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Aeroad CF SL 8
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
€3,999($4,653)| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650c / 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
< 5'4"
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" +
- 5'11", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size LG, Just right
- 6'2", size LG, Just right
- 6'3", size XL, Just right
Summary
The Canyon Aeroad is celebrated for its aerodynamic efficiency, improved handling, and comfort, making it a top choice for competitive racing. It features updates like increased tire clearance to 32 mm, a customizable cockpit, and enhanced serviceability. While it shows slight weight gains and modest aerodynamic improvements over its predecessor, its performance and value are highly praised.
Highly competitive aerodynamic efficiency
Improved handling, comfort, and aerodynamics
Increased tire capability to 32 mm
Customizable cockpit design
Excellent value and performance
Slight weight gain compared to previous version
Modest aerodynamic improvement over predecessor
Finicky headset adjustment
The new Canyon Aeroad is now in its fourth generation and the bike you’ve seen lurking around the peloton all season.
BikerumorCanyon has even managed to infuse a level of convenience and liveability rarely seen in this category, all with the same enviable value prospects that the German direct-to-consumer brand is known for.
Cycling TipsIt's undeniably stiff and fast and urges you on at every turn.
Cycling NewsFeedback?
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Jul 2024 · Tom Wieckowski
Canyon's updates to the Aeroad have further strengthened an already capable race bike. The new Aeroad CFR is a race-ready weapon
Fast, stiff and aggressive
Some necessary changes to aid living with the bike long term
Expensive, but cheaper than a lot of other top-tier race bikes
The DT Swiss 180 freehub is really loud, though some may like this
The front end feels a touch harsh with the 25mm tyre
Jul 2024 · Calvin Zajac
New Aeroad CFR 2024: Canyon's race-optimized road bike aims to outperform with its feel and easy maintenance. Does it succeed?
Balanced and fast riding experience
Strong focus on maintenance and durability
Easy replacement of drops without disconnecting cables
High quality and detailed finish
Gear Groove slightly spoils the stylish, premium look
Dec 2023 · Suvi Loponen
This bike and its intergalactic paint job boasts next-level stiffness-to-weight, style and speed according to Canyon...
Jul 2023 · Troy Templin
What is the issue with the Canyon Aeroad CFR 2XL and should this be a recall, not just a Stop Ride notification to specific customers?
May 2023
Inspiration from Japanese comic book culture is reflected in bespoke Aeroad's wild paint job
Nov 2022 · Warren Rossiter
Five-star performance from Canyon's SRAM Rival AXS-equipped aero bike
Superbly specced
Great ride
Clever design
Occasional rotor scrape on the test bike
Apr 2022 · Greg Kaplan
Double bar tape, 30mm tires and more for the ‘Hell of the North.’
Aug 2021 · David Kennedy
The new Canyon Aeroad is the first re-issue of the bike since its inception back in 2014. While the new version looks similar to its predecessor, in fact, it has very little in common with it
| Frame | Canyon Aeroad CF SL Disc, Aero frame with the tube forms and geometry as the flagship Aeroad CFR. Shaped by extensive supercomputer analysis, validated in the wind tunnel., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 31 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit Colors: Grey in Grey; Alpecin-Deceuninck Replica; Morello Red |
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| Fork | Fork for R082 Aeroad 700c, Aerodynamic fork. Shaped and tested by our partner Swiss Side with use of extensive computational fluid dynamics analysis., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 31 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 750 g |
| Bottom Bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 85 g | Ceramicspeed BB86 Shimano PressFit Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B II Press-Fit Bottom Bracket |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Model X, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 315 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0079 Aero Seatpost, Super-stiff, superlight carbon seatpost with unique blade form. Sculpted in the wind tunnel using advanced CFD technology., Material: Carbon (CF) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 SS, Cage length: short |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Weight: 95 g |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Number of chainrings: 2 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 10 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 10 g |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30 11s, Number of sprockets: 11, Range: 11-30 | Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 11-speed Cassette 11-30 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701 11s | Shimano 11-speed Quick-Link Chain Connector | Shimano CN-HG701 GRX 11-speed Chain 138 Links |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 10 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 10 g Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 10 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 10 g |
| Rims | DT Swiss ARC 1600, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 62 mm, Inner width: 20 mm, Rim material: Carbon, Weight: 837 g | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 62 mm, Weight: 979 g |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 25mm, Width: 25mm | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 28 mm, Width: 28mm, Weight: 245 g | Continental GP 5000S TR TL 28" Road Tyre 28mm | Continental GP 5000 27.5" & 28" Road Tyre | Continental GP 5000 27.5" & 28" Road Tyre | Continental GP 5000S TR TL 28" Road Tyre 25mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Deore XT MT800, Size: 160 mm | Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Rotor 140mm | Shimano RT-MT800 Brake Rotor 160mm |
First added June 15
Last updated March 23
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