2018 Canyon
Aeroad CF SLX 8.0
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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$3,499| Weight | 15.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
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Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis
It might be a good few years old now but the Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8.0 disc is still a very good bike despite the aero market upgrading significantly in between
Efficient and fast
Excellent brakes
Comfortable for an aero bike
Value
Excellent spec
Not the fastest aero bike on the market
It is longing for an update
Jul 2019
Canyon's aero road bike is light enough for the mountains and fast enough to rip through the valleys.
Aero frame
Integrated handlebar and stem
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset
1.25-inch steer tube limits stem options
Jun 2018 · Ben Delaney
I borrowed this bike from Canyon North America’s demo fleet for two days of delicious riding in the forested mountains north of Santa Cruz, California, as part of a Giro helmet launch.. .
May 2018 · James Huang
The Canyon Aeroad CF SLX is widely regarded as one of the top aero road bikes on the market, and the company recently expanded the model’s capabilities by adding disc-brake versions last year. In another truly long-term test, CyclingTips US technical editor James Huang has spent more than a year on a mid-range 8.0 Di2 […]
Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf
Speed is nothing without control. That’s exactly why Canyon’s aero-monster is now available with disc brakes. How does the Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 9.0 Di2 stand up against the climbing specialists and all-rounders of our test? Will the aerodynamic DNA of the Aeroad pave its road to GRAN FONDO success?
Feb 2018 · Matthew Page
A classic aero road bike that has lost none of its speed with the addition of discs
Neat integrated design
Impressive Dura-Ace brakes
Fast
Responsive feame
Deep rims narrow and susceptible to wind
Integrated cockpit difficult to fine-tune
Non-standard sizing
Feb 2017 · David Arthur @davearthur
All the speed and handling of the regular Aeroad but with superior braking
Jul 2016 · Dan Cavallari
Joaquim Rodriguez rides aboard a stiff and aerodynamic Canyon Aeroad. The Spaniard will retire at the end of the season.
| Frame | Canyon Aeroad CF SLX, Frame: Carbon, Geometry: PRO, Trident 2.0 Down Tube, Head Tube Stiffness: 100Nm/°, Bottom Bracket Stiffness: 70N/mm, Direct Mount Brakes, Integrated Seat Clamp, Integrated Cable Routing, Weight: 980 g (M) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | Canyon Aeroblade SLX, Full-carbon fork, Rake Shift for adjustable handling characteristics, 1 1/4" fork shaft, Hollow fork crown |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit, Press Fit, Small housing for less weight, Improved seal construction, SM-BB92-41B |
| Headset | Canyon | Acros |
| Stem | Canyon V13, Angle: +/- 6°, 1 1/4" Stem clamp, In-house developed Canyon stem with new clamping concept for added security, Square profile design for extra torsional stiffness, Compliant with Canyon Category 2 testing standards |
| Handlebar | Canyon H16 Aero AL, In-house developed Canyon aluminium aero handlebars, Short 70 mm reach and compact drop for fast position changes, Aerodynamic profile tops, Drop dependent on width: max. 130 mm, Width dependent on frame size: max. 430 mm, Compliant with Canyon Category 2 testing standards |
| Saddle | Fizik Arione R5, Manganese rails, Wing Flex composite glass fibre shell, Mictrotex saddle cover, Weight: 205 g |
| Seatpost | Canyon S27 Aero VCLS CF, In-house developed Canyon seatpost, Trident 2.0 form for best aerodynamic performance and integration with frame, Adjustable setback (15 mm/-1 mm) thanks to Flip Head mechanism, Length: 330 mm, Compliant with Canyon Category 1 testing Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | none included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11s, Fast and accurate shifts, short cage (SS), 11-speed, SH RD-8000 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 11s, fast and exact shifting, spring mechanism for easier and more direct shifting, SH FD-8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 11s |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11s, Improved ergonomics for increased comfort and improved control, Smooth operation and a positive click when shifting, Powerful braking and great modulation, Carbon-brake levers, SH ST-8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11s, SH CS-8000, 11-12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-25-28 T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG700-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Direct-Mount, SH BR-R8010 Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra, 11s, Improved ergonomics for increased comfort and improved control, Smooth operation and a positive click when shifting, Powerful braking and great modulation, Carbon-brake levers, SH ST-8000 |
| Rims | Reynolds Strike SLG Carbon Clincher, tubeless ready, DT Aero Comp spokes, Width: 25 mm (external), 17 mm (internal), Weight: 1635 g (approx.) |
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| Tires | Continental Grand Prix Attack III | Grand Prix Force III, Front: Grand Prix Attack III, 23 mm, Rear: Grand Prix Force III, 25 mm |
Last updated February 19
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