2018 Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 9.0
A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes, priced near the middle of the Aeroad model range. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $5,799 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15.7 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Rim |
2 × 10 — 20 speed
Aeroad CF SLX 9.0
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Symon Lewis
It might be a good few years old now but the Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8.0 disc is still a very good bike despite the aero market upgrading significantly in between
- Efficient and fast
- Excellent brakes
- Comfortable for an aero bike
- Value
- Excellent spec
- Not the fastest aero bike on the market
- It is longing for an update
December 2019Read Full Review
Canyon's aero road bike is light enough for the mountains and fast enough to rip through the valleys.
- Aero frame
- Integrated handlebar and stem
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset
- 1.25-inch steer tube limits stem options
July 2019Read Full Review
Matthew Page
A classic aero road bike that has lost none of its speed with the addition of discs
- Neat integrated design
- Impressive Dura-Ace brakes
- Fast
- Responsive feame
- Deep rims narrow and susceptible to wind
- Integrated cockpit difficult to fine-tune
- Non-standard sizing
February 2018Read Full Review
David Arthur @davearthur
All the speed and handling of the regular Aeroad but with superior braking
February 2017Read Full Review
The Aeroad CF SLX is Canyon’s take on an aerodynamic road bike that was overhauled last year. In this review, CTech editor Matt Wikstrom takes a closer look at this model that sits near the top of Canyon’s aero road bike collection. By any measure, Canyon is a success story. The company literally started with a
October 2015Read Full Review
R BA
The best bike that gets mailed directly to you
August 2015Read Full Review
Robin Wilmott
If you’re looking for an extremely focussed aero road race machine that’s amazing value, and you believe that moving rapidly on a bike and a degree of worthy suffering go hand in hand, then the Aeroad may be ideal.
July 2015Read Full Review
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5'4" – 5'9"
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5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
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| Frame | Canyon Aeroad CF SLX, Frame: Carbon, Geometry: PRO, Trident 2.0 Down Tube, Head Tube Stiffness: 100Nm/°, Bottom Bracket Stiffness: 70N/mm, Direct Mount Brakes, Integrated Seat Clamp, Integrated Cable Routing, Weight: 980 g (M) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, press-fit |
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| Fork | Canyon Aeroblade SLX, Full-carbon fork, Rake Shift for adjustable handling characteristics, 1 1/4" fork shaft, Hollow fork crown |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit, Press Fit, Small housing for less weight, Improved seal construction, SM-BB92-41B |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros |
| Saddle | Fizik Arione R5, Manganese rails, Wing Flex composite glass fibre shell, Mictrotex saddle cover, Weight: 205 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon S27 Aero VCLS CF, In-house developed Canyon seatpost, Trident 2.0 form for best aerodynamic performance and integration with frame, Adjustable setback (15 mm/-1 mm) thanks to Flip Head mechanism, Length: 330 mm, Compliant with Canyon Category 1 testing |
| Pedals | none included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11s, 11-speed, Wide link design, Carbon cage: SS, SH RD-9100 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11s, 11-speed, SH FD-9100 |
| Crank | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11s, 11-speed, HOLLOWTECH II/HOLLOWGLIDE, SH FC-9100 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11s, 11-speed, Enhanced ergonomics, SH ST-9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11s, Super lightweight aluminium spider, The fifth biggest sprocket made of titanium, Gradation: 11-12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-25-28Z, SH CS-R9100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Direct-Mount, SLR EV dual axle system ensures equal braking power through each arm, 10% more braking power, Easy to set up while providing excellent modulation, Snug-fitting direct mount design, SH BR-9110 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11s, 11-speed, Enhanced ergonomics, SH ST-9100 |
| Rims | Mavic Comete Pro Carbon SL UST |
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| Tires | Mavic Yksion Pro UST 25 |