2019 Canyon

Aeroad CF SL Disc 8.0

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$3,999
Weight17.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Aeroad CF SL Disc 8.0
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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 Disc 8.0

40 mph

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Highest gear

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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" +

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Reviews
Bikerumor
All-new Canyon Aeroad CF SL, CF SLX & CFR: Options, Spec & Pricing

Oct 2020

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  • 23mm front tyre slightly outdated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
Canyon’s Aeroad CF SL 7.0 Is a Race Bike at a Winning Price

Apr 2019

Win more, spend less.

Highs
  • Aero frame

  • Race-worthy wheels

  • Reliable components

Lows
  • Some may prefer disc brakes

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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
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Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Aeroad CF SL Disc, Material: Carbon, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Canyon FK0041 CF SLX Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit BB72

Headset

Canyon | Acros

Saddle

Fizik Arione R5

Seatpost

Canyon S27 VCLS CF Seatpost, Trident shape specific to Canyon Aeroad, Full carbon material, Allows for setback adjustments between 15 and -1 mm, 1 x S27 VCLS CF seatpost

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000 SS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-28 11s

Chain

Shimano CN-HG700-11

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds AR58 DB, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 58 mm, Inner Width: 19 mm, Weight: 1600 g (set) | Reynolds AR62 DB SH11, Rim Material: Carbon, Rim Height: 62 mm, Inner Width: 21 mm, Weight: 1600 g (set)

Tires

Continental Grand Prix Attack 23 mm, Casing: Vectran Breaker, Compound: BlackChili, Technology: Foldable | Continental Grand Prix 5000 / Attack 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT800, Disc Mount: Centerlock

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