The revised Canyon Aeroad from Mathieu van der Poel can be recognised by the slightly thicker seat knot. This is because the seatpost clamp is now integrated into the top tube, just like on the Ultimate. On the predecessor, it was located on the back of the seat tube between the seat stays.
Canyon Aeroad: Fastest road bike at the Tour de France 2023
The 28-year-old Dutchman's bike is the fastest in the peloton. Team-mate Jasper Philipsen, who has already won four stages of the 2023 Tour de France, also benefited from this. In the TOUR test, the Aeroad produced 202 watts at 45 km/h, just as fast is the Cervélo S5 of Tour de France favourite Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma).
Details of the Canyon Aeroad by Mathieu van der Poel
In addition to the modified frame, Mathieu van der Poel's Canyon Aeroad is distinguished from the Aeroads of his team colleagues by other details: to match the white design, van der Poel sits on a colour-coordinated Selle Italia saddle with a carbon frame. A 3D logo with the Dutchman's initials is attached to the head tube.
For the flat stage from Dax to Nogaro, van der Poel opted for the 54/40 tooth chainring combination and a cassette with 11-34 gradation. The high-profile DT Swiss wheels are fitted with 28-millimetre-wide tubeless tyres from Vittoria. The all-rounder mounts its Wahoo computer in a 3D-printed holder.
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Info about Mathieu van der Poel
Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel is one of the superstars of professional cycling, successful both on the road and off-road. During his junior years, he became world champion three times, twice in cyclocross and once on the road. His greatest successes include five titles at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships in 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. van der Poel has also won the prestigious classics Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix and the Amstel Gold Race. He has also won the Tour of Flanders twice, in 2020 and 2022. Van der Poel, who rides a Canyon Aeroad, is a true all-rounder with impressive performances in various disciplines of cycling.
