The suspension comfort on the saddle is outstanding.
Price 3,199 Euro
Weight 7.2 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.canyon.com
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 955/378/56 grammes
Frame sizes 47, 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/74°
Seat/top tube/head tube 530/560/145 mm plus 41 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 552/397 mm/1.39
Equipment
Steering bearing Canyon, 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (52/36 t, press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Cosmic SLE/Mavic Yksion 23C
Handlebar/stem Canyon H16 Aero AL/Canyon V13
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Canyon S27 Aero VCLS (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 36 per cent of the overall score, the equipment for 54 per cent and the aerodynamics for 10 per cent. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size greased.
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