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2019 Canyon

Aeroad CF SL 7

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

€2,799($3,257)
Weight16.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Aeroad CF SL 7
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Aeroad CF SL 7

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

< 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'5"

XXL

6'3" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size MD, Just right
  • 6'1", size XL, Fits large
Reviews

Summary

The Canyon Aeroad is widely praised as a fast, efficient aero road bike that combines excellent handling and comfort for its category. It offers great value with high-end components and aerodynamic optimizations, though some reviews note a choppy ride on rough surfaces and limitations in cockpit customization. Overall, it's considered a top contender in the aero bike segment, balancing speed with everyday usability.

Pros
  • Excellent value for high-end components

  • Fast and efficient aerodynamics

  • Comfortable for an aero bike

  • Precise and quick handling

  • Integrated carbon cockpit for clean aesthetics

Cons
  • Ride can be choppy on bumpy surfaces

  • Limited cockpit customization options

  • Some models may feel less stiff than competitors

  • Front end transmits road vibrations

  • Higher-end models are expensive

Key Quotes
The Aeroad CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2 Canyon delivers a top-flight professional-level race bike at a price that's more reasonable than most.
Bicycling
Uncompromisingly quick, the Aeroad’s performance-enhancing stiffness isn’t equally matched by comforting compliance.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Simply put, the Aeroad CF SLX Disc is a joy to ride at higher speeds, and it’s quantitatively easier to maintain a brisk pace.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
It has the speed, the handling and the excitement you’d expect from an aero road bike.
Cyclist logoCyclist
The Aeroad really does let you have your cake and eat it.
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Bikerumor
All-new Canyon Aeroad CF SL, CF SLX & CFR: Options, Spec & Pricing

Oct 2020 · Cory Benson

New light & aero Canyon Aeroad CF gets more carbon build options than ever , from entry SL to ultra-premium Canyon Factory Racing CFR...

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Velo
Canyon Aeroad CFR review

Oct 2020 · Ben Delaney

Canyon claims to have the world's fastest aero bike with the Aeroad CFR... but what about those width-expandable bars?!

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Cyclist
Canyon Aeroad CF SL Disc 7.0 2020 review

Feb 2020 · Joe Robinson

Most of the superbike performance without the superbike costs. Although you may want to change wheels.

Highs
  • Aero road bike on a budget

  • Flawless 105 groupset

  • Disc brakes

Lows
  • Wheels are not very versatile

  • 23mm front tyre slightly outdated

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Cycling Weekly
Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8.0 disc

Dec 2019 · 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

Highs
  • Efficient and fast

  • Excellent brakes

  • Comfortable for an aero bike

  • Value

  • Excellent spec

Lows
  • Not the fastest aero bike on the market

  • It is longing for an update

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BikeRadar
Canyon Aeroad CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2 review

Oct 2019 · Robin Wilmott

First is its obvious stiffness with an extremely direct sensation of acceleration from every pedal stroke; second is the deep carbon rim whoosh as the bike leans from side to side.. .

Highs
  • Excellent component specification, price, speed

Lows
  • Suffers from a choppy ride on bumpy surfaces

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Bicycling
Pro-race Performance for Less—the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2

Jul 2019 · Bobby Lea

Canyon's aero road bike is light enough for the mountains and fast enough to rip through the valleys.

Highs
  • Aero frame

  • Integrated handlebar and stem

  • Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset

Lows
  • 1.25-inch steer tube limits stem options

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Cycling Tips
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 long-term review - CyclingTips

May 2018 · James Huang

The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX is widely regarded as one of the top aero road bikes on the market, and the company recently expanded the model’s capabilities by adding disc-brake versions last year. In another truly long-term test, CyclingTips US technical editor James Huang has spent more than a year on a mid-range 8.0 Di2 […]

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2 Review

Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf

Speed is nothing without control. That’s exactly why Canyon’s aero-monster is now available with disc brakes. How does the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2 stand up against the climbing specialists and all-rounders of our test? Will the aerodynamic DNA of the Aeroad pave its road to GRAN FONDO success?

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Aeroad CF SL, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 9 x 130 mm, Brake Mount: Direct Mount

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsStealth; Blue Fade

Fork

Canyon FK0068 CF, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 5 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Direct Mount

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB72, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles featuring Hollowtech 2 technology. Weight: 69 g

Stem

Canyon V13

Handlebar

Canyon H16 Aerobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm

Saddle

Fizik Arione R5

Seatpost

Canyon S27 Aero VCLS Seatpost, Material: Carbon, Setback: -1 mm / 15 mm, Technology: VCLS | Fliphead

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 225g

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000, 2x11-speed, new link construction allows for lighter front shifting, integrated cable tension adjustment and disc brake-optimised shorter cage design, black, braze-on mount. Weight: 90 g

Crank

Shimano 105 R7000, Chainring size: See ‘Geometry and dimensions’ above

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7000 2s, Weight: 251 g | Shimano 105 R7000 11s, Weight: 251 g

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000 11-28 11s

Chain

Shimano HG701 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano 105 R7010

TypeShimano 105 Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 R7000 2s, Weight: 251 g | Shimano 105 R7000 11s, Weight: 251 g

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds AR58, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 58 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1700 g (set) | Reynolds AR58 SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 58 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1700 g (set)

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 5000 / Attack 23 mm, Casing: Vectran Breaker, Compound: BlackChili, Technology: Foldable, Weight: 205 g | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, High-performance foldable clincher tyre made from high-grade BlackChili compound, with Vectran breaker for enhanced puncture protection. TPI: 330, weight: 225 g

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