Canyon has unveiled its new fourth-generation Aeroad, which the company claims is the fastest bike in the WorldTour peloton.
According to Canyon… ‘The new Aeroad delivers next-level durability to handle all the rigors of racing, from critical sections of reinforced carbon layup to the smallest mechanical details.’
Sections of the frame have been reinforced to boost handling responsiveness. As with any race bike in 2024, Canyon adds that lightness that doesn’t compromise aero performance was also a key focus. Complete builds now tip the scales just a shade over 7 kg out the box.
32 mm tyre clearance makes the Aeroad a versatile aero racer, capable of handling smooth roads through to the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix.
Headlining the fourth generation Aeroad is the PACE Bar. Standing for Performance Adaptive Cockpit Ecosystem, the PACE Bar unlocks an array of performance options and broader fit range through cockpit modularity.
Riders can now swap out the handlebar drops in a matter of minutes and choose between Classic Drops and Aero Drops which feature a more aggressive flared form. This is in-line with modern rider preferences. By further reducing the rider’s frontal surface, the Aero Drops can reportedly save up to 14 watts.
Canyon notes that testing carried out at the GST Wind Tunnel in South Germany places the new Aeroad at the top of the WorldTour peloton leaderboard.
‘As with previous generations of the Aeroad, the real engineering triumph here is how the new bike achieves this aero performance while remaining light and compliant enough for use in all high-level road races.’
Canyon engineers have aimed to ensure that the Aeroad is simple to set up and easy to maintain. From hermetically sealed premium headset bearings to the application of high strength T25 stainless steel and titanium screws manufactured in Germany across the entire frameset, the new Aeroad is billed as a robust performer.
The new Aeroad line-up comprises six Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS models across two platforms, the Aeroad CFR and Aeroad CF SLX.
CFR models are built using the finest carbon Canyon can source, resulting in a frameset that delivers lightness, toughness, and stiffness at a WorldTour level.
The Aeroad CF SLX carbon layup strikes a balance of lightweight construction and high strength. CF SLX models are available in either Di2 or AXS builds with either a CF SLX 7 or CF SLX 8 specification.
Both the Aeroad CF SLX and Aeroad CFR platforms feature full system integration and electronic groupsets across the board, plus power meters on all models apart from the AEROAD CF SLX 7 AXS.
