Hi, I fancied a change from the S-Works Venge as I wasn't tempted by the new VIAS so I opted for the 2016 Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 9.0 Team. Its got Mavic CXR's, 11 speed Shimano Di2 52/36. Its a size L with a Canon 110mm integrated bar and stem. Dura ace pedals with a Specialised Chicane saddle. Rides very similar to the Venge only the front end is stiffer thanks to the integrated set up. Very fast and smooth bike. Very happy with it, its a nice replacement for the Venge as its got to go to fill the hole left in my bank account!!! The Venge is a 56cm frame.
Hi, I fancied a change from the S-Works Venge as I wasn't tempted by the new VIAS so I opted for the 2016 Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 9.0 Team. Its got Mavic CXR's, 11 speed Shimano Di2 52/36. Its a size L with a Canon 110mm integrated bar and stem. Dura ace pedals with a Specialised Chicane saddle. Rides very similar to the Venge only the front end is stiffer thanks to the integrated set up. Very fast and smooth bike. Very happy with it, its a nice replacement for the Venge as its got to go to fill the hole left in my bank account!!! The Venge is a 56cm frame.
Looks good. I bought a Venge ViAS this past June (received it in Oct. 2015) and have been happy with it so far. I wish Canyon was available to purchase in the US.
I just flew back to Chicago with my Large Aeroad frameset 2 days ago. Had it sent 3 months ago to a friends place in Amsterdam that I was on a team with when I lived there in 2013/14. I had a 2013 58cm S-WORKS Venge for 3 years but always felt too tall up front. I race crits and wanted something more aggressive. I am 6'2" and at the tallest cusp for the Lg, but hate being on the smallest size for the XL so my hopes are this rides as well as my old 57cm, 2003 BMC SLT01. Making it a winter project for the new DuraAce Di2 but kept the ENVE 6.7's off the Venge, added Rotor 3D+ Mas Aero cranks and an Arione 00 saddle. Love the look so far. My fitter will fine tune in the meantime.
I just flew back to Chicago with my Large Aeroad frameset 2 days ago. Had it sent 3 months ago to a friends place in Amsterdam that I was on a team with when I lived there in 2013/14. I had a 2013 58cm S-WORKS Venge for 3 years but always felt too tall up front. I race crits and wanted something more aggressive. I am 6'2" and at the tallest cusp for the Lg, but hate being on the smallest size for the XL so my hopes are this rides as well as my old 57cm, 2003 BMC SLT01. Making it a winter project for the new DuraAce Di2 but kept the ENVE 6.7's off the Venge, added Rotor 3D+ Mas Aero cranks and an Arione 00 saddle. Love the look so far. My fitter will fine tune in the meantime.
I've been waiting for manufacturers to come out with more disc aero bikes before I upgrade from my 2012 Tarmac. The ViAS is way too expensive in the Ultegra Di2 disc build, so the new disc Aeroad might be my next bike. Love the way it looks and the build is top notch for a very decent price.
I've been waiting for manufacturers to come out with more disc aero bikes before I upgrade from my 2012 Tarmac. The ViAS is way to expensive in the Ultegra Di2 disc build, so the new disc Aeroad might be my next bike. Love the way it looks and the build is top notch for a very decent price.
Nice. How do you like it? I hear Canyon will be selling in the US in July. Maybe we can finally get a thread for them then (hint hint). I am interested in seeing what the options are and what the pricing will look like.
I read in Bicycle Retailer News that Canyon pushed it back to 3rd quarter with 2018 frames and delivery next year. Gives me a year of exclusivity in Chicago for another season at least
So far my impressions are, its nimble but the real test will be this weekend as we're slated to get into the 60°s.
Lovely finish carbonLORD, it looks great. You done well getting the weight of a 'L' under 7kg's, mine is coming in at 7.4kg's with the Mavic CXR's. Weather is generally crap here in Ireland so the exalith braking surface of the CXR's are worth the weigh penalty over a set of full carbon wheels.
Recently purchased a 2018 Ultimate CF SLX 9.0. Wow! What a great bike and what a great price. Coming from a Specialized Tarmac expert, I was looking to upgrade. To step up to the Specialized top end carbon frame, carbon wheels and Dura Ace put me into the S-Works Tarmac. Great bike but it’s $10,000!! This bike was half of that! I loved my Tarmac Expert but, wow, what a difference. Lighter...stiffer....accelerates faster and more comfortable. I only have 160 miles on it so far as I’ve been dodging snow storms. I took it out today but we are expecting a foot of snow tonight!
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