The Aeroad has been a huge success for Canyon, both with race victories and popularity with all kinds of riders. The addition of disc brakes has not taken away from what was a beautiful bike and one that simply looks fast!
Despite the addition of discs, the recipe has remained largely unchanged, with the top-end SLX frame on test still being respectable in weight for a disc bike.
The integrated cockpit design helps give a clean look, with all cables including the Di2 junction box hidden away, although it remains easy to get to for charging and adjustment purposes.
The downside is that it’s harder and more expensive should you wish to change from the standard sizing, so check the sizes carefully before ordering.
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Despite our test rider being below the recommended height for the size, it still felt small, especially with a short 90mm stem.
The deep-section Mavic Comete wheels certainly look the part and it was good to see the UST tubeless version used, along with Mavic’s matching tubeless Yksion tyres.
On calm days, they feel extremely fast and are not overly heavy, meaning they are capable when climbing too.
Beware of windier days, however, when the deep rims catch the wind significantly and they can be a bit of a handful.
The new Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150 groupset is impressive and while most riders are unlikely to tweak the settings, with extra functions such as Synchro Shift, it can be a bike geek’s fantasy.
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The brakes are equally impressive with good power in all weather, but more importantly, incredible feel and modulation.
While the ride quality is stiff and smooth, it does feel a tad harsher than it could be. The relatively narrow tyres, measuring at 25.5mm, could be a factor in this.
When out of the wind, the handling is good with predictable and reliable steering, especially when the speeds pick up.
While we have no wind tunnel to prove aerodynamics, it certainly feels like a very fast machine and one capable of packing quite a punch with the right legs doing the work.
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Ratings
Frame 9/10; Components 9/10; Wheels 8/10; The ride 8/10
Verdict
The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2 remains a beautiful looking and very fast bike, even with the addition of disc brakes. The wheels are fantastic, if a bit of a handful on windier days, and the high-end components are superb.
It may not be the most comfortable, but for pure speed it's a good choice.
Spec
| Frame | Aeroad CF SLX Disc, Aeroblade SL Disc fork |
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace 9150 Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace 9170 Hydraulic disc |
| Chainset | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 52/36 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-28 |
| Bars | Canyon HS11 Aerocockpit CF |
| Stem | Canyon HS11 Aerocockpit CF |
| Seatpost | Canyon S27 Aero VCLS CF |
| Saddle | Fizik Arione R5 |
| Wheels | Mavic Comete Pro Carbon SL UST, Mavic Yksion Pro UST 25c tyres |
| Weight | 7.44kg (size S) |
| Contact | canyon.com |
