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Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2

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£4,499.00

VERDICT:

9
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All the speed and handling of the regular Aeroad but with superior braking
Weight: 
7,800g
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Canyon's Aeroad CF SLX has been one of the benchmark aero road bikes since it launched in 2014, winning rave reviews and professional races in equal measure. It's now available with disc brakes, as are all of the German company's road bikes for 2017, and the good news is that the Aeroad CF SLX Disc is every bit as good as the regular rim brake Aeroad – fast, comfortable and with predictable handling – but enhanced by the improved braking performance of the hydraulic discs. Yes, there's a weight penalty, but you'll be really hard-pressed to detect that when you're screaming along the road at full chat.

There are three models in the Aeroad CF SLX Disc range: the Shimano Ultegra-equipped 8.0 at £3,799, the Dura-Ace-equipped 9.0 at £5,199, and the £4,499 8.0 Di2 model we have on test (there's also a women's version of the 8.0 Di2 for the same price). The model we have on test has a parts list that includes Shimano Ultegra Di2 gears and hydraulic brakes, and Reynolds Strike carbon clincher wheels.

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I've reviewed several Aeroad models over the years and every time I've come away highly impressed by the performance, and a package that time and again offers good value for money compared to many other choices. Fortunately, that winning formula has not been disrupted in the adaptation to disc brakes.

The ride

Better brakes definitely let you ride faster. Rim brakes and carbon wheels might be fine in the dry, but it's a combination that massively compromises braking performance when the weather turns bad. Scary lack of retardation on steep descents in the rain is not a pleasant experience at all. That's a scenario that is completely eliminated in the Aeroad CF SLX Disc. You can enjoy the high speed it offers at all times and keep the pace up regardless of the weather and road conditions.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - riding 2.jpg

With its Trident 2.0 tube profiles (essentially a cut-off aerofoil, Kamm tail shape) and skinny head tube and fork blades, the Aeroad is a fast bike. It requires less effort to ride fast than regular road bikes. Even without a wind tunnel at hand, it's clear out on the road that it's an aerodynamically efficient bike. The drag is further reduced by fully internal hose and wire routing, even including around the handlebar with Canyon's own one-piece setup providing a very clean and uncluttered front-end.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - stem.jpg

As befits a race bike, the Aeroad has a slammed geometry with a 551mm stack and 397mm reach for the medium size reviewed here. The wheelbase (989mm) keeps the handling nicely balanced by providing stability at high speed and agility at lower speeds and through corners. The short 147mm head tube keeps the front end low, forcing you to adopt an aerodynamic position, the better for reducing drag. They're aggressive numbers, but if you're used to this type of position you'll be right at home. There is an element of handlebar height adjustment if you want to raise the front end height.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2.jpg

Perhaps one of the biggest compliments that can be paid to the Aeroad CF SLX is just how well it rides and copes with any situation. The geometry produces a bike that handles very predictably with quite a neutral manner – it's certainly an easy bike to ride despite its aggressive race credentials.

> Buyer's Guide: The fastest aero road bikes

It's well poised and balanced and you can easily exploit the frame stiffness in sprints and out-of-the-saddle climbing. Corners and descents are where aero road bikes shine, and the stiffness of the frame backed up by the thru-axles, deep-section wheels and grippy tyres provides properly quick descending potential. The hydraulic disc brakes are a revelation on demanding and challenging descents, providing a fine level of control and all the stopping power you need should a car suddenly pull out in front of you, because that's the sort of real-world hazard we non-racers have to deal with.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - riding 3.jpg

One of the aces up the standard Aeroad's metaphorical sleeve is the impressive comfort it offers. It's not a comfort-orientated bike but it puts some other aero road bikes to shame. Despite the slightly beefed-up frame, the new Aeroad retains that compliant feel over rougher roads, but it's possible to detect slightly more feedback through the handlebar than previously – though it is well within tolerable limits.

Watt a drag…

But don't discs cause loads of drag? Not that you'll notice in the real world. Canyon itself says the disc brakes increase drag by nearly 1 watt compared with the rim brake in its wind tunnel testing. Okay, so professional racers and armchair experts might worry about such a tiny difference, but it's impossible to notice it during general riding. The new bike still exhibits the high pace of the regular model and it's a small trade-off when you're getting the improved braking performance that this package offers for real world riding.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - front disc.jpg

There's lots of debate about whether the pros should be racing disc brakes, and to be honest with you, I really couldn't care less. While a large number of cyclists might be influenced by what the pros ride, there are far more people who choose a bike that suits their riding requirements, and what I want is vastly different to what a pro needs to do their job.

That difference between us and the pros is suitably highlighted at this time of year when it's constantly raining and the roads, at least around my way, are covered in mud, leaves and other detritus that makes riding fast a sometimes tricky and potentially dangerous task. If you've ever ridden carbon clinchers in this weather you'll know that braking performance, even with the very best and most expensive carbon wheels, is seriously subpar compared with braking performance in the dry. I've had a few terrifying experiences on narrow descents with carbon rims and rim brakes over the years, I can tell you. It's enough to make you wish for better brakes.

> Everything you need to know about disc brakes

That's precisely what the Aeroad CF SLX Disc offers. You can savour all the speed, aggression, performance and handling the Aeroad offers, safe in the knowledge that your brakes are going to provide predictable performance 100 per cent of the time. On a bike built for speed, having better brakes means you can deal with situations that arise as a result of those high speeds. The difference in braking performance between the direct mount brakes on the regular rim-brake Aeroad compared to the disc version here is incomparable.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - riding 4.jpg

If you only every ride in perfect conditions then rim brakes are just fine, but if you want to be able to ride a race bike year-round regardless of the weather and condition of the roads, disc brakes offer a compelling advantage that's hard to ignore. The Aeroad really does let you have your cake and eat it.

The weight penalty

If there's any drawback to disc brakes it's the slight increase in weight, most of it down to the first generation Shimano equipment. Our medium test bike weighs 7.8kg, which is about 400g heavier than a similarly specced rim brake Aeroad. Some of the weight is in the frame and fork, but much of it is the callipers and discs.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - fork.jpg

The extra weight had a negligible impact on the bike's performance. It certainly didn't detract from the fun and thrills I had riding this bike. A professional rider racing over a hilly course might complain about the extra weight, but for non-racing applications – and many people will be interested in this bike simply for the speed and pace it offers for general, admittedly high performance, riding, it's of rather lower importance than other factors.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - rear disc.jpg

There's no doubt that aero road bikes have got lighter over the years, but if you are looking at the Aeroad CF SLX then you've already decided weight isn't the biggest priority; if you're really worried about weight you probably need to be looking at the Ultimate, Canyon's lightest road bike.

Build and equipment

As I've said, on this middle-of-the-range model you get a full Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, with all cables and hoses neatly routed inside the frame and even inside the one-piece handlebar and stem. The Di2 junction box is neatly located in a small cavity in the bottom of the handlebar.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - cable route.jpg

The semi-compact 52/36-tooth chainset in unison with an 11-28t cassette is a great setup, ideal for racing but also well suited to more leisurely riding and routes packed with hills. The RS805 flat mount disc callipers operate on 160mm rotors – Canyon is doing its own testing and finding the bigger size (Shimano recommends 140mm rotors) optimum for dealing with heat buildup.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - rear hub and cassette.jpg

Deep-section wheels on an aero road bike is a great look, and these new Reynolds Strike Carbon Clinchers offer high-level performance with reasonably low weight. It's a new wheelset from Reynolds and features a rim profile that is 62mm deep and 25mm wide, with no brake track and a tubeless-ready design. The new hubs are made by Industry Nine, and altogether the wheels weigh 1,710g. That's a very competitive weight for a deep-section wheelset.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - rear.jpg

They impressed, too. Without a doubt they are fast, with the aerodynamic properties of the rim shape clearly doing a great job of helping the bike to slice through the air. They're light enough to not impair climbing and are stiff enough to prevent unwanted flexing during sprints. As a light rider I'm easily buffeted around in windy weather, and on a particularly gusty ride I did experience the bike being pushed around a bit. It was controllable and not alarming, but I still had to be aware if riding in the wind.

> 2017's hottest disc brake-equipped road bikes

Canyon doesn't skimp when it comes to rubber, and most bikes across its range are equipped with high-quality tyres. This model was shod with the excellent Continental Grand Prix 4000S II tyres in a 23 front, 25mm rear width – narrower at the front for superior aerodynamics. They grip like limpets to the road surface and excel in dry and wet conditions, feeling superbly fast. They're also durable, not puncturing easily or getting cut up.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - fork clearance.jpg

The Aerocockpit CF integrated handlebar and stem was developed specifically for the Aeroad when it first launched, and it's been a common sight throughout the range, even popping up on the Ultimate and, in a tweaked version, the comfort-focused Endurace. If there's a downside it's that you can't easily change stem length, but Canyon does size the bar width and stem length to match each frame size, and you can always specify a different one.

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 - bars.jpg

While I found the reach on the 100mm stem a good fit with the medium size bike, I'd opt for a 120mm if I was buying the bike. I did like the narrow 410mm width of the handlebar. Why narrow? When Canyon was developing the Aeroad and Aerocockpit together it simply found that narrow was faster. And if you're wondering where to fit your Garmin on such an oversized stem, the rubber bands will stretch or, alternatively, Canyon provides a dedicated out-front mount.

Conclusion

As I said at the start of this review, I've tested several Aeroad models over the years and been impressed every time by the performance on offer and what good value for money they are compared with many other choices.

In the Aeroad CF SLX Disc, you can enjoy the performance, handling and aero advantage of the standard design without any compromise in braking performance. The new Aeroad continues to set the benchmark for aero road bikes.

Verdict

All the speed and handling of the regular Aeroad but with superior braking

road.cc test report

Make and model: Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2

Size tested: Medium

About the bike

State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.

FRAME CANYON AEROAD CF SLX DISC

FORK CANYON AEROBLADE SL DISC

HEADSET ACROS | CANYON

REAR DERAILLEUR SHIMANO ULTEGRA DI2, 11S

DERAILLEUR HANGER DERAILLEUR HANGER NO. 40

FRONT DERAILLEUR SHIMANO ULTEGRA DI2, 11S

BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS SHIMANO DI2 ST-R785 HYDRAULIC

BRAKES SHIMANO BR-RS805

CASSETTE SHIMANO ULTEGRA, 11S

WHEELSET REYNOLDS STRIKE CARBON CLINCHER

TYRES CONTINENTAL GRAND PRIX 4000S II

CRANKS SHIMANO ULTEGRA, 11S

CHAINRINGS 52 | 36

BOTTOM BRACKET SHIMANO PRESSFIT

COCKPIT CANYON H11 AEROCOCKPIT CF

HANDLEBAR TAPE CANYON ERGOSPEED GEL

SADDLE FIZIK ARIONE R5

SEAT POST CANYON S27 AERO VCLS CF

PEDALS NONE INCLUDED

FRAME SIZES 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

COLOUR STEALTH - ASPHALT GREY | CHERRY PEPPER

Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

Canyon says: "With multiple Tour de France stage wins and Monuments like the Tour of Flanders already under its belt, the second generation Aeroad CF SLX has taken the success of the original Aeroad CF to the next level. Our innovative Trident 2.0 tube profiles cut through the air to give a real world speed advantage, while the Pro Geometry provides a low and aggressive riding position for unrivalled aero efficiency. Stiff for the finish line sprint, light for climbing ease and compliant on rough roads, the Aeroad CF SLX is the most complete aero race bike out there. Get the competitive edge you're after."

Frame and fork

Overall rating for frame and fork
 
9/10

Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?

Excellent, as you'd expect on a £4.5k bike.

Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?

Full carbon fibre frame and fork.

Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?

Very aggressive, as befits a race bike.

How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?

Very good stack but I'd choose a longer stem for a slightly longer reach if I was buying it.

Riding the bike

Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.

It doesn't exactly cosset you from rough roads, but it's impressively compliant for an aero race bike.

Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?

No lack of stiffness when you put the power down in a sprint.

How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?

Power transfer is perfect for racing and demanding high-speed riding.

Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?

None.

How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Predictable.

Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?

The handling is a highlight and hasn't been adversely impacted by the addition of disc brakes.

Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?

The Reynolds wheels were a highlight of the package, being fast and light.

Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's stiffness? would you recommend any changes?

It's ready to race, out of the box.

Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's efficiency? would you recommend any changes?

There's nothing I'd change.

Rate the bike for efficiency of power transfer:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for acceleration:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for sprinting:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for high speed stability:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for cruising speed stability:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for low speed stability:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for flat cornering:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for cornering on descents:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for climbing:
 
6/10

The drivetrain

Rate the drivetrain for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the drivetrain for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the drivetrain for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the drivetrain for value:
 
8/10

Wheels and tyres

Rate the wheels for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the wheels for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the wheels for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the wheels for comfort:
 
8/10
Rate the wheels for value:
 
8/10
Rate the tyres for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the tyres for durability:
 
9/10
Rate the tyres for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the tyres for comfort:
 
8/10
Rate the tyres for value:
 
8/10

Controls

Rate the controls for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the controls for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the controls for weight:
 
9/10
Rate the controls for comfort:
 
9/10
Rate the controls for value:
 
8/10

Your summary

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes

Would you consider buying the bike? Yes

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes

Rate the bike overall for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the bike overall for value:
 
8/10

Use this box to explain your score

If you want an aero road bike with disc brakes, the Canyon Aeroad needs to be on your shortlist. It's exceptional.

Overall rating: 9/10

About the tester

Age: 31  Height: 180cm  Weight: 67kg

I usually ride:   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo-cross, commuting, touring, mountain biking

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes

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Bordcla | 6 years ago
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Hi!

Thanks for the picture. How did the 28mm Continental tire fit in the front fork?

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turbojuppes | 7 years ago
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In case you wondered, I once had a Reynolds Assault LE rear wheel from an Endurace with Conti GP4000S 28mm in the Aeroad disc. As you can see, it was really close:

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defender8300 replied to turbojuppes | 6 years ago
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turbojuppes wrote:

In case you wondered, I once had a Reynolds Assault LE rear wheel from an Endurace with Conti GP4000S 28mm in the Aeroad disc. As you can see, it was really close:

 

I'm hoping to have a setup very similar to this. How was the clearance between the chainstays? This will help me decide between the Aeroad and an Ultimate. 

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wycombewheeler | 7 years ago
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tubeless ready wheels, but no tubeless tyres?

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Gasman Jim | 7 years ago
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I'd always fancied a Canyon, but my recent experience having attempted to buy a couple of things in their pre-Christmas sale was enough to put me off dealing with this company for life. They really couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery. So much for German efficiency!

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Curto80 | 7 years ago
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That link is interesting - i have the rim brake version of the aeroad and the manual says don't use with turbo trainers

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macbob | 7 years ago
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Who are these people who only ride in dry conditions - and where do they live,

the kalahari desert ?

Down here in Dorset the rain it raineth every day and even in mid-summer you can ride out into a clear-blue sky and still be hit with a downpour mid-ride.

I've always thought the disc vs rim brake argument came down to this: do you want the best available braking system ? - or alternately are you a complete idiot.

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beezus fufoon replied to macbob | 7 years ago
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macbob wrote:

Who are these people who only ride in dry conditions - and where do they live,

the kalahari desert ?

Down here in Dorset the rain it raineth every day and even in mid-summer you can ride out into a clear-blue sky and still be hit with a downpour mid-ride.

I've always thought the disc vs rim brake argument came down to this: do you want the best available braking system ? - or alternately are you a complete idiot.

idiot

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markgoldstein | 7 years ago
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It's more than annoying that the non-electronic version doesn't come with the aero cockpit:

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/aeroad/aeroad-cf-slx-disc-8-0.html

Canyon UK quote around £300 to buy the aero cockpit seperately, so they're almost pushing you into going for the Di2 version...

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beezus fufoon | 7 years ago
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jollygoodvelo | 7 years ago
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<blockquote>tyres in a 23 front, 25mm rear width – narrower at the front for superior aerodynamics.</blockquote>

Hoooold on a second?  Have we changed our minds again?  I thought wider tyres were better this year?

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sw600 | 7 years ago
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That bloke off GCN had 28s on his aeroad (rim brake version) so don't see why they wouldn't fit.

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Leodis | 7 years ago
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For me discs just give me far far better modulation and control of my braking over rim brakes.  

I looked at buying either the Aero or Ultimate both disc Di2 but the weight on both bikes too much for the price for me.

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Leviathan | 7 years ago
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Plumbed for washing machine?

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frankierae | 7 years ago
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"Canyon itself says the disc brakes increase drag by nearly 1 watt compared with the rim brake in its wind tunnel testing"

... at a yaw angle of 0 degrees no doubt, which is decidedly NOT real-world. This is very misleading and particularly concerning when people are shelling out thousands for bike marketed on aero.

Only 3 months ago Road.cc reported Swiss Side's wind tunnel findings in the following article...
http://road.cc/content/feature/213876-why-riders-you-need-go-aero-and-wh...

"We've measured a 16% increase in wheel drag between a disc-braked wheelset and a standard wheelset", Jean-Paul told us. "We performed a direct back to back test of the Zipp 303FC in standard version and disc brake version, for our own competitor comparison purposes. That 16% is a constant offset in the performance curve across the entire cross wind angle range."

Which people should be aware of before dropping cash on a disc braked aero bike.

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Jimthebikeguy.com | 7 years ago
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A lot of weird resistance to discs creeping into these comments. Simply dont buy the bike then.

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Prosper0 | 7 years ago
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Lots of heavy disk marketing in this. In the dry (when most people choose to cycle) disk brakes offer no better stopping power than rim brakes. This is fact. 

For a winter bike or all year commuter, sure disks are great, but this is a posh summer aerodynamic bike designed for pure speed. It doesn't make sense. 

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tritecommentbot replied to Prosper0 | 7 years ago
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Prosper0 wrote:

Lots of heavy disk marketing in this. In the dry (when most people choose to cycle) disk brakes offer no better stopping power than rim brakes. This is fact. 

For a winter bike or all year commuter, sure disks are great, but this is a posh summer aerodynamic bike designed for pure speed. It doesn't make sense. 

 

Disagree. If the discs on this only add a watt or two, as Canyon say, then it's still more aerodynamic than virtually every aero road bike on the market. Only the VIAS, S5, Foil can best it by a few watts less drag. Which is nothing. 

If you want a do it all posh bike, this would probably be the best bike around right now. Low aerodynamic drag, reasonably low weight, and super braking for descents that you have no experience on, ie. trips to Ventoux etc.

And lets be serious, people do ride posh bikes in the rain. Sportives, especially multiday rides like Lon - Edin, are often pissing down. I take my posh bike out in the rain every once in a while as a guilty pleasure. 

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SDK-R replied to Prosper0 | 7 years ago
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Prosper0 wrote:

In the dry (when most people choose to cycle) disk brakes offer no better stopping power than rim brakes. This is fact.

Everyone pretty much agrees with this statement.
However, try disc brakes and you'll find the braking modulation is much better over rim brakes.

Also, I would rather have all of that braking friction heat going into a disc than into my carbon, glue bonded wheels  1

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shutuplegz replied to Prosper0 | 7 years ago
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Prosper0 wrote:

Lots of heavy disk marketing in this. In the dry (when most people choose to cycle) disk brakes offer no better stopping power than rim brakes. This is fact. 

For a winter bike or all year commuter, sure disks are great, but this is a posh summer aerodynamic bike designed for pure speed. It doesn't make sense. 

Personally, I wouldn't say it is "fact".  On my rim braked bike yes, in optimal conditions (dry, clean dust free rims and blocks) I can make that bike stop as quickly as my hydraulic disc braked bike but I will have had to pull harder on the levers, the modulation required as I slow and as heat builds in the rim/block will not have been as constant/predictable (more chance of locking up), I will have been gradually trashing my (potentially expensive) rims,  and the whole braking experience just wont have 'felt' as nice.

I don't really like braking on my rim braked bike due to the above reasons - maybe if I was a racer/pro this would be a good thing - but I'm not. On my disc braked bike I actually enjoy braking because mechanically it just feels nicer to me.

I always told myself I wasn't going to get involved in these pro/anti disc brake discussions as it is so much down to personal preference and subjectivity of the aesthetics .............. dammit.

I like the look of this bike but the only confusing thing for me in the current Canyon road range is that this model is the same weight as the same spec Ultimate model, and the same spec (in name at least - CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2) Endurace model is the lightest out of the three!

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Swiss | 7 years ago
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Marketing indeed I find disc brakes still take a while to bite in the wet particularly if it's cold and drizzle.

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EddyBerckx replied to Swiss | 7 years ago
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Swiss wrote:

Marketing indeed I find disc brakes still take a while to bite in the wet particularly if it's cold and drizzle.

 

something must be wrong with your discs/pads - oil or something on them?

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Mungecrundle | 7 years ago
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I do not need a new bicycle. I do not need a new bicycle. I do not need a new bicycle.

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tritecommentbot | 7 years ago
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What's it like climbing out of the saddle on a bike with such a low headtube and stack height? Have reason for asking.

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sethpistol replied to tritecommentbot | 7 years ago
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unconstituted wrote:

What's it like climbing out of the saddle on a bike with such a low headtube and stack height? Have reason for asking.

 

I thought the non disc version was surprisingly good climbing out of the saddle, not noticably worse than my climbing bike, as David say, super comfortable to, was very impressed.

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tritecommentbot replied to sethpistol | 7 years ago
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sethpistol wrote:
unconstituted wrote:

What's it like climbing out of the saddle on a bike with such a low headtube and stack height? Have reason for asking.

 

I thought the non disc version was surprisingly good climbing out of the saddle, not noticably worse than my climbing bike, as David say, super comfortable to, was very impressed.

 

Huh interesting, thanks!

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macbob | 7 years ago
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Excellent review. Many Thanks.

Any review that includes the line: "what I want is vastly different to what a pro needs to do their job" gets my vote, although I have always ridden a Tour de France bike on the club bun run in the same way that I take my Formula 1 car to do the weekly shop at Waitrose.

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Bahrd replied to macbob | 7 years ago
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macbob wrote:

Excellent review. Many Thanks.

Any review that includes the line: "what I want is vastly different to what a pro needs to do their job" gets my vote, although I have always ridden a Tour de France bike on the club bun run in the same way that I take my Formula 1 car to do the weekly shop at Waitrose.

 

I do pretty much the same with my Bruce Penhall-like Weslake bike.

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mattb789 | 7 years ago
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"available with discs, as are all their road bikes..." the ultimate AL doesn't have a disc version...

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sethpistol replied to mattb789 | 7 years ago
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mattb789 wrote:

"available with discs, as are all their road bikes..." the ultimate AL doesn't have a disc version...

 

http://road.cc/content/tech-news/215091-canyon-endurace-al-disc-launched...

 

and then...

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