Canyon Endurace CF 7: A new coat of paint for a perennial favourite
The perennial favourite among marathon bikes was given a new look last autumn. Compared to the CFR version the CF 7 is based on a heavier frameset without the integrated storage compartment, aero-optimised fork and leaf spring seatpost. Instead, a round carbon seatpost with an aluminium head is used, which offers almost the same level of suspension thanks to the deep clamp: Only a few other models offer eleven millimetres of suspension travel on the seat post. In combination with the very comfortable aero cockpit, the high-quality tyres, the upright riding position and mountain-ready gearing, the Endurace is a loyal companion on long tours.
High total weight
It also easily takes on gravel and forest paths under tyres up to 35 millimetres wide. The rather high overall weight is worthy of criticism; the simple aluminium wheelset from DT Swiss alone accounts for around 40 percent. Whether you need a storage compartment integrated into the top tube like the CFR, which is more than three times as expensive, or stow your puncture repair kit in a bolted-on top tube bag like on the CF 7 is a matter of taste. This also applies to the "sticky" saddle, which could also be replaced relatively cheaply.
Info & Notes on the Canyon Endurace CF 7
- Price: 2499 Euro
- Weight of complete wheel: 8.9 kg
- Frame sizes: 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Geometry data of the road bike
- Seat / top / head tube: 515 / 540 / 165 millimetres
- Stack / Reach / STR: 607 / 372 millimetres / 1.63
- Stack+ / Reach+ / STR+: 656 / 560 millimetres / 1.17
- Wheelbase / caster: 990 / 64 millimetres
Equipment
- Drive / gearstick (2.0): Shimano 105 (2x12; 50/34, 11-36 t.)
- Brakes (1.5)Shimano 105 (160/160 mm)
- Tyres (1.5): Schwalbe One 30/32 mm (eff.: 32/34 mm)
- Impellers: DT Swiss Endurace LN
- Impeller weights: 1565/2138 grams (front/rear)
Overall grade of the Canyon Endurace CF 7: 2.1
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Julian Schultz
Editor
