Aeroad
chadders81
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I want a new aero disc bike this year and the Aeroad looks the best bet in terms of fit and value.
I’m slightly wary that a new version is supposedly on the horizon and wondering whether I’d be best waiting for that.
My question is: how much is it likely to change? All aero bikes are the same silhouette these days and the existing Aeroad is undeniably fast.
Thoughts?
I’m slightly wary that a new version is supposedly on the horizon and wondering whether I’d be best waiting for that.
My question is: how much is it likely to change? All aero bikes are the same silhouette these days and the existing Aeroad is undeniably fast.
Thoughts?
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There's no actual evidence - as far as I'm aware - that any update might be anything more than a few new colour schemes or something else equally unremarkable. On the other hand, if there is a 'new' frame then it's unlikely to appear before TdF, where it will probably get its debut. And how likely is it that Canyon will make big changes to what is a very successful seller for them, even if they do update it.
The only question is how much do you want one and/or how long are you prepared to wait. If you like the current Aeroad, then just buy one. Depending on the size you are after, if you ordered one now you might not get it until mid June anyway..0 -
Chadders81 wrote:the existing Aeroad is undeniably fast.
Would it be any faster than say, a Planet-X EC-130E AERO for instance?I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles0 -
would it be any faster than an S3 from Wheelbase or any other aero bike - Planet X as above, Ribble, Orro.........Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
SloppySchleckonds wrote:Chadders81 wrote:the existing Aeroad is undeniably fast.
Would it be any faster than say, a Planet-X EC-130E AERO for instance?
They don’t do a disc frame.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:would it be any faster than an S3 from Wheelbase or any other aero bike - Planet X as above, Ribble, Orro.........
S3 Disc Di2 is lovely but £5700 vs £4300 for the comparable Canyon.
Planet X don’t do an aero disc bike.
By the time you’ve added decent wheels and an aero cockpit to the Ribble it’s £4K. I’ve noticed none of their race team are using the disc frame again this year.
The Orro comes specced with cheap wheels and cockpit.0 -
does it have to be disc? wheelbase had S3s at £1999.....Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
The current Aeroad is still being used by the pros and has been winning plenty of races this season.
This completely anecdotal evidence would suggest that it's just as fast as the other aero bikes out there.0 -
I was considering an aeroad a few weeks ago and spoke with the uk canyon rep regarding a possible upgrade coming to the range anytime soon.
The rep claimed he didn't know and pointed out that a new range was relatively recently released - the aeroad cf model.
This said, there seems to be loads of speculation a refresh is coming and if there is I would expect to see the new model at the tour, so not long to wait.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:does it have to be disc? wheelbase had S3s at £1999.....
It does. I want to get five years out of my bike and, like it or not, not many will be riding rim brakes by then.0 -
rim brakes out of date in 5 years? wow!
#strongPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:rim brakes out of date in 5 years? wow!
#strong
If someone told me five years ago I’d never ride 23s again, I’d have been dismissive, but look where we are.0 -
we are where people are still riding 23s.
#5yearsPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:we are where people are still riding 23s.
#5years
I’ll dredge this thread in five years. You’ll see.0 -
Chadders81 wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:we are where people are still riding 23s.
#5years
I’ll dredge this thread in five years. You’ll see.
#marketingbullshitswallowedwhole
#clueless
#bare0 -
I didn’t think this would become an argument about disc v rim brakes.
The cycling industry is moving us all towards disc brakes whether we like it or not. You can resist if you like and claim everyone else is ‘swallowing marketing bullshit’.0 -
Chadders81 wrote:I didn’t think this would become an argument about disc v rim brakes.
The cycling industry is moving us all towards disc brakes whether we like it or not. You can resist if you like and claim everyone else is ‘swallowing marketing bullshit’.
#strongPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Chadders81 wrote:I didn’t think this would become an argument about disc v rim brakes.
The cycling industry is moving us all towards disc brakes whether we like it or not. You can resist if you like and claim everyone else is ‘swallowing marketing bullshit’.
Enough muppetts swallow the bullshit in the name of "progress" and "innovation" for it to be unstopable.
Doesnt make it any less complete cock0 -
Anyhow, its not a "the future is discs" argument, its just surprising that someone who says he takes his cycling seriously will turn down a mch higher spec & value rim bike in search of the golden marketing panacea - the archetypal goat with horns. turning down a pro level bike for a clubbie level is kinda strange.
after all, its just a plastic bike that you're going to get rid of in a couple of years. no plastic bike is actually a keeper
#confused
#dirkPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Who says the Cervelo is a better bike? That’s marketing for you.
Have you got a link to it out of interest?0 -
link to what? review or deal?
#furtherinformationrequiredPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:
It’s a nice bike.0 -
thank you. but at the end of the day just a plastic aero bike with a bland groupset.
#nicebutblandgroupsetPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
True, but some plastic aero bikes with bland groupsets are nicer than other plastic aero bikes with bland groupsets...0
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Imposter wrote:True, but some plastic aero bikes with bland groupsets are nicer than other plastic aero bikes with bland groupsets...
What constitutes "nice" is very subjective though, not only from the design and colour scheme of the frame but from the componentry and setup of the overall bike. How the thing looks is often separate from how it rides as well.0 -
they all basically look the same and all have the same groupset. if you happen to have one with ultegra it won't be as cool to ride as Force as Ultegra is bland.
They all basically handle the same - its a plastic aero bike.
what it comes down to is the deal you get on it, fit, colour and if it has a stupid sloping top tube the don't get it as it is fugly. this last rule applies to any bike. all bits you are are for your fit.
it has to look aggressive, fast, be slammed and have deep rim tubulars otherwise its just an endurance commuter bike with children's wheels..
Any clubbie that says they can really tell the difference between an S3, an Aeroad, a Propel and a Venturii is lying.
its a plastic disposable bike - they aren't Dirk. Now Dirk is a keeper. Imagine Nina on Dirk.
#discsarefortouringandcaravans
#BuyitThrashitCrashitSellitPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
I think most aero bikes look shite.
#thereisaidit0 -
i think they serve a purpose and aren't very pretty.
functional yet no real form they sum up a lot of modern bikes.
#ain'tprettyPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
The Cervelo may well be better from a fit perspective - the Aeroad is one of the lowest bikes on the market and basically only suited to pro riders and those with proportionally short legs.
If you look at this example of frames with similar stack the Canyon is 20mm longer. So you may be forced into either lower bars or more reach
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cyclenutnz wrote:- the Aeroad is one of the lowest bikes on the market and basically only suited to pro riders and those with proportionally short legs.
Ergo: all pro riders must have disproportionately short legs. Absurd post of the week, and it’s only Monday morning.0
