'11 Canyon Aeroad CF Build - Updated with Rail 52's

NoMoreShadows

March '14 Update:

I've changed the stem and have added a Carbon Rail 52 wheel set (http://www.novemberbicycles.com/rail/) with Tune front hub and a PowerTap G3 rear.

Ride wise, I'm really rather happy with it.







Frame & forks: Canyon Aeroad CF 2011 53" (Small)
Front + Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace
Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace
Hubs: Front: Tune, Rear: Powertap G3 (Updated)
Rims: Rail 52's (laced to the above hubs by the good chaps at http://www.stradawheels.co.uk)
Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 4000
Cranks: Shimano Dura Ace - 172.5mm
Chainrings: 50/34
Rear cassette: Dura Ace 12/27
Chain Catcher: Canyon custom
Stem: 3T Black Stealth - 110mm
Handlebar: 3T Ergonova Team Carbon Handlebar (Black Series)
Garmin mount: K Edge
Saddle: Specialized BG Romin Expert
Seat post: Canyon VCLS Aero
Pedals - Speedplay Zero Ti

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Original post:

All ready for the Alpe D'Heuz Tri on the 24th July which should be a cracking day out in the mountains. I bought the frame back in late 2011 and spend the early winter of the same year putting it all together.

It all makes for a wonderfully smooth and subtle ride.

sloppyschleckonds

Set up looks perfect.

matig0l

Frame definitely suits the thick rim wheels better. Looks pretty darn awesome.

NoMoreShadows

Thanks for the comments.

The Rails weren't perhaps the most obvious choice although after a long while looking into them vs the competition, I took the risk and ordered a set.

After approx 100 or so mostly windy miles I'm really happy. They give a comfortable, precise and confident ride wile also offering a sound stopping performance.

I'll be using them mostly for Tri's and perhaps I'll take them with me later in the year when I take my annual trip out to the French Mountains.

Vandiesel

Bloody lurvley

RideOnTime

love the shoots...