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Canyon Endurace CF 9.0 SL road bike

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£2,346.98

VERDICT:

9
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Brilliant mid-point between race and sportive bikes at an amazing price
Weight: 
7,030g
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Canyon's new Endurace packs all of the performance of a race bike but wraps it up with a geometry that won't leave you needing to book a chiropractor after each ride. And as usual Canyon's direct-to-consumer business model offers stunning value for money: this Shimano Dura-Ace-equipped bike costs £2,346.98 including shipping. And that's on top of carbon fibre frame and fork.

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Geometry for the longer rides

Road bikes largely fall into two camps: race bikes that are long and low at the front, and sportive and endurance bikes that are shorter and higher at the front. No two sportive bikes are the same though with manufacturers taking different approaches to sizing up their bikes. That means there's plenty of choice, but picking the right bike can be quite tricky.

Some sportive bikes opt for a really tall head tube to get the handlebars nice and high. Specialized's Roubaix (the bike that arguably kicked off the whole sportive category) has a 190mm head tube on a 56cm frame. A medium (56) Endurace meanwhile has a 159mm head tube. However, it's more like 165mm when you factor in the raised fork crown Canyon has designed for this bike. Rather than put all the height into the head tube, Canyon has raised the fork crown on the new One-One-Four SL fork by 6mm. Still, that's a considerable difference.

The impact these numbers has on the ride is quite noticeable, mainly in that the Endurace doesn't have an excessively high handlebar position like many bikes in this sector. That will appeal to cyclists who want a slightly more relaxed ride position than a race bike, but don't necessarily want a really tall front end. The Endurace is a happy compromise between the two extremes. You might be disappointed in you wanted a taller front end, but Canyon do ship the bike with a stack of spacers so there's a bit of adjustment available.

In many ways the Endurance leans closer to a race bike in its handling, and this is noticeable when you're riding it. It demonstrates race bike speed when you stamp on the pedals and you can get pretty low on the drops if you're trying to make keen progress into a headwind.

Other important numbers to consider are the longer wheelbase on the Endurace compared to the company's Ultimate race bike, with an extra 5mm in the chainstays helping to provide extra tyre clearance - the bike comes fitted with 25mm tyres that are actually 27mm wide, and there's plenty of space around them.

Though longer, the wheelbase is in fact shorter than most of its peers. At 989mm it is 11mm shorter than the Specialized Roubaix. What this means on the road is a bike that remains on the sharper side of the handling divide with a great urgency detectable through the frame and fork when making swift direction changes. It's well settled at a steady pace and when the speed lifts it displays good stability, but it is less planted through high speed turns than something like the Cannondale Synapse or Bianchi Infinito CV, both of which have longer wheelbases.

The result of these changes is a bike that feels really settled at speed but sparkles when you give it some welly through the corners or up the climbs. It feels closer to a race bike than many of its peers, but it's definitely more comfortable and easier to manage on the longer rides, especially towards the end when you're a bit tired and your reactions are a bit slower.

A slightly more relaxed head angle provides good steering feel, whether it's through low speed corners or stitching together a series of hairpin turns on a fast descent. Slackening the head angle in this way, even though it's only one degree, calms the steering response, enough that it's less of a handful, especially towards the end of a 100 mile ride.

The frame carries a bit more weight than a race frame with a claimed weight of 1,040g for a size medium, with a 340g fork. It's in the same ballpark as other endurance frames, and the Canyon has UCI approval, displayed in a seat tube sticker, so you could enter a UCI race on this bike. More realistically, it'll be a useful option for the Movistar or Katusha teams in the cobbled classics.

Raise the comfort factor

The other significant change in endurance and sportive bikes compared to their race bike counterparts are features designed to provide extra comfort. You're already getting a more comfortable position from the geometry changes, so there's less strain on your back and neck. The other characteristic that manufacturers try and provide is to filter out vibrations caused by riding over rough roads.

There are many different approaches: Bianchi has CounterVail Vibration Cancelling Composite Technology, Trek its ISOspeed decoupler, Cannondale has SAVE, Specialized uses Zertz inserts. Canyon however has no such gimmicks in the frame. In fact, the carbon layup has much in common with the Ultimate race bike with similar tube shapes but differs with skinny VCLS seatstays.

Instead, Canyon has not added any gimmicks to the frame, preferring to provide comfort through large volume tyres and Canyon's VCLS 2.0 carbon fibre seatpost, which acts like a leaf spring allowing the post to deflect.

The VCLS 2.0 carbon fibre seatpost works brilliantly. You don't really notice it at first but after a good few miles you can detect it occasionally moving back gently. Jump back on a regular carbon bike with a normal seatpost, and the difference is stark.

On top of the post Canyon has fitted a plushly padded Fizik Antares Versus saddle which provides plenty of cushioning. I didn't get on with it at all, I found it just too soft, so I whipped it off and put my favourite Prologo Scratch saddle on. Much better, and still with the seatpost doing its flexy magic.

The smartest move by Canyon has been to fit DT Swiss R23 Spline wheels with a wide profile rim and 25mm Continental Grand Prix 4000S II tyres. The Spline rims measure 18mm internally and 23mm externally. The impact this has on the tyres is to balloon them out to 27mm.

This means you're actually getting a much larger volume tyre, with all the added comfort and rolling resistance benefits, but without the weight penalty of actually going up a tyre size. The tyres and the pressures make the biggest impact to the comfort of any bike, whether it's a race bike or a sportive model.

With the tyres inflated to about 80-85psi the ride is buttery smooth. Yes the frame might not have any decouplers or elastomer inserts, but with these wheels and tyres the Endurace feels impressively smooth over some of the roughest roads in my area. And there are many to choose from.

Value for money build

Canyon offer this frame in a choice of builds. The range starts at just £1,234.31 which gets you a full Shimano 105 groupset, and remember it's the same frame and wheels, or you can bump up to Ultegra mechanical at £1,609.53 and go all Italian with Campagnolo Chorus build at £2,107.34.

This is the top of the range model with a full Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed mechanical groupset costing just £2346.98 including shipping from Germany. Getting a full DA 11-speed groupset at this price is very impressive. Of course you don't have the luxury of popping into your local bike shop to collect the bike, it arrives in a box from Germany requiring a minimal amount of assembly.

The Dura-Ace groupset provided sublime gear shifts each and every time, and the brakes provided ample stopping power on the DT rims. There are no plans yet to offer a Di2 build or even an electronic compatible frame, but it's surely only a matter of time for Di2 fans.

This is probably one of the last Canyon bikes to come with a Ritchey finishing kit, because at Eurobike last month the company revealed its new line of own-brand bars and stems that will be fitted to all future bikes.

I got on really well with the Ritchey WCS Evo Curve handlebar, it's a nice shape with comfortable drops. It's held in place with an aluminium Ritchey WCS 4-Axis stem.

A Fizik Aliante VS saddle sits atop the VCLS 2.0 seatpost. It's all decent build kit, very good for the money and there's nothing that looks like it needs upgrading immediately.

It all produces a weight on the scales of just 6.95kg (15.32lb). That's very impressive, and you notice that lack of weight on any sort of hill where the Endurace excels as a climber. As well as the weight, there's a high level of stiffness through the frame, particularly around the bottom bracket and chainstays, to help the Endurace simply fly up the ascents.

Conclusion

The Canyon Endurace is a brilliant bike. Not only does it offer truly compelling value for money, but it's a really smartly designed bike for the hugely popular endurance and sportive category but doesn't go to the same extremes that some manufacturers have with a excessively tall head tubes.

Instead it's intelligently designed with a smart build kit that combines to create a bike that performs really well and will suit a wide range of people, from those new to cycling or long-time racers looking for a bit more of a relaxed ride.

Verdict

Brilliant mid-point between race and sportive bikes at an amazing price

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Canyon Endurace CF 9.0 SL

Size tested: 57

About the bike

State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.

Endurace CF meets Dura Ace – it's as if it was meant to be. Shimano's flagship groupset provides the reference in accurate and fast shifting performance, absolute power transfer and a sleek finish. Rapid acceleration and a smooth ride are taken care of by the agile DT Swiss R23 Spline wheelset and Continental Grand Prix 4000s II tyres.

Our very own VCLS Post 2.0 absorbs shocks and vibrations, meaning that staying comfortable on long rides is guaranteed. 100% power transfer, direct handling and new levels of comfort – experience the Endurace CF 9.0 SL.

Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?

VCLS STAYS

VCLS BLADES

VCLS POST 2.0

ACROS HEADSET

VCLS Stays

With their slender appearance, the thickness of the walls on the Endurace CF seatstays are optimised to be stronger where more load is carried. By varying the carbon layup and tube dimensions, we are also able to improve the frame's vibration damping performance all while maintaining high levels of lateral stiffness.

VCLS Post 2.0

The most sensitive contact point between rider and bike is the saddle together with the seatpost, which carry approximately 70% of the rider's total weight. Our VCLS Post 2.0 works through two parallel-set, independent leaf springs and floating saddle clamp. This assembly is not only lightweight, but also incredibly compliant, reliable and torsionally stiff.

Acros Headset

Providing the connection between the frame and forks, all Endurace CF models come equipped with the Acros Ai-70 Fiber headset with its patented i-Lock system, which is immediately identifiable thanks to its hollow design. Another feature of the headset are its ultra-compact bearings that keep the weight down even further.

VCLS Blades

Our VCLS Blades at the lower end of the forks ensure stiffness for performance and vertical flex to reduce the impact of small shocks and vibrations. These characteristics are achieved through the cross-sectional profile of the forks together with the types of fibres used and the way these are applied, known as the layup.

Frame and fork

Overall rating for frame and fork
 
9/10

Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?

Excellent quality finish and smart understated decals.

Riding the bike

Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.

Yes very comfortable with the VCLS seat post, seat stays and new fork, along with 27mm effective tyres contributing to an impressively smooth ride.

Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?

Certainly no lack of stiffness when pushing hard on the pedals.

Rate the bike for efficiency of power transfer:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for acceleration:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for sprinting:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for high speed stability:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for cruising speed stability:
 
9/10
Rate the bike for flat cornering:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for cornering on descents:
 
8/10
Rate the bike for climbing:
 
9/10

The drivetrain

Rate the drivetrain for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the drivetrain for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the drivetrain for weight:
 
9/10
Rate the drivetrain for value:
 
7/10

Wheels and tyres

Rate the wheels and tyres for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the wheels and tyres for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the wheels and tyres for weight:
 
8/10
Rate the wheels and tyres for comfort:
 
8/10
Rate the wheels and tyres for value:
 
8/10

Controls

Rate the controls for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the controls for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the controls for weight:
 
7/10
Rate the controls for comfort:
 
8/10
Rate the controls for value:
 
8/10

Your summary

Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes.

Would you consider buying the bike? Yes.

Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes.

Rate the bike overall for performance:
 
9/10
Rate the bike overall for value:
 
9/10

Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?

What's stopping me giving the Endurace a five star review? For many cyclists it will 100% be the perfect bike, but some might be left wanting a taller front end offered by other endurance bikes, so that has to be considered when sizing up the Canyon for a potential purchase

Overall rating: 9/10

About the tester

Age: 31  Height: 180  Weight: 67

I usually ride:   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo cross, commuting, touring, mtb,

 

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes

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gallonet | 7 years ago
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David, I bougth the Canyon CF 9.0 SL in size L (56) based on your review and assuming that I'm the same heigth than yours (1.80 cm). The Canyon PPS (Perfect Position System) suggest me to have a M size but I think it would be a little small for my preference, I rather 56 frames as well as you do. My inseam is 86 cm, I wonder how is yours given that Canyon PPS set the frame size based on the inseam instead of the heigth. Your answer will be highly appreciated. Thanks.  

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1860 | 9 years ago
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I used the perfect positioning system and came out with an L. It fits me quite well and I am happy with it although there is sone toe overlap but only at positions you normally would not be steering. I am 189 cm so I was expecting even an XL but it depends on the whole combination of measurements.

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dan1420 | 9 years ago
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Also agonising over whether or not to go M or L on an Endurace. I'm 183cm and 83cm inseam and feel like a M would be too small based on Dave Arthur's comments about M sizing more like a 55. Anyone of a similar size/shape recommend whether i size up or down?

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gallonet replied to dan1420 | 7 years ago
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dan1420 wrote:

Also agonising over whether or not to go M or L on an Endurace. I'm 183cm and 83cm inseam and feel like a M would be too small based on Dave Arthur's comments about M sizing more like a 55. Anyone of a similar size/shape recommend whether i size up or down?

 

I'm 1.80 cm and 86 inseam, I went to L size but have not arrived yet. I guess David's review is more accurate than a computer,  however he didn't mentioned his inseam meassure, this will be the substantial fact to choose between L or M.

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castle9 | 9 years ago
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Another question for Dave Arthur.

I too am 180cm tall and the sizing widget makes me a 56 (or M in Canyon terms), which is the current size of my Spesh Allez Elite. Would you recommend going up a size?

This is the problem with mail order and the relative scarcity of Canyons, it is difficult to ride one..

p.s. Have you still got the bike as I am only in Batheaston!

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rowemeister83 replied to castle9 | 9 years ago
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castle9 wrote:

Another question for Dave Arthur.

I too am 180cm tall and the sizing widget makes me a 56 (or M in Canyon terms), which is the current size of my Spesh Allez Elite. Would you recommend going up a size?

This is the problem with mail order and the relative scarcity of Canyons, it is difficult to ride one..

p.s. Have you still got the bike as I am only in Batheaston!

Hi, Not sure if it helps, but I am 183cms, 81kgs, and I have a 56 (M) size frame on both my canyons. I was stressing after I ordered my first bike, as I thought a 58 would most likely be best.
The size is fine for me (I have a long reach, and quite lanky upper body) and the frame feels just the right side of compact and manageable, without being too small.
I have slightly larger frames on other bikes, and they now feel a bit too big and sluggish in comparison.
If you look at the geometry you will Canyon have specific increments in all the key areas, when it comes going up a frame size, so the recommended frame sizes usually work out to be quite comfortable (though I suppose each person has their own preference).

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castle9 replied to rowemeister83 | 9 years ago
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rowemeister83 wrote:
castle9 wrote:

Another question for Dave Arthur.

I too am 180cm tall and the sizing widget makes me a 56 (or M in Canyon terms), which is the current size of my Spesh Allez Elite. Would you recommend going up a size?

This is the problem with mail order and the relative scarcity of Canyons, it is difficult to ride one..

p.s. Have you still got the bike as I am only in Batheaston!

Hi, Not sure if it helps, but I am 183cms, 81kgs, and I have a 56 (M) size frame on both my canyons. I was stressing after I ordered my first bike, as I thought a 58 would most likely be best.
The size is fine for me (I have a long reach, and quite lanky upper body) and the frame feels just the right side of compact and manageable, without being too small.
I have slightly larger frames on other bikes, and they now feel a bit too big and sluggish in comparison.
If you look at the geometry you will Canyon have specific increments in all the key areas, when it comes going up a frame size, so the recommended frame sizes usually work out to be quite comfortable (though I suppose each person has their own preference).

Rowemeister, yes that is very helpful, thank you.
Will go for the 56.  41

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rowemeister83 replied to castle9 | 9 years ago
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If there was any problem with the sizing, I think you would also find Canyon very helpful with returns refunds.
You hear some horror stories, but I have always found them to be very quick to please, and correct mistakes.

One thing to note, with regards to comfort on the frame, is toe overlap.
If you are used to bigger (58) frames you may not be usually be subject to Toe Overlap. I would say that it is very noticeable with the Canyon geometry, so be prepared for it.
Admittedly this is more evident on the Ultimate, rather than the endurace, but you still may be subject to it.
Just keep that in mind, and dont let it trick you into thinking you have the wrong frame size.
(if you look at the geometry angles on the canyon website, you would notice that going up a frame-size may not eliminate toe overlap anyway, depending on your cleat position).

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matthewn5 replied to castle9 | 9 years ago
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@castle9 I am 180cm and the M (56) Ultimate is perfect. But I like a low front and stretched out feel.

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rowemeister83 | 9 years ago
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I'm a longtime fan of Canyon Bikes, my main bike being the CF SLX. I have just taken delivery of the 105 build Endurace, to use as a new commuting bike, and winter trainer.
I did my first ride on it just over a week ago, and have put 250 miles onto her since.
Overall I would say its a very capable, little stunner. Very compliant, direct, comfortable at the rear, with enough feedback through the forks. The position is reasonably upright, compared to the ultimate (or at least feels that way, but in reality it only a matter of a centimeter or so), but for those new to Canyon, I think it would still feel reasonably racy and business like.
It's not quite as supple and direct as the Ultimate (power transfer isn't as snappy - but still very firm and responsive compared to most Carbon bikes I ride.- this is possibly due to the 105 groupset, rather than the frame.).
For the price it would be hard to not recommend the Endurace as a cost effective alternative to those seeking the thrills of the ultimate, at a fraction of the price. A very good, fast and comfortable bike.
The 105 build is definitely a great value for money, with the current discount too (I can confirm that the 105 model is only supplied with R24 splines.)

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castle9 | 9 years ago
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So, what's it to be then, Endurace with Ultegra or Synapse (with 105)..?? On kit alone it's a no-brainer?

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macbob | 9 years ago
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I imagine a lot of people have been waiting for this review – ever since the bike was announced back in the Spring (why has it taken so long ?).
Reviews of bikes that are only available online are very important as it is not usually possible to test-ride oneself. So thank-you very much for this comprehensive review which ticks most of the boxes.
But: a couple of quibbles.
One: why is the top-of-the-range Dura Ace version (£2500) reviewed when the cheaper options (£1234/£1609/£2107) are likely to be the bigger sellers and therefore more relevant to readers here.
And why is the bike docked half a star due to the fact that:
“some might be left wanting a taller front end offered by other endurance bikes”
This despite the bike being shipped with what the review calls “a stack of spacers”. Were the bikes with a taller front end docked points for not having the lower Canyon option. No – I thought not.
You can only judge a bike on how well it achieves what it is trying to be – not for not being what it is not trying to be.

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timb27 replied to macbob | 9 years ago
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macbob wrote:

You can only judge a bike on how well it achieves what it is trying to be – not for not being what it is not trying to be.

Are you really criticising the reviewer for not giving this bike you've never ridden 100%?

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macbob replied to timb27 | 9 years ago
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Nope; I'm criticising the reason the reviewer gave.
"some might be left wanting a taller front" - then 'some' might buy a bike with a taller front - there is no shortage, just about every other 'endurance' bike on the market. I don't see why Canyon should be criticised for the option of a lower front end when every other bike is not criticised for a higher front end. Particularly when a "stack of spacers" is supplied with the bike by which the front end can be raised if you really need to.

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Popmpey2W1 | 9 years ago
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They're actually pretty handsome in the flesh.

In fact, not entirely unlike one of these...

http://www.wilier.com/en/products/int/road/zero7

In the black and red option.  3

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BeatPoet | 9 years ago
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Been looking at Canyon's for a while and they're fantastic value - but omg I wish they'd employ an Italian designer. The minimalist/dull as ditchwater/black-grey paint schemes put me off buying one.

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Popmpey2W1 | 9 years ago
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For anyone considering it, I have the Ultegra build and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Took a little getting used to after a fairly tall Bianchi (which I've lost about 1 1\2 stone since buying - probably helpful!), but the more I ride it the more I love it.

I'm still a fairly big unit, so the weight differential of about 2Kg isn't *that* noticeable. What is, is the incredible stiffness of the frame under power, not feeling anything like as tired and beaten up at the end of a long ride, and the £1-1.5k I saved over buying a comparable bike at an LBS.

Oh, and the freehub on the Splines is pleasingly clicky...  1

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Tom Amos | 9 years ago
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The 105 version comes with the R24 wheels whilst the ultegra and above come with the r23.

Is there much difference between the two? I've tried to do some research online but there is limited information. I'll pay extra if necessary but just wondering if it's worth it?

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markfireblade | 9 years ago
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Looks like a L for me then. Maybe I should order a 120 stem as well as the 110 that's fitted as standard so I can tinker with the fit...

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David Arthur @d... | 9 years ago
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On the sizing, the bike tested was a L (58) but it actually has an effective top tube measurement of 55.5cm. The M (56) has a 54.7cm. My preference is for a bike with a 56cm top tube, and the L with a 12cm stem fitted me well.

Really the size L is more like a 56 and the M a 55

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gallonet replied to David Arthur @davearthur | 7 years ago
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David Arthur @davearthur wrote:

On the sizing, the bike tested was a L (58) but it actually has an effective top tube measurement of 55.5cm. The M (56) has a 54.7cm. My preference is for a bike with a 56cm top tube, and the L with a 12cm stem fitted me well. Really the size L is more like a 56 and the M a 55

 

David, what your inseam? This is the main factor for Canyon's guys to choose between an M or L frames.

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DrJDog | 9 years ago
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If it really has the same wheels, the 105 build plus a dura ace gruppo (£1000 from Merlin) saves a few hundred, and you have a full 11 speed 105 gruppo spare.

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Gstar | 9 years ago
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I have 3 canyons, can't look past them in terms of bang for buck! My most recent developed a crack in the seatpost tube after 3 months though and is currently being looked at by customer services for a warranty claim which is vital when buying directly from Germany, they've been good in the past tho so expecting same again. Will post an update

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ronin replied to Gstar | 9 years ago
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Gstar wrote:

I have 3 canyons, can't look past them in terms of bang for buck! My most recent developed a crack in the seatpost tube after 3 months though and is currently being looked at by customer services for a warranty claim which is vital when buying directly from Germany, they've been good in the past tho so expecting same again. Will post an update

Did you notice it when it happened (like hitting a pot hole)?

Oh, and are you above 90 KGs?

I have been thinking about a Canyon, but when ever I do, I seem to find a comment like this. Although saying that, I have a white looking blemish on the back of the seat post of my Giant Defy Advanced. That could be de-lamination, but it's been like that for almost a year. A crack is a different story though.

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Gstar replied to ronin | 9 years ago
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ronin wrote:
Gstar wrote:

I have 3 canyons, can't look past them in terms of bang for buck! My most recent developed a crack in the seatpost tube after 3 months though and is currently being looked at by customer services for a warranty claim which is vital when buying directly from Germany, they've been good in the past tho so expecting same again. Will post an update

Did you notice it when it happened (like hitting a pot hole)?

Oh, and are you above 90 KGs?

I have been thinking about a Canyon, but when ever I do, I seem to find a comment like this. Although saying that, I have a white looking blemish on the back of the seat post of my Giant Defy Advanced. That could be de-lamination, but it's been like that for almost a year. A crack is a different story though.

No, didn't notice anything, wasn't like I hit a pothole or anything and I'm more like 70kg

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timb27 | 9 years ago
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Pleeeeaaassee do a group test of Ultegra shod comfy yet spritely bikes, including the Infinito CV, the Solace, Domane, Endurace and anything else you deem worthy of inclusion. you would be beloved of 40 something year old cyclists across the nation!

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timb27 | 9 years ago
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The 105 build is not the same wheels according to Canyon website? I did ask about R24 versus R23 and got the email back:

"Correct the 9.0 has R23's the 8.0 R24's, the R24's being about 150g heavier."

This did not make sense to me as the quoted difference in bike weight is only 200g, which would make Ultegra only 50g lighter than 105???

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CasperCCC | 9 years ago
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And if you can touch your toes its geometry makes much more sense.

Touch my toes? You've got to be kidding me. I'm one good meal away from not being able to see my toes.

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Matt_B | 9 years ago
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Thanks for the review - could you just confirm whether the bike you tested was a M(56) or L(58)?

I've been thinking of getting one of these bikes for a while and any extra info on the sizing would be really helpful.

Thanks.

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CasperCCC | 9 years ago
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Mm. Bad timing for the review. I've just put in an order for the SLX 8.0. About the same price as this model. (Was way out of my budget, but that's what credit cards are for.)

I'm now trying to pretend I hadn't seen the Ultegra build of the Endurace. £1,000 cheaper than the Ultegra SLX that I've just ordered. And more comfortable. And lazier handling.

Still. The Endurace is loads heavier. 600g. That 600g will make all the difference when I'm trying to haul my lardy 90kg carcass over what passes for a hill in pan-flat Cambridgeshire. The £1,000 premium is a bargain to save 0.6% of the combined weight of me and the bike.

It is. Definitely. Isn't it?

Someone help me out here...

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