Aeroad
Origin
The Aeroad is Canyon's aero-road platform, launched in 2010 and now in its fourth generation since July 2024. The first generation — developed for Philippe Gilbert and the Omega Pharma–Lotto team — wasn't ready in time for the 2010 Tour and was criticised for lacking sprint stiffness. The second generation in 2014 was the first Aeroad to go through proper wind-tunnel validation, ridden by Team Katusha at the Tour. The third generation (2019) brought a partnership with SwissSide for aero refinement and carried Mathieu van der Poel's breakout Amstel Gold win. The fourth generation, tested at the GST wind tunnel, claims 204 W at 45 km/h and 32 mm tyre clearance. It's a WorldTour sprint and classics weapon, not a comfort bike.
Specifications
- Frame
- Toray T1100+T800+M40X carbon monocoque (CFR, ~915 g frame); CF SLX (~980 g, electronic only); CF SL (~1020 g, mechanical). Aero tube profiles.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 2×12 electronic — Shimano Dura-Ace/Ultegra Di2 or SRAM RED/Force AXS depending on build (CFR Di2 / CFR AXS / CF SLX 7 Di2 / CF SLX 8 AXS).
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, flat-mount, 160 mm rotors front/rear.
- Wheels
- DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 50 mm carbon (CFR/GRAN FONDO test); deeper aero options by build.
The verdict
- Excellent aero efficiency — 7.5W faster than previous gen
- Sub-7kg at CFR spec — exceptional for aero bike
- Width-adjustable cockpit — unique adjustability
- Competitive pricing vs peers (CFR €9,999 vs Trek Madone SLR €10,000+)
- Paris-Roubaix proven — cobble-capable despite aero DNA
- CyclingWeekly: chattery front end on rough roads
- CyclingWeekly: sidewind gusts more noticeable
- Cockpit adjustment 'clunky' vs integrated cockpit rivals
- 32mm max tire — less versatile than Endurace (35mm)
- No mudguard mounts — pure road, not practical
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