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- €4,799$4,999£4,499
- Lightest
- 7.34 kg16.2 lb
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- 6/7
Canyon · model family
Canyon Aeroad
2 variants by frame grade. Compare them part by part below.
- From
- €9,000$10,499£8,500
- Lightest
- 7.02 kg15.5 lb
- Builds/sizes
- 3/7
Generations
What changed from one generation to the next. Useful when you're weighing a used bike against a new one.
2026-06
4th generation (2026 update)
- UDH rear dropout
- One-piece CP0053 RACE Bar, claimed 120 g lighter and 2 W faster than the PACE Bar, standard on the LTD
- Frame otherwise largely unchanged
2024-07
4th generation
- Tyre clearance up from 30 to 32 mm
- CP0048 PACE Bar with interchangeable drops replaces CP0018
- Seatpost clamp moved to the top tube
- CFR frame 960 g (size M), up from 915 g, for durability
- Claimed 1.6 W faster at 45 km/h
2020-10
3rd generation
- Claimed up to 7.4 W faster, 170 g lighter and up to 14% stiffer
- CP0018 Aerocockpit with 15 mm height and up to ±20 mm width adjustment
- New SP0046 aero seatpost
Variants side by side
Each variant is shown with its first complete build. Pick other builds on the compare page.
| CF SLX | CFR | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Canyon | Canyon |
| Build | Aeroad CF SLX 9 AXS | Aeroad CFR AXS |
| Build notes | Crystal White only. Not listed on Canyon's US site. The only CF SLX build with Aero Drops, Zipp 454 NSW wheels and a 48/35 chainset; Canyon's component table lists the crankset as SRAM Red E1 without a power meter. Product images carry a 2026 tag where the other builds carry 2027. | 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. |
| Price (MSRP) | €7,999€7,999£7,599 | €9,000$10,499£8,500 |
| Bike weight | 7.4 kg16.3 lb | 7.14 kg15.7 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | M |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
| Generation | 4th generation | 4th generation (2026 update) |
| Launched | 2024-07 | 2026-06 |
| Newer generation | 4th generation (2026 update) (2026) | — |
| Discipline | Aero road | Aero road |
| UCI legal | Yes | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 84 | 84 |
| Aero | 90 | 93 |
| Frame | 82 | 92 |
| Components | 80 | 91 |
| Fit | 88 | 88 |
| Practicality | 70 | 70 |
| Price | 88 | 60 |
| Weight | 89 | 96 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX layup) | Carbon (CFR): Toray T1100 and T800 with M40X fibres |
| Fork material | Carbon (Canyon FK0137 CF Disc) | Carbon (Canyon FK0137 CF Disc) |
| Frame weight | 1,050 g2.31 lb | 990 g34.9 oz |
| Fork weight | 401 g14.1 oz | 401 g14.1 oz |
| Weight measured on | Size M, from the component tables on canyon.com; the Aeroad overview page quotes the same 1,050 g for the CF SLX frame | 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 | 120 kg264.6 lb |
| Frame sizes | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL |
| Colours | Crystal White, Metallic Acid, Aokaze (varies by build; the CF SLX 9 AXS comes in Crystal White only, Metallic Acid is members-only in the US) | Pro Black, Paradigm Shift, CANYON//SRAM team and Movistar team replicas (varies by build; team colours members-only) |
| Also available as | Aeroad CFR (same platform in Canyon's top carbon grade, 960 g frame, with the UDH dropout and SP0105 seatpost of the June 2026 update) | Aeroad CF SLX (same platform in a lower carbon grade, 1,050 g frame, from £4,499) |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Max rotor size | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | Press-fit PF 86.5 | Press-fit PF 86.5 |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | 12x100 thru-axle |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | 12x142 thru-axle (UDH) |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Sold with Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS 2x electronic groupsets | Sold with Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS electronic groupsets, 2x or 1x (LTD) |
| 1x compatible | — | Yes |
| Front derailleur mount | Removable | Removable |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Cockpit | Integrated carbon cockpit: CP0048 PACE T-bar with interchangeable drops (Classic Drops on most builds, Aero Drops on the CF SLX 9 AXS) | 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 | Yes |
| Seatpost type | Canyon SP0077 carbon aero seatpost, 10 mm setback, clamp with independent tilt and fore/aft adjustment | 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); Canyon's feature text offers 370, 395 or 420 mm widths, its component table lists 390-440 mm. Classic Drops (130 mm drop) are standard on most builds, Compact and Race Drops are sold separately. MyCanyon lets CF SLX buyers choose crank length, stem length, drops and cassette. The seatpost gives 75 mm of saddle height range in 2XS and 100 mm in XS to 2XL. | 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 204 W at 45 km/h for the CF SLX 8 Di2 in TOUR magazine's test, against 198 W for the Aeroad CFR LTD with the RACE Bar. | 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) | TOUR magazine wind tunnel protocol (as cited by Canyon); RACE Bar gains validated on the track according to Canyon |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | 1-1/8 in steerer | 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 tool. | 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 cockpit, SP0077 seatpost and saddle clamp, FK0137 fork | PACE or RACE cockpit, SP0105 seatpost and saddle clamp, FK0137 fork |
| Frame warranty | 6-year guarantee (canyon.com) | 6-year guarantee (canyon.com) |
| Sold via | Direct to consumer (canyon.com) | Direct to consumer (canyon.com) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS E1 HRD | SRAM Red AXS HRD |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers |
| Crankset | SRAM Red E1 | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | 50/37 |
| Crank length | 172.5 | 165 |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (2XS), 167.5 mm (XS), 170 mm (S), 172.5 mm (M-L), 175 mm (XL-2XL) | 160 mm (2XS-XS), 165 mm (S-M), 170 mm (L-2XL) |
| Power meter | — | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter |
| Type | — | Integrated in crankset |
| Measurement | — | Dual-sided |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Pressfit | SRAM DUB Pressfit |
| Standard | PF 86.5 | PF 86.5 |
| Weight | 77 g2.7 oz | 67 g2.4 oz |
| Notes | CeramicSpeed-coated | — |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Weight | 147 g5.2 oz | 147 g5.2 oz |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Weight | 264 g9.3 oz | 264 g9.3 oz |
| Cassette | SRAM Red | SRAM Red |
| Range | 10-30 | 10-33 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red E1 | SRAM Red |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake calipers | SRAM Red | SRAM Red |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline X | SRAM Paceline X |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 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 |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Zipp 454 NSW | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 |
| Front rim depth | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| Internal rim width | 23 mm | 22 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Rim bead | Hookless | — |
| Front wheel weight | 631 g22.3 oz | 687 g24.2 oz |
| Rear wheel weight | 727 g25.6 oz | 793 g28 oz |
| Freehub options | SRAM XDR | SRAM XDR |
| Notes | Center Lock rotor mount | Center Lock rotor mount |
| Tires | Pirelli P Zero Race RS | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 28 mm / Aero 111 26 mm |
| Tire width | 28 mm | — |
| Weight | 311 g11 oz | — |
| Notes | — | Canyon lists both tyres without stating which goes front or rear |
| Cockpit | ||
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0048 PACE T-Bar | Canyon CP0048 PACE T-Bar |
| Type | T-bar with integrated stem and bolt-on Aero Drops | T-bar with integrated stem and bolt-on Classic Drops |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes |
| Widths available | Adjustable over 50 mm; Canyon lists 370-420 mm for this build | Adjustable over 50 mm; Canyon's component table lists 390-440 mm, its feature text 370, 395 or 420 mm |
| Bar drop | 105 mm | 130 mm |
| Flare | 19° | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight | 223 g7.9 oz | 224 g7.9 oz |
| Notes | Stem length 80 mm (2XS), 90 (XS-S), 100 (M), 110 (L-XL), 120 (2XL); 20 mm height adjustment | Stem length 80 mm (2XS), 90 (XS-S), 100 (M), 110 (L-XL), 120 (2XL); 20 mm height adjustment. Classic Drops weigh 190 g. |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow 3D | Selle Italia SLR Carbon |
| Saddle width | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Rails | Carbon | — |
| Weight | 163 g5.7 oz | 149 g5.3 oz |
| Notes | Canyon lists it as SLR Boost 3D Kit Carbonio Superflow | — |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0077 | Canyon SP0105 Aero |
| Offset / setback | 10 mm setback | 10 mm setback |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Weight | 160 g5.6 oz | 157 g5.5 oz |
| Notes | 275 mm long in 2XS, 301 mm in XS-2XL; EP2351-01 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 |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Included extras | ||
| Pedals | None included | None included |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL | 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL |
| Rider height min | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ |
| Rider height max | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ | 166–196 cm5–6′5″ |
| Stack | 498–624 mm19.6–24.6″ | 498–624 mm19.6–24.6″ |
| Reach | 372–429 mm14.6–16.9″ | 372–429 mm14.6–16.9″ |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head tube angle | 70–73.8° | 70–73.8° |
| Head tube length | 88–206 mm3.5–8.1″ | 88–206 mm3.5–8.1″ |
| Effective top tube | 520–613 mm20.5–24.1″ | 512–613 mm20.2–24.1″ |
| Seat tube length | 441–621 mm17.4–24.4″ | 432–612 mm17–24.1″ |
| Chainstay | 410–415 mm16.1–16.3″ | 410–415 mm16.1–16.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 975–1,042 mm38.4–41″ | 975–1,042 mm38.4–41″ |
| BB drop | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| Standover | 720–874 mm28.3–34.4″ | 732–882 mm28.8–34.7″ |
| Saddle height min | 623–804 mm24.5–31.7″ | 624–804 mm24.6–31.7″ |
| Saddle height max | 698–904 mm27.5–35.6″ | 724–904 mm28.5–35.6″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Stem length | 80–120 mm3.1–4.7″ | 80–120 mm3.1–4.7″ |
Geometry overlay
Drawn to scale (how to read it).