Canyon: Aeroroad CF or Ultimate CF SLX

Dorset_Boy
Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,727
edited January 2013 in Road buying advice
If both similarly specced, which one to buy, and why?

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    slx is better looking, I reckon, but then I'm not a fan of dropped seatstays a la BMC
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • homercles
    homercles Posts: 499
    I've just had the same dilemma and plumped for an SLX.

    Agree with maddog re looks, which played a role for me. Another factor for me was the fact that the Aeroad is supposed to be very hard riding (those big fat aero tubes, etc) and perhaps a bit more aggressively sporty. Most of the time I'm just plodding or doing sportives so don't think I need the extra stiffness (in fact it would be a hindrance) - the SLX is fairly sporty as it is by all accounts.
    Nail Trail
    Pompino
    CF SLX
  • bisoner
    bisoner Posts: 171
    homercles wrote:
    I've just had the same dilemma and plumped for an SLX.

    Agree with maddog re looks, which played a role for me. Another factor for me was the fact that the Aeroad is supposed to be very hard riding (those big fat aero tubes, etc) and perhaps a bit more aggressively sporty. Most of the time I'm just plodding or doing sportives so don't think I need the extra stiffness (in fact it would be a hindrance) - the SLX is fairly sporty as it is by all accounts.

    On the subject of stiffness, I think the CF SLX will be a stiffer frame than the Aeroad - I tried out the old CF SLX. The Aeroad is definitely more agressive in terms of a riding position but I haven't found it uncomfortable at all.

    I do agree the CF SLX is a nice looking bike.

    This is a decent summary of both bikes, albeit the old CF SLX:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdPRiiT7VJE
  • hulla the hulla
    hulla the hulla Posts: 338
    I would have preferred the SLX but couldn't / didn't want to wait for 3-4 months for one so plumped for the Aeroad. So far it has proved very able, a much better bike than I am a rider. Pretty stiff and stable but comfortable over decent distances (60+ miles) and agile enough for climbing. SLX is of course lighter but not by much.
    A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it

    Canyon Aeroad 7.0 summer missile
    Trek 2.1 winter hack
  • homercles
    homercles Posts: 499
    That's a fair point Bisoner - I probably worded what I meant badly which was based on this review found on BR - http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-canyon-aeroad-cf-90-team-11-43004

    The firm ride talk put me off, particularly allied to a flexy front end, which didn't seem like a great combo for me. I'm a big guy (nearly 15st) so not all that flexible myself for aggressive riding positions over a long time and I tend to make bikes groan a bit! Saying that, I've gone for the VCLS 2.0 seat post - be interesting to see if it provides the comfort it's meant to.

    Either way, I think both bikes are superb value and from what I can tell their owners love them and buy again. - a sure fire sign that they're doing it right.
    Nail Trail
    Pompino
    CF SLX
  • chigman
    chigman Posts: 163
    Hi

    I have just ordered an slx. I prefer the look of it to the aeroads but my brother likes the aeroad better. Horses for coarses I'd say. Whatever you choose I think you will like. :D

    Steve
    Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 7.0
    Cube Crossteam Hybrid
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,727
    Problem is I like them both, and am finding it difficult to decide which one! :?

    Is there any difference between the 2012 and 2013 Aerorad frames?
    I'm aware the 2013 CF SLX frame is new, hence the lead in times.
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    Don’t think there is any difference in the aeroad frames across the 2 years, but I’m surprised at people stating the Aeroad is more stiff. By definition from canyon its adjustable for rake, so you can make it twitchy or stable. It seems the ultimate cf slx gets the better reviews by the way. The aeroad may be faster in terms of being slightly more slippery, but the frame weighs a fair bit more so for hillclimbing it may well be worse.
  • awsm
    awsm Posts: 210
    I would take the SLX over the Aeroroad. It's top of my list for a new bike this year.
  • rando
    rando Posts: 285
    Some decent prices available in Canyon Outlet shop for the Aeroad CF 8.0 Di2
    http://www.canyon.com/_en/outlet/articl ... o=A1026161
  • mikenetic
    mikenetic Posts: 486
    Dorset Boy wrote:
    Problem is I like them both, and am finding it difficult to decide which one! :?

    Is there any difference between the 2012 and 2013 Aerorad frames?
    I'm aware the 2013 CF SLX frame is new, hence the lead in times.

    Which one fits you best? I've been looking at them, at there's quite a difference in the geometries of the CF SLX, Aeroad, and also the Ultimate CF.

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