CyclistValentin Madouas Q&A: The one major objective for my career is to win a stage at the Tour de FranceLast season, you became French champion. Is this something you ever believed you could achieve?Yes, its a dream that came true. It was a really hard race. Physically, I was having the best day of my life, it was a real test and a dream that Ive had since Ive been a pro. Its a race that we won together, the team and I, and it was the collective strength of the team that meant I was able to win.After that, you won your home race, the Bretagne Classic, in Brittany. What did that mean to you?It was my first WorldTour win, so it was very important for me. My goal at the start of the year was to win a WorldTour race and to be French champion, so I was really happy to win these two races and above all to win at Plouay. Once again, this was a race Id been dreaming about winning since I was a child. Its the only Classic in Brittany, where I live, so it was a really fine victory and something that just means so much to me.If 2023 was a good year, can 2024 be even better?Yes, it has to be better for me. Last year I set myself some objectives that were high but achievable. This year I hope to make further progress and be even stronger. The start of the season has been a bit trickier, but starting from E3 in Belgium I was working to reach my top level by the time of Lige-Bastogne-Lige and then there are some very important races, with the Tour de France and I hope the Olympic Games.Which areas are you working to improve?I want to be more consistent. Ive been working on adding a bit more depth, doing more hours on the bike to be even stronger at the end of races. And experience comes into it too. Im 27 years old, Im starting to know the routes, the places that are really important in a particular race, and thats whats making the difference for me. Related Posts Critrium du Dauphin 2024: Route, TV guide and everything you need to know Cyclists 5 favourite Thibaut Pinot moments Mens Tour de France 2024 route announced: What will riders face on the road from Florence to Nice? Francesco Rachello/Tornanti.ccYou are now a leader at FDJ. How is that going?Its true that the team has changed with the retirement of Thibaut Pinot and the departure of Arnaud Dmare. Ive always been a protected rider, but Im one of the oldest riders in the team now, and that does change things. Im trying to train the young guys, to create a group and move the collective forward and thats more what my role is now. But I like this role and I hope I can do it 100%.Who on the team do you admire the most?For the young guys, Romain Grgoire and Lenny Martinez are very strong. I was always very close to Thibaut Pinot, we were very similar types of people, we understood each other very well and hes a rider who marked the start of my career with the pros he helped me have confidence in myself. Its a mix between young guys and older riders and thats whats great about this team.Whats your favourite moment in your career so far?There have been a lot of good times. Of course, the French Championships, also Plouay, and when Thibaut retired last year at Il Lombardia, that was a really special week. Those three moments stand out the most. Also, my first win as a professional at Paris-Bourges [in 2018] which was fantastic.Which race would you most like to win?Thats a hard one. There are loads, but the main one for me is the Tour of Flanders. Its a Monument and a race Id really like to win [Madouas came third in 2022]. Hard races like Strade Bianche are the races I dream about, and then of course the Olympic Games, the World Championships and not forgetting the one major objective for my career: to win a stage of the Tour de France.What would it mean to represent France at a home Olympic Games this year?It would mean so much. Its been a life goal for me since I was a child; I used to watch the Olympic Games on television and this year we are incredibly lucky to have the Olympics in France, on a course that suits me. Its an honour to be able to wear the colours of France. There will be a huge amount of people watching the race. I hope Ill be there; I hope to ride well and do everything so that a French rider wins a medal at this race.What motivates you to get up and ride a bike every morning?A lot of things; I love my sport, I love training. Personally, its a way to think about something else and to feel good. After that, I think about races, about winning. I love competition, I love racing against strong opponents and that feeling when you win a race is truly unbelievable.During the off-season you climbed 6,000m Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. What made you want to do that?My partner and I like a challenge and things that are a little bit different. We like to travel, and the dream was to go on safari. We took advantage of having Mount Kilimanjaro nearby, and we had a fantastic week climbing it, where all we had to think about was ourselves and our bodies. Its an experience Id recommend to everyone.What else do you enjoy besides cycling?Cycling takes up a lot of time in my life, but I really enjoy spending time with my family. Its really important for me to have a bit of balance in my life. I like nature, the sea, maybe doing a bit of sailing and just thinking of something other than cycling is something that does me a lot of good.Career highlightsBorn: Brest, France, 12th July 1996Team: Groupama-FDJNotable recent results20247th, Lige-Bastogne-Lige6th Amstel Gold Race20231st, French Road Race National Championships1st, Bretagne Classic2nd, Strade Bianche20221st, Mountains classification, Paris-Nice3rd, Tour of Flanders10th, Tour de France This article originally appeared in issue 152 of Cyclist magazine.Click here to subscribe Related Posts Critrium du Dauphin 2024: Route, TV guide and everything you need to know Cyclists 5 favourite Thibaut Pinot moments Mens Tour de France 2024 route announced: What will riders face on the road from Florence to Nice? The post Valentin Madouas Q&A: The one major objective for my career is to win a stage at the Tour de France appeared first on Cyclist.

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Darren Rafferty and Archie Ryan have both made a more than solid return to racing for EF Education-EasyPost in France today at Mercan Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes (1.1). The 168km race, with over 4,000 metres of climbing, finished at altitude at Valberg, with a victory for young French star Lenny Martinez (Groupama-FDJ), who got clear on []The post Rafferty and Ryan climb strongly, despite crash, at Alpes-Maritimes | Video appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

At the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, Delium Tires released three new gravel tires, the SpeedX, Allrounder, and the Loamer. They believe that gravel tires were the natural direction for them to take, extending the adventurous spirit of their current MTB line of tires.All the new gravel tires are reasonably priced at $50, which is nice. So, lets dive in, starting with the Allrounder a tire that looks like a versatile choice for your gravel bike.Delium AllrounderRetail: $49.99The Allrounder has been designed for riding across various terrain, from tarmac to dirt roads. Its small and blocky center knobs have been created to provide low rolling resistance, while still giving plenty of traction on dirt. Its an ideal companion for traversing diverse types of terrain.FeaturesTightly packed center knobs provide great rolling resistance and long side knobs create corner traction over various terrain.Soft Triple Compound provides confidence, support, and enhanced traction.Triple Zone Casing gives you the protection, performance, and confidence to ride to your limits.Designed to be great over various terrains including gravel, dirt, and tarmacProduct DetailsSizes: 70038, 70043Weight (approx): 448g (38), 481g (43)Bead: Folding Aramid beadCompound: Medium dual Compound 50a/62aTech: Dual Zone Casing, Tubeless Ready, Aramid BeadTPI: 62Compatibility: ECE-R75 Certified for E-BikesDelium LoamerRetail: $49.99TheLoameris engineered to provide excellent grip on loose or wet dirt. Its central knobs are densely packed, providing constant traction, while the outer knobs are strategically configured for stable handling at high speed. This is the go-to tire for year-round dirt riding.(Photos/Delium Tires)FeaturesDensely packed center knobs provide good rolling resistance and penetrate soft dirt while the alternating outer knobs provide stable cornering traction.Soft Triple Compound provides confidence, support, and enhanced traction.Triple Zone Casing gives you the protection, performance, and confidence to ride to your limits.Designed to be great over loose or wet dirtProduct DetailsSizes: 70040, 70045Weight (approx): 457g (40), 496g (45)Bead: Folding Aramid beadCompound: Medium dual Compound 50a/62aTech: Dual Zone Casing, Tubeless Ready, Aramid BeadTPI: 62Compatibility: ECE-R75 Certified for E-BikesDelium SpeedXRetail: $49.99TheSpeedXis engineered for speed. It excels over hard-packed ground with dry and dusty conditions. This tire prioritizes rolling resistance and efficiency to help preserve energy during riding, while the big side knobs give excellent cornering traction. Its perfect for those fast hard-pack ridesFeaturesBig side knobs for enhanced cornering traction and low center knobs for fast rolling resistance.Soft Triple Compound provides confidence, support, and enhanced traction.Triple Zone Casing gives you the protection, performance, and confidence to ride to your limits.Designed to be great in dry and hard-pack terrainProduct DetailsSizes: 70040, 70045Weight (approx): 490g (40), 552g (45)Bead: Folding Aramid beadCompound: Medium dual Compound 50a/62aTech: Dual Zone Casing, Tubeless Ready, Aramid BeadTPI: 62Compatibility: ECE-R75 Certified for E-BikesDeliumTires.comThe post Delium Introduces Three New Gravel Tires Mixing High Performance with Solid Value appeared first on Bikerumor.

CyclistCanyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024Canyon offers a bewildering array of bikes across the Aeroad, Ultimate and Endurace, its three road bike ranges, with prices from just over 1,000 to well over 10,000.It has a high profile in the pro ranks, sponsoring multiple womens and mens WorldTour teams and with 2023 World Road and six-time World Cyclocross Champion Mathieu van der Poel riding its bikes both on-road and off.The brand has built up a huge business in selling road, gravel and other bike categories at prices and with specs to tempt riders, despite its direct sales model offering limited opportunities to see and ride a bike before buying.But finding your way through the maze of its model and spec options can be tricky. Here, well tell you whats different between the Aeroad, Ultimate and Endurace. Then well run through the huge array of frame grade and spec options for each bike, with key specs, weights and prices to help you to choose a specific model.Finally, theres advice on how to choose the best Canyon road bike for you. Related Posts Canyon Endurace CFR AXS review Best endurance road bikes 2024 ridden and reviewed Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 review Canyon Aeroad CFR review Shimano Dura-Ace vs SRAM Red AXS Canyon Grizl vs new Grail: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024 Best road bikes: Best bikes from under 1,000 to over 10,000 Best aero bikes 2024: Ride faster for less effort Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: Key features at a glanceCanyon AeroadAero optimised with pro-level optionsThree carbon frame grades: CF SL (not available as of May 2024), CF SLX and CFRSport Pro geometry31mm tyre clearance25mm front and 28mm rear tyres on most specs650b wheels on some smaller frame sizesCanyon Ultimate5th generation lightweight all-round race bike with pro-level spec optionsThree carbon frame grades: CF SL, CF SLX and CFRAero tube profilesSport Pro geometry32mm tyre clearance650b wheels on some smaller frame sizesCanyon EnduraceEndurance-oriented with more relaxed geometryThree carbon frame grades: CF, CF SLX and CFR plus alloy frames35mm tyre clearance650b wheels on some smaller frame sizesTop tube bag mounts or internal storageCanyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: frame gradesAll three Canyon road bikes are available with carbon frames in three grades; only the Endurace offers an alloy option. The top spec frame is the CFR (for Canyon Factory Racing), as ridden by the pros.The SLX frames are the next grade down, add a little extra weight but retain the same geometry and much of the stiffness of the CFR framesets.Finally, the CF SL frames (just called CF for the Endurace) add a little more weight still. The bikes are typically specced with lower priced components too. As of May 2024, there are no Aeroad bikes offered with the lowest spec CF SL frameset.All Canyons road bike frames come with a transferable two-year warranty for frame and components. Theres also a six-year guarantee for the original owner on Canyon frames and other Canyon components such as seatposts and cockpits.Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: geometryWhile you might expect Canyons slippery Aeroad to have more aggressive geometry than the all-rounder Ultimate, Canyon has made the decision to relax the Aeroads geometry in its latest bikes, as it found that most pros preferred its Sport Pro geometry, the same as used for the Ultimate.As youd expect, the endurance-oriented Endurace has a shorter reach and higher stack than the other two bikes, to add extra comfort for longer rides.Surprisingly, none of Canyons road bikes include mudguard mounts.Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: aerodynamicsAll three Canyon road bikes now offer aerodynamic frame shapes, to a greater or lesser degree. The Aeroad is clearly the most aero of the three, with its deep tube profiles, but even that bike has been ridden to two consecutive Paris-Roubaix victories by Mathieu van der Poel, so it cant be that unyielding.In contrast, the Ultimate and carbon Endurace models are more subtly aero, with tube profiles and cockpit integration helping to save watts. Nevertheless, Canyon claims that even the carbon Endurace is seven watts more efficient at 45kph than the previous generation bike.Many of the specs are fitted with deeper section wheels and integrated aero cockpits, which also help to improve aerodynamics.Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: handlebarsLizzie CrabbCanyon has looked to simplify its handlebar range, with its higher spec bikes for all three models now sold with the CP0018 Aerocockpit one-piece carbon bar/stem, which offers internal cable/hose routing.The bar width can be adjusted by 40mm, providing different widths thanks to bar drops that slide in and out on a central stem and stub bar section. The ends of the bars are secured in place by two Torq bolts on each side. As well as width adjustment, this allows you to remove them to make it easier to travel with your bike just remember to pack a torque wrench.The design means that Canyon only needs to offer five sizes to cater for effective stem lengths from 80mm to 120mm and bar widths from 370mm to 430mm.Canyon offers different integrated or semi-integrated cockpit designs on its mid-spec bikes. Its only the alloy Endurace bikes that have external cabling at the cockpit, with the cables and hoses running internally in the down tube.Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: groupsetsYou can choose pretty much any road bike groupset you like from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo. Shimano options start with 10-speed Tiagra, but you dont need to go far up the Canyon road bike ranges to find a Shimano electronic groupset option.SRAM options are all electronic, starting with Rival AXS and heading up to the new Red AXS.Theres just one Campagnolo spec, Super Record WRL, which is available across all three bikes at CFR frameset level.Many specs are equipped with a power meter, either from SRAM or 4iiii, usually single-sided. Its only the lowest priced bikes that dont have one fitted and the most expensive, the Campagnolo specs, as the HPPM power meter is priced at over 2,000 on its own.Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: wheels and tyresSam ChallisBoth the Aeroad and the Ultimate are fitted in most specs with a 25mm tyre at the front and a 28mm at the rear. The exception are specs with Zipp wheels, where the wider internal width hookless rims are designed to be run and to be aerodynamically efficient with 28mm tyres.In contrast, Canyon says that its own aerodynamics are tuned for the mismatched tyre widths.The Endurace, meanwhile, is fitted with 30mm tyres at the front and 32mm at the rear and offers 35mm clearance, as against the other two bikes 31/32mm.Canyon continues its practice of fitting wheels that are in tune with the rest of the spec, so youre not going to need to pay out for an upgrade and confine the stock wheels to the garage. Most bikes are equipped with DT Swiss wheels, usually carbon, but theres a smattering of Zipp wheelsets too.All bikes have either Continental or Schwalbe tyres, with all but the lowest specs tubeless-ready.Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: pricingThe cheapest entry into Canyons road bike range is the alloy Endurace models, while the Aeroad and Ultimate are only made in carbon.Its worth checking Canyons site for the current price for the spec youre interested in. Weve quoted full prices, but Canyon has discounts on a range of models; in May 2024, the Ultimate CF SL 7 AXS was priced down by over 500 and the Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 by almost 700, for example.Older spec bikes are also typically priced down but still available, even if in limited sizes. In May 2024, you could choose an Aeroad CFR fitted with first generation SRAM Red AXS and DT wheels rather than Zipps and save yourself almost 2,000 on the latest spec. Related Posts Canyon Endurace CFR AXS review Best endurance road bikes 2024 ridden and reviewed Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 review Canyon Aeroad CFR review Shimano Dura-Ace vs SRAM Red AXS Canyon Grizl vs new Grail: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024 Best road bikes: Best bikes from under 1,000 to over 10,000 Best aero bikes 2024: Ride faster for less effort Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace ranges comparedNext, well run through the entire ranges for each of Canyons road bikes, from the lowest priced to the most expensive for each, with a brief spec run-down including claimed weight and price.Canyon Aeroad bike rangePete Stuart / CyclistWhile the Canyon Aeroad has been offered in all three carbon frame grades, at present its not available to buy in the lowest price CF SL carbon, so choices start with CF SLX bikes and head up to the CFR frameset.Canyon Aeroad CF SLXThe CF SLX models feature the height and width-adjustable Canyon CP0018 Aerocockpit and Continental GP5000 S TR tubeless-ready tyres.There are eight sizes available, 2XS to 2XL. Frames up to size S have 50mm deep front wheels for better handling for their generally lighter riders; all sizes are fitted with 700c wheels.Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 Di2The Aeroad CF SLX range starts with the CF SLX 7 Di2, which has 12-speed electronic shifting courtesy of Shimano 105 Di2 and is equipped with a 4iiii Precision 3 power meter.Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii Precision 3 single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 8.22kgPrice: 4,299Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 AXSThe Aeroad CF SLX AXS has a SRAM Rival AXS groupset with a power meter, but otherwise shares its spec with the SLX 7 Di2.Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS 12-speedPower meter: SRAM Rival single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 8.30kgPrice: 4,499Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2The Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 is the first spec to dip below 8kg, with a claimed weight of 7.80kg. It gets a wheel upgrade too, to DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicuts.Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii Precision 3 single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.80kgPrice: 5,999Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 AXSThe Aeroad CF SLX 8 AXS has a SRAM Force AXS groupset with a double-sided power meter. The SRAM-sourced spec continues with Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels, with their wider rims requiring 28mm Continental GP5000 S TR tyres both front and rear.Groupset: SRAM Force AXS 12-speedPower meter: SRAM Force dual sidedWheels: Zipp 404 Firecrest carbonClaimed weight: 7.86kgPrice: 6,299Canyon Aeroad CFRThe premium Aeroad CFR frameset is available with the top spec groupsets from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, as well as premium wheels. Its also available frameset-only for 4,299.There are the same eight frame sizes as for the SLX bikes, again with 50mm deep wheels on the three smaller sizes.Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2The Di2 spec gets Shimanos premium Dura-Ace groupset, with the in-series power meter. Wheels are DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut with ceramic bearings.Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speedPower meter: Shimano Dura-Ace dual sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.34kgPrice: 8,999Canyon Aeroad CFR AXSThe Aeroad CFR AXS has the latest SRAM Red AXS groupset with power meter. Rather than Zipp wheels, it continues with DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicuts. Its claimed weight is marginally greater than the Dura-Ace spec, despite SRAMs claim that new Red is lighter than Dura-Ace.Groupset: SRAM Red AXS 12-speedPower meter: Red AXS dual sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.40kgPrice: 9,249Canyon Aeroad CFR WRLThe Aeroad CFR WRL is the only Aeroad equipped with Campagnolo: the brands premium Super Record WRL wireless groupset. Its the only Aeroad with a price tag of over 10,000 and the only one without a power meter too, although its also the lightest Aeroad option at a claimed 7.26kg.Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record WRL 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTOClaimed weight: 7.26kgPrice: 10,499Canyon Ultimate bike rangeUnlike the Aeroad, the lowest priced Ultimate bikes are built with CF SL grade carbon fibre, so that all three of Canyons frame grades are represented.Canyon Ultimate CF SLThe Ultimate CF SL frame is available in eight frame sizes from 3XS to 2XL, with the 3XS and 2XS bikes equipped with 650b wheels rather than 700c.Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7Canyons entry into the Ultimate range is the carbon CF SL 7. Its fitted with the Canyon H36 Aerocockpit and is equipped with DT Swiss alloy wheels with 28mm Continental GP 5000 tyres.Groupset: Shimano 105 11-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: DT Swiss Performance LN alloyClaimed weight: 8.22kgPrice: 2,599Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 AXSThe AXS spec of the CF SL 7 offers SRAMs 12-speed electronic shifting, along with a power meter, in a spec that is otherwise the same as the entry-level Ultimate.Groupset: SRAM Rival AXSPower meter: SRAM Rival single sidedWheels: DT Swiss Performance LN alloyClaimed weight: 8.46kgPrice: 3,499Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 Di2Move up the range and theres an upgrade to Shimano 12-speed electronic shifting and a 4iiii power meter, although alloy DT Swiss wheels remain. The CF SL 7 Di2 and higher spec bikes do swap the bar/stem to the adjustable width CP0018 Aerocockpit though.Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii Precision 3 single sidedWheels: DT Swiss P1800 Spline alloyClaimed weight: 8.16kgPrice: 3,849Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 AeroTheres a significant price jump to the two Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 bike specs, which substitute carbon wheels for alloy and include the same adjustable width CP0018 Aerocockpit.Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii Precision 3 single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.86kgPrice: 4,799Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 AXS MovistarWhile Mathieu van der Poel rides the Aeroad, even on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, the Movistar team rides the Ultimate and this spec boasts the teams pale blue colourway with black accents.Groupset: SRAM Force AXS 12-speedPower meter: SRAM Force double sidedWheels: Zipp 303 Firecrest carbonClaimed weight: 7.62kgPrice: 5,249Canyon Ultimate CF SLXMoving on to the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, there are three builds available for the mid-spec carbon frame.Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2The weight of the CF SLX bikes starts to head down towards 7kg, reflecting the higher grade carbon fibre used in the frameset.Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.26kgPrice: 6,199Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Force AXSThe name of this bike gives away its spec, which is complemented by Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels. Its actually a little heavier than the Ultegra build.Groupset: SRAM Force AXS 12-speedPower meter: SRAM Force AXS double sidedWheels: Zipp 303 Firecrest carbonClaimed weight: 7.42kgPrice: 6,699Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9 Di2The final SLX build is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace with an in-series power meter. Its claimed weight hits the magic UCI 6.8kg weight limit for pro bikes, although add pedals and bottle cages and it will be just over 7kg.Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speedPower meter: Shimano Dura-Ace double sidedWheels: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 6.80kgPrice: 8,299Canyon Ultimate CFRThe premium Ultimate CFR is the pro-level frameset and comes equipped with specs to match. Its also available frameset only for 4,799.The frame is available in seven sizes from 2XS to 2XL and all are fitted with 700c wheels. Canyon follows the same principle as with the Aeroad in fitting a 25mm tyre at the front and a 28mm at the rear in the majority of specs. Bikes equipped with Zipp wheels are the exception, as the wide rims are designed for use with 28mm tyres and upwards.Canyon Ultimate CFR Di2The Ultimate CFR Di2 is available in two specs: Di2 and Di2 Aero. Both have a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset with the in-series power meter. They differ in the DT Swiss wheels fitted though; while the Di2 has 24mm deep PRC 1100 Dicut Mon Chasserai wheels with a claimed 1,266g weight, the Di2 Aero spec has 50mm deep ARC 1100 Dicut wheels weighing 1,472g.Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speedPower meter: Shimano Dura-Ace double sidedWheels: DT Swiss PRC 1100 Dicut Mon Chasserai / ARC 1100 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 6.32kg / 6.64kgPrice: 9,499Canyon Ultimate CFR AXSAs with the equivalent Aeroad, the CFR AXS spec is equipped with the second generation SRAM Red AXS groupset with power meter. The Ultimate CFR AXS is equipped with Zipp 353 NSW wheels rather than DT Swiss wheels though.Groupset: SRAM Red AXS 12-speedPower meter: Red AXS dual sidedWheels: Zipp 353 NSWClaimed weight: 6.74kgPrice: 9,999Canyon Ultimate CFR WRLThe Campagnolo Super Record WRL-equipped Ultimate CFR wins the prize for the most expensive Ultimate. As with the Aeroad, the Campagnolo spec doesnt include a power meter.Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record WRL 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: Campagnolo Hyperon UltraClaimed weight: 6.50kgPrice: 10,499Canyon Endurace bike rangeSam ChallisThe Endurace range is represented at all three carbon frame grades, CF, CF SLX and CFR. Theres also an alloy frameset for the lowest priced bikes. Canyon Endurace ALThe majority of alloy Endurace models are equipped with disc brakes and offer 36mm tyre clearance. There is a separate alloy stem and bar, the latter curved for better pressure distribution. Even the lowest spec bikes are equipped with a carbon seatpost.The frame is available in eight sizes from 3XS up to 2XL; 3XS and 2XS bikes are fitted with 650b wheels in place of 700c. All bikes come with top tube bag mounting points.Canyon Endurace 7 RBThe Endurace 7 RB is the sole remaining rim brake bike in Canyons road bike line-up, being equipped with in-series Shimano 105 stoppers. It has Fulcrum alloy wheels with 25mm Schwalbe tyres and is available in limited sizes only.Groupset: Shimano 105 11-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: Fulcrum Racing 900 alloyClaimed weight: 8.46kgPrice: 1,299Canyon Endurace 6The Endurace alloy disc brake range starts with this Shimano Tiagra-equipped bike. Even at this level, Canyon is fitting an in-series Tiagra crankset and hydraulic disc brakes and there are 30mm/32mm wide Schwalbe tyres.Groupset: Shimano Tiagra 10-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: DT Swiss Endurance LN alloyClaimed weight: 9.64kgPrice: 1,399Canyon Endurace 7An extra 100 buys a spec upgrade to Shimano 105 11-speed shifting but Canyon also has a newer bike with a spec upgrade to the latest 12-speed Shimano 105, along with a higher price of 1,649.Groupset: Shimano 105 11-speed / 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: Fulcrum Racing 900 db alloy / DT Swiss Endurance LN alloyClaimed weight: 9.20kg / 9.40kgPrice: 1,499 / 1,649Canyon Endurace CFNext up are the carbon Endurace models. While the lowest spec carbon Aeroad and Ultimate models are labelled CF SL, Canyon omits the SL moniker from its Endurace range. The CF-grade carbon bikes are equipped with the carbon one-piece Canyon CP0030 Aerocockpit with semi-integrated cabling that runs under the stem and into the headset top bearing.There are the same eight sizes as with the alloy Endurace, with the 3XS and 2XS frames fitted with 650b wheels.Canyon Endurace CF 7The Endurace CF 7 is, as with the alloy version, available with either 11-speed or 12-speed Shimano 105. Theres a handy weight decrease from the alloy bikes not the case for every brands lower spec carbon frames and the newer spec has the semi-integrated Canyon CP0030 Aerocockpit fitted.Groupset: Shimano 105 11-speed / 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: Fulcrum Racing 900 db alloy / DT Swiss Endurance LN alloyClaimed weight: 8.62kg / 8.94kgPrice: 1,949 / 2,399Canyon Endurace CF 7 AXSAs with Canyons other bikes, the lowest spec AXS models are equipped with SRAM Rival AXS. Its a little heavier than a mechanical groupset, but provides you with the benefits of electronic shifting, although with a significant price increase over mechanical specs. This is also the first spec to be equipped with Canyons split shaft VCLS seatpost, adding to compliance at the saddle.Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: DT Swiss Endurance LN alloyClaimed weight: 8.76kgPrice: 3,099Canyon Endurace CF 8 Di2The final CF model is equipped with Shimano Ultegra Di2, although it retains the same alloy DT Swiss wheelset.Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: DT Swiss Endurance LN alloyClaimed weight: 8.76kgPrice: 3,649Canyon Endurace CF SLXThe CF SLX bikes get a higher grade carbon fibre mix, which allows Canyon to reduce frame weight and increase stiffness, without the premium of the CFR frameset. Theres also a handlebar upgrade to the one-piece CP0018 Aerocockpit.The SLX spec bikes are the first in the Endurace range to include internal storage in the top tube, which comes with a neoprene sleeve for tools. Canyon sells its Endurace LOAD tool bundle separately to fit. The internal storage replaces the lower spec bikes mounts for a top tube bag though.Canyon Endurace CF SLX 7 AXSThe entry into the CF SLX bikes is equipped with SRAM Rival AXS with a power meter, although it retains the DT Swiss alloy wheelset of the lower spec bikes.Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS 12-speedPower meter: SRAM Rival single sidedWheels: DT Swiss Endurance LN alloyClaimed weight: 8.70kgPrice: 3,849Canyon Endurace CF SLX 7 Di2The Shimano 105 Di2 equivalent SLX 7 swaps to carbon DT Swiss wheels from alloys and incorporates a 4iiii Precision single sided power meter.Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii Precision single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ERC 1600 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 8.08kgPrice: 4,299Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2The SLX 8 Di2 spec swaps to Ultegra from 105 Di2, again with a 4iiii power meter Theres also a wheel upgrade to DT Swiss ERC 1400 Dicut.Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speedPower meter: 4iiii Precision single sidedWheels: DT Swiss ERC 1400 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.88kgPrice: 4,999Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 AXS AeroThe final SLX 8 spec is equipped with SRAM Force AXS Di2 with a double sided Force power meter. The same DT Swiss carbon wheels feature.Groupset: SRAM Force AXS 12-speedPower meter: SRAM Force double sidedWheels: DT Swiss ERC 1400 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 8.00kgPrice: 5,249Canyon Endurace CFRAs with its other bikes, Canyon offers the Endurace CFR with the top spec groupsets from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, although the list price of the Endurace CFR bikes undercuts that of similarly specced Aeroad and Ultimate CFR bikes.Canyon Endurace CFR Di2The Endurace CFR Di2 has a Shimano Dura-Ace power meter groupset and DT Swiss ERC 1100 Dicut wheels. Interestingly, its quoted weight is a full kilo heavier than the equivalent Ultimate CFR spec, when the latter is equipped with the lightweight Mon Chasserai wheelset.Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speedPower meter: Shimano Dura-Ace double sidedWheels: DT Swiss ERC 1100 Dicut carbonClaimed weight: 7.32kgPrice: 8,599Canyon Endurace CFR AXSThe CFR AXS spec comes with the second generation SRAM Red AXS groupset with power meter. It has the same Zipp 353 NSW wheels as the equivalent spec Ultimate CFR.Groupset: SRAM Red AXS 12-speedPower meter: Red AXS dual sidedWheels: Zipp 353 NSWClaimed weight: 7.28kgPrice: 8,599Canyon Endurace CFR WRLWhile the Campagnolo Super Record WRL-equipped Ultimate and Aeroad bikes attract a premium, the Endurace CFR WRL is the same price as the Shimano and SRAM specs. Its the same weight as the SRAM Red AXS spec as well.Groupset: Campagnolo Super Record WRL 12-speedPower meter: NoneWheels: Campagnolo Bora UltraClaimed weight: 7.28kgPrice: 8,599Canyon Endurace CFR FlashA bonus model for the Endurace range, which doesnt have Aeroad or Ultimate equivalents, the CFR Flash has the same spec as the CFR Di2 model, just with Shimano Dura-Ace C50 wheels.Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speedPower meter: Shimano Dura-Ace double sidedWheels: Shimano Dura-Ace C50 carbonClaimed weight: 7.44kgPrice: 8,999Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: which should you choose?Although theres a lot of overlap in specs and prices across Canyons three road bike ranges, theres a clear differentiation in purpose.If you want a more relaxed geometry and wider tyres, you should be looking at the Endurace. Its 35mm tyre clearance would allow you to configure the bike for all-road duties, if youre not in the market for one of the brands two gravel bikes but still want to venture off-tarmac.In contrast, with their 32mm clearance and more aggressive geometry both the Ultimate and Aeroad are more designed to stick to the road, notwithstanding MvdPs exploits. The Aeroad is out-and-out aero and its deeper tube sections add a little weight. In contrast, the aero/allrounder Ultimate strikes a compromise between aero and weight, with Ultimate bikes lighter than equivalent spec Aeroads.The huge range of specs offered by Canyon across its ranges means that theres a bike to suit almost all budgets, although its only the alloy Endurace which offers a truly wallet-friendly option. Monthly payment options over durations of up to 36 months make even pro-level bikes more affordable though.We can help you choose: read our in-depth reviews of the Canyon Aeroad, Canyon Ultimate and Canyon Endurace for more details. Related Posts Canyon Endurace CFR AXS review Best endurance road bikes 2024 ridden and reviewed Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 review Canyon Aeroad CFR review Shimano Dura-Ace vs SRAM Red AXS Canyon Grizl vs new Grail: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024 Best road bikes: Best bikes from under 1,000 to over 10,000 Best aero bikes 2024: Ride faster for less effort The post Canyon Aeroad vs Ultimate vs Endurace: The best Canyon gravel bike in 2024 appeared first on Cyclist.

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