Following spurious rumors and images that whirled about the internet over the last week or so, Canyon has officially unveiled its redesigned Endurace CFR, touting it as “the world’s fastest all-road race bike”.
The new Endurace first broke cover during last month’s Ronde van Brugge, and later at the E3 Saxo Classic, under the auspices of the Alpecin-Premier Tech squad, featuring virtually the same silhouette as the German brand’s current Aeroad, yielding an aerodynamic signature that brings both bikes within a single watt of each other.
However, upon close inspection, one learns that the new Endurance CFR provides slightly more tire clearance (up to 35mm), as well as Canyon’s new SP0093 VCLS Aero seatpost, which claims to improve compliance by 25%.
Elsewhere, Canyon has marginally increased the length of both the chainstays and wheelbase compared to the Aeroad, while the geometry remains almost the same between the two models.
Additionally, Canyon has launched a new one-piece handlebar to coincide with the launch of the Endurace CFR called the CP0053 Race, which features a radical, V-shape forward sweeping design that claims to be 120 grams lighter, while also bolstering aerodynamic efficiency by a claimed 2 watts at 45 km/h over the Pace handlebar.
Yet, unlike the Pace, the CP0053 does not offer width adjustability, but it is available in a wider range of sizes that span 80mm to 140mm stem lengths and widths between 350mm and 375mm. Moreover, it’s roughly 20mm lower and 10mm longer in effective stack and reach than its counterpart, along with interchangeable drops.
For the US market, the new Endurace CFR is available in three sizes that range from 2XS to XL, along with two build options, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM Red AXS, with pricing starting at $10,499.99.
On a personal note, instead of Canyon simply pedalling the new Endurace CFR up the arse of its current Aeroad, it would have been nice to see a truly revamped design, particularly a revised geometry that made the bike more adaptable for the cycling masses instead of the same overly aggressive angles.
Man versucht wohl, das Rad neu zu erfinden.
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