With the 8.3-kilo "Roadlite 6.0", the Koblenz-based mail order company sets the tone in terms of weight in this test field. Weighing just under 1,400 grams, the sturdy aluminium frame impresses with its excellent workmanship. The bike also offers little else to complain about. The equipment with carbon fork from Ritchey, "Ultegra" brakes and gears from Shimano, "Aksium" wheels from Mavic and solid add-on parts is above class level. The only point of criticism are the poorly rolling "UltraSport" tyres from Continental, which are the main reason why the price-performance ratio is not quite as good as usual for Canyon this time.
ConclusionThe lightest bike in the test has the best climbing qualities and convinces as a balanced overall package.
Web: www.canyon.com
Weighed weights, complete bike without pedals; **Test frame size greased; ***Projected dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of head tube; ****Saddle to head tube rise at 75 cm seat height (centre of saddle frame - top edge of headset cap)
