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2024 Canyon

Aeroad CF SLX 7 eTap

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$5,699
Weight18.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
Power MeterRival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Aeroad CF SLX 7 eTap
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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 SLX 7 eTap

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XXS

< 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD, Just right
  • 6'0", size LG, Just right
  • 6'2", size LG, Just right
  • 6'3", size XL, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Canyon Aeroad is celebrated for its aerodynamic efficiency, stiffness, and comfort, making it a top choice for competitive racing and fast riding. It features improvements in handling, tire clearance up to 32 mm, and a customizable cockpit, alongside serviceability enhancements. While it's slightly heavier than its predecessor, its performance and value are highly regarded.

Pros
  • Highly competitive aerodynamic efficiency

  • Excellent weight and stiffness

  • Very good ride quality

  • Clever integrated cockpit design

  • Refined handling and aesthetics

  • Strong value

Cons
  • Slight weight gain compared to previous version

  • Finicky headset adjustment

  • Limited to 1.6 watts faster at zero degrees of yaw angle

Key Quotes
The new Canyon Aeroad is now in its fourth generation and the bike you’ve seen lurking around the peloton all season.
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Canyon 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.
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It's undeniably stiff and fast and urges you on at every turn.
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Escape Collective
Pro bike: Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney's Canyon Aeroad CFR

Jul 2025 · Suvi Loponen

The 2024 Tour de France Femmes champion rides a stunning, custom-painted Aeroad CFR with golden drivetrain details.

Highs
  • Custom-painted design

  • Golden drivetrain details

  • Stunning appearance

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Cyclist
Canyon Aeroad CFR 2024 road bike review

Dec 2024 · Laurence Kilpatrick

With a string of Grand Tour stage wins under its belt in 2024, the lightly remodelled Canyon Aeroad CFR certainly

Highs
  • Undeniably rapid

  • Universal Torx bolts and integrated tool

  • Versatile handlebar system

  • Far from the priciest

  • Improved seatpost

Lows
  • Aero drops cost extra

  • Stem and bar sizes not customisable

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Bikerumor
Fourth Gen Canyon Aeroad is Faster with Swappable Bar Widths and Fits 32mm Tires

Jul 2024 · Jordan Villella

The new Canyon Aeroad is a "super secret bike" that MVDP and the Alpecin-Deceuninck Team have been riding most of the season, and it's fast.

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Cycling News
Canyon Aeroad CFR 2024 review: Stiff, fast, and easier to live with

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

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • The DT Swiss 180 freehub is really loud, though some may like this

  • The front end feels a touch harsh with the 25mm tyre

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Canyon Aeroad CFR 2024 in review – A thoroughbred road bike

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?

Highs
  • Balanced and fast riding experience

  • Strong focus on maintenance and durability

  • Easy replacement of drops without disconnecting cables

  • High quality and detailed finish

Lows
  • Gear Groove slightly spoils the stylish, premium look

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road.cc
Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS 2024

Jul 2024 · Stu Kerton

Stunning performance right across the board from this versatile aero machine

Highs
  • Impressive aerodynamics

  • Plenty of tyre clearance for an aero bike

  • Surprisingly comfortable

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Velo
Canyon Finally Releases the New Aeroad, the Worst-Kept Secret in Cycling

Jul 2024 · Alvin Holbrook

The new Canyon Aeroad 4 was sitting before our very eyes, but now we get the full run of details on Canyon's fastest road bike yet.

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The Gear Loop
Canyon gives CFR Aeroad the Manga treatment for limited Tokyo edition

May 2023

Inspiration from Japanese comic book culture is reflected in bespoke Aeroad's wild paint job

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc, Lightweight carbon aero road racing frame. Shaped by extensive supercomputer analysis, validated in the wind tunnel., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre clearance: 31 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86mm, Press Fit

ColorPale Green

Fork

Canyon FK0060 CF Disc, A new design enables superior cable integration. Inspected with computer tomography scanning., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Material: Carbon (CF)

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Pressfit, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.17 lbs

Saddle

Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow S manganese, Width: 130 mm, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.46 lbs

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)

TypeRigid

Pedals

None included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival eTap AXS RD 12s, Weight: 0.75 lbs

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival eTap AXS FD, Mounting type: braze-on, Weight: 0.49 lbs

Crank

SRAM Rival AXS Powermeter, Number of chainrings: 2

Power Meter

SRAM Rival AXS Powermeter

Shifters

SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD 2s, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.62 lbs | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s, Weight: 0.91 lbs

Cassette

SRAM Rival XG-1250, 12-speed, 10-30T, Number of sprockets: 12, Range: 10-30

Chain

SRAM Rival D1 12s

Brakes

SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD 2s, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.62 lbs | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s, Weight: 0.91 lbs

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD 2s, Number of pistons: 2, Weight: 0.62 lbs | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s, Weight: 0.91 lbs

Wheels
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: 1.85 lbs | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut, XDR, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 62 mm, Weight: 2.11 lbs

Tires

Continental GP 5000 S TR, Width: 25 mm, Weight: 0.55 lbs | Continental GP 5000 S TR, Width: 28 mm, Weight: 0.61 lbs

Disc Rotors

SRAM Paceline, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.35 lbs

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