CanyonAeroad CFR
Canyon's aero race bike in its top CFR carbon grade, raced in the WorldTour by Alpecin-Premier Tech, Movistar and CANYON//SRAM. This is the fourth-generation Aeroad as updated in June 2026: the frame now takes a SRAM UDH hanger, and the lighter one-piece RACE Bar is an option and comes on the LTD, alongside the adjustable PACE Bar on the other builds. Canyon quotes 198 W in TOUR magazine's wind-tunnel test for the LTD.
- From
- €9,000$10,499£8,500
- Builds
- 3
- Sizes
- 7
- Frame weight
- 990 g34.9 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
For racers who want a WorldTour aero bike at a direct-sales price: a light top-grade frame, a power meter on every build and the PACE Bar's tool-only fit changes, with the faster RACE Bar on the LTD. You give up a choice of standard cockpit and seatpost, and the stock PACE Bar is not the fastest front end it can take.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Light
- + Aero-first design
- + Premium frame
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 93/100
- Frame
- 92/100
- Components
- 91/100
- Fit
- 88/100
- Practicality
- 70/100
- Price
- 60/100
- Weight
- 96/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
From the lightest claimed weight (7.02 kg, size M)
Bike duel
Reviews
2 independent reviews of the Canyon Aeroad CFR.
- WrittenJens KlötzerTested: CFR LTD1.7
- WrittenJulian SchultzTested: CFR Di21.5
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (CFR): Toray T1100 and T800 with M40X fibres
- Fork material
- Carbon (Canyon FK0137 CF Disc)
- Frame weight
- 990 g34.9 oz
- Fork weight
- 401 g14.1 oz
- Weight measured on
- Size M, from the component tables on canyon.com; Canyon's Aeroad overview page quotes a 960 g CFR frame
- Max system weight
- 120 kg264.6 lb
- Frame sizes
- 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Colours
- Pro Black, Paradigm Shift, CANYON//SRAM team and Movistar team replicas (varies by build; team colours members-only)
- Also available as
- Aeroad CF SLX (same platform in a lower carbon grade, 1,050 g frame, from £4,499)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 32 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Press-fit PF 86.5
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle (UDH)
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Sold with Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS electronic groupsets, 2x or 1x (LTD)
- 1x compatible
- Yes
- Front derailleur mount
- Removable
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- Integrated carbon cockpit: CP0048 PACE T-bar with interchangeable drops on the AXS and Di2 builds; one-piece monocoque CP0053 RACE Bar on the LTD
- Clip-on aerobars possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Canyon SP0105 carbon aero seatpost, 10 mm setback, saddle clamp with independent tilt and fore/aft adjustment
- Fit notes
- The PACE Bar adjusts 50 mm in width and 20 mm in height (12 positions) with one TX25 tool, without cutting the steerer or bleeding brakes; Classic Drops (130 mm drop) are standard, with Compact and Race Drops sold separately, and Gear Groove aero extensions can be fitted. The RACE Bar comes in 350 and 375 mm widths and puts the rider longer and lower. The seatpost gives 100 mm of saddle height range in sizes XS to 2XL.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Canyon quotes 198 W at 45 km/h for the Aeroad CFR LTD under TOUR magazine test conditions. The RACE Bar is claimed to be 120 g lighter than the PACE Bar and 2 W faster at 45 km/h in the wind tunnel, and up to 25 W faster with a rider in real-world conditions.
- Testing method
- TOUR magazine wind tunnel protocol (as cited by Canyon); RACE Bar gains validated on the track according to Canyon
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- Ceramic hybrid bearings with extra seals, 1-1/8 in steerer
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Maintenance
- TX25 heads on all Canyon bolts; the removable thru-axle lever doubles as a TX25 emergency tool. Double-sealed ceramic hybrid headset bearings.
- Proprietary parts
- PACE or RACE cockpit, SP0105 seatpost and saddle clamp, FK0137 fork
- Frame warranty
- 6-year guarantee (canyon.com)
- Sold via
- Direct to consumer (canyon.com)
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Aeroad CFR AXS | Aeroad CFR Di2 | Aeroad CFR LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Price (MSRP) | €9,000$10,499£8,500 | €9,000$10,499£8,500 | €9,500€9,500£9,000 |
| Weight | 7.14 kg15.7 lb | 7.12 kg15.7 lb | 7.02 kg15.5 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | M | M |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike |
| Notes | Colours Pro Black, CANYON//SRAM team and Movistar team (members-only). Configurable in MyCanyon. Canyon's Aeroad overview page quotes 6.9 kg (size M) for this model; the product page lists 7.14 kg. | Colours Pro Black and Paradigm Shift. Configurable in MyCanyon. | All-in aero build with a 1x13 drivetrain, RACE Bar and 65 mm wheels; Canyon quotes 198 W at 45 km/h under TOUR test conditions. Not listed on Canyon's US site. Colours Pro Black and Paradigm Shift. Canyon's component table names the frame 'Aeroad CF SLX' although the bike is sold as a CFR model. |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Launched | — | 2021 · current generation | 2024 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 13-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 1x |
| Battery | — | Shimano BT-DN300 (central) | — |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS HRD | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 | SRAM Red AXS HRD |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200-P (power meter) | SRAM Red 1x AXS Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 50/37 | 52/36 | 50 |
| Crank length | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Crank lengths available | 160 mm (2XS-XS), 165 mm (S-M), 170 mm (L-2XL) | 160 mm (2XS-XS), 165 mm (S-M), 170 mm (L-XL), 172.5 mm (2XL) | 160 mm (2XS-XS), 165 mm (S-M), 170 mm (L-2XL) |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200-P | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter |
| Launched | — | 2021 · current generation | — |
| Type | Integrated in crankset | Crank-based | Integrated in crankset |
| Measurement | Dual-sided | Dual-sided | Dual-sided |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Pressfit | Shimano BB92 Pressfit | SRAM DUB Pressfit |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | PF 86.5 | PF 86.5 |
| Weight | 67 g2.4 oz | 55 g1.9 oz | 67 g2.4 oz |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | — |
| Weight | 147 g5.2 oz | 96 g3.4 oz | — |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Red XPLR AXS |
| Weight | 264 g9.3 oz | 216 g7.6 oz | 378 g13.3 oz |
| Notes | — | — | Long cage |
| Cassette | SRAM Red | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Range | 10-33 | 11-30 | 10-46 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 13-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano XTR | SRAM Red |
| Brakes | |||
| Brake calipers | SRAM Red | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 | SRAM Red |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline X | Shimano RT-CL900 | SRAM Paceline X |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Mount | — | Center Lock | — |
| Notes | Size S-L; 140/140 mm on 2XS-XS, 160/160 mm on XL-2XL | Size S-L; 140/140 mm on 2XS-XS, 160/160 mm on XL-2XL | Size S-L; 140/140 mm on 2XS-XS, 160/160 mm on XL-2XL |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 | DT Swiss ARC 1100 65 |
| Front rim depth | 55 mm | 55 mm | 65 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 55 mm | 55 mm | 65 mm |
| Internal rim width | 22 mm | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Front wheel weight | 687 g24.2 oz | 687 g24.2 oz | 707 g24.9 oz |
| Rear wheel weight | 793 g28 oz | 793 g28 oz | 813 g28.7 oz |
| Freehub options | SRAM XDR | Shimano | — |
| Notes | Center Lock rotor mount | Center Lock rotor mount | Center Lock rotor mount |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm |
| Notes | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear |
| Cockpit | |||
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0048 PACE T-Bar | Canyon CP0048 PACE T-Bar | Canyon CP0053 RACE Bar |
| Type | T-bar with integrated stem and bolt-on Classic Drops | T-bar with integrated stem and bolt-on Classic Drops | One-piece bar and stem |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widths available | Adjustable over 50 mm; Canyon's component table lists 390-440 mm, its feature text 370, 395 or 420 mm | Adjustable over 50 mm; Canyon's component table lists 390-440 mm, its feature text 370, 395 or 420 mm | 350 mm (2XS-S) or 375 mm (M-2XL) |
| Bar drop | 130 mm | 130 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight | 224 g7.9 oz | 224 g7.9 oz | 335 g11.8 oz |
| Notes | Stem length 80 mm (2XS), 90 (XS-S), 100 (M), 110 (L-XL), 120 (2XL); 20 mm height adjustment. Classic Drops weigh 190 g. | Stem length 80 mm (2XS), 90 (XS-S), 100 (M), 110 (L-XL), 120 (2XL); 20 mm height adjustment. Classic Drops weigh 190 g. | Stem length 80 mm (2XS), 90 (XS-S), 100 (M), 110 (L-XL), 120 (2XL) |
| Saddle & seatpost | |||
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Carbon | Selle Italia SLR Carbon | Selle Italia SLR 3D Carbon |
| Saddle width | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight | 149 g5.3 oz | 149 g5.3 oz | 137 g4.8 oz |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0105 Aero | Canyon SP0105 Aero | Canyon SP0105 Aero |
| Offset / setback | 10 mm setback | 10 mm setback | 10 mm setback |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight | 157 g5.5 oz | 157 g5.5 oz | 157 g5.5 oz |
| Notes | 310 mm long; saddle clamp for 7x9 mm carbon rails | 310 mm long; saddle clamp for 7x9 mm carbon rails | 310 mm long; saddle clamp for 7x9 mm carbon rails |
| Bar tape | Lizard Skins DSP V2 | Lizard Skins DSP V2 | Canyon Ergospeed Gel |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm | — |
| Included extras | |||
| Pedals | None included | None included | None included |
Aeroad CFR price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroad CFR AXS | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €9,000 | €9,000 | cheapest |
| USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $10,499 | €9,371 | +4% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £8,500 | €10,033 | +11% | |
| Aeroad CFR Di2 | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €9,000 | €9,000 | cheapest |
| USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $10,499 | €9,371 | +4% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £8,500 | €10,033 | +11% | |
| Aeroad CFR LTD | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €9,500 | €9,500 | cheapest |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £9,000 | €10,623 | +12% |
Real-world weight
Scale weights of the Aeroad CFR from reviewers, next to Canyon's claim.
| What | Measured | Claimed | Measured by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroad CFR LTD | 7.11 kg15.7 lb | 7.02 kg15.5 lb+85 g vs claim | TOUR2026-07 |
Ownership checklist
2 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Canyon. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit PF 86.5
- ✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle (UDH)
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
Aeroad CFR geometry
| 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | — | 166 cm5′5″ | 172 cm5′8″ | 178 cm5′10″ | 184 cm6′0″ | 190 cm6′3″ | 196 cm6′5″ |
| Rider height max | 166 cm5′5″ | 172 cm5′8″ | 178 cm5′10″ | 184 cm6′0″ | 190 cm6′3″ | 196 cm6′5″ | — |
| Stack | 498 mm19.6″ | 520 mm20.5″ | 539 mm21.2″ | 560 mm22″ | 580 mm22.8″ | 606 mm23.9″ | 624 mm24.6″ |
| Reach | 372 mm14.6″ | 378 mm14.9″ | 390 mm15.4″ | 393 mm15.5″ | 401 mm15.8″ | 419 mm16.5″ | 429 mm16.9″ |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71.2° | 72.8° | 73.3° | 73.3° | 73.5° | 73.8° |
| Head tube length | 88 mm3.5″ | 107 mm4.2″ | 121 mm4.8″ | 142 mm5.6″ | 162 mm6.4″ | 188 mm7.4″ | 206 mm8.1″ |
| Effective top tube | 512 mm20.2″ | 528 mm20.8″ | 549 mm21.6″ | 559 mm22″ | 572 mm22.5″ | 598 mm23.5″ | 613 mm24.1″ |
| Seat tube length | 432 mm17″ | 462 mm18.2″ | 492 mm19.4″ | 522 mm20.6″ | 552 mm21.7″ | 582 mm22.9″ | 612 mm24.1″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 413 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 975 mm38.4″ | 979 mm38.5″ | 982 mm38.7″ | 988 mm38.9″ | 1,003 mm39.5″ | 1,029 mm40.5″ | 1,042 mm41″ |
| BB drop | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| Standover | 732 mm28.8″ | 758 mm29.8″ | 782 mm30.8″ | 807 mm31.8″ | 831 mm32.7″ | 858 mm33.8″ | 882 mm34.7″ |
| Saddle height min | 624 mm24.6″ | 654 mm25.7″ | 684 mm26.9″ | 714 mm28.1″ | 744 mm29.3″ | 774 mm30.5″ | 804 mm31.7″ |
| Saddle height max | 724 mm28.5″ | 754 mm29.7″ | 784 mm30.9″ | 814 mm32″ | 844 mm33.2″ | 874 mm34.4″ | 904 mm35.6″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Stem length | 80 mm3.1″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 120 mm4.7″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Aeroad CFR in size M against the middle size of 65 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase988 mm38.9″
shortestlonger than 62% of 65 bikeslongest
- Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest
Good to know
Compatibility
Canyon's component tables list 32 mm tyre clearance for the frame and 35 mm for the fork; the Aeroad overview page gives 32 mm as the maximum.
SourceRacing
Raced at the 2026 Tour de France by Alpecin-Premier Tech (Mathieu van der Poel), Movistar and the CANYON//SRAM women's team.
SourceHistory
Canyon calls this the fourth-generation Aeroad. The June 2026 update, launched just before the Tour de France, added a UDH rear dropout and made the CP0053 RACE Bar available to customers; BikeRadar describes the frame changes as very minor.
SourceVersions
Canyon still sells the earlier, pre-UDH Aeroad CFR as a Disc Frame and Brake Kit (Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 levers and brakes, PACE Bar, SP0077 seatpost, 995 g frame) at a reduced price: £3,279 instead of £3,749, €3,499 instead of €3,999. Its seat tube and top tube lengths differ slightly from the current frame, so it isn't listed as a build here.
Source
Aeroad CFR FAQ
Is the Canyon Aeroad CFR UCI legal?+
Yes. The Canyon Aeroad CFR is UCI legal, so it can be raced in UCI-sanctioned road races.
How much does the Canyon Aeroad CFR cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €9,000–€9,500 / $10,499 / £8,500–£9,000 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Aeroad CFR AXS, Aeroad CFR Di2 and Aeroad CFR LTD.
How much does the Canyon Aeroad CFR weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (Aeroad CFR LTD) weighs 7.02 kg (15.5 lb) in size M. The frame weighs 990 g (34.9 oz) (Size M, from the component tables on canyon.com; Canyon's Aeroad overview page quotes a 960 g CFR frame).
What sizes does the Canyon Aeroad CFR come in?+
7 sizes: 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 166 cm (5′5″) to 196 cm (6′5″).
What is the tire clearance of the Canyon Aeroad CFR?+
Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Canyon Aeroad CFR?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Sold with Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS electronic groupsets, 2x or 1x (LTD). 1x drivetrains are supported. Bottom bracket: Press-fit PF 86.5.
What builds of the Canyon Aeroad CFR are available?+
Aeroad CFR AXS: SRAM Red AXS; Aeroad CFR Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; Aeroad CFR LTD: SRAM Red XPLR.
What warranty does the Canyon Aeroad CFR frame have?+
6-year guarantee (canyon.com)
Is the Canyon Aeroad CFR aerodynamic?+
Canyon quotes 198 W at 45 km/h for the Aeroad CFR LTD under TOUR magazine test conditions. The RACE Bar is claimed to be 120 g lighter than the PACE Bar and 2 W faster at 45 km/h in the wind tunnel, and up to 25 W faster with a rider in real-world conditions. (TOUR magazine wind tunnel protocol (as cited by Canyon); RACE Bar gains validated on the track according to Canyon)
Sources
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-axs/4478.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-di2/4480.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-ltd/4479.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-axs/4478.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-di2/4480.html
- https://www.canyon.com/de-de/rennrad/aero-rennrad/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-axs/4478.html
- https://www.canyon.com/de-de/rennrad/aero-rennrad/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-di2/4480.html
- https://www.canyon.com/de-de/rennrad/aero-rennrad/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-ltd/4479.html
- https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cfr/aeroad-cfr-disc-frame-and-brake-kit/4227.html
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2026-new-canyon-aeroad-cfr-ltd
- https://www.tour-magazin.de/en/e-road-bike/aero-road-bike/aero-update-for-the-aeroad-cfr-canyon-breaks-the-200-watt-barrier/
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