Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 review: everything a modern endurance bike should be - at an impressive price
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Key Points:
- Canyon has introduced the Endurace CF SLX and CF models as additions to its endurance bike range, complementing the high-end Endurace CFR with a blend of aerodynamics and comfort suitable for mass appeal.
- The Endurace CF SLX balances stiffness for performance with rear smoothness for comfort, offering fast, forgiving handling and a road-smoothing ride quality, with a system-drag figure only slightly higher than the CFR model.
- Practical features include a large down-tube storage compartment for tools and spares, 38mm tire clearance, a new adjustable PACE one-piece cockpit, and an aero-shaped VCLS seatpost that improves compliance by 25%.
- Weighing 8.6kg, the bike offers confident stability with a longer wheelbase and quick steering, excelling on climbs, descents, and rough surfaces, while the included DT Swiss ERC 1600 wheels and Schwalbe Pro One tires enhance ride quality.
- Priced at £4,299 / €4,499, the Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 undercuts many competitors while offering a near-perfect spec, making it a highly recommended endurance bike with excellent value and performance.