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Canyon enters aero road market for 2011

  • Internal cable routing helps clean up the frame surfaces.

    Internal cable routing helps clean up the frame surfaces.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon says it focused on reducing frontal area and smoothing transition areas on the Aeroad CF to help reduce drag.

    Canyon says it focused on reducing frontal area and smoothing transition areas on the Aeroad CF to help reduce drag.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon continues to use a special German-made Acros headset that requires no top cap.

    Canyon continues to use a special German-made Acros headset that requires no top cap.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The very thin seat stays contribute to the noticeably good comfort of the Aeroad CF.

    The very thin seat stays contribute to the noticeably good comfort of the Aeroad CF.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cables make a brief appearance down at the bottom bracket before heading back inside the frame on their way to the derailleurs.

    Cables make a brief appearance down at the bottom bracket before heading back inside the frame on their way to the derailleurs.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon has passed over its usual Maximus asymmetrical seat tube design in favor of a relatively narrow and symmetrical one to reduce frontal area.

    Canyon has passed over its usual Maximus asymmetrical seat tube design in favor of a relatively narrow and symmetrical one to reduce frontal area.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A mix of stiff carbon and flexible basalt fibers in the Aeroad CF's new VCLS seatpost lends considerable vertical flex to the rear end. Setback is adjustable from 15-35mm.

    A mix of stiff carbon and flexible basalt fibers in the Aeroad CF's new VCLS seatpost lends considerable vertical flex to the rear end. Setback is adjustable from 15-35mm.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Seatpost binder threads are integrated into the frame but Canyon says they'll withstand over 12Nm of torque (the spec calls for only 5-7Nm) before any damage occurs - and even then it says the bolt head will snap, not the frame threads.

    Seatpost binder threads are integrated into the frame but Canyon says they'll withstand over 12Nm of torque (the spec calls for only 5-7Nm) before any damage occurs - and even then it says the bolt head will snap, not the frame threads.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon steps down its tapered steerer dimensions a notch to 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" on the Aeroad CF to yield a narrower front end.

    Canyon steps down its tapered steerer dimensions a notch to 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" on the Aeroad CF to yield a narrower front end.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The top tube is dead-straight but slightly sloping.

    The top tube is dead-straight but slightly sloping.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon frame designers perhaps could have maintained more top tube width on the Aeroad CF to gain front triangle stiffness.

    Canyon frame designers perhaps could have maintained more top tube width on the Aeroad CF to gain front triangle stiffness.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon says the Aeroad CF's 20 percent reduction in frontal area reduces its aerodynamic drag relative to the Ultimate CF or Ultimate CF SLX.

    Canyon says the Aeroad CF's 20 percent reduction in frontal area reduces its aerodynamic drag relative to the Ultimate CF or Ultimate CF SLX.

    Photo credit © Canyon

  • The tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" head tube features an hourglass shape to help minimize the frontal area.

    The tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" head tube features an hourglass shape to help minimize the frontal area.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon Bicycles launches into the aero road bike market with its new Aeroad CF.

    Canyon Bicycles launches into the aero road bike market with its new Aeroad CF.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The well bolstered bottom bracket area helps contribute to the good pedaling efficiency when in the saddle.

    The well bolstered bottom bracket area helps contribute to the good pedaling efficiency when in the saddle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The bottom bracket shell is extra-wide with press-fit bearing cups - and new fitment options apparently include Campagnolo Ultra-Torque as seen here.

    The bottom bracket shell is extra-wide with press-fit bearing cups - and new fitment options apparently include Campagnolo Ultra-Torque as seen here.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon extends the down tube just a bit further past the bottom bracket shell on its new Aeroad CF.

    Canyon extends the down tube just a bit further past the bottom bracket shell on its new Aeroad CF.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A removable rear brake housing stop should make for easier routing through the top tube.

    A removable rear brake housing stop should make for easier routing through the top tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Chain stays are similar in size to those of the Ultimate CF and Ultimate CF SLX.

    Chain stays are similar in size to those of the Ultimate CF and Ultimate CF SLX.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Canyon will offer the Aeroad CF in white or black plus team and special Erik Zabel-edition colors.

    Canyon will offer the Aeroad CF in white or black plus team and special Erik Zabel-edition colors.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Aeroad CF uses a new derailleur hanger that's stiffer for better shifting and revised shaping for faster wheel changes.

    The Aeroad CF uses a new derailleur hanger that's stiffer for better shifting and revised shaping for faster wheel changes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The uniquely adjustable fork rake allows Aeroad CF users to tune the handling to their preferences, from as quick as the Ultimate CF range to just a bit more stable.

    The uniquely adjustable fork rake allows Aeroad CF users to tune the handling to their preferences, from as quick as the Ultimate CF range to just a bit more stable.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Canyon Aeroad CF wears a deep-profile head tube and down tube.

    The new Canyon Aeroad CF wears a deep-profile head tube and down tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Front triangle torsional rigidity on the Aeroad CF is noticeably softer than the Utimate CF SLX or standard CF, but the bike is also more comfortable.

    Front triangle torsional rigidity on the Aeroad CF is noticeably softer than the Utimate CF SLX or standard CF, but the bike is also more comfortable.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • German cycling legend Erik Zabel provided Canyon with valuable test input during the Aeroad CF's development.

    German cycling legend Erik Zabel provided Canyon with valuable test input during the Aeroad CF's development.

    Photo credit © Tino Pohlmann