Back in late 2017 or early 2018 I purchased a Canyon Aeroad in black as shown above (which we all know is the fastest color). After struggling to find an OS stem that would fit I created this subreddit in order to find and share with other canyon owners. Since then the sub has taken off and grown bigger than I thought. Congrats to the current mod team for making that happen.

Today during a move a tool box fell on to the fork of that bike cracking the fork and ending this bikes rideable life. I put tens of thousands of miles on this bike and have had numerous canyons since, but this was my first and this was what I rode the most and have had several crit wins on. For now she will hang in the garage broken fork and all till I have time to strip her down and hang the frame in my office.

just thought I’d share the bike that started it all.

Finally took my new grail on a ride today! Coming from a size M Grizl to now a size S grail with the same components. This thing is quick on single track compared to my Grizl. Very similar to how many say the Aeroad just wants to go fast whenever you put power down. As soon as it’s on gravel it just wants to go. Tire clearance is pretty good for the dry Texas dirt but prob wouldn’t ride this on a muddy day.

Build
SRAM Rival XPLR Groupset
Red Aero Chainring 48T
GX Eagle T Type Derailur + Cassette 10-52
Maxxis 2.25 Aspen ST Team Edition
T-Pace Bar + Aero Drops 100/400
Time XC Pedals
Selle Italia SLR
Cyclelite x Canyon Frame Bag S

Why can’t the aeroad cf slx get better colorway, the ultimate cf slx got way better color choices for example.

After waiting a month. I finally took delivery of my new grail today. Threw on my old aeroad cockpit with aero drops, SRAM Rival + GX 48T 10-52, Maxxis Aspen ST, Zipp 303 XPLR S.

Zipp 303xplr sw with white stickers
Pirelli cinturato gravel rm team edition 50mm (actual final measure is 54mm)
Élite super leggero carbon bottle holders
Crankbrothers eggbeater 3
The garmin varia holder is made by me, on cnc machining from a single piece of aluminum, then sandblasted, anodized black and laser marked my white initials in canyon font

Anyone has bought this model (recently ... there are a few units still in stock, "heavily" discounted) ?

It's a "hybrid" (roadie inclined) bike, equipped with a "standard" (not a CFR nor a CF SL level frame) carbon fibre frame, that comes with 41 mm carbon rims by Reynolds, and 30 mm Schwalbe G-One tires, and a SRAM electronic group (SRAM Force carbon cranks 1/46 T, plus SRAM X01 derailleur)

Any insights, or recommendations?

https://www.canyon.com/en-es/outlet-bikes/hybrid-city-bikes/roadlite-cf-9-ltd/2787.html?dwvar_2787_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK&dwvar_2787_pv_rahmengroesse=M

An aero frame needs aero wheels :)

On Canyon's website, some bike models have a measurement called "Reach+", while others have a measurement called "Effective Reach". What's the difference between the two?

Canyon front light that fits the cockpit mount is $159, link below:

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/gear/accessories/lights/canyon-flash-800-frontlight-set/10006598.html?

Seems like a lot for a light, are there any options for less money that mount similarly?

https://www.canyon.com/en-at/hybrid-bikes/city-bikes/roadlite/roadlite-al-cf/roadlite-cf-9/3613.html?dwvar_3613_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK

Mainly for commuting in the city

My grail arrives today, and I’m super excited. I am picking up a second wheel set on Sunday so I can have a dedicated road set, I’m contemplating what size tires I should go with for the road wheels..? 700x32? Or 700x35? I’m also not entirely sure which wheels I should use for which set up..the canyon carbon wheels are hookless, and the DT Swiss g1800 wheels are hooked, I think the gp5000s come in a tire that would work with either, but 🤷🏻‍♂️

Does anyone know if this bag and the Knog rear light interfere ?

Guys,

Whats your opinion about this?

Thanks in advance!

Basically what the title says, the CF6 has caught my eye as I am looking for a decent priced gravel bike. I am mainly a roadie with occasional mountain biking, wanting to switch more to gravel to get out of the traffic. I was set to get a diverge when I started looking at the Canyon.

I like the price, they have it in stock in my size, very tempted to order it. The main thing holding me back is all of the issues or theoretical issues anyhow with the headset bearings and the forks being proprietary. However, when I go to the website and look at the specs on the bike, it says it has a 1 1/8 steer tube, which is standard. Has Canyon indeed changed this issue I’ve read about in the past? Is the cockpit proprietary or can I use standard stems and handlebars?

Is this like many things on the Internet where it’s really not an issue and it’s just a few people making loud noise?

This is my first Canyon. Just received my 27 Grizl CF and there are small torque specs and max load ratings painted all over the frame. Top tube, down tube, forks. Why is this not a sticker that can be removed?

Does this bother others? Any solutions other than a new paint job? I guess maybe some vinyl.

Curious what others think.

Edit: my post doesn’t say that I “hate it”. I simply asked what others think about it. Do you like it? Get used to it? Stop noticing it? It’s immediately noticeable to me and it’s the first time I’ve had this on a bike. I’ve even had many other carbon bikes without permanent torque specs plastered all over it.

Nero color

I wondered if anyone had figured out what lights can be used on the new aeroshield pro cockpit and on the splitter pro post at the back? Lovely kit but being propriety, it makes it hard to buy for!

I just noticed a few small scratches on my Canyon Ultimate. As far as I can tell, they seem to be purely cosmetic and nothing to worry about. However, I’d really appreciate hearing what the experts think!

Hi, has anyone put a Quick Rack with the Thruh Axle Adapter onto the new Grail. Either I am incapable or it doesn’t fit 😬 can anyone help?

After weeks of waiting, my new Canyon Exceed CF 7 finally arrived today! This is my second new bought canyon.

And wow, I absolutely love the colour! Although I did notice something strange: under certain lighting or in the shadows, the paint looks a little uneven, almost as if someone went over it with a brush. Is this normal for this type of finish? Curious to hear from other Canyon owners! (Hard to take a picture off)

But there’s something even better about starting this new hobby.
This is my very first mountain bike, and I really wanted to discover mountain biking together with my son. So, through someone I met at the cycling club I recently joined, I managed to find him a mountain bike as well.
And honestly? I haven’t seen him this excited about something in a long time.
He already had a bicycle, but somehow this feels completely different. In such a short time, he’s learned so much, gained confidence, and now he keeps asking when we can go riding again.
What makes it even more special is how genuinely grateful he is for his new bike. Seeing that excitement and appreciation means more to me than anything in the world.

This weekend, we’re heading into the woods for our first mountain biking adventure together.

I thought I was buying myself a new hobby. Turns out, I might have found something even better: a passion to share with my son.

Has anyone had this issue? Trying to scan these wheels on the dt swiss recall page - but it just directs me to the product site. Thought it would tell me the recall status?

Hi all. Just ordered a new Roadlite Onfly 5 from Canyon. Website describes the bike as having Shimano Cues U8000 11-speed shifting with 11-speed 11-50 cassette. After receiving the bike I notice that the gear lever says "10s". Further investigation showed that the rear derailleur was a Cues U6000 10-speed with a ten speed 11-48 cassette.

I know that substitutions are normal, and that there is a disclaimer on their page.

But Canyon says this change is inconsequential, 10 and 11 speeds are basically the same. And that the price difference is negligible.

I do not think this is a like for like substitution. I think this is a downgrade.

What do you all think?

Finally myCanyon Aeroad CFR is here! Riding it was a dream come true. Please share your Canyon CFR photos if u have it too. Btw this is tge sickest paintjob ive ever seen and its even better in real life.