Canyon Endurace Cf Slx Disc 80 Di2 Review
The Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc eight.0 eTap is the platonic cycle for riding fast and long. It's quick, offers plenty of stiffness, and comes fitted with the highly efficient gear ratios of the 12-speed SRAM Force eTap groupset. It's a match fabricated in heaven.
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Ride
The Endurace is Canyon's have on the endurance bike – a road bicycle that sacrifices a little bit of functioning for a gain in comfort. Although, this CF SLX Disc viii.0 model doesn't actually sacrifice that much.
With hydraulic disc brakes and wireless mechs, this medium sized eTap model weighs in at a pretty light seven.77kg (17.1lb), which transfers to the ride. It's very responsive under acceleration and pretty good on the climbs too.
Stiffness levels are loftier, which means you can attack the hills either seated or smashing it out of the saddle, and when I only had time for a quick blast of an hour or so I enjoyed riding the Canyon difficult. It definitely has a go upward and go attitude.
Information technology's on longer trips where the Endurace actually shows its manus, though, mostly because of how comfortable it is.
The first matter you'll discover is the crash-land-taming properties of the foliage-bound S15 VCLS ii.0 CF seatpost. It allows a pocket-sized amount of motility which takes the edge off rough route surfaces and just smooths the ride – nifty when y'all are out for four or five hours every bit you lot'll render domicile noticeably less browbeaten up around the chamois surface area.
What I like the most about information technology, though, is that there is no 'bounce' similar you get with a suspension seatpost. If you are riding at a decent lick information technology doesn't feel like any of your effort is being wasted through the post; the Canyon feels taut and y'all're getting back everything that you are putting in.
The Endurace likewise has impressive tyre clearance, coming as standard with 30mm tyres and with room to become upwardly to at least 32mm. The Reynolds wheels are tubeless set every bit well, and so you can drib the pressures if you similar. I didn't. I similar the feel and feedback of a pumped-upwardly tyre and even when swapping out the S15 post for a standard rigid carbon i, the CF SLX frame shows its quality ride.
The carbon lay-up seems to have been done well, and while you are getting all of that stiffness, that doesn't cause harshness.
Geometry-wise, the Endurace sits somewhere between a race bike and many endurance bikes. Information technology'southward a well-behaved machine that's piece of cake to live with, simply let it off the leash and y'all can have some fun.
The steering is quick, only surefooted. At speed on technical descents, the Endurace feels planted, and I was really comfortable just staying off the brakes and letting the bike go on with it.
This size Endurace has a peak tube 7mm shorter than the equivalent Aeroad (Canyon'south race model) and an extra 12mm of height at the head tube for a more relaxed position, but that didn't stop me beingness able to get relatively stretched out. Whether pushing along on the flat or tackling a downhill, I could get my bodyweight well distributed over the cycle, either for aerodynamics or for remainder through the tight bends.
Frame and fork
Unlike many brands Coulee doesn't give likewise many details away about what materials are used in the construction of its frames and forks, but when I visited the manufacturing plant a few years ago an employee told me that they use a range of grades of carbon fibre in the frames.
Whatever the specifics, Coulee gives a claimed weight of just 820g for the CF SLX frame.
Overall, the quality looks to be very good, and I especially like the Red Tinted cease which looks to be a red lacquer sprayed over the top of the natural carbon finish. It catches the sun well!
With SRAM eTap being completely wireless, the only matter you have entering the frame is the rear restriction hose, only should you go for a Shimano Di2 or mechanical groupset everything will be run internally anyway, which gives a clean look overall.
The seat tube clamp is also integrated into the frame.
In fact, fifty-fifty though the Endurace isn't designed to be an out and out race bike, it does accept quite an aero and sleek look to it.
The Endurace does have a slightly taller head tube than the Aeroad, merely Canyon has increased the front end tiptop through the fork length, then it still retains the shine transition between the head and superlative tube.
Also, the seat tube, top tube and seatstays are all moulded into one.
For increased stiffness, Coulee has gone for a press-fit bottom bracket. Pressing the begetting cups into the frame rather than screwing a set of outboard bearings onto it ways you can achieve a wider BB trounce, and therefore wider downwardly tube, seat tube and chainstays without affecting the distance betwixt the pedals, known as the Q-factor.
This design tin creak if the tolerances aren't spot on between the mating faces, just in what has been a real mixture of very wet and very dry out rides over the terminal few months, there have been no issues on that front.
Other details are pretty much standard: 12mm thru-axles front and rear, and apartment mounts for the brake callipers.
The Endurace is available in seven sizes from 2XS to 2XL, which isn't bad for a carbon frame – moulds are expensive to create, after all. You go a stack range of 510mm to 644mm, and achieve options of 360mm through to 417mm.
The F38 CF Disc fork has quite slender legs for a performance wheel, simply they do help to tame the road fizz while retaining enough stiffness to cancel out any understeer when yous corner hard. There is no 'swoop' when you lot brake hard, either.
Finishing kit
Every bit you can probably judge from the name, this model comes with SRAM's electronic groupset, eTap.
Canyon has gone for the Strength level components and they really are very practiced. It's likewise really changed my opinion on gear ratios.
The majority of the bikes we go sent in for testing are specced with a Shimano groupset, nearly with a meaty 50/34-tooth chainset, mated to an xi-28T 11-speed cassette, but SRAM has gone 12 speed; the sprockets on the Coulee range from 10T to 33T, which gives you lot extra ratios at either cease of the range.
It doesn't feel equally though it has whatever large gaps between the gears either. Well, except the five-tooth leap from the second biggest sprocket to the biggest. That's a chip of a step, simply to be fair, if y'all need the 33T it's as a bailout gear.
The use of a pocket-sized 10T sprocket ways SRAM has been able to drop the large chainring to 48T while still giving you a top-end gear inch measurement of 127 compared to 120.iv. On the Vitus Vitesse Evo Squad I reviewed, which had the same setup, I managed to reach 57mph while still having a gear to push against.
At the other end, the 35T small-scale chainring and 33T sprocket relates to a 28in gear as opposed to the college 32in of 34x28.
Having this large spread of gears, I found the Canyon to be very efficient and, to be honest, unless you are sprinting you never need to stand up – which means y'all need a very practiced saddle.
Coulee has gone for a Fizik Aliante R3, and it has a shape I really get on with.
As I mentioned before, the eTap system is completely wireless. The shifters use a coin-style bombardment which should last around a year depending on how much y'all change gears, and both the mechs come with their ain rechargeable offerings.
I've gear up the system upwardly from scratch when I fitted the Canyon with the Wide version of the Force groupset, and it is really easy to practice, so whatever fettling will be a breeze for even the biggest technophobe.
Shifting is very good right beyond the cassette and chainrings, and it is an intuitive groupset to use. You have just 1 paddle button on each shifter. The correct paw one moves the chain down the cassette, the left one upward information technology. If you lot want to switch chainrings then you press both together – simples.
Equally an added bonus, the chainset comes fitted with a Quark DZero power meter every bit standard.
When it comes to braking, the Endurace uses 160mm rotors front and rear.
I detect SRAM'due south hydraulic braking systems a little more on/off than Shimano's, requiring a trivial more control to avert locking up, only I tin can't fault the overall power, and modulation is still very decent.
With the gearing being electronic and not requiring the mechanical workings, the hoods are reduced in size over other SRAM shifters; they nonetheless aren't quite every bit svelte every bit the Di2 equivalents, merely they are comfortable.
I've touched on the fact that Canyon supplies the seatpost and it also provides the handlebar. Well, handlebar/stem philharmonic... it's an all-in-one task. The H31 Ergocockpit is designed to reduce the cycle'due south frontal area and it's a comfortable bar, with merely enough flex to take the border off, but not so much that it feels soft in your hands when sprinting. The apartment meridian sections give a comfortable paw position too.
Different size frames go different combinations of stem length and bar width, but that isn't going to suit everybody. This medium comes with the equivalent of a 100mm stem and 420mm wide bar. I normally become for a bit more than length in the stem, merely it didn't affect me too much.
If yous have wide shoulders or a long body and want to increase the sizes, it does make things a bit of a faff; y'all also can't adjust the angle of the bar.
To be honest, I've ridden loads of integrated systems without issue, but if you have a very specific wheel fit you might struggle.
Wheels and tyres
As you lot'd wait on a bike costing north of five yard, the usual suspects that are scrimped on, aren't.
This Endurace comes with a lovely ready of Reynolds AR41 carbon wheels which, when we reviewed them dorsum in 2019, delivered a solid all-round performance.
They are 41mm deep, then offer a small aerodynamic reward on the flat, but also work well in the hills thank you to their 1,630g weight.
With a 21mm internal width and 30mm external, they work very well with wider tyres, hence why Coulee has gone for 30mm Schwalbe Pro One Evos. Very squeamish tyres indeed, offering loads of grip and a very supple ride.
Value
With its direct-to-consumer model, Coulee often scores well on value for money. Here, though, it faces some strong competition.
The Vitus I mentioned earlier has a slightly more than aggressive position cheers to a stack height some 30mm lower, but other than that things are very like. With the aforementioned groupset, carbon Prime wheels and a traditional bar/stem philharmonic information technology costs merely £3,699.99 which makes it a very competitive option if you aren't that bothered near having the ability meter. It's simply 300g heavier besides.
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Rose is currently offering the X-Lite Six Disc in a Forcefulness eTap build for £4,264.67 (downwardly from £4,699) and it has a claimed weight of a mere 6.9kg. (Nosotros tested the Shimano Ultegra Di2 model in 2018.) Once again, it doesn't come up with the ability meter of the Canyon, which helps explain the lower price as the Quarq DZero has an rrp of around £860.
Even if yous add together this into the equation, though, both the Vitus and Rose expect practiced value.
With the Endurace yous are likewise getting a very good set of wheels in the package, and that carbon cockpit, so I wouldn't say information technology's overpriced. And it's all backed upward by a very good frameset.
Decision
Overall, the CF SLX Disc 8.0 offers a slap-up ride with loads of comfort and impressive stiffness for when y'all need it. If yous similar to ride fast and far then it should definitely be on your short list, especially if you want all of the added information from the included power meter.
Verdict
All the comfort of an endurance cycle while delivering the stride of a race bike
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road.cc test report
Brand and model: Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap
Size tested: Medium
List the components used to build upward the cycle.
Canyon lists:
DRIVETRAIN
Battery: SRAM eTap Powerpack 2BY
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force eTap AXS
Forepart Derailleur: SRAM Forcefulness eTap AXS
Cassette: SRAM Strength XG-1270 10-33 12s
Crank: SRAM Strength D1
Bottom subclass: SRAM Pressfit Blood-red DUB
BRAKES
Shift-/ Brake Lever: SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 2spd
Shift-/ Brake Lever: SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12spd
Restriction Rotor: SRAM Centerline X
Disc Mount: Centerlock
Wheels: Reynolds AR41 DB XD-R
Tyres: Schwalbe Pro I Evo 30mm
COCKPIT
Cockpit: Canyon H31 Ergocockpit CF
Material: Carbon
Shape: Ergo
Reach: 70 mm
Drop: 128 mm
Handlebar Tape: Coulee Ergospeed Gel
Saddle: Fizik Aliante R3
Seatpost: Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF
Tell united states of america what the bike is for and who it's aimed at. What practise the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings near the cycle?
Coulee says, "With the wireless SRAM Force eTap groupset, get performance on tap on the longest rides. From smart frame details to the high-grade components, every attribute of this bike is designed and built to deliver speed and comfort in all situations."
What information technology has described at that place pretty much covers how the Endurace behaves. A fast wheel that focuses on comfort.
Where does this model sit down in the range? Tell united states briefly near the cheaper options and the more expensive options
Sitting above the 8.0 is the CF SLX 9.0 with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (£6,499) or with SRAM eTap Cherry-red for £6,699.
A frameset is as well bachelor for £2,349; it is designed to work with mechanical groupsets though.
If yous want the Endurace geometry but at a lower price then there are the non-SLX versions or a range of aluminium alloy framed offerings.
Overall rating for frame and fork
8/10
Tell united states nearly the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?
The overall build looks very adept, and I particularly like the red lacquer that allows you to still come across the carbon fibre below.
Tell u.s.a. about the materials used in the frame and fork?
Both the frame and fork are manufactured from carbon fibre.
Tell usa well-nigh the geometry of the frame and fork?
The Endurace is more relaxed that the Aeroad race model but it is still quite ambitious compared to most endurance cycle.
How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did information technology compare to other bikes of the aforementioned stated size?
This medium model has a stack of 578mm and a achieve of 382mm. This gives a ratio of i.51 which is a bit lower, and therefore racier, than many endurance bikes.
Was the cycle comfy to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
The frame and fork do provide a firm simply compliant ride, helped past the component selection.
Did the bicycle feel stiff in the right places? Did whatsoever role of the bicycle feel besides stiff or too flexible?
Stiffness is impressive throughout, specially effectually the bottom bracket surface area.
How did the bike transfer power? Did it experience efficient?
A lowish weight backed upwardly by enough of stiffness means that the Canyon delivers ability well and feels very efficient.
Was there whatever toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so was it a problem?
None.
How would you describe the steering? Was it lively neutral or unresponsive? On the quick side of neutral.
Tell us some more almost the treatment. How did the bike experience overall? Did it practise particular things well or badly?
The Endurace is slightly faster handling than many endurance bikes, simply that does mean you lot tin have some fun on the descents. It never feels twitchy or flighty, which increases confidence.
Which components had the most consequence (skillful or bad) on the bike's condolement? would you recommend any changes?
The SL15 seatpost brings loads of condolement especially when on crude roads.
Which components had the most issue (good or bad) on the wheel'south stiffness? would you recommend whatsoever changes?
There is loads of stiffness delivered by the carbon SRAM Force cranks.
Which components had the virtually upshot (good or bad) on the bike'south efficiency? would yous recommend any changes?
The Strength ratios requite a large spread of gears either cease, which allows you to remain seated for much of the fourth dimension.
Rate the bike for efficiency of power transfer:
nine/ten
Rate the bike for acceleration:
eight/x
Rate the bike for sprinting:
8/ten
Rate the cycle for loftier speed stability:
9/ten
Rate the cycle for cruising speed stability:
9/x
Rate the bike for low speed stability:
8/x
Charge per unit the cycle for apartment cornering:
8/10
Rate the cycle for cornering on descents:
9/ten
Rate the bike for climbing:
viii/10
Rate the drivetrain for functioning:
8/10
Charge per unit the drivetrain for immovability:
8/ten
Charge per unit the drivetrain for weight:
eight/10
Rate the drivetrain for value:
6/10
Tell us some more near the drivetrain. Anything you particularly did or didn't similar? Whatsoever components which didn't piece of work well together?
All-round, the Forcefulness eTap groupset is very easy to use, and it delivers smashing shifting and braking power.
Rate the wheels for performance:
8/10
Charge per unit the wheels for durability:
eight/10
Rate the wheels for weight:
seven/10
Charge per unit the wheels for comfort:
eight/10
Rate the wheels for value:
6/ten
Tell us some more nigh the wheels.Did they work well in the conditions y'all encountered? Would y'all change the wheels? If and then what for?
A skillful quality set of wheels, which suits the Canyon's performance aspirations.
Rate the tyres for functioning:
ix/10
Rate the tyres for durability:
viii/10
Rate the tyres for weight:
eight/10
Charge per unit the tyres for condolement:
8/10
Rate the tyres for value:
vi/ten
Tell the states some more virtually the tyres. Did they work well in the weather you lot encountered? Would you change the tyres? If so what for?
Some of the all-time tyres out in that location for grip and performance while offering a supple ride.
Rate the controls for performance:
viii/10
Charge per unit the controls for durability:
8/ten
Rate the controls for weight:
8/x
Rate the controls for condolement:
eight/x
Rate the controls for value:
7/ten
Tell the states some more near the controls. Any specially good or bad components? How would the controls work for larger or smaller riders?
Some quality components fitted hither. I got on fine with the standard handlebar/stem cockpit size, but if it doesn't work for you there is no adjustment.
Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes
Would you consider buying the cycle? Yes
Would yous recommend the bicycle to a friend? Yes
How does the price compare to that of similar bikes in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?
There weren't that many Force eTap bikes on the market at the time of testing to compare, but the 2 I've mentioned in the review, specially the Vitus, offer some stiff contest, especially if y'all are happy to forgo the ability meter. Priced at just £3,699.99, the Vitus is a lot of bicycle for the money.
Rate the bike overall for operation:
9/10
Rate the bike overall for value:
six/10
Utilize this box to explicate your overall score
The Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc viii.0 eTap offers a comfortable yet stiff frameset wrapped in peak quality components. The cockpit could bring a few compromises for some, but on the whole information technology is a well priced package, specially if you lot desire a power meter straight out of the box.
Age: 41
I usually ride: This month'due south examination bikeMy best wheel is: B'Twin Ultra CF draped in the latest bling test components
I've been riding for: Over twenty yearsI ride: Every twenty-four hour periodI would class myself every bit: Expert
I regularly exercise the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, club rides, sportives, fixed/singlespeed,
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