8/10/2023 0 Comments Canyon endurance bike![]() The Endurace CF SLX disc offers all of that and this is what has made it such a joy to ride. The South West brings a new challenge to bikes] with steep uphills, downhills, narrow twisty lanes that need a bike to be capable and stable with good stopping power to boot. It isn't a ship that needs time to steer, it's lively, fun and agile to the point I'd be happy to race it. I feel in a year of aerodynamics we have forgotten what a true lightweight bike feels like and it's a great feeling dancing on the pedals like Contador, not feeling weighed down.Īnd it's the Sport geometry that helps this bike too. The Canyon Endurace CF SLX comes alive on a hilly ride – it really does whip up a storm, effortlessly taking me up climbs. So all this comfort is usually at the detriment of performance, more often than not weight being the penalty, but the Canyon Endurace CF SLX in a size small here weighs 6.8g which is the UCI weight limit!Ħ.8kg! For an endurance bike! With disc brakes! When I was down in the South West in and around Dartmoor with pretty bad roads, the Canyon Endurace CF SLX wasn't fussed, even in the bleak conditions – it was suppose to be spring! The tyres rolled effortlessly over broken tarmac, something that I felt limited the rim-braking aluminium version tested previously. Disc brakes are a great addition to endurance-style bikes as it finally allows us to go wider with the rubber giving an extra bit of give where it is needed. The Canyon seatpost works well to sort out the road buzzįinally it's the clearance for wider tyres that makes this bike supple. Canyon says this is a revolutionary leaf spring concept and works by allowing suspension-like movement in the seatpost. It's designed to help absorb shocks and road buzz, offering extra comfort. The ergonomics in all the positions feel right and it's shaped well.Īgain another item in Canyon's armoury developed by the brand itself is the S15 VCLS 2.0 CF seatpost. The position is on point and Canyon has done a great job supplying something that fits its purpose so well. It’s the H31 version that has a slightly shorter reach, offers a 6° setback on the tops for a comfortable position riding up hills and a 3° flare on the drops for a slightly more stable handling while on the drops. The handlebar is one of Canyon’s very good integrated bar/stems. The result is a bike that rides great for hours on end, but may need a few tweaks out of the box. Designed with aerodynamic touches, it mixes efficiency with thin seatstays and their S15 leaf spring seatpost to add compliance. There are a number of aspects that make the Canyon Endurace CF SLX a step above its rivals in this department, though. If long rides with fast folks is your idea of a good time, the Canyon Endurace is an endurance road bike that delivers. The geometry balance is poised and isn't all biased towards comfort, which is good as the ride is fast and fun, but you get a little extra height at the front to ease the back. In all aspects the the Canyon Endurace CF SLX is super smooth. So as it's an endurance bike let's start with comfort. In fact, as part of Canyon’s dedicated endurance range, it loves them.Space for days! Nice chunky tyres are allowed to smooth the roads It doesn’t feel out of its depth on long rides, and it's not cumbersome on climbs. I’ve pushed my limits on efforts and rides aboard this bike, and it has kept up admirably. ![]() Lastly, the Fizik Ardea saddle was pleasantly comfortable, with plenty of scope to shift your bodyweight around when laying down the power.ĭespite its alloy frame and the modest price point, the Canyon Endurace AL 7.0 Disc has an undoubtedly performance-orientated ride. With an inner width of 18mm and an outer of 23mm they’re suited to the 28mm Continental tyres specced, even if they do balloon over the rims just a little. They’re aluminium rims, but they’re laced to DT Swiss hubs via bladed spokes for aerodynamic benefit. They’re a great option for the £1,500 bikes, a price point that traditionally might see companies skimp a little on wheels. The oversized rubber provides ample grip and control while the disc brakes give you the on-tap power and reassurance you need to send you grinning down descents like a madman.Ĭanyon’s partnership with DT Swiss continues with the aluminium R24 Spline DB wheels. It’s a great partnership – one that’s quickly becoming a favourite of mine and will have you beaming from ear to ear. The real charm of the ride, though, is the pairing of the disc brakes with the excellent Continental Grand Prix 4000 II S 28mm tyres. As usual, I still feel the levers are a little unergonomic, especially after riding Campagnolo’s new disc brake groupset (but let's wait and see what new Shimano Ultegra 8000 can offer). But that doesn’t stop them providing ample stopping power and plenty of confidence. The Shimano hydraulic brakes are equally good. ![]() It’s a perfect performer really, and is a great match for the bike. The drivetrain is Shimano Ultegra 6800, which already pushes the bike’s performance beyond what most £1,500 bikes can offer. Shimano's disc brakes have plenty of powerĪs we've come to expect from Canyon bikes you get a lot of bang for very little buck, and that's the case with the Canyon AL Disc. ![]()
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