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Forget the Canyon Endurace CFR the new CF SLX and CF are the bikes you should care about
While the new Canyon Endurace CFR grabbed headlines with its pro geometry and wind-tunnel optimised design when it was released in April, the lack of options beneath the highest level meant it was never going to be the best-selling model in Canyons road bikes range. However, joining the CFR today are two new models the CF SLX and the CF. The surprising thing is these are not less expensive iterations of the new Endurace CFR, they are two distinctly different frame designs from both each other and the CFR. That means the Endurace range now consists of the entry-level AL, the mid-range CF, performance-level SLX and the pro-level CFR four models and four different bike designs. Read more CanyonEnduraceCF SLX 8 Di2 review The new Canyon Endurace CFR is good, but I dont think it's an endurance bike Canyon Endurace CF SLX Canyon's Endurace CF SLX has a drag figure that's only five watts more than the Aeroad CFR. Canyon The CF SLX, like the CFR, has been designed and developed with aerodynamics in mind. However, with the SLX it's not to the same extent as the near Aeroad-matching drag of the CFR. The CF SLX has an optimised head tube, integrated cockpit and aero-profile tubes throughout. That results in 209W system drag at 45kph only 4 watts more than the CFR (and 5 more than the Aeroad CFR). The CF SLXs down tube is a completely different shape. Rather than being deep and aerofoil-shaped, it has an aero profile that broadens its girth just before the bottle mounts to incorporate a large storage port. This can take a multi-tool, tyre levers and a C02 pump (all included with the bike), plus a stowing bag for a spare tube, or sealant and plugs. Its a far more usable space than the previous generation's small stow chamber in the top tube. The CF SLX gains practicality, where the CFR was stripped down for racing. So, alongside the down-tube storage, the tyre clearance has been increased to a generous 38mm. It also has fittings for Canyons own Fast fenders, while the UDH dropout is intended to make the bike future-proof. New cockpit and seatpost Canyon offers a direct-mount light for the VCLS aero seatpost. Canyon Up front, the new PACE bar one-piece cockpit offers 50mm of width adjustment and 20mm of height. It also comes with a new ergonomic compact drop (108mm) and 8-degree flare thats matched to the Endurace SLX sport geometry. This means its both taller and shorter than the equivalent CFR for a slightly more upright ride position, aimed at all-day comfort. Additional vibration-damping comfort comes in the form of Canyons all-new aero-shaped VCLS seatpost. Canyon claims this design gives 25% more compliance compared to a rigid post. The wheelbase is longer than the previous Endurace. Canyon says this enables it to keep the race-inspired handling but add a layer of confidence-boosting stability. The CF SLX range is priced from 3,799 / 3,999 for a SRAM Rival AXS bike with Canyons new ED 42 CF carbon wheels and tops out with a Dura-Ace Di2 model with DT Swiss ERC1400 wheels and a power meter for 6,649 / 6,999. The CF SLX comes in a wide range of builds, from SRAM Rival AXS through to Dura-Ace Di2. Canyon Canyon Endurace CF SLX sport endurance geometry Size 2XS XS S M L XL 2XL Rider height 159-165cm 165-171cm 171-178cm 178-185cm 185-192cm 192-198cm 198-204cm Seat tube 432mm 462mm 492mm 522mm 552mm 582mm 612mm Top tube length 533mm 544mm 553mm 562mm 577mm 593mm 608mm Head tube length 103mm 123mm 141mm 161mm 183mm 208mm 229mm Head angle 70.3 71 71.8 72.5 72.5 72.8 72.8 Seat tube angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 Chainstay 418mm 418mm 418mm 413mm 418mm 418mm 418mm Wheelbase 999mm 1005mm 1008mm 1009mm 1025mm 1039mm 1054mm Effective stack 611mm 632mm 650mm 671mm 693mm 719mm 739mm Effective reach 502mm 518mm 533mm 546mm 565mm 584mm 603mm Canyon Endurace CF The Canyon Endurace CF looks closer to the previous-generation models than the aero CFR and SLX. Canyon The CF, in comparison to the CF SLX and CFR, looks a far more traditional bike. In fact, its quite reminiscent of the original 2014 Endurace, with its slender tubes, and skinny fork and stays. The frame is up to date, however, with generous 38mm tyre clearances, a UDH dropout and a light weight of only 950g. The standard cockpit routes the cables/hoses under the stem and into the head tube, keeping things clean and simple. The frame gets mudguard/fender mounts for Canyons own Defend Fast fenders, and you can still run 35mm-wide tyres with mudguards in place. Updated VCLS post brings 20mm of compliance The Canyon Endurace CF has a longer wheelbase, more stack and less reach than the SLR. Canyon All models come with the new 27.2mm-diameter round VCLS 2.0 seatpost. This leaf-spring like carbon post is more compliant than previous versions and offers up to 20mm of vertical flex to smooth out bumpy road surfaces. The post also comes with a recess that means a direct interface with Canyons own FLASH rear lights. The alloy cockpit features a new ergonomic alloy endurance bar that matches the shape and drop of the more expensive carbon models found on the SLR. The CF comes in four models (and two USA-specific models) priced from 1,649 / 1,699 for the Shimano CUES 10-speed CF6 and rising to 3,149 / 3,299 for the CF 8 Di2 with Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Canyons new ED 42 CF wheelset. The CF gets different geometry, too, with a slightly longer wheelbase, and more stack and less reach than the SLX. Canyon Endurace CF endurance geometry Size 2XS XS S M L XL 2XL Rider height 159-165cm 165-171cm 171-178cm 178-185cm 185-192cm 192-198cm 198-204cm Seat tube 432mm 462mm 492mm 522mm 552mm 582mm 612mm Top tube length 537mm 547mm 557mm 565mm 580mm 596mm 619mm Head tube length 104mm 123mm 139mm 168mm 180mm 204mm 226mm Head angle 70.3 71 71.8 72.5 72.5 72.8 72.8 Seat tube angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 Chainstay 420mm 420mm 420mm 420mm 420mm 420mm 420mm Wheelbase 1006mm 1010mm 1013mm 1014mm 1030mm 1043mm 1067mm Effective stack 619mm 639mm 656mm 677mm 699mm 724mm 744mm Effective reach 501mm 516mm 531mm 544mm 563mm 582mm 599mm Canyon Endurace CF SLX and CF pricing GBP EUR Groupset Wheels Endurace CF 5 1,649 1,699 Shimano CUES DT Swiss Endurance LN Endurace CF 7 2,199 2,299 Shimano 105 Newmen G.34 Endurace CF 7 AXS 2,849 2,999 SRAM Rival AXS DT Swiss Endurance LN Endurace CF 8 Di2 3,149 3,299 Shimano Ultegra Di2 Canyon ED 42 CF Endurace CF SLX 7 Di2 3,799 3,999 SRAM Rival AXS Canyon ED 42 CF Endurace CF SLX 7 AXS 3,799 3,999 Shimano 105 Di2 DT Swiss ERC 1600mm 35mm Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 4,299 4,499 Shimano Ultegra Di2 DT Swiss ERC 1600mm 35mm Endurace CF SLX 9 DI2 6,649 6,999 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 DT Swiss ERC 1400mm 35mm The Canyon Endurace CF 5 is priced at 1,649 with Shimano CUES and DT Swiss alloy wheels. Canyon New Canyon wheels Canyon's Endurace CF 8 Di2 comes with Canyon's new ED 42 CF wheelset and Ultegra Di2 for 3,149. Canyon Launching alongside the new CF SLX and CF models are Canyons own in-house developed wheels. The new ED 42 CF, as the name suggests, is based around a 42mm-deep carbon rim with a 33mm external width and 25mm internal hooked profile. Canyon says the rim is optimised for tyres from 29mm and integrates perfectly with a 32mm-wide road tyre. The rims are laced to DT Swiss 350 hubs with DTs Aero Comp II spokes and come with a claimed weight of 715g front and 835g rear, amounting to 1,550g a pair for the XDR freehub model. The wheels come as standard on the new Endurace CF SLX 7 AXS and CF 8 Di2. They're also available aftermarket for 999, while Canyon-registered owners who have a bike with aluminium wheels from the past three years can get at 10% discount on the new wheels.
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