Canyon knows how to score points: thanks to weight-saving anodising, the frame remains just under 1,300 grams - the best value in this test. The lightweight fork helps to extend the gap to the competition. Excellent riding stability and an outstanding comfort result on the saddle round off the flawless balance. A new feature this season is that Canyon also offers models with SRAM equipment. The low weight and the easy-to-grip levers speak in favour of the Force groupset. The gap to Shimano and Campa has also narrowed considerably in terms of shifting behaviour. On the other hand, the new green brake pads, which SRAM has provided for the groupset since the end of 2010, are a clear step backwards. Otherwise: the usual Canyon quality, outstanding value for money.
Price 1799 Euro
Weight 7.3 kilos
Available via mail order
Reference/Info www.canyon.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.299/323/62 g
Frame sizes** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/565/ 169 mm plus 18 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/59 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 581/396 mm/1.47
Equipment
Fork Canyon One One Four SLX
Steering bearing Acros, top 1-1/4, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket SRAM Force (50/34 t./BSA)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium Elite/Conti Grand Prix 4000S
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Selle Italia SL/Canyon VCLS (27.2 mm)
*Weighted weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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